Assassins creed.. NOT friends of 56K clan!! - Page 5

Gabriel013 · 11-15-2007, 04:00 AM

http://www.psxextreme.com/ps3-reviews/79.html

Very good review. Looks worth buying.

As you say that Ubi falls slightly short of the greatness they (and we) envisioned, could this be due to them still having minor issues with PS3 development rather than the project being bigger than the PS3 is currently capable of?

The Benny (Macho) · 11-15-2007, 09:48 AM

The UK IGN site is certainly odd. I don't check it often because I don't like IGN but for the most part it seems to be the same site as the US one with a few additional local elements. But it also gets the Australian parts as well, for some reason, meaning you can end up with three different reviews (as with Assassin's Creed) all of which have different scores and make the site seem oddly schizophrenic.

Anyway, good review Ben. The whole twist to the story always seemed like an odd element to throw in, though I guess it's good that they seem to get it out of the way quickly rather than throwing it in at the end for a big WTF moment. Once certain previews and screenshots began hinting at a modern-day element I was half expecting the game to end with Sam Fisher waking up and going "What a strange dream!", possibly following it up with some cool, refreshing Airwaves. As it stands it seems almost like a way to avoid tying the franchise down to the time period the main game takes place in, allowing the series as whole to jump to different locations, time periods or characters while remaining under the same franchise umbrella.

Something I was wondering that hasn't been mentioned in any review I've read is about the death system, particularly when you're in the main assassinations. Can you save at will or does it use checkpoints, or even simply put you back at the start of that section? Obviously in terms of the general theme it has some similarity to the Hitman series (which I love), placing you in the target's location and letting you make your own way to him with your own approach, and it's that element that has me particularly interested in Assassin's Creed, even if it doesn't quite go as far as a general stealth game.

Ben D. · 11-15-2007, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Gabriel013

http://www.psxextreme.com/ps3-reviews/79.html

Very good review. Looks worth buying.

As you say that Ubi falls slightly short of the greatness they (and we) envisioned, could this be due to them still having minor issues with PS3 development rather than the project being bigger than the PS3 is currently capable of?

No, certainly not. The game actually runs slightly better on the PS3 in the first place, and besides that, the two versions are mostly identical. It was just a really ambitious project and it would've been extremely difficult for Ubisoft to recognize the fullness of its vision. They did a great job trying, though.

Ben D. · 11-15-2007, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by The Benny (Macho)

Something I was wondering that hasn't been mentioned in any review I've read is about the death system, particularly when you're in the main assassinations. Can you save at will or does it use checkpoints, or even simply put you back at the start of that section? Obviously in terms of the general theme it has some similarity to the Hitman series (which I love), placing you in the target's location and letting you make your own way to him with your own approach, and it's that element that has me particularly interested in Assassin's Creed, even if it doesn't quite go as far as a general stealth game.

The saving is done automatically, although not necessarily at checkpoints. Basically, you just have to keep playing until you see the saving icon, and then you're free to just turn it off. I can't be sure, but the game might save if you "Exit Memory," but I've never actually tried it.

And if you like that aspect of games in something like Hitman, than Assassin's Creed is for you. Just remember, it's a LOT bigger than Hitman.

dillonthebunny · 11-15-2007, 02:27 PM

very good review! im most certainly looking forward to picking this up tomorrow!!!

The Benny (Macho) · 11-15-2007, 02:48 PM

Thanks for that Ben, it's definitely still a game I'm interested in. Gabe of Penny Arcade has also weighed in with his opinion:

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if Assassins Creed actually was a 7.0 game I'd tell you. I also want you to know that when I tell you it's ****ing incredible I'm not bullshitting you because we're running ads for the game.

There are about four or five reviews of the game with scores in the low to mid 7's. I want to cover some of the common complaints these reviewers had in case anyone out there is worried about them...

He goes on to suggest why they might have reached that conclusion and why it probably won't affect gamers who don't have to blitz through a game to get a review up so they can move on to the next.

dillonthebunny · 11-16-2007, 03:54 PM

i got this today, and so far i have to say im very very impressed.

I said to Hannibl today that even though AC is a very unique game, that it reminded me of something. a game taht wasnt the same, but i had the same feelig when i first played it... and ive just thought what that game was!

edit:
its Shadow of the Colossus... obviously it not really like it, but its the feeling i had when i entered into the world of which Ico would stand many many years later.

very cool feeling.

Ben D. · 11-16-2007, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dillonthebunny

i got this today, and so far i have to say im very very impressed.

I said to Hannibl today that even though AC is a very unique game, that it reminded me of something. a game taht wasnt the same, but i had the same feelig when i first played it... and ive just thought what that game was!

edit:
its Shadow of the Colossus... obviously it not really like it, but its the feeling i had when i entered into the world of which Ico would stand many many years later.

very cool feeling.

I think you felt that way because of the kingdom. I got the same feeling, just because it seems so vast, and you're often exploring it on horseback. Of course, there's a LOT more in AC's world, as the landscape in SotC was basically just there to support each Colossus.

Darth Koth · 11-16-2007, 11:44 PM

After playing this game for a few hours I can now say for definite: IGN talks shit and Ben does not, you were spot on I think.

Ben D. · 11-17-2007, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Darth Koth

After playing this game for a few hours I can now say for definite: IGN talks shit and Ben does not, you were spot on I think.

Thanks.

11-15-2007, 04:00 AM	#41
Gabriel013 ArchAngel Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sheffield, England PS3 Network ID: gabriel013 Xbox Live ID: Gabriel013 Posts: 6,689	http://www.psxextreme.com/ps3-reviews/79.html Very good review. Looks worth buying. As you say that Ubi falls slightly short of the greatness they (and we) envisioned, could this be due to them still having minor issues with PS3 development rather than the project being bigger than the PS3 is currently capable of? __________________ \"...and he shall ascend from the fires of Hell...\" "everyone knows second hand squirrel kills." - Svosen 3 forum tokens

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dillonthebunny Blinkity blink blink Join Date: Feb 2003 PS2 Online ID: Dillonthebunny/HareofDoom PS3 Network ID: HareOfDoom/DillonTheBunny Posts: 5,508	very good review! im most certainly looking forward to picking this up tomorrow!!! __________________ Legend Edgemaster of the Unicorn. oh and nine thousand fake forum tokens, 3 real ones and 5 special tokens mysteriously protected by a blinding white aura.. known to some as the 'anti wife light'.. ""Bombing for peace is like **ing for virginity" "NO OFFENCE" R.I.P @PS3

11-16-2007, 03:54 PM	#47
dillonthebunny Blinkity blink blink Join Date: Feb 2003 PS2 Online ID: Dillonthebunny/HareofDoom PS3 Network ID: HareOfDoom/DillonTheBunny Posts: 5,508	i got this today, and so far i have to say im very very impressed. I said to Hannibl today that even though AC is a very unique game, that it reminded me of something. a game taht wasnt the same, but i had the same feelig when i first played it... and ive just thought what that game was! edit: its Shadow of the Colossus... obviously it not really like it, but its the feeling i had when i entered into the world of which Ico would stand many many years later. very cool feeling. __________________ Legend Edgemaster of the Unicorn. oh and nine thousand fake forum tokens, 3 real ones and 5 special tokens mysteriously protected by a blinding white aura.. known to some as the 'anti wife light'.. ""Bombing for peace is like **ing for virginity" "NO OFFENCE" R.I.P @PS3 Last edited by dillonthebunny : 11-16-2007 at 06:03 PM. Reason: just thought of something..

11-16-2007, 11:44 PM	#49
Darth Koth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sheffield, England PS3 Network ID: DarthKoth Posts: 692	After playing this game for a few hours I can now say for definite: IGN talks shit and Ben does not, you were spot on I think. __________________ The Force Is With Me.......And I Still Fk Everything Up Lightsabers: When you've absolutely, positively Got To Kill Every Motherfker In The Room I'd Love To Knuckle-Fk That Punk Right In His Ccksucker - Ryan H.

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11-15-2007, 09:48 AM	#42
The Benny (Macho) Complainer of the year Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: England Posts: 1,376	The UK IGN site is certainly odd. I don't check it often because I don't like IGN but for the most part it seems to be the same site as the US one with a few additional local elements. But it also gets the Australian parts as well, for some reason, meaning you can end up with three different reviews (as with Assassin's Creed) all of which have different scores and make the site seem oddly schizophrenic. Anyway, good review Ben. The whole twist to the story always seemed like an odd element to throw in, though I guess it's good that they seem to get it out of the way quickly rather than throwing it in at the end for a big WTF moment. Once certain previews and screenshots began hinting at a modern-day element I was half expecting the game to end with Sam Fisher waking up and going "What a strange dream!", possibly following it up with some cool, refreshing Airwaves. As it stands it seems almost like a way to avoid tying the franchise down to the time period the main game takes place in, allowing the series as whole to jump to different locations, time periods or characters while remaining under the same franchise umbrella. Something I was wondering that hasn't been mentioned in any review I've read is about the death system, particularly when you're in the main assassinations. Can you save at will or does it use checkpoints, or even simply put you back at the start of that section? Obviously in terms of the general theme it has some similarity to the Hitman series (which I love), placing you in the target's location and letting you make your own way to him with your own approach, and it's that element that has me particularly interested in Assassin's Creed, even if it doesn't quite go as far as a general stealth game.

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