[Amon37]

Based on gaf I skipped Ac1 in favor of the more polished Ac2. Should I play revelations and brotherhood or skip one or the other on the path to Ac3?

[MuseManMike]

Brotherhood is a must.

Skip Revelations.

Watch Embers + Wiki + Clips on YT

[daxter01]

no play Brotherhood skip Revelations

[Ceebs]

You can probably skip Brotherhood as well and just youtube the nonsensical bit at the end that made me want to scream for getting even more stupid than the ending of 2.

Brotherhood is the best GAME out of the series, but if you only want story beats it's inconsequential.

God I fucking hate the sci-fi bullshit and pretty much anything Desmond related

[KillGore]

Brotherhood is best ass creed

[WinoMcCougarstein]

I don't think it will matter. All of the Animal Crossing games are pretty similar and you won't miss anything story wise.

[hamchan]

Did you like AC2? Then play Brotherhood.

Feel like more after Brotherhood? Then play Revelations.

[IrrelevantNotch]

Skip Brotherhood. Play Revelations.

[enzo_gt]

Play Brotherhood, and if you have a real big itch play Revelations. Only if it's real big.

[Pappasman]

Play Brotherhood. It is the best in the series.

[params7]

Meh skipped 1? It has the best feel of the cities, atmosphere, music and the storyline is great. AC2 adds on mission variety but AC1 has its charms plus Altair > Ezio.

[Mario007]

Why do people keep saying Brotherhood is the best? ACII was much better. Brotherhood is not only much shorter than ACII, the mission's aren't as varied and the ending (of the Ezio story) is a complete clusterfuck (especially the last mission with the boss fight).

[IsntChrisL]

I recently got Brotherhood off the PSN sale. I only played at little bit of AC and skipped II. I can't say I'm impressed with the load times or controls at all. The story seems like it could make for a decent movie though.

[Pezking]

Based on gaf I skipped Ac1

Bad idea. It's my favorite game in the series (the only one where assassinations feel like an actual accomplishment), and you could easily rush through it in about 12 hours.

If you play just for the story and ignore all the side stuff, all the AC games are pretty short. I recommend this playing style for every game in the series. You can avoid much of the often criticized repetitiveness by doing this.

[Alien Bob]

I just finished Brotherhood. Was good, but felt kinda bland and incoherent compared to 2. Still reccommend it if you really liked 2 though.

[tiku]

I skipped AC1 and liked AC2 (except the looong play at Venice). Now i'm playing Brotherhood and i'm absolutely loving it. It's better than AC2 and every single addition to the gameplay it's wonderful and adds very interesting values to it

[so1337]

Skip both. Only play the numbered entries (or the subtitle-less entries, rather). You should really try the first one even though GAF wrongly suggested you skip that one.

[Hobbestetrician]

Brotherhood is the best AC game so, no, don't skip it. If you want more, hit up Revelations, which is solid but not vital.

[Tagg9]

I tried playing 1, but stopped from boredom after awhile and forgot about it. I played through 2 and enjoyed it quite a bit, but haven't played an AC since. Interesting to hear the views on Brotherhood.

[JaseC]

Play Brotherhood and, unless you're itching to play some more, just watch the ending to Revelations.

[PowderedToast]

you made a mistake skipping AC1 cos it's the best of them all.

[KillGore]

Meh skipped 1? It has the best feel of the cities, atmosphere, music and the storyline is great. AC2 adds on mission variety but AC1 has its charms plus Altair > Ezio.

Bad idea. It's my favorite game in the series (the only one where assassinations feel like an actual accomplishment), and you could easily rush through it in about 12 hours.

you made a mistake skipping AC1 cos it's the best of them all.

AC1 is such a bad game. I remember buying it because of the hype and I ended with such a repetitive game, once you kill 1 guy, you've killed them all. It was the same routine over and over again, and the towers were such a chore. It was really bad when compared to the rest of them. Even Revelations feels like a masterpiece next to AC1.

[JaseC]

you made a mistake skipping AC1 cos it's the best of them all.

:brofist (I can understand the monotony being off-putting to some, however.)

[ULTROS!]

I found ACII better than AC:B but that's because there are lots of places to go to in ACII. AC:B stuck to one very big city and very small side areas.

[JaseC]

I found ACII better than AC:B but that's because there are lots of places to go to in ACII. AC:B stuck to one very big city and very small side areas.

Yeah, despite Brotherhood refining and expanding upon the ACII formula, I did miss the location variety.

[Franklinator]

Two is definitely better than Brotherhood, but definitely play through Brotherhood because it's still really good. As for Revelations, it's up to you OP. I found it disappointing myself but I'm sure there are people here who love it.

[Discotheque]

Playing a few hours of Brotherhood got me tired of the franchise for the most part. I'd say just stick to the numbered games.

Play 1 then 2 and wait for 3.

[senador]

What? Revelations looks really good to me. I need to finish Brotherhood so I can try it.

[rouken]

play it all, but take a little break between games because more or less you'll get bored being ezio. overall, they are great games that should be played. :)

[JaseC]

Two is definitely better than Brotherhood, but definitely play through Brotherhood because it's still really good. As for Revelations, it's up to you OP. I found it disappointing myself but I'm sure there are people here who love it.

I wouldn't say I loved the campaign, but I certainly had fun with it (Desmond sequences aside).

[rataven]

ACII and Brotherhood make a very cohesive package. Bro picks up right were II left off. Don't miss it.

Jump into Rev later. It's worth it, if only for the ending.

[Mileena]

Brotherhood is a must. Skip Revelations. Watch Embers + Wiki + Clips on YT

This is what I did

But if AC1 had trophies I might give it a shot just to get something out of what is likely a horrible game.

[Raptomex]

AC1 is such a bad game. I remember buying it because of the hype and I ended with such a repetitive game, once you kill 1 guy, you've killed them all. It was the same routine over and over again, and the towers were such a chore. It was really bad when compared to the rest of them. Even Revelations feels like a masterpiece next to AC1.

This. But I wouldn't call AC1 a bad game.

[Orcastar]

What's with all the hate for Revelations? It's better than Brotherhood.

I'd say you should play all of them. AC is the best franchise to come out this generation after all.

[Tucah]

Brotherhood - Yes, definitely. Best game in the series.
Revelations - Maybe if you're still desperate for some more AC action afterwards. It's not a bad game, just a little underwhelming compared to the steps taken in each of the previous two entries.

[KillGore]

What's with all the hate for Revelations? It's better than Brotherhood. I'd say you should play all of them. AC is the best franchise to come out this generation after all.

Revelations is a good game, but I hate the emphasis on the bombs (which I didn't care for) and with the horrible tower defense game. Because of that, I prefer brotherhood over revelations.

[zkylon]

I'd ignore Brotherhood if you're not interested in multiplayer. The main campaign just annoyed me at the milking of the franchise, so I wish I never played it and was as excited for 3 as when I finished 2.

[Pezking]

AC1 is such a bad game. I remember buying it because of the hype and I ended with such a repetitive game, once you kill 1 guy, you've killed them all.

That still works. You can kill any number of enemies with endless grab-kill-grab-kill-combos. Slicing their throats is mind-numbingly repetitive and boring - but it works.

Also, starting with AC2, any sort of stealth element during assassinations was effectively removed. You just waltz into your victims home or crash their parties, and jump directly at them.

With the sequels, the sequels gained a lot of superficial variety, but it also let go of some very fun and essential gameplay elements of AC1, which I still miss.

[KillGore]

That still works. You can kill any number of enemies with endless grab-kill-grab-kill-combos. Slicing their throats is mind-numbingly repetitive and boring - but it works. Also, starting with AC2, any sort of stealth element during assassinations was effectively removed. You just waltz into your victims home or crash their parties, and jump directly at them. With the sequels, the sequels gained a lot of superficial variety, but it also let go of some very fun and essential gameplay elements of AC1, which I still miss.

Most of the missions in the later games can be done in a stealthy way, in fact, it gives you more options than what AC1 gave us (bombs, projectiles, distractions like whores, backup, etc)

[iNvid02]

ac1 - can be very fun at times but is quite unpolished and can get frustrating - would still recommend playing if you're still wanting to assassinate after you've played the rest. better way to catch up with the back story is playing this one, rather than reading about it.

ac2 - must play which you've done, good

acb - must play which you should tackle next (some people consider this one milking but i do not)

acr - decide after you've played acb if you're invested enough into ezio, if you are then seeing his story wrap up will be a no brainer. its a step backwards in some ways, but that shouldn't get in the way of the story, this one is pretty good.

[PowderedToast]

AC1 had better writing and a much stronger sense of character. with AC2 it felt like they just threw in the towel, lifting the GTA structure, making the tone a lot lighter and cutting out any of the more thought provoking elements in the writing. it's a blockbuster fantasy, templars became moustache twirling da vinci code villains and a lot of unique elements of the aesthetic were lost (what happened to the first person animus?).

but it's not really the audiences fault. i think people would've happily accepted a more refined version of AC1. ubisoft just gave up and changed direction without trying.

very disappointing how the series has turned out, but it's still good historical porn in terms of setting. constantinople looks absolutely stunning in revelations - shame about the game surrounding it.

they still have a chance to become more cerebral with III, but i doubt they will. why change what ain't broke. people love it, so what do i know.

[DeVeAn]

IF you like Ezio play the others if you didn't wait for AC3.

[zerokoolpsx]

Play Brotherhood and skip Revelations.

[AwShucks]

Did you like AC2? Then play Brotherhood. Feel like more after Brotherhood? Then play Revelations.

Yeah basically this. Brotherhood is great but you might not like Revelations unless you really enjoy AC2 + Brotherhood or want to continue Ezio's story (like I did).

[MuseManMike]

Skip Brotherhood. Play Revelations.

What is this?

[chickdigger802]

Revelations felt like a direct to dvd sequel.

Seriously, wtf happen to the faces of the whole cast? Desmond looks like Kobe!

[Tenck]

I am playing Revelations right now, and I am enjoying it immensely. Brotherhood was an amazing game, so if I were you I'd seriously consider playing it.

I think Revelations is a fine game too. Luckily for me, the series doesn't get old because I wait a couple months to play the next installment (I played Brotherhood a week after Revelations came out, and now I am on Revelations).

[NinjaBoiX]

Play Brotherhood, and if you have a real big itch play Revelations. Only if it's real big.

You say that like Rev took a dive in quality over Bro. It definitely added some superfluous elements but otherwise wasn't hugely different. I agree that Bro is the best game though.

[DopeyFish]

Assassins Creed >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Assassins Creed 2

AC had the far better story or at least... better story progression... AC2? outside of a few pieces of desmond story... all i can remember is the damn movie clip you unlock. I remember every damn thing about AC because it was amazing.

AC has a much more likable character -Ezio has about as much character as a piece of corrugate cardboard, Altair is closer to a cardboard box...he at least has depth

the cities felt much more alive in AC too... AC2 feels so damn lifeless compared to AC. Sure, there's more variety...

you really don't want to listen to some of the people on GAF regarding this. AC2 was much narrower in scope and yet somehow ended up as a mess compared to the original.

[Pezking]

Most of the missions in the later games can be done in a stealthy way, in fact, it gives you more options than what AC1 gave us (bombs, projectiles, distractions like whores, backup, etc)

Yes, but there's no point, since grab-kill-grab-kill-combos are by far the easiest and fastest way to get through any enemy lines! There's just no point in using all the other options!

It's ridiculous how easily the fighting mechanics of this series can be exploited.