[Dresden]

This should be bannable. It's so damn lazy. Please explain why you think these aren't great.

Yes, so much lazier than the one- or two-word replies that express enthusiasm.

[KorrZ]

The only game he ever blended in was in the first one. He's looked ridiculous and out of place in all the others.

Even in the first one, I mean sure he had the monk looking robe, don't mind the long sword, daggers, belt and shoulder full of throwing knives though, I'm just a monk guys!

Can't believe people really would complain about these things.

[badcrumble]

Looks lovely, but it's dumb if he only fights the British.

[mr. puppy]

is the swordfighting in this game still absolutely horrible?

[ironcreed]

Looks about 100 fold better than I imagined in my mind and keeps looking better with each pic we see. The timing for this kind of change could not be better either. Let's just hope they nail it, as it is looking slick as hell so far.

[XANDER CAGE]

is the swordfighting in this game still absolutely horrible?

Completely new combat, so who knows.

[Scirrocco]

Looks great. I need to play Revelations.

No, you don't. Its really not that good. Just look up some spoiler videos.

This looks awesome though. Getting pumped to kill some red coats.

[AndyD]

boo that hood! Give him a tricorner!

[Jtrizzy]

That PC version sure is going to look swell :-P

Yup. Revelations is breathtaking at 1080p60 on my 50" plasma. It isn't demanding either, hopefully they push it more with this game. I also hope you can play through the game without the hood on.

[Derrick01]

No need to play it, if you were disappointed that Brotherhood was just an expansion then Revelations (and it's regressions) will put you off even more. Waiting till 3 so the feeling is fresh and has a nice novelty is better then slogging through Revelations just for the small things it does well.

Well I did kind of like Brotherhood but there was no question in my mind that it was a full priced expansion pack. Same areas, same characters, mostly same abilities and a really really light main story on Desmond's side. I was ok with it happening 1 time but when they announced Revelations I was almost immediately turned off. But I'll probably buy it during the steam summer sale if they can get it to 15 or under.

[neenja_jenkins]

Holy Sheeeeeeeeeeeeet! These look great.
*please have dynamic weather*

Seeing these makes me curious about customization (armor, capes, etc). What kind of stuff will we be buying/unlocking!?

[Guerrillas in the Mist]

Picking this up on PC for sure.

[rataven]

Coming off this, I'm not really seeing it. The gulf between the two in terms of density is pretty huge.

Well, Constantinople has several hundred years of development time on Boston. And you're seeing so much more in that shot due to the elevation changes. Boston isn't going to be as large, and maybe not as topographically varied, but I think it will compare well to previous AC locales like Forli and certain regions of Rome.

[IdreamofHIME]

Since I finally finished Revelations last week, the setting of AC3 makes a whole lot more sense.

I wonder why they were teasing Victorian London and Samurai's when they clearly had this time period and location in mind.

[The Anti-Monitor]

Can't believe people care so much about how "out of place" he might look. It's not like stealth has been important since the 1st, it looks badass and hey, the only reason you've never seen it before are those damn Templars.

[Something Wicked]

I like the weather changes, as you get all 4 seasons in the Northeastern US (particularly nice during Fall).

[GuitarAtomik]

Well I did kind of like Brotherhood but there was no question in my mind that it was a full priced expansion pack. Same areas, same characters, mostly same abilities and a really really light main story on Desmond's side. I was ok with it happening 1 time but when they announced Revelations I was almost immediately turned off. But I'll probably buy it during the steam summer sale if they can get it to 15 or under.

I'm playing it right now and it's not actually bad. The setting isn't as interesting and it feels like it's cutting corners here and there but ultimately I'm kind of enjoying the Ezio/Altair epilogue story it's telling (just don't expect any advancement of Desmond's story). Going in knowing it was originally plotted out as a portable system game (ie the story is ultimately not important to the main Desmond plot) helps with the expectations too. But yeah, enjoying it.

[FinKL]

Always wanted to play The Patriot: The Game.

LOL Winner

[SuperMalo]

Looks great.

[B_Rik_Schitthaus]

Well I did kind of like Brotherhood but there was no question in my mind that it was a full priced expansion pack. Same areas, same characters, mostly same abilities and a really really light main story on Desmond's side. I was ok with it happening 1 time but when they announced Revelations I was almost immediately turned off. But I'll probably buy it during the steam summer sale if they can get it to 15 or under.

For me it wasn't about money so much as the feeling that I played ACR just to have played it, ACR doesn't give back for the amount of time it takes to beat, even if you want to see the end of Ezio's story it faffs around for hours before it starts going anywhere.

[Akainu]

Look up! He's right there!!!

[UrbanRats]

Should be retitled "new AC3 bullshots" I mean, I think I'd almost be happy with this in real time for next gen LOL

Maybe on PC it'll be like this, although AC has always had plenty of bullshots.

We need maids.

Holy Shit, it works IRL, then.

[Secret_Riddle]

For me it wasn't about money so much as the feeling that I played ACR just to have played it, ACR doesn't give back for the amount of time it takes to beat, even if you want to see the end of Ezio's story it faffs around for hours before it starts going anywhere.

Yupp.

Entire game could have been condensed into a 10-30 minute tutorial segment for Assassin's Creed 3; especially Desmond's story on animus island. Ezio's a bit more complex, obviously..but Revelations doesn't really end the story to the same degree that Embers does, and that's a stand-alone short film that can pretty much be watched for free.

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

REALLY hope they can capture American wildlife and landscapes like Red Dead. Otherwise, this is looking gud.

[PowderedToast]

so much shit on his back.

[Jtrizzy]

Should I pick up 2 or Brotherhood? I don't care about the story and won't finish the game, I just like to run around and look at the environments.

[SpacePirate Ridley]

But..but where is he gonna climb, guys?

Theres nothing there that makes me want climb those genric buuildings.
That was the problem with AC1 and some of AC Revelations, and it will be even bigger in this one than in ACR, so for me it doesnt look impressive.

[micah]

The opening scene of this game is going to be Americans handing the main character some blankets and fire water - then the game will end five minutes later.

I dunno why...but I LOL'd.

I feel bad now though.

[Secret_Riddle]

Should I pick up 2 or Brotherhood? I don't care about the story and won't finish the game, I just like to run around and look at the environments.

2 then, without a doubt. Denser cities, and more of them overall. None of them feel the same, either. Brotherhood, despite being a better game with a more engaging story, consists of only one city, even if it is significantly bigger than the ones found in 2.

[NinjaTehFish]

Brilliantly played sir. I was like " Why is this dude posting random wom.....Holy shit!"

Same here.


Oddly, These screens have piqued my interest in this for the first time.

[Bloodrage]

Artificial Stupidity.

[MetatronM]

Coming off this, I'm not really seeing it. The gulf between the two in terms of density is pretty huge.

Aside from the Hagia Sophia and a few minarets, Constantinople's architecture in terms of building size isn't terribly different from what we're seeing in AC3. Most of the buildings in Constantinople are 2 or 3 stories tall. It's just that its landscape is also very hilly, which contributes to its verticality. Rome also had hills enhancing the vertical scale of the gameplay, though most of those were out in the less densely populated areas of the countryside. Venice and Florence, however, were pretty darn flat for the most part, and, aside from a handful of major spikes in height (mostly from church steeples and towers), they were also mainly made up of 2 and 3 story buildings. And in the first game, Jerusalem and Damascus only really got height from minarets, and Acre just had one ridiculously huge church.

So...I really don't see much of a difference here with the cities. The biggest landmarks are going to be smaller than the biggest landmarks in most of the previous cities, yeah, but beyond that, the vast majority of the urban environment should be very similar (and looks very similar in that screenshot, slanted roofs aside). Colonial and early American cities were very closely based on European models, after all.

[Zeliard]

The assassin has always stuck out like a sore thumb. Why is it only now that people are crying about it?

[Eggman]

They better switch up the combat a bit.

[Roubjon]

The assassin has always stuck out like a sore thumb. Why is it only now that people are crying about it?

They are scared that it will be good.

[Stallion Free]

Maybe on PC it'll be like this, although AC has always had plenty of bullshots.

There is nothing in these shots that would be even moderately difficult for a modern PC to render.

[mickcenary]

Looks so rad. Now, give us a combat system that is actually challenging and a greater sense of "stealth" and you've got a winner.

[enzo_gt]

The assassin has always stuck out like a sore thumb. Why is it only now that people are crying about it?

They're racist!

[GuitarAtomik]

There is nothing in these shots that would be even moderately difficult for a modern PC to render.

True, but it still probably won't look like these.

[MikeE21286]

ubi loves showing pc screens then delaying the shit out of the pc version and adding horrendous DRM. Love the irony...

[SRTtoZ]

Looks great but you can tell they are mostly bullshots.

[Derrick01]

ubi loves showing pc screens then delaying the shit out of the pc version and adding horrendous DRM. Love the irony...

It's like some cruel game they play with us...

[NinjaFridge]

ubi loves showing pc screens then delaying the shit out of the pc version and adding horrendous DRM. Love the irony...

Didn't Revelations come out 2 weeks later on PC? It's not great but they're getting better.

[Concept17]

Looks amazing. I love that shot in the woods.

I love the series, but I have yet to play Revalations. (bought too many games this fall before it)

I should probably get around to playing it.

[Drakeon]

I want this game so badly! Goddamn it looks gorgeous.

[Diamond]

beavers/something in the canoe shot.

[~Kinggi~]

Maybe on PC it'll be like this, although AC has always had plenty of bullshots. Holy Shit, it works IRL, then.

a wonderful tradition

[FunkyPajamas]

Metal Gear Solid 3 meets The Patriot? I'm so there. Never been a fan of the series to be honest but I'm ready to jump in.

[KingJ2002]

We need maids.

Wow... i did not notice him

well played ezio... well played.

[Elginer]

wow looks hot.