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The Bottom Line

Assassin's Creed II is a beautifully developed game that vastly improves on the inadequacies of its predecessor. With its open world experience, new monetary and weapon system, and enhanced stealth capabilities the game is a very rewarding experience for gamers.

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Pros & Cons

    • Stunning animation and environments.
    • Open world experience.
    • New monetary system and weapons.
    • Exciting plot.
    • No online cooperative component.

Assassin's Creed II Specs

ESRB Rating: M for Mature
Genre: Action Games
Platform: Xbox 360

  • Platform Tested: Xbox 360
  • Genre: Action
  • ESRB: M for Mature

    Assassin's Creed is back and better than ever. Starting exactly where the original left off, genetically valuable Desmond finds himself being sent back to 15th-century Renaissance Italy to learn and develop the skills of an assassin through his revenge-seeking ancestor, Ezio Auditore da Firenze. Gamers will be enamored by the breathtaking open-world environments. The new monetary system allows players to buy armor, health, and improved weapons to build up their character's combat abilities. While the original Assassin's Creed lacked a true stealth experience, the sequel enhances this style of play through large crowd blending and quick escapes, which are invigorating deviations from the traditional complexity of stealth games like Splinter Cell.

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  • Final Thoughts

     - Microsoft Xbox 360 Games

    Assassin's Creed II

    4.5 Outstanding

    Assassin's Creed II is a beautifully developed game that vastly improves on the inadequacies of its predecessor. With its open world experience, new monetary and weapon system, and enhanced stealth capabilities the game is a very rewarding experience for gamers.

    Get It Now

    Buy It Now

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