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Renaissance Italy isn't the usual sort of setting for a video
game, but then Assassin's Creed isn't one to play by the rules.
Ezio Auditore di Firenze is yet another ancestor of modern day
Desmond Miles - a nobleman out to avenge the death of his family
in the guise of a shadowy assassin.
Ezio is just as dangerous an assassin as his forebear Da Vinci's
glider is just one of the gadgets on offer The level of detail in
the graphics is astonishing The canals of Venice come in very
handy for stealth attacks
Like the last game you're given total freedom to explore multiple
cities, but with greatly improved parkour skills and the new
ability to swim. There's also a lot more variety in the missions
you undertake - the main complaint with the original game- so
you'll never feel you're just doing the same tasks over and over
again.
Combat has also been completely overhauled, with dozens of
different weapons and a new system. With no less than
Leonardo da Vinci acting as your very own Q style gadget master
this stunning sequel improves on every element of the original.
Key Features* Renaissance man: Play as an all-new character in
15th century Italy, with new abilities, new weapons and a whole
new world to explore.
* The spice of life: Massively improved mission variety, with new
freeform mission structures and many more random events.
* Tools of the trade: All-new combat system lets you steal
weapons from your nents, use dual hidden blades and even an
early form of pistol.
* Real history: Meet historical figures such as Leonardo da
Vinci, Niccolò Machiavelli and Lorenzo de' Medici, all of whom
can offer you their own unique brand of aid.
* Tourist spots: Explore real world locations including Rome,
Venice, Florence and Tuscany, as well as specific landmarks such
as the Grand Canal and St Mark's Basilica.
About the Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Ubisoft's huge development studio in Canada has created many of
the French publisher's biggest hits, including the Splinter Cell
series, the modern Prince of Persia games, Rainbow Six: Ve,
Assassin's Creed, Naruto: Rise of a Ninja and the Far Cry sequels
and spin-offs.
Manufacturer's Description
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A permanent Broadband internet connection and creation of a
Ubisoft log-in are required to play.
Discover an intriguing and epic story of power, revenge and
conspiracy set during a pivotal moment in history: the Italian
Renaissance.
The lineage continues as this new chapter introduces Ezio,
inheritor of the talents and creed of the Assassins. His family
murdered by rival families, Ezio resolves to learn the ancient
art of the Assassin in order to seek revenge. He will not do so
alone though, allying with historical figures such as philosopher
and writer Niccolo Machiavelli. You will also be able to master
the art of the assassin with all new weapons and instruments
created by the renowned inventor and genius of the Renaissance,
Leonardo Da Vinci himself.
Experience the freedom and immersion of an all new open world and
mission structure with settings such as the rooftops and canals
of beautiful Venice. Your option in combat, assassination and
escape are vast, with many new weapons, settings and gameplay
elements.
- EZIO, A NEW ASSASSIN FOR A NEW ERA - Ezio Auditore da Firenze is a young Italian noble who will learn the ways of the assassins after his family was betrayed and he looks to seek vengeance. He is a lady’s man, a free soul with panache yet has a very human side to his personality. Through him, you become a master assassin..
- RENAISSANCE ITALY - Italy in the 15th century was less a country and more a collection of city-states where families with political and economic strength began to take leadership roles in cities like Florence and Venice. This journey through some of the most beautiful cities in the world takes place in a time in history where culture and art were born alongside some of the most auspicious stories of corruption, greed and murder..
- A NEW-FOUND FREEDOM -.