Game rating: Assassin's Creed 2

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Game title
Assassin's Creed 2

Category            Rating            Comments Story line 7 A bit better than average, the story kept me working toward the goal to discover the next piece of Ezio's life story.  I really like the idea of the main character living in current times visiting historical Italy as one of ancestors - that alone made the game worthwhile for me. Graphics 9 Technically the game plays really well, and my personal preference lies toward graphics like you see in AC2.  There are times when you feel like you're watching a travel show video of the 15th century buildings in Italy. Sound 8 The music is top notch, and the characters believable.  All of the sound effects were excellent - none of the head-banging music that I've experienced in a few other games.  In fact, the music is good enough to listen to on my iPhone! Game play 8 When I first played and was not accustomed to the controls, I was a bit frustrated by some of the chase missions, which were of the timed sort that I normally dislike, else I'd have rated this category a "9".  However, as my proficiency in the game improved, I began to enjoy even those.  There can be problems with the controls in both the console and the PC version as far as ease of use. Replay value 7 I'm on at least the 6th or 7th play through at various stages of completion.  I think I completed the game (minus feathers, glyphs, and such) at least 3-4 times, and am very much looking forward to the next installment of the game, Brotherhood.  At that time, I'll probably play through the original again in preparation for the new game - I can't wait! Final thoughts I love being in 15th century Italy, sword fighting with the AC2 version of govmen :)  For a history buff, this game might be something you would enjoy - spread throughout the game are places about which the game contains interesting facts. The graphics are excellent, and remind me of the old Howard Hawk John Wayne westerns - the lighting is perfect!