Assassins Creed: Revelations.

Strange going back to Altair. May make sense storywise, but from a gameplay point of view you lose so much that has since been introduced, like guns, basic machinery, parachutes etc. Though maybe this means more Desmond in the game to balance that out. Stikk, after the last two games, definitely looking forward to this.

I find it hard to believe they are going to wrap up the story in AC3. I hope they do, but I doubt it. The AC games are doing too well to wrap it up.

Going back to Altair is an odd choice I think, Ezio was a vastly improved and better character with a great personality.

Altair had almost no personality if I remember correctly, hopefully he will have developed one by the time by the game comes out. :pac:

More AC is not a bad thing anyways, loved AC2 and Brotherhood.

This is a really out there idea, but would there be any chance that the references back to Altair's time might not be directly to him?

That teaser is rediculous! Will just wait for proper info. Sothis looks like a Brotherhood for Ass 1? before releasing the final Ass 3? Sounds a bit strange as was said you would lose some features but i'm sure they will think of something. Devs have said tho they will never release a game that is fully set in modern day because it would only turn into a shooter. Either way, this will be a day one purchase for me!

http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/05/05/acrcoverrevealjune.aspx

You've heard the rumors; now get the facts. Ezio's final chapter will bring the answers that fans have been waiting four years to uncover. The June issue of Game Informer is on its way, and Assassin's Creed Revelations will grace the cover. Our exclusive, first look, 12-page cover story reveals extensive details on the franchise's next major installment, due out this November.

You'll learn how each of the franchise's major characters -- Altaïr, Ezio, and Desmond -- play a part in the story, and how you'll control each of the three as playable characters. Uncover a brand new part of the world as Ezio travels abroad for the first time to explore the wonders of Constantinople at the height of the Ottoman Empire. Learn about all the new features that set Revelations apart, from a brand new weapon and tool that changes the way you'll fight and traverse the world, to extensive details on the newly customizable multiplayer game. And what exactly is going on with Desmond after the end of Brotherhood? Of course, we also have a wealth of new screens and art to accompany all the information. We unveil all this and more in our magazine cover story, and we'll have more in-depth information, interviews, and videos about the game's central features here on gameinformer.com throughout the month.

Love the AC series, can't wait for this, was hoping for a Revolutionary France setting though

Wow. I did not see this happening. With all the details coming out last week about it mentioning Altiar in the videos, I kinda overlooked the fact that you might still be playing as Ezio. Exploring the world of Altiar in the late 15th century as Ezio. Brilliant. Cant wait for it now.

As far as the bird/hook on the hidden blade goes, I would imagine that they are meant to allow him to climb faster/jump greater distances. I think they might be trying to change up the climbing mechanics a small bit. Throwing something new into the mix, seeing as it hasn't changed too much since the first game.

wes wrote: »

The Ottoman empire, is definitely an interesting place for them to go, in the same time period. I think the Ottoman empire, hasn't really been touched much at all in games, so its definitely something a bit different.

I read a book called "My Name is Red" by Orhan Pamuk, and it was set during the Ottoman empire days, and I think it will definitely be an interesting place to explore in the game, if they portray it anything like the book.

I think the setting provides a nice bridge between the Middle eastern setting of the first game and the European setting of the second.
The Ottoman empire was like a gateway between the two regions, a kind of melting pot that should throw up some interesting plot points.

Hopefully they get the balance right and the switch between three seperate protaganists doesn't become laboured.
AC2 was the highlight of the series so far because it changed so much for the better from the first game, lets hope they've given themselves enough development time to do this game justice.

Local-womanizer wrote: »

Is Brotherhood worth getting?

I started on AC2,which I loved,couldn't expect more of the game tbh.

Then got AC1, which I am enjoying but find a little bit repetitive but I expected it to be lacking to AC2, since it preceded it. Typical of me doing things arse about face!

It just seems anything I have seen of Brotherhood it seems a bit arcady

Would love to finish the series in order before this but not sure if I want to spend the money on a rehash of previous titles...

If you enjoyed AC2 then for sure, get brotherhood. You can pick it up cheap enough now as well.

It is similar to AC2 but with a few more new things thrown into the mix. It also moves the story along a great deal with both of the main characters.

These games just neve stop coming, do they? I bloody hate the AC series. It's so damn boring and the story is being made up as they just make more and more sequels. It really shows. It's really nice to graphics and wandering around can be pleasant but the gameplay in all is just terrible (for every last one of the games). One of the easiest games to date which is why it's probably so popular. I can take out an army with my fists in that game, so dumb and completely unrealistic even though they say it's meant to be realistic.

From the people who made the hitmans games, you'd think they'd know something about cool target missions but apparently not. Just another generic AC game this is, I'm assuming. Proabably going to have a big annoying marketing campaign in every store with some pre-order trinkets.

Generally (not always) and excluding online play, games that are easier are more popular. You can see that from the sales in the games, it's not an opinion (although I suppose how difficult a game is would be opinion based) in modern times. The difficulty of games have dropped a whole lot and AC is just one of them. I could probably clear em' with my eyes closed.

As for why I hate em' yet bought em. AC 1 was just my first, how could I have known? I saw the info on second one... seemed like a big improvement and the game had potential anyway. And it was a big improvement... but still sucked as a game and was way too easy. Next one... adding online for the whole online fad. Ugh, I just got fed up with it. Although I've played em' all so far, I only bought 1 and 2 out of my money myself.

So yeah, people do buy games when they get through them with ease. It makes them feel badass when they're actually possibly terrible at games. That's actually all the AC series does imo.

I actually agree with everything you said. The only thing is, I don't get any enjoyment from a game that is easy. I escape by playing a difficult game but there are very few these days and the only ones that are 'difficult' are more often than not difficult in all the wrong ways (which could be a topic for another thread). But even games on the hardest difficulty don't even match up to some of the easiest settings on older games.

There are cheaper ways to escape and relax than buying a full price, hyped up game that I'm just going to get through like a knife through butter. I like to get my money's worth and AC series doesn't measure up unfortunately. it's a real shame because it's a game I would really enjoy if it was at all difficult.

Hope I didn't come across too condescending. Definitely not comparing my e-penis here (hate people that do that), just expressing my disastisfaction of AC so far and the dread of another one. If they just added a difficulty setting it might help.

Robert ninja wrote: »

I actually agree with everything you said. The only thing is, I don't get any enjoyment from a game that is easy. I escape by playing a difficult game but there are very few these days and the only ones that are 'difficult' are more often than not difficult in all the wrong ways (which could be a topic for another thread). But even games on the hardest difficulty don't even match up to some of the easiest settings on older games.

There are cheaper ways to escape and relax than buying a full price, hyped up game that I'm just going to get through like a knife through butter. I like to get my money's worth and AC series doesn't measure up unfortunately. it's a real shame because it's a game I would really enjoy if it was at all difficult.

Hope I didn't come across too condescending. Definitely not comparing my e-penis here (hate people that do that), just expressing my disastisfaction of AC so far and the dread of another one. If they just added a difficulty setting it might help.

If you have no intention of playing the game and you don't like it why are you spending your time bad mouthing the series?

I might not like the games you play, hey I might not like the food you like either, it doesn't mean I have the right to say your taste is stupid.
I understand that your'e sharing your opinion, but perhaps you'd be better of starting another thread for this discussion instead of derailing this one and turning into your own opinion piece.

Robert ninja wrote: »

Another thread? How about no... this is a thread about the new AC game and I'm commenting on it because that's exactly what I wanted to do at the time. I talk about games I like and don't like. And I didn't come in here saying anything close to that anyone's taste is stupid... just the concept doesn't make sense. How about you just stop winging.

I'm not whinging, I'm pointing out that you're making this thread all about your dislike to the AC series, trolling if you will.

You're posting off topic, bad mouthing the AC series for not being "badass" enough for you.

If you don't like the AC series start a thread about it, here's a title for you;, I (Robert Ninja) think that the AC series is not "badass" enough, discuss...

I'd like to be able to read this thread which is about the next installment of a games series I enjoy, albeit not "badass" enough for some, without having to wade through reams of posts from your good self or anyone else for that matter saying that the AC series isn't "badass" enough.

I don't want to make you believe that the AC series is really good, your opinion is something I value. Your chossing to express it here in such a manner is something I do not value, nor do I value your attitude towards me thus far.

GTR63 wrote: »

There is a few details about this on Gamersmint.com. (don't know how to post links).Hard to know what to make of this game,it feels like a bit of a stopgap like brotherhood.I was hoping for Assassins III with a new lead.

Literally copy and past the url at the top of the webpage into the reply box and it will turn it into a link for you when you hit the reply button.

here's the link btw.
http://www.gamersmint.com/gi-assassins-creed-revelations-details-revealed

Some really interesting stuff in there. I think I like the idea of the . Had a feeling the hooks would be used for This better not turn out to be something like

Robert ninja wrote: »

The reason why I now have a damn attitude is beause I've actually lost my patience, that's why I'm speaking like this. I made one post, and it's only because of your moaning have I had to respond to anything. You're not gonna bully me out of a thread about a game when all I did was make one post expressing my dread of another damn sequel to the series. That's it... and the rest has been people barking at me for it. It's your own damn fault we're still on the topic like this. I didn't wanna try hijack any thread and make it about my opinion, don't flatter yourself, I don't care about this game enough to go out of my way to do anything like that.

No, you're doing that by continually quoting me and making a big deal out of it.

Right, it's gotten to the point where you seem to have a bigger problem with his replies than you do with the Assassin's Creed games, and that my friend, is too OT for my liking.

They’re using a new type of capture facial technology called Mocam that GI describes as an “intriguing amalgamation of traditional animation, performance capture and the fascinating new style of performance on display in games like LA Noire.”

Thats one thing which they need. The game world in the previous games looked great, animation is great. Facial features is one thing that sorta bugged me.

That sounds shallow considering how fun the actual gameplay is

kearneybobs wrote: »

Literally copy and past the url at the top of the webpage into the reply box and it will turn it into a link for you when you hit the reply button.

here's the link btw.
http://www.gamersmint.com/gi-assassins-creed-revelations-details-revealed

Some really interesting stuff in there. I think I like the idea of the

bomb crafting.

. Had a feeling the hooks would be used for

ziplines

This better not turn out to be something like

San Andreas with the constant territory battles being waged.

There looks to be some interesting innovations being made for this title.
Hopefully the touted random nature of the new style sidequests isn't going to be something that becomes annoying in any way.

I just hope UBI aren't going to run out of innovations before AC3 arrives.

Can't wait,
II and Brotherhood took hours of my life from me and I wouldn't have it any other way,
I'd gladly wipe II from my memory so I could experience the opening again,
And another Assassin's Creed hopefully means another Jesper Kyd soundtrack:)