Assassin's Creed II Review

An in-depth analysis of Ubisoft's action-adventure title.

What is the game about?

Ezio Auditore da Firenze seeks vengeance in Renaissance Italy.

How is the game optimization?

The game runs on the Anvil engine. PC scaling varies based on hardware, while modern console platforms handle it with solid performance targets.

What is the launch price?

The game launched with the following pricing structure:

  • Deluxe Edition ($19.99 USD): Contains the base game and all bonus missions.

Which edition/version to buy?

Deluxe Edition is the default version now. Essential playthrough for franchise fans.

Rating of the game

91 / 100

The Good & The Bad

The Good

  • Massive improvement over the original
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  • Incredible setting and music
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  • Ezio is a legendary protagonist

The Bad

  • Some dated visuals
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  • Combat can still feel simplistic

Is it worth to buy the game?

Yes, especially for fans of history and open-world action RPGs.

Discount Predictor

Historically, this game reaches 75% off ($4.99) during major publisher sales.

When are major sales for this game?

You can reliably find major discounts during:

  • Steam Summer/Winter Sales, Ubisoft Forward Sales
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