The Charge:
The Truth is Written in Blood
Opening Statement:
When the first Assassin’s Creed hit consoles in the fall of 2007, the highly divisive gameplay caused a split amongst critic and gamer alike. The game was heralded by some for its unique take on storyline, control, and depth, while others saw it as an exercise in repetition. There was certainly no doubting the technical brilliance from either camp, and for me personally, it was my game of the year in a year that also brought us Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, Mass Effect, Halo 3, Bioshock, and Call of Duty 4, lofty praise indeed. The Sequel is now upon us, with a new era, new central character, and several changes in gameplay. Is it a better game? Will it please those who may have been disappointed or dismissive of the first game? Read on…