[Leonard]

Did we have a thread for Assassin's Creed II? I couldn't find it.

Assassin's Creed II is looking very good. They've added some improvements since the first Assassin's Creed. Dual hidden blades, spears, axes, hammers, etc. Different types of enemies react in different ways.

I think I may pre-order it and put it on the shelf until I finish Halo ODST or Wolfenstein. I also want to play Modern Warfare 2.

[The Final Dakar]

I never played the first, even though on paper it seems like exactly the kind of game I'd like. I even watched a friend play for 30 min. Nothin'.

Maybe the sequel will garner my interest. As much as most people loved the original, I heard the complaint that it was repetitive repeatedly.

[::maroma::]

I really enjoyed the first one. Although I agree with most that it was repetitive. The movies I've seen thus far for 2 suggest that they've addressed this issue. Many more weapon options, lots more combat moves, you learn combat moves from various characters as well as on your own, you get to purchase armor, etc. And of course the graphics get beefed up, the story seems more engrossing (you follow your character over many years of his life).

I will get this right away, since I really liked the original. So there are 3 games on my list for November - Assassin's Creed 2, Modern Warfare 2, and Left for Dead 2. There goes about $150.

[Cold Warrior]

AC was a little repetitive but still very enjoyable. I'm excited about AC2.

[The Final Dakar]

Originally Posted by ::maroma:: 

Assassin's Creed 2, Modern Warfare 2, and Left for Dead 2

I'm sensing a pattern here...

[::maroma::]

Originally Posted by The Final Dakar 

I'm sensing a pattern here...

Yes, I seem to be a sucker for sequels. I'm the game industries perfect consumer I guess. Damn.

[Chuckit]

Originally Posted by ::maroma:: 

I really enjoyed the first one. Although I agree with most that it was repetitive. The movies I've seen thus far for 2 suggest that they've addressed this issue. Many more weapon options, lots more combat moves, you learn combat moves from various characters as well as on your own, you get to purchase armor, etc.

But are any of these things you actually have a reason to use? One of the first game's biggest failings was that assassination was ridiculously overpowered. Surrounded by 10 guards? Throw one down, assassinate, thrown the second down, assassinate, repeat until all are dead and you haven't taken any damage at all because you can't be hurt while attacking with your knife. It took the sense of strategy out of the combat because the only way to get a challenge was to intentionally gimp yourself with your styrofoam sword.

[Leonard]

It's not supposed to be as easy now - which actually had me worried until I realized there are usually difficulty levels. As well certain guards are big brute types (hard to kill), certain guards are chasers, they're fast and they'll chase after you. As well it's supposed to be harder to kill groups. Combat is supposed to be more realistic. Ie. it takes a few shoves to put a spear through a guy.

The videos look good. But as always, it's hard to tell what it's all like till you play it.

[Leonard]

Originally Posted by The Final Dakar 

I'm sensing a pattern here...

You forgot Bioshock 2

[The Final Dakar]

Originally Posted by Leonard 

You forgot Bioshock 2

You mean he forgot BioShock 2?

[Mac User #001]

No love for Bad Company 2? Mass Effect 2? StarCraft II?

Or is hitting the 2010 market too soon?

Anyways, I'm thoroughly excited about Assassin's Creed II, even if the PC version has been delayed to 2010. It's the life of any PC gamer, and I'm more than used to it.