Not bad for Famitsu right? I don't know how hard Famitsu 360 scores compared to the reuglar one....
Source: Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed forums
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Official Assassin's Creed Review Thread
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Not bad for Famitsu right? I don't know how hard Famitsu 360 scores compared to the reuglar one....
Source: Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed forums
mr_bishiuk
Banned
Zapages said:
Great News, maybe Ubisoft have pulled it out of the bag afterall!
gray_fox224
Junior Member
I hope this is a sign of good things to come. I really want to like this game.
Randy Lanzarote
Member
Didn't IGN say the online review embargo was up until the 13th November? Might be a while until we get a second review (no, the fake Empire review doesn't count).
That embargo is pretty close to release as well, almost on top of it in fact. Another reason why I have the fear over this game.
That embargo is pretty close to release as well, almost on top of it in fact. Another reason why I have the fear over this game.
macksplack
Member
One button combat? This needs more explanation.
Visualante
Member
Didn't you hear? It's going to bomb,rakka said:
gray_fox224
Junior Member
macksplack said:
channeling Fable 2?
Just to clarify, the original Prince of Persia actually used 2 buttons for combat. Attack and parry.
I personally can't imagine how they can easily combine parrying and attacking onto the same key but so I suppose I'll just see how it works. If they remove blocking/parrying completely that could be rather interesting. (although, perhaps it's like free-running and as long as you hold down the button the game will fight for you
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I personally can't imagine how they can easily combine parrying and attacking onto the same key but so I suppose I'll just see how it works. If they remove blocking/parrying completely that could be rather interesting. (although, perhaps it's like free-running and as long as you hold down the button the game will fight for you
)Lostconfused
Member
Sectus said:Just to clarify, the original Prince of Persia actually used 2 buttons for combat. Attack and parry.
I personally can't imagine how they can easily combine parrying and attacking onto the same key but so I suppose I'll just see how it works. If they remove blocking/parrying completely that could be rather interesting. (although, perhaps it's like free-running and as long as you hold down the button the game will fight for you
Or you know it can be a combo with a modifier button.
The Lamonster
Member
The hell's up with not spoiler tagging the scores!?
fistfulofmetal
Banned
The Lamonster said:
Because it's silly and pointless.
disappeared
Banned
Famitsu said:
These types of statements always confuse me. What is a "next-gen" action game supposed to "feel" like? Is it supposed to be some radical change from titles on the previous consoles like, say, Jak and Daxter or Ninja Gaiden? I don't get it. Maybe I think too much. Lunch.
Anyways, good scores. I can't wait to play it.
macksplack said:
It's NOT one button combat. The control scheme works like this:
(X360 controller)
Y = Head (Eagle vision and others things like dialogue, stuff you do with your head)
X = Armed Hand (Controls your blade, knives or whatever weapon you have)
B = Free Hand (You can throw people around, initiate grabs and other stuff)
A = Legs (Sprint, Free Running etc.)
Combat is based on timing, you have to wait for attack windows and initiate counter attacks.
solid2snake
Banned
sounds great, if you ask me.
â Narayan
Member
disappeared said:
I'm pretty sure they are supposed to make you feel as if you are being kicked in the groin many, many times.
storybook77
Member
Speevy said:
Especially in a thread that is specifically made for REVIEWS!
Goldrusher
Member
So can someone please explain to me how/what/when this game is about ?
I've heard people say it's 100% medieval times, but what about
Use spoiler tags if neccesary.
I've heard people say it's 100% medieval times, but what about
the modern menu/HUD, the noise in the eagle vision, the comic book prologue set in 2012, etc.
Use spoiler tags if neccesary.
disappeared
Banned
newsguy said:
I wasn't implying anything in regards to a game's merit. I merely was curious as to what we should be expecting when the press use phrases like that, is all.
Blader5489 said:
Actually, it's two button combat. You can use your free hand to grab enemies and throw them around.
As far as I know there is no block button though, you are always in a defensive stance and waiting for your turn.
EDIT:
@ Goldrusher
You are Desmond Miles, a guy who is being investigated and eventually abducted by a company named Abstergo Industries. The story takes place in 2012 and it turns out that Abstergo tries to access your genetic memories to get information about a mysterious secret society. Genetic memories are carried over to each new generation and one of your ancestors could possibly have the answers these guys are looking for.
Based on your genetic memories they try to recreate the time of the third crusades in a complex simulation. This process allows them to relive the life of Altair, a disgraced master assassin who needs to kill 9 shady people who basically run the crusades to further their own goals, to redeem himself. The guys he's hunting are somehow connected to the secret society that's still around in 2012.
Your health bar is basically more like a "synchronization bar", so if your performance isn't synchronous with actual history you get punished for it (reduction of health). If you die, it's labeled as a memory error that sets you back to a back up point.
Based on your genetic memories they try to recreate the time of the third crusades in a complex simulation. This process allows them to relive the life of Altair, a disgraced master assassin who needs to kill 9 shady people who basically run the crusades to further their own goals, to redeem himself. The guys he's hunting are somehow connected to the secret society that's still around in 2012.
Your health bar is basically more like a "synchronization bar", so if your performance isn't synchronous with actual history you get punished for it (reduction of health). If you die, it's labeled as a memory error that sets you back to a back up point.
That's not all there is to the game, we'll need to find out the rest of it ourselves.
disappeared said:
Oh I was being funny, the bottom line is it's a cliche review sites have been using since this gen started. Remember the first year of the 360? Every other game was like "Next Gen is finally here!!!11" If it wasn't fight night it was GRAW, and the list goes on.
Goldrusher said:
Isn't it pretty common knowledge that the whole thing is
a simulation
the Matrix
the Suicide Squid
Like assassin training by going back into various periods of history and honing your skills without actually killing anyone.
I'm pretty sure that has been known for many months now, and I don't even follow this game closely.
Edit: Okay, I was a little off (and beaten), but not bad considering I haven't been paying attention.
Lostconfused
Member
newsguy said:
Well the might actually be right about fight night, its a very good game with nice visuals and gameplay that i personally never experience before. If not next gen it was certainly different. While graw on the other hand is rather generic, doesnt look too bad though.
MaizeRage25
Member
Well, promising start...
Really hope this game turns out great.
Really hope this game turns out great.