RainbowByte
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1080i works, its going to depend on your display which one looks better to you.TGO said:
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Assassin's Creed II - The |OT|
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Kobun Heat
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The soundtrack is *really* awesome, for whoever was asking about that. I need to find out if there will be a CD or MP3 release...
EDIT: Oh hey, they released the soundtrack on iTunes today!
EDIT: Oh hey, they released the soundtrack on iTunes today!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002TURE9E/?tag=neogaf0e-20Kobun Heat said:
Grimm Fandango
Member
Is it the full soundtrack in the SE? :0
Kobun Heat
Member
Beats me, but you get a whole shitton of music for your $12 on iTunes/Amazon.Grimm Fandango said:
BUY AWAY, MOTHERFUCKERS. SOUNDTRACK OF THE YEAR.
Buckethead
Banned
Why is the embargo up after the game comes out?
Go to hell Ubisoft. Except Patrice. He can stay.
Go to hell Ubisoft. Except Patrice. He can stay.
Kobun Heat
Member
Yeah, it's a little weird that people on GAF have finished the game and are posting full impressions. Then again, considering the reviews of the last game, it seems natural that Ubi would play their cards close to their chest with this one.Buckethead said:
Buckethead
Banned
It just comes off as damage control to me.
I don't know what happened to PR in the past year but now the mantra is show everything until review time.
For example, pretty sure I saw the entirety of Arkham Asylum before the game had even shipped and I hadn't been even actively seeking said footage.
It's kind of like flashing clam but then telling your boyfriend he has to wait until the wedding night. Or something. It's just dumb.
I get more excited about a game when I hear people talking about it, not a nicely made trailer or whatever.
Oh well, I'm getting this tomorrow before work and it shall be glorious to play it tomorrow night.
I don't know what happened to PR in the past year but now the mantra is show everything until review time.
For example, pretty sure I saw the entirety of Arkham Asylum before the game had even shipped and I hadn't been even actively seeking said footage.
It's kind of like flashing clam but then telling your boyfriend he has to wait until the wedding night. Or something. It's just dumb.
I get more excited about a game when I hear people talking about it, not a nicely made trailer or whatever.
Oh well, I'm getting this tomorrow before work and it shall be glorious to play it tomorrow night.
Kobun Heat
Member
This is one of the best things ever.newsguy said:
Video Games Plus says it is region free : http://www.videogamesplus.ca/product_info.php?products_id=15893Miburou said:
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Deleted member 30609
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I read the spoiler tag. Surprise ruined, pre-order canceled, oh woe is me, etc
(I'm getting more excited for this game than I really ought to be)
(I'm getting more excited for this game than I really ought to be)
Should I install this "in-game map" that came in my BestBuy box before starting the game? Does it add another "quest" to the game, or is it some sort of thing that gives me an advantage? I don't want to put it in there if it's going to make the game a lot easier...
Team Klimt
Member
The Gamestop Master Assassin collector's edition is fetching over $200 on eBay right now! Is the statue that cool? I'm really itching to throw mine up there and run away with a few quick ones.... I want to open it sooo badly though! damn it....
Team Klimt
Member
Blimblim said:
Are you making a walkthru on YouTube or something? Curious as to why you need that much video.... if it's HD you must have a few TBs at least.
If you look at the time in the Story Mode/Session menu (where you load the game) it will give you the total time. The counter in the stats menu seems to leave out some time, maybe it's just a pure gameplay timer that doesn't factor in cutscenes or the time spent in database menus.Blimblim said:
Team Klimt
Member
Repost from the pick-up thread. Yeah.... I had to open it 
The correct choice. And yes, the bonus DVD does include the soundtrack. It also includes a small hard-bound art book (same size as MW2 or GTAIV SE art books).
The only bummer is that the game sleeve itself has "Gamestop Exclusive!" printed right on it. Looks pretty lame......
The figure is absolutely awesome though. Best collector's edition item I've ever seen.
The figure is super-detailed and very nicely molded in plastic/ heavy rubber. It's not polystone or ceramic, but high-quality like a Neca or McFarlane figure. It's really big too - pics at the bottom. Here are some more quick pics for scale:
*The Splinter Cell thing was just a small flyer they were handing out at Gamestop. No demo code at all - just a small sell sheet showing the pre-order exclusive (surprise!) - it's for an "in-game SPAS-12 Supressor Shotgun". OK.*
Why am I not surprised that Jade gets the first credit in the art book? What happened to her anyway? "Alive" has been dark for quite a while now....
The correct choice. And yes, the bonus DVD does include the soundtrack. It also includes a small hard-bound art book (same size as MW2 or GTAIV SE art books).The only bummer is that the game sleeve itself has "Gamestop Exclusive!" printed right on it. Looks pretty lame......
The figure is absolutely awesome though. Best collector's edition item I've ever seen.
The figure is super-detailed and very nicely molded in plastic/ heavy rubber. It's not polystone or ceramic, but high-quality like a Neca or McFarlane figure. It's really big too - pics at the bottom. Here are some more quick pics for scale:
*The Splinter Cell thing was just a small flyer they were handing out at Gamestop. No demo code at all - just a small sell sheet showing the pre-order exclusive (surprise!) - it's for an "in-game SPAS-12 Supressor Shotgun". OK.*
Why am I not surprised that Jade gets the first credit in the art book? What happened to her anyway? "Alive" has been dark for quite a while now....
Man the 45 minutes or so I spent with he game did not leave a great 1st impression. I didn't play AC1 so I'm not up to speed with the story which probably is the reason I found the beginning of the game kind of confusing and not overly compelling.
I also found the character models, I dont know off? The female characters especially looked weird to me. The graphics in the opening sequence in general struck me as rather poor which surrpised me since the game looks pretty impressive from the media I've seen.
The the proper game starts, pretty cool but kind of overwhelming with all the menus. Not a bad thing as I expect to eventually be walked thru most of it.
I dont know if I encountered a glitch or what but after racing my brother I was on a lookout and accepted a mission to visit someone but suddenly I couldn't do anything. He was just hunched over on the perch and that was it. The game wasn't frozen and I believe the triangle button was displaying interact but nada. Oh well it's time for bed anyway. I'm looking forward to spending more time with the game but it doesn't exactly grab you at the beginning.
I also found the character models, I dont know off? The female characters especially looked weird to me. The graphics in the opening sequence in general struck me as rather poor which surrpised me since the game looks pretty impressive from the media I've seen.
The the proper game starts, pretty cool but kind of overwhelming with all the menus. Not a bad thing as I expect to eventually be walked thru most of it.
I dont know if I encountered a glitch or what but after racing my brother I was on a lookout and accepted a mission to visit someone but suddenly I couldn't do anything. He was just hunched over on the perch and that was it. The game wasn't frozen and I believe the triangle button was displaying interact but nada. Oh well it's time for bed anyway. I'm looking forward to spending more time with the game but it doesn't exactly grab you at the beginning.
rainking187
Member
Did you buy two copies of Assassin's Creed 2? Cause I see the card with the codes on it in the second picture and the game looks like it's still sealed, I'm confused as to why they'd put the "Bonus in game map" label on the case if it's not actually in the case.
Team Klimt
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rainking187 said:
I just took the game out of the box set. I only bought one.
rainking187
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Team Klimt said:
So they put "Bonus in game map inside" on the cover of the game case when it's actually in the tin and not the game case? That's fucking stupid.
Jamesearlcash
Member
I never got around to playing the first one, is worth me buying it ? Also how long is the 1st game, if it's 10 hours or less i may get it before i get this one.
akachan ningen
Member
I've been playing the game for a few hours and it seems like they've changed nothing from the first AC. Please, at least tell me the missions aren't as repetitive as the first one.
iamcool388
Member
I finished the game earlier last evening. It absolutely blew past all my concerns (except control issues, but inFAMOUS spoiled me, and I got past it anyways) comprehensively. I will have a more detailed post with my impressions and stats later on today after I have had some sleep... going on 30 hours now. :-(
Bottom line... Its a gem of a game, and it deserves to be played. I'd recommend renting it if you are REALLY skeptical after AC1, but just know, every issue you had with AC1 has probably been improved. Amazing game... absolutely amazing. And what incredible last few sentences...
What. The. Fuck.
Edit: Look at below post.
Bottom line... Its a gem of a game, and it deserves to be played. I'd recommend renting it if you are REALLY skeptical after AC1, but just know, every issue you had with AC1 has probably been improved. Amazing game... absolutely amazing. And what incredible last few sentences...
What. The. Fuck.
You should ask people on my PSN... I think Bruce commented on it earlier on in this thread. Took me more than 16-17 hours for sure, and I did it in TWO sittings. Just couldnt let it go without finding out what the next mission was, and what the hell it would lead to!duckroll said:
Dude seriously? I'd guess only 20% of the missions in the main storyline are repeated. Perhaps they sound similar in how they are put (scope out this area, take out these guards, follow this guy etc)... but the way you SHOULD execute them if you are playing like a true Assassin would be wildly different. Just my experience from finishing the game.akachan ningen said:I've been playing the game for a few hours and it seems like they've changed nothing from the first AC. Please, at least tell me the missions aren't as repetitive as the first one.
Edit: Look at below post.
If you've been playing for a few hours you should have noticed that the entire mission structure has changed. As well as the new blend, notoriety, monetary, climbing, hired group, and shop systems. So... there's that.akachan ningen said:I've been playing the game for a few hours and it seems like they've changed nothing from the first AC. Please, at least tell me the missions aren't as repetitive as the first one.