Assassin's Creed Revelations

This is the 46th game in my collection and I say that to let you know I play EVERYTHING. I'm not going to break this down into categories like many other reviews because I find that sort of thing really subjective. Instead I will say just a few things that I wondered before I made this purchase that now I know. This game plays almost exactly like AC:Brotherhood. If you liked that game and you couldn't get enough then this should do just fine for you. The controls are almost the same with a few minor changes and UI switches. The missions and objectives are basically the same as Brotherhood with some different scenery, characters, and slight alterations to weapons (nothing that makes a huge impact). So far as actually playing the game, you play mainly as Ezio with a few chances to play as Altair and completely optional chances to play as Desmond. Playing as Desmond is really different from regular gameplay. There is also "tower defense" in this game. It is minimal and I actually found it a good change of pace every once in a while, but it's "basically" optional too (after the tutorial round). I never got into the AC multiplayer, as I found it was never embraced as the designers meant for it to be played. This game tries hard to curb the behavior of running and gunning (well...stabbing) like the first MP version but still falls short for me. You are rewarded for strategy and cunning, but it still feels like it could've been better. I have loved all of the Assassin's Creed games and as such did not hesitate to add this to my collection. If it sounds like there is something you are unsure about, go rent it or get it from Redbox. Within an hour you can pretty much experience every version of play that exists in the game (i.e., multiplayer, single player: Ezio, Altair, Desmond, tower defense, etc). I haven't found the game to be very glitchy and the controls and parkour movements are very fluid. Just as a note, the take down scenes in fights seem a bit more violent this time around, so a word of caution for young people. As with all my reviews, if you have any questions or want any advice on this, please leave me a comment and I will give you my OPINION. Remember that folks, reviews are opinons, not the Gospel.

I have played with Assassins Creed 1 & 2, skipped Brotherhood (did not buy) and went straight to Revelations and this is a total action packed, fun game with amazing graphics. I am sure you will enjoy every bit of the story. I would simply advise you to play the story slowly and spend more time on side campaigns, acquiring Templar Dens, Sending assassins on missions etc. I gave it 1 less star because the part that feels not well thought about is the sending assassins on missions section. I have 8 assassins that I have constantly sent out on missions to Bursa (I specifically picked only 1 city), all were successful but the % Assassin Control never seems to go above 60% which is very doubtful. It would be better to finish one city (Get to 100%) then move on to others next to it (That is how military campaigns are done...you spread geographically after winning a town).. Nonetheless a lot fun game and hours of enjoyment!!

This is by far the best assassin creed game of the series. If you want to no how Ezio and Altair Story ends you must play this game. In this game you would also play as Altair, before assassin creed 1 and after. It is very interesting. The gameplay is fun, and better then before. They allow you to create bombs this time around. Its has a lot more final kills sequence this time around also. The story is what makes the assassin creed series great, and its the same this time around. This game would make you think about the ending after you had finished it, and if a story does that four you you no it is good. This time around after you train your assassin to level 10, you have to give them master assassin training. Which is also very cool. Gameplay 10/10 The gameplay is flawless, and very fun. The free running is even better because you have a hook blade what makes you climb quicker. Story 9.5/10 The story very interesting Ezio is in his 50's this time around, and wants to find his secrets of Altair. Which is very cool because people want to no what happened to Altair after the first assassin creed. Presentation 10/10 The graphics are outstanding in this game it feels like a movie. The voice acting is spot on, and the explosion are also realistic. Overall 9.5/10 Outstanding If you are a fan of the assassin creed series buy this game you would not be disappointed.

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I have not played any previous AC games, and this game was my introduction to the franchise. AC has a rich story, and if you are not familiar with the story you should spend a few hours reading the story up to this point (exactly what I did). This game made me an AC fan, and I have just started playing AC: Brotherhood which is also very fun. To compare with brotherhood: 1+) This new game has much better graphics 2+) Bomb crafting in this game is really intresting 3+) Hookblade is very fun 4-) The gameplay is very very similar to brotherhood! I wish I saw more new stuff! My only complain is about the AC difficulty level. There is no way to change the difficulty and playing the game is not challenging. Getting 100% sync. is challenging in some missions, but overall the game is easy to beat. I wish I could change the difficulty. Looking forward to next AC game. Thank you Amazon: I preordered the game and Amazon gave me a 10$ promotional code! I also received the game just 2 days after the release!

Initially, I have to state how frustrating it was to still be stuck on Ezio. After the 3rd game with Ezio I was getting pretty tired of the character. But, I was pleasantly surprised to find the older version of Ezio MUCH more bearable. He seemed wiser and less rash in those character video sequences. I also have to state that I don't play many games. My experience is limited to the X Box and to a handful of games (like Star Wars, Dragon Age, and AC). That being said, I am continually pleased with the progress that Ubisoft makes in the AC games. SKILLS: First, I loved how you began the game with all the skills you had in the end of the previous game. There was no "building up" to the point you were at in the previous game when things got good. That opening sequence (video) with Ezio was pretty amazing. The realistic detail and vivid colors are simply a reflection of the potential of Ubisoft's design team and the future of games. Second, the new skills that you learn with the hook blade are WICKED. I make excuses to go on the zip lines. They are not always where I want them to be but they are KICK-BUTT. Unfortunately, the skill where you can run up to someone and use the hook blade to jump around/over them is really cool but I never had the opportunity to use it because by the time I got up to the person to run away, they had swiped at me with their weapon. Bomb building is a pleasant addition but most of the time, useless. I find use out of the bombs similar to the smoke bombs in the previous games but otherwise, they do little other than disappoint. LOCATION: I do agree with some reviews that have stated the disappointment of being stuck in one city (same with Brotherhood). I liked the excitement of traveling from one city to the next - it added more depth and intrigue and length to the game time. And I loved the difference in one city to the next - historically and visually. Speaking of which, a lot of the history behind the buildings and people seems to be sorely lacking as well. I love learning and I always would take the time to read the little blurbs about the people, the location, and the buildings. This time, there were not even close to as many historical bios. ASSASSIN'S DENS/MISSIONS: While I loved the addition of fellow assassins in Brotherhood, the way they are set up this time around is extremely time-consuming. You have to continually send your fellow assassins out to defend other cities otherwise the Templars will retake them in moments. Unfortunately, that means you never get to use your assassins as they are always in other cities. The idea of having Dens is similar to the Borgia Towers except you can go inside and assign a specific assassin to it. Unfortunately, if you don't assign the assassin at Level 10, then you've lost your chance to assign one. I have also never won a Den Defense which is continually irritating as I play very strategically. NOTORIETY: Good luck keeping that down as every time you open a new shop or even purchase anything, your notoriety goes up. And the only way to bring it down is by bribing heralds or killing those town leaders (and they are never around). And you can never get down to all clear - you will always be stuck at 10% notoriety and there is no option to reduce it then. MULTIPLAYER: I have mixed feelings over the multiplayer. I did not play it much because I was so easily frustrated with it. I liked the idea behind it but became easily confused as there are a million of the same characters. There are only eight options to choose from and while you are playing, you have no idea if the target you are searching for is the one on the roof, to your right, to your left, in front of you, or the one behind you. I became too easily frustrated as I was continually killed (as I couldn't hear the heartbeat/warning of my pursuer approaching me) and gave up on multiplayer. GAME LENGTH: Overall, I was disappointed by the length of the game. In the previous games, even if I don't complete all of the side quests/adventures, I would end up with 20+ hours of game time. This time around, I completed the game with only 14 hours of game time - an EXTREME disappointment. Granted, I didn't complete all of the side adventures. At the Animus Island I got halfway through those IRRITATING sequences before I was SO frustrated I could NOT go on. It was getting ridiculous. Those side games are stupid, irritating, and a waste of time. All it does is feed you some memories and thoughts of Desmond's childhood/past. If that's all I get out of it, then no thank you. Please don't waist your time with those - stick to Ezio for the good action and fun. CONCLUSION: It seems as if Ubisoft was experimenting with this last installment of Ezio. They eliminated a lot of the irritating fluff that goes along with some of the Ezio video sequences but then they added more of Desmond (sadly). There were a lot of little changes that are too many to mention (this is long enough already). The graphics are amazing as always and the overall storyline of Ezio and Altair was beautiful. While this review may seem mainly negative, the game is exciting, fun, and beautiful - as all AC games are. Is it a major step up or worth the $60? While it is a great addition to the AC collection, I think it would be best to wait a while or rent it instead. There really isn't anything particularly wow or special or different from the previous AC: Brotherhood. It simply is another link in the story. Worth playing but not worth paying for the experience.

It was a big disappointmnet..I bought it for his 14th birthday..it would not work..sent it back to you...waiting on refund...

The worst game out of the series by far in my opinion. I played a few hours and got tired of the game machanics. There's too many tactical/strategic battles that are boring and tiresome and they quickly become something to dread. They seem too much like a board game to me.