Assassin's Creed

***holy EFFING cow*** · 11-12-2007, 12:42 AM

Two days & counting. I haven't anticipated a game this much in quite some time.

I'm hoping quite a few of you will be playing this game as well.

OOOOH man, I cannot wait.

The following is copied pretty much verbatim from Xbox Live Forums.

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Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Publisher: Ubisoft
Release date: November 2007 (upcoming)
Genre: Action
Modes: Single player
Players: 1
Rate: M (Mature [18+])

Blood
Violence

Altair

The player assumes the role of, a member of the Hashshashin sect (the original "assassins"), whose objective is to slay the nine historical figures who are propagating the Crusades.

Story

Assassin's Creed is set in AD 1191, when the Third Crusade was tearing the Holy Land apart. Shrouded in secrecy and feared for their ruthlessness, the Assassins intend to stop the hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict. Players, assuming the role of the main character, will have the power to throw their immediate environment into chaos and to shape events during this pivotal moment in history.

The story follows Altair, a disgraced master assassin who embarks on a quest to restore his status within the Assassin Order. After failing to liquidate the Templar leader Robert de Sable and recover the legendary Templar Treasure, Altaïr is demoted to Uninitiated (the lowest rank in the Assassin Order).

But Sinan, leader of the Assassins, offers him an opportunity to redeem himself. Altaïr must venture out into the Holy Land and assassinate men said to be exacerbating and exploiting the hostilities created by the Third Crusade. In doing so, he will stabilize the region, allowing Sinan to usher in an age of peace.

Gameplay

The player will be able to grab onto and climb almost any aspect of the environment, which means exploration will be possible to a greater degree than in most other games. Ubisoft boasts that any object that stands out more than two inches will be interactive.

The control scheme in Assassin's Creed is significantly different from that of the typical game. Rather than explicitly specifying what actions Altaïr will take, the player presses buttons corresponding to his various body parts and the game attempts to figure out what action should be taken. For example, running toward a wall and pressing the "legs" button will cause Altaïr to jump over a wall, while pressing the "arms without weapons" button will cause him to vault it. Virtually all movement through the environment can be done with just the left thumbstick alone, walking, running, climbing, jumping, swinging from pole to pole, all can be done with just the left thumbstick. The only movement exception appears to be sprinting and starting a wall climb, which requires one to be sprinting first. Also, at the E3 2007 playable demo, pressing the R1 button will switch Altair from free-running mode to fighting mode However, when moving through crowds at a run you will stumble over anyone you run into, so you can also shove people aside as you run past to move faster and avoid tripping. It has not been revealed what the control scheme will be for PC users.

A major selling point is "social stealth": the ability to blend in with a crowd (as opposed to simply hiding in shadows) by performing actions that would be socially inconspicuous; for instance disguising the character among a crowd of monks, as was shown in the trailer.

It also appears that the player will be able to battle many historical figures, including the Order of the Knights Templar.

Weaponary

There are four main types of weapons which Altair will be able to use in Assassin’s Creed: a long :

Sword
A Short Sword
Throwing Knives
Hidden Blade

Features

The Assassin: Master the skills, tactics, and weapons of history’s deadliest and most secretive clan of warriors. Plan your attacks, strike without mercy, and fight your way to escape.
Realistic, responsive environments: Experience a living, breathing world in which all your actions have consequences. Crowds react to your moves and will either help or hinder you on your quests.
Total freedom: Eliminate your targets wherever, whenever, and however. Stalk your prey through richly detailed, historically accurate, open-ended environments. Scale buildings, mount horses, blend in with crowds. Do whatever it takes to achieve your objectives.
Epic times of the Crusades: Assassin’s Creed immerses you in the realistic and historical Holy Land of the twelfth century, featuring life-like graphics, ambience, and the subtle, yet detailed nuances of a living world.
Intense action: Experience heavy action blended with fluid and precise animations. Use a wide range of medieval weapons, and face your enemies in realistic swordfight duels.
Next-gen gameplay: The proprietary engine developed from the ground up for Xbox 360 allows organic game design featuring open gameplay, intuitive control scheme, realistic interaction with environment, and a fluid, yet sharp, combat mechanic

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Launch Trailer
Ubidays 07 Trailer
Templar Trailer
TV Spot
Developer Diary Storyline

duk · 11-12-2007, 11:17 AM

this game looks HYPE!
But i don't know if it's coming to PC, hopefully!

***illusionstwice*** · 11-12-2007, 11:35 AM

yeah I am pretty pissed:

Call of duty 4 last week $60

Yesterday:
X box live 1 yr subscription (finally) $50
X box Messenger chat pad kit $30
X box wifi antenna $100

Next week:

Assassins Creed $60
Need for speed: Pro Street $60
Kane and Lynch: Dead men $60

SO MUCH MONEY in ONE week on XBOX!!!

Playin online with fellow 8th'ers

PRICELESS

ps_ my name on live is the same as on here

REQUST ME!

***holy EFFING cow*** · 11-12-2007, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by duk

this game looks HYPE!
But i don't know if it's coming to PC, hopefully!

Yes sir. The game is launching on PS3, Xbox 360, PC, DS, & cell phones (wtf).

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Originally Posted by illusionstwice

yeah I am pretty pissed:

Call of duty 4 last week $60

Yesterday:
X box live 1 yr subscription (finally) $50
X box Messenger chat pad kit $30
X box wifi antenna $100

Next week:

Assassins Creed $60
Need for speed: Pro Street $60
Kane and Lynch: Dead men $60

SO MUCH MONEY in ONE week on XBOX!!!

Playin online with fellow 8th'ers

PRICELESS

ps_ my name on live is the same as on here

REQUST ME!

Need for Speed? Buy either K&L or Assassin's Creed & blow your money on that joke later when the holiday season has passed.

alpha · 11-12-2007, 12:40 PM

Saw the trailer and demo a couple of times, looked like a game I could get myself into...

Unfortunately, I turned my 360 on this past weekend and was haunted by the RROD issue so I had to request a fix. From what I've read, this is supposed to take about 2-4 weeks after they get the xbox. Boo.

Moonkei · 11-12-2007, 12:47 PM

All these new games are killing me....I'll give this one a rent for now.

***illusionstwice*** · 11-12-2007, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by holy EFFING cow

Yes sir. The game is launching on PS3, Xbox 360, PC, DS, & cell phones (wtf).

Need for Speed? Buy either K&L or Assassin's Creed & blow your money on that joke later when the holiday season has passed.

nah, cuz i have always been an avid NFS fan. lol. I played the demo and it is sick. I always get them. TO be honest, I think I am going to get Assassins tomm and K&L next paycheck. Not sure yet lol

***holy EFFING cow*** · 11-12-2007, 04:32 PM

I called my local Gamestop & they won't get the game until Wednesday at the earliest.

Someone's going to die.

secretaznman46 · 11-12-2007, 05:55 PM

I reserved Assassin's Creed but I dont think I'm going to pick it up cause all I want to play is COD4. Give me an update on if its worth the money.

**atruhondagrl** · 11-12-2007, 06:00 PM

SOunds like a great plotline. I'm jealous. I would love to play this. Sounds like my kind of game.

***holy EFFING cow*** · 11-12-2007, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by secretaznman46

I reserved Assassin's Creed but I dont think I'm going to pick it up cause all I want to play is COD4. Give me an update on if its worth the money.

Will do. So far the lowest review I've read is a 9.5/ 10.

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Originally Posted by atruhondagrl

SOunds like a great plotline. I'm jealous. I would love to play this. Sounds like my kind of game.

Why wouldn't you be able to play it? I'm not on this site too often anymore & haven't kept up with the goings on of people.

**atruhondagrl** · 11-12-2007, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by holy EFFING cow

Will do. So far the lowest review I've read is a 9.5/ 10.

Why wouldn't you be able to play it? I'm not on this site too often anymore & haven't kept up with the goings on of people.

I have a Mac and nothing else to play anything on. I moved and now I'm stuck down in no man's land.

***illusionstwice*** · 11-13-2007, 12:44 PM

anyone get it yet?

Anubis · 11-13-2007, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by illusionstwice

anyone get it yet?

can't wait for a fellow 8th gen review. The game looks badass, and I can't wait to pick up my copy. Everything/everyone that has writen anything about the game has nothing but praise for it. It may give H3 a run for its money for game of the year.

***holy EFFING cow*** · 11-13-2007, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by atruhondagrl

I have a Mac and nothing else to play anything on. I moved and now I'm stuck down in no man's land.

Sucks. Buy a 360!

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Originally Posted by illusionstwice

anyone get it yet?

Grr I'm stuck til tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by Anubis

can't wait for a fellow 8th gen review. The game looks badass, and I can't wait to pick up my copy. Everything/everyone that has writen anything about the game has nothing but praise for it. It may give H3 a run for its money for game of the year.

I seriously doubt Halo 3 will be the game of the year. While the reviews were generally good, the game did nothing new or innovative. Any serious press outlet would be suspect giving H3 GOTY.

I'll post up my thoughts on AC once I play it.

**atruhondagrl** · 11-13-2007, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by holy EFFING cow

Sucks. Buy a 360!

It's already on my wish list.

***illusionstwice*** · 11-13-2007, 05:13 PM

I am going to pick this or kane and lynch up after work. Not sure which one I want more lol

MrHardcore320 · 11-13-2007, 06:43 PM

I have to wait till the holidays to get assassins creed (my brother said that was what he was going to buy me)

And Call of Duty 4 also, I'll try Kane and Lynch and Soldier of Fortune before I buy.

But I got a 10% off coupon on games this weekend at Best Buy, so I might use that to get COD4 or Guitar Hero 3. But I need to know if I have a seasonal job first.

Im asking for car parts from my rents for xmas.

Ign...Assassins Creed review: http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/834/834676p1.html

BigT · 11-13-2007, 09:22 PM

Just picked it up. Haven't played it much but is seems pretty good so far.

Graphics are great. Not necessarily the best on the system (360), but they hold their own against some of the best.

The control and animation are great. Your climbing abilities are fun and I am excited at the exploration and experimentation this could provide.

The way you move though crowds is pretty realistic. It doesn't feel too gimmicky so far.

The story is strange. I won't say what happens in case anybody cares (first few minutes of the game anyway so wouldn't be much of a spoiler) but the story has a strange "twist" which is a little jarring to the flow of the game, but I guess it works ok.

I really only played for about 20 minutes so I will give a more thorough review after some longer play time (unless someone gets time before me).

11-12-2007, 04:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
*holy EFFING cow* obligatory Brembo picture Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: low/ez/anna Posts: 1,756 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I called my local Gamestop & they won't get the game until Wednesday at the earliest. Someone's going to die. __________________ POLITICS

11-12-2007, 06:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
atruhondagrl Why...so...serious? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gotham City Posts: 23,341 iTrader: 22 / 100%	SOunds like a great plotline. I'm jealous. I would love to play this. Sounds like my kind of game. __________________ "I'm a dog chasing cars. I don't have plans. I just do things. I'm not a schemer. "

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MrHardcore320 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia Age: 25 Posts: 872 The King - Justin iTrader: 1 / 100%	I have to wait till the holidays to get assassins creed (my brother said that was what he was going to buy me) And Call of Duty 4 also, I'll try Kane and Lynch and Soldier of Fortune before I buy. But I got a 10% off coupon on games this weekend at Best Buy, so I might use that to get COD4 or Guitar Hero 3. But I need to know if I have a seasonal job first. Im asking for car parts from my rents for xmas. Ign...Assassins Creed review: http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/834/834676p1.html Last edited by MrHardcore320; 11-13-2007 at 06:50 PM.

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duk Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calgary Age: 23 Posts: 1,053 iTrader: 0 / 0%	this game looks HYPE! But i don't know if it's coming to PC, hopefully!

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alpha Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 25 Posts: 139 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Saw the trailer and demo a couple of times, looked like a game I could get myself into... Unfortunately, I turned my 360 on this past weekend and was haunted by the RROD issue so I had to request a fix. From what I've read, this is supposed to take about 2-4 weeks after they get the xbox. Boo.

11-12-2007, 12:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Moonkei Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 24 Posts: 481 Aye. iTrader: 3 / 100%	All these new games are killing me....I'll give this one a rent for now.

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secretaznman46 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 31 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I reserved Assassin's Creed but I dont think I'm going to pick it up cause all I want to play is COD4. Give me an update on if its worth the money.

11-13-2007, 09:22 PM	#19 (permalink)
BigT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Duff Beer Krusty Burger Buzz Cola Costington's Department Store Kwik-E-Mart Stupid Flanders Park Posts: 1,281 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Just picked it up. Haven't played it much but is seems pretty good so far. Graphics are great. Not necessarily the best on the system (360), but they hold their own against some of the best. The control and animation are great. Your climbing abilities are fun and I am excited at the exploration and experimentation this could provide. The way you move though crowds is pretty realistic. It doesn't feel too gimmicky so far. The story is strange. I won't say what happens in case anybody cares (first few minutes of the game anyway so wouldn't be much of a spoiler) but the story has a strange "twist" which is a little jarring to the flow of the game, but I guess it works ok. I really only played for about 20 minutes so I will give a more thorough review after some longer play time (unless someone gets time before me).