Assassin's Creed II

🎮 Steam ⏳ 25 hours ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)

Renaissance Italy Adventure #

This title is a huge step forward from its predecessor in nearly every way, it drops player into Renaissance Italy as Ezio Auditore da Firenze, on a quest for revenge who evolves into a master Assassin, it shines in its rich, atmospheric recreation of historical cities like Florence and Venice, filled with bustling streets, hidden rooftop paths, and stunning landmarks. The story is more intimate and character-focused than the first, making Ezio a more charming and relatable protagonist, the parkour and combat feel smoother and more refined, while side missions, collectible quests, and upgrades add depth and variety, I particularly like the newly introduced weapon and armor upgrade mechanics, since this add much variety to the game compared to the more simple and limited first entry. Overall, Assassin’s Creed II is a classic action-adventure game that successfully expands on its predecessor’s formula and stands as a high point in the franchise, another major step forward is adding a new cast of characters for you to interact with, compared to the first title which only had two memorable ones, one being the protagonist.