Assassins Creed: Revelations.

Mr E

I'm surprised there is no thread about this yet, considering how good ACII and Brotherhood were. This weeks teaser video is typically vague viral nonsense where people with too much time on their hands will spend far too much time taking it apart and analysing it frame by frame.

General consensus is that we're back with Altair again, and it looks like it will be set in Turkey (Constantinople)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOizdwv1bfU

humanji

I hope they realyl change things up as opposed to just adding one or two improvements. I really like the previous games, but I'd like a bit of variety amd something new.

Penn

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.

Helix

i think it was always going to be altair for this one, when they wrap it up with AC3 next year itll be interesting to see whether they drop the flashbacks altogether, introduce a new assassin, or have both ezio and altair involved

Mr Freeze

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.

cml387

It's a good thing I went back to do AC1,after completing AC2 and brotherhood,otherwise I wouldn't know anything about Altair.:)

Certainly he wasn't as likeable a character as Ezio(at least in the beginning,he was a bit more humble at the end),only because AC2 went to a lot more trouble to give Ezio a backstory and a family.

cython

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?

Perhaps to a son/daughter instead? There was the section in ACII where Desmond found him in Altair's body again, and at the end of the memory, it seemed to "follow" the templar, Maria (who it seems was pregnant with Altair's child) rather than Altair. It's hardly beyond the realms of possibility that this was a nod to where series would progress?

Mr Freeze

cython wrote: »

Perhaps to a son/daughter instead? There was the section in ACII where Desmond found him in Altair's body again, and at the end of the memory, it seemed to "follow" the templar, Maria (who it seems was pregnant with Altair's child) rather than Altair. It's hardly beyond the realms of possibility that this was a nod to where series would progress?

Hopefully. I was hoping that would be cleared up in AC:Brotherhood, but not a mention of it.

If thats what Revelations is going to be based then, then I couldn't be more sold on the game.

richymcdermott

its turning into call of duty at this stage releasing a game every year
im still gonna pick it up but it better do something with the combat, its very dull

Penn

richymcdermott wrote: »

its turning into call of duty at this stage releasing a game every year
im still gonna pick it up but it better do something with the combat, its very dull

I thought they really improved it in the last game. Chain kills, kicking to take down an enemies guard, secondary weapons etc.

johnny_ultimate

I secretly hoped they were going to take a year off with this franchise. Brotherhood is good, and an improvement from the 2nd, but not the same quality leap as between 1 & 2. Giving it a year would allow them to do something really new and significantly mix up the gameplay.

I'm happy to be proven incorrect in my assumptions, but this series risks overexposure. Which would be a damn shame.

Mitch Connor

Is revelations going to be AC3? Or is it another mid step? AC1 - AC2 - ACBrotherhood - ACRevelations - AC3?

Zero-Cool

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!

Mindkiller

People are speculating that this will be set in the Ottoman Empire.

I'm not sure why they're saying that because I haven't bothered to read up on this one but I thought I'd put that out there.

Harps

Am I the only one who was disappointed with Brotherhood then? I found the combat boring and too easy with the crossbow and instant kills by holding LB. The map was really poor as well in comparison to Venice & Florence, full of unscalable cliffs, countryside and ruins of pillars.

I'll still probably get the new one but I was hoping they'd take their time with a proper sequel instead of another rushed game for maximum profit.

Never really played the first one so dont know much about Altair, Constantinople seems a decent bet though considering its significance throughout history

Josey Wales

I really hope that we don't lose the ability to call in help from fellow Assassins. That was one of my favourite features of Brotherhood.

WolfForager

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.

Zero-Cool

EPICNESS!

Krusader

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

nullzero

What's the story with the strange metal birds head halfway down Ezio's hidden blade in the first pic and then on the end of a rod in the second pic?

Is it some sort of climbing aid perhaps?
Would that be the change to how the game world is explored?

Hopefully we don't go too far the "Old Snake" route with the aging Ezio in this game, I was expecting codec calls from Otacon in the last game puntuated with witty remarks about the protagonists age.

kearneybobs

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

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.

nullzero

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

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...

thorbarry

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.

djkeogh

Love the series but feel the game styles are similar enough so I'm leaving time between the games. I left 18 months between AC and AC2. Gonna do the same with Brotherhood or at least leave it a year before getting it otherwise I think I'd burn out on the games as they're not gonna be vastly different and they are long enough, especially after going for the 1K in AC2.

I look forward to brotherhood but it'll be 6 months down the line for me yet.

Harps

Harps wrote: »

Am I the only one who was disappointed with Brotherhood then? I found the combat boring and too easy with the crossbow and instant kills by holding LB. The map was really poor as well in comparison to Venice & Florence, full of unscalable cliffs, countryside and ruins of pillars.

I'll still probably get the new one but I was hoping they'd take their time with a proper sequel instead of another rushed game for maximum profit.

Never really played the first one so dont know much about Altair, Constantinople seems a decent bet though considering its significance throughout history

If you had any doubts about the other two then don't touch the first one.

It was horrific, the whole selling point was the graphics.

Every mission was the same> unlock locations on the map> gain info on the target> kill target> run away.

It was awful, like playing a game from 20years ago... there was no depth to it and bar the cut-scenes before killing the target, it was just the same mission played out in different area's.

The others were an improvement, but the first was awful tbh.

James Howlett

I first played and completed AC1 between November & December 2010, AC2 between December & January 2010-2011 and I have just finished Brotherhood.

This will be the longest I have had to wait for a new Assassin's Creed game
I do enjoy the multiplayer though, currently at level 30 and a bit to go for level 50.

funky penguin

Can't wait.

This, Uncharted 3 and Skyrim.

November is gonna be epic.

jamezy

funky penguin wrote: »

Can't wait.

This, Uncharted 3 and Skyrim.

November is gonna be epic.

Im pretty much going into self imposed exile for November. Add the new Batman game and one or two other releases it could carry on till after Christmas!

Robert ninja

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.

kearneybobs

Robert ninja wrote: »

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.

The more the merrier, I say. Keep 'em coming. Even if the story is being made up as they go along, it still is interesting, engaging and fun to play. Most of the people in this thread will agree with me on that one I'd say :pac:

Your point about them being so popular because they are so easy is nonsensical. Who in their right mind goes out of their way to buy and play a game because it's so easy? And then says, WOW that was a brilliant game afterwards and I only died once in the whole game!!!11

Also, why would you play through all three AC games if you hate them?

Robert ninja

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.

Aldebaran

Robert ninja wrote: »

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.

Not everyone plays games to make themselves feel 'badass' as you so eloquently put it. I, myself, play games because I enjoy them and because they are an excellent form of escapism. And nothing beats Assassin's Creed in the escapism stakes. Great story, great characters, great settings, a very all-encompassing absorbing world (not so much the first one, but definitely the second and Brotherhood), a game you can get lost in for a while.

Perhaps, it's not for those people who see every newly released game as an excuse for a penis-measuring contest. It's probably more for those who don't derive their self-worth from how good they are at a video game and instead play video games to get away from real life for a while.

Robert ninja

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.

padr81

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 for and the dread of another one.

A person can relax however they feel, their are also some cheaper ways to escape and relax than buying a full price, hyped up hooker or dvd or whatever. People can spend their time how they like.

i agree on modern games being too easy. I quite enjoyed all the Assasins Creeds bar no.1, which is rubbish but thought they were far too easy.

nullzero

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

nullzero wrote: »

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.

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.

nullzero

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

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.

kearneybobs

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

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.

Robert ninja

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.

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

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

kearneybobs

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.

Zero-Cool

Ya, I was looking forward to Ass 3 with a new character. I wonder if they thought because Ezio was so well liked by everyone (except ninja bob) they decided to throw him into the mix. Then thought 'oh we have to put in altair so as well' Its a def day one purchase for me and look forward to playing it, just hope they don't make a mess of the story and no more walking round killing people with super apples please.

thorbarry

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

nullzero

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.

Hang on pal, you were out of line mouthing off the way you did.
You needn't take the moral high ground here, you must be having a laugh saying I'm wrong for pointing out the pointless nature of coming here to badmouth something you dislike intensely and have no interest in. Is that fair to those who do have an interest in this topic? You know it isn't.
You've got some neck.

If you've got anything else to say to me on this you can PM me.
I only responded on thread because you made out I was in the wrong.

nullzero

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.

James Howlett

Wasn't there some important reference to the year 2012 at the end of AC1? I think there was which leads me to believe that they always planned 2012 as the release for the 3rd (last?) game. Maybe they didn't realise how popular AC2 would be and now that there is demand they figured they'd pump out 'filler' games to tide us over to 2012, which is fine by me

Killinator

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:)

Zero-Cool

Edit: double post mistake

funky penguin

Awwwww man, you got me all excited!