Assassins Creed The Ezio Collection Xbox One Xbox One

- So, what is Assassin’s Creed? -Story-wise it is about time travel and the secret war among Assassins and Templars. You briefly play in the present as Desmond Miles who, for reasons that I won’t spoil, has to relive the memories of his ancestor Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad. However most of your time is spent in the animus playing as him. He is an Assassin Monk awarded with the task of killing 9 Templars to regain his role in the Order of Assassins.TLDR you parkour, steal, extort, eavesdrop and spy your way to victory in the middle age.Back in the late 2000’s the parkour system of Assassin’s Creed was impressive. No game at the time could match how realistic and dynamic it was… well… as realistic as a game that lets you drop from a 50-meters tower and survive by landing on ... More- So, what is Assassin’s Creed? -Story-wise it is about time travel and the secret war among Assassins and Templars. You briefly play in the present as Desmond Miles who, for reasons that I won’t spoil, has to relive the memories of his ancestor Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad. However most of your time is spent in the animus playing as him. He is an Assassin Monk awarded with the task of killing 9 Templars to regain his role in the Order of Assassins.TLDR you parkour, steal, extort, eavesdrop and spy your way to victory in the middle age.Back in the late 2000’s the parkour system of Assassin’s Creed was impressive. No game at the time could match how realistic and dynamic it was… well… as realistic as a game that lets you drop from a 50-meters tower and survive by landing on a haystack can be.Assassin’s Creed is all about making you feel like a skilled deadly monk that gathers information to hunt down their target. It achieves that, but it’s rough around the edges.! More questions you might have if you're interested in playing it !- Is the parkour fun? -The thing that I like the most about the parkour system in Assassin’s Creed is that it feels like something that you could do in real life, again ignoring the haystack thing. Comparing it with how modern Assassin’s Creed games do parkour, I think this one is better at making you think about how you move, overall it’s fun but buggy.- Can I be stealthy? -The “stealth” system in this game is bare bones. I like the idea of “hiding in plain sight” using crowds of people, but it could really use some more polishing. Ubisoft fixed this problem on Assassin’s Creed 2. As for this game, being stealthy is something that you may be forced to do from time to time, but you won’t necessarily enjoy it.- At least fighting stuff is enjoyable, right? -The combat is simple, a little bit too simple for my taste. You spam the attack button until your target is dead. Sometimes you have to block, dodge, parry or push enemies into insta-kill objects, but most of the time spamming attacks will do the job. Again the system is fun, stiff and buggy, but fun.Rating: 2.8/5 (3 stars)Full Review: https://steamcommunity.com/groups/UnitedCritics/discussions/0/4312743731812243176/

The game is fun, yet tedious. The game is broken up into 2 segments, the Altair segments and the Desmond segments, and while the Altair segments are the majority of the game, I find myself wanting to know more about Desmond and why he's doing these experiments. As for the Altair sections, as a completionist I am sorely disappointed. There are 420 flags scattered throughout the game and 60 templar, basically field bosses, to take out...and you get nothing for any of them. No in game reward, no achievements, nothing. It's an enormous waste of time. As for the story missions, those are fun to learn about the target and how to get to them, and every part of each city has side quests of sorts, where you can climb to get great views of the city, which is always fun, and ... MoreThe game is fun, yet tedious. The game is broken up into 2 segments, the Altair segments and the Desmond segments, and while the Altair segments are the majority of the game, I find myself wanting to know more about Desmond and why he's doing these experiments. As for the Altair sections, as a completionist I am sorely disappointed. There are 420 flags scattered throughout the game and 60 templar, basically field bosses, to take out...and you get nothing for any of them. No in game reward, no achievements, nothing. It's an enormous waste of time. As for the story missions, those are fun to learn about the target and how to get to them, and every part of each city has side quests of sorts, where you can climb to get great views of the city, which is always fun, and once you've done that, there are between 8 and 12 in each section, you get the chance to help random citizens, there are usually around 8-9 of these per section. It's all a lot of fun, and each one gives you 1 point! After racking up 15 points, you essentially get a heart container of sorts. But here's the thing, the story missions, of which there are 6 of in each level, each give you a point as well, and once you hit a total of 105 points, they completely stop doing anything. So there's a ton to do in the game, but no reason to do them. It could have been SO good, but it falls short. This is my first Assassin's Creed game, and I look forward to playing the rest of the series! Overall I'd give it a 6/10, with 5 being middle of the road. It's fun to run around and just stab people randomly, and to learn about the hits and see ancient Mesopotamia in all it's glory, but the collectables fal short

Assassins creed at the beginning! Amazing game and trilogy to start playing from the start. Based in the older times the story is very interesting and the game play is so much fun. Always super cheap now they are older and they are still bringing more games out to continue the amazing story

Assassin's Creed could easily have been one of the best games of 2007. It is, without question, impressive on several fronts. But developer Ubisoft Montreal took some missteps along the way and squandered the immense potential of its pseudo-stealth action title. A bad story, repetitive gameplay elements, and poor AI lead to the downfall of one of the more promising games in recent memory. Assassin's Creed could have been one of the great games of this generation. Instead, it turned into just another action title.You play as Altair, a member of the Hashshashin (or Assassins), a real-life group that performed politically-motivated murders between the 11th and 13th centuries. Set in the Middle East during the third crusade, Assassin's Creed is steeped in historical ... MoreAssassin's Creed could easily have been one of the best games of 2007. It is, without question, impressive on several fronts. But developer Ubisoft Montreal took some missteps along the way and squandered the immense potential of its pseudo-stealth action title. A bad story, repetitive gameplay elements, and poor AI lead to the downfall of one of the more promising games in recent memory. Assassin's Creed could have been one of the great games of this generation. Instead, it turned into just another action title.You play as Altair, a member of the Hashshashin (or Assassins), a real-life group that performed politically-motivated murders between the 11th and 13th centuries. Set in the Middle East during the third crusade, Assassin's Creed is steeped in historical fact. Each of the three main cities was well-researched and beautifully recreated. The nine men Altair is charged with dispatching did, in fact, all die or disappear around the time the game takes place. The attention paid to creating an accurate representation of Jerusalem, Acre, and Damascus is commendable. Were it not for the "anomalies" that flitter around characters, you would have little reason to ever question that this is indeed what these cities and people looked like centuries ago.Though Assassin's Creed is an action game, the story plays a considerable role from start to finish. This is a story-heavy title, which proves a detriment in the long run. There is a major twist in the Assassin's story, the kind that (if it hasn't already been spoiled for you on the Internet) would likely blow the lid covering your brain. That is if this big twist were revealed towards the end of the story and not in the first five minutes. Ubisoft's decision to introduce the only major surprise just a few minutes into Assassin's Creed proves costly. Imagine if you were watching the Sixth Sense and ten minutes in the movie told you Bruce Willis is a ghost. It would deaden the remainder of the story. This is exactly what happens with Assassin's. The moments with Altair are well-told and interesting (though perhaps a bit too drawn out), but every time the "twist" elements come into play, the entire game grinds to a halt. Over a 10- or 12-hour gaming experience, that becomes grating. So much so that all of the clever story elements begin to play against Assassin's Creed rather than elevating it to high art as seems to have been the intention.

The game is okay. It's soooo repetitive jumping off things and being a parkour wizarding ninja. Sometimes you just want to go full bore with slice and dice action, unfortunately the game is built on silence and stealth. A little yawn and snooze fest if you ask me.

My first assassins creed game was this one. The jumping from heights and landing below in a haystack felt so real. I am generally afraid of heights and this game always made my feet tingle when I made the jump. My heart would race everytime that's how real and absorbed in the game you would get when playing this.

Assassin's Creed- A Defining Series of This Generation

Assassin's Creed (the series) follows the tales of Desmond Miles, a former Assassin captured by a scientific industry corporation called Abstergo. Abstergo wants Desmond to connect to a machine called the Animus that will allow him to travel back in time through his Ancestor's genetic coding to relive the events of their past, that will then allow the scientists to view genetic information and the events that transpired. In this game (Assassin's Creed 1) you go back in time to play as your ancestor named Altair (Alt-ai-eer) an Assassin during Medieval times during the Crusades. You first start off exploring Templar caverns in the search for the Holy Grail. Templar's and Assassin's have had a long-standing rivalry. Assassin's although methods are questionable, are ... MoreAssassin's Creed (the series) follows the tales of Desmond Miles, a former Assassin captured by a scientific industry corporation called Abstergo. Abstergo wants Desmond to connect to a machine called the Animus that will allow him to travel back in time through his Ancestor's genetic coding to relive the events of their past, that will then allow the scientists to view genetic information and the events that transpired. In this game (Assassin's Creed 1) you go back in time to play as your ancestor named Altair (Alt-ai-eer) an Assassin during Medieval times during the Crusades. You first start off exploring Templar caverns in the search for the Holy Grail. Templar's and Assassin's have had a long-standing rivalry. Assassin's although methods are questionable, are there to preserve the peace by eliminating corrupt leaders and followers to keep bad events from happening. Templar's, although their method's seem more reasonable are using religion to disguise their ultimate goals, taking over the world and it's people by finding historical relics with magic powers called 'Pieces of Eden'. The Holy Grail being one of these items. Assassin's follow a specific creed (hence the title of this game), and your assassin, Altair, breaks this creed while exploring the caverns. When he returns to his home, his Assassin leader strips him of all of his ranks. From this point you must work your way back up the Assassin rankings by eliminating corrupt leaders that are supporting the Templar's. This is the basic plot of the first game, and an amazing one at that. Throughout the entire game you will explore huge cities, mountain peaks, small towns, etc. There are many collectibles throughout this game as well, flags spread throughout specific locations, Templar guards, Templar flags (which are spread throughout the whole game), and genetic coding that must be completed in a certain order to unlock all links of the coding. Assassin's Creed is a huge game if you go for all of these collectibles, and incredibly challenging at times, however with such a huge game there are several apparent problems. The missions you do throughout towns and cities (which are required to take down the corrupt leaders) are very repetitive, only giving you about 10-15 specific missions total. Some towns have different missions, but ultimately it stays the same throughout the entire game. Making gameplay monotonous when doing these missions. The combat (although fun for about the first half of the game) also gets extremely repetitive, and at times is near impossible to escape from. The visuals for this game are amazing, however there are some differences between the 360 and PS3 version visually. The 360 version is a bit more detailed (which is no longer an issue with the 2nd game). Overall I recommend any version for whichever console that works for you, however if you do want the best visuals on a home console, go for the 360 version. Assassin's Creed is a defining game and series for this generation amongst those of Bioshock, Mass Effect, Gears of War, and Uncharted. I give Assassin's Creed an 8.0/10 for the 360, and 7.7/10 for the PS3 for somewhat noticeable graphical differences.

Gameplay,Graphics,Sound & Playability 10/10

Assassin's Creed is set in 1191 AD, when the Third Crusade was tearing the Holy Land apart. Shrouded in secrecy and feared for their ruthlessness, the Assassins intend to stop the hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict. Players, assuming the role of the main character Altair, will have the power to throw their immediate environment into chaos and to shape events during this pivotal moment in history. Assassin's Creed merges technology, game design, theme, and emotions into a world where you instigate chaos and become a vulnerable, yet powerful, agent of change. Be an Assassin: Master the skills, tactics, and weapons of history's deadliest and most secretive clan of warriors. Plan your attacks, strike without mercy, and fight your way to escape. ... MoreAssassin's Creed is set in 1191 AD, when the Third Crusade was tearing the Holy Land apart. Shrouded in secrecy and feared for their ruthlessness, the Assassins intend to stop the hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict. Players, assuming the role of the main character Altair, will have the power to throw their immediate environment into chaos and to shape events during this pivotal moment in history. Assassin's Creed merges technology, game design, theme, and emotions into a world where you instigate chaos and become a vulnerable, yet powerful, agent of change. Be an Assassin: Master the skills, tactics, and weapons of history's deadliest and most secretive clan of warriors. Plan your attacks, strike without mercy, and fight your way to escape. Realistic and Responsive Environments: Crowds react to your moves and will either help or hinder you on your quests. Action with a New Dimension - Total Freedom: Eliminate your targets wherever, whenever, and however. Stalk your prey through richly detailed, historically accurate, open-ended environments. Scale buildings, mount horses, blend in with crowds. Do whatever it takes to achieve your objectives. Relive the Epic Times of the Crusades: Assassin's Creed immerses you in the realistic and historical Holy Land of the 12th century, featuring life-like graphics, ambience, and the subtle, yet detailed nuances of a living world. Intense Action Rooted in Reality: Experience heavy action blended with fluid and precise animations. Use a wide range of medieval weapons, and face your enemies in realistic swordfight duels. Next-Gen Gameplay: The proprietary engine developed from the ground up for the next-gen console allows organic game design featuring open gameplay, intuitive control scheme, realistic interaction with environment, and a fluid, yet sharp, combat mechanic.

Masterpiece

This game is a classic!Pro-tip: 1) turn off the HUD radar, it'll make the game more fun. 2) Don't read the plot online, because spoilers.The gameplay was designed for no-HUD. For directions, look at the map & your shadows & landmarks.

Very happy I bought it.

The scenery is stunning. The story line is compelling. The naval combat a total gasser. An outstanding effort overall. The ONLY thing that I felt could have been much better was the inability to save at more convenient places. Having to start missions over and over and over and over again until you finally get it right was, at times, infuriating.