Assassin's Creed Comments by Tom Bramwell
Getting away with murder.
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the_sas_man
13/11/07 @ 17:07
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yay just cancelled it! I was too unsure about this but im no graphics whore. Mass Effect is a dead cert tho. But this - think its best to rent.
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el_pollo_diablo
13/11/07 @ 17:10
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So then, it was rolled out as fast as possible to make the biggest possible impact during the annual Christian festival?
Not unlike like the crusades themselves. /awards medal to self for services to comedy. |
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Agent_Llama
13/11/07 @ 17:11
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The video review earlier sullied my taste for this game and this review further adds to that. I suspect it's better to spend the £££ on the plethora of other gaming delights being hurled at us from all directions in the coming weeks and wait until this is in the second-hand section.
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Eighthours
13/11/07 @ 17:14
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Bit of a shame, this. The big question is whether Ubi simply ran out of time, or whether some of the design decisions weren't as good as they could be, right from the start. My money's on the latter.
While some parts sound unpolished, others just sound like bad design choices. I've still got this ordered, though. Worth a playthrough, methinks. |
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tesodosbichos
13/11/07 @ 17:14
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The reviewer comes across as a petulant toddler who wants everything and now. The fact remains that Assassin's Creed more than holds its own against the current titles available but also introduces the framework of what next generation games and true open-ended gameplay should be about. It was never going to live up to the unrealistic expectations put upon it but it still delivers a very good gaming experience and one that all other developers will need to take note of. To have it rated as low as it was and below that of the same old Halo is frankly laughable.
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Ouch. What a pity!
But admittedly the combat did appear to be terribly wonky in the videos. No, correction, the combat looked amazing, but the sensationally daft enemies spoiled it completely. "I'll just stand here while you murder my colleagues. No really, go ahead, it would be impolite to interrupt." |
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captainrentboy
13/11/07 @ 17:17
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Aww bloody hell, I was kind of hoping for solid 8s and 9s all round, nevermind, I'll still give it a bash though, anything to get away from the constant stream of FPS titles, and I get my lil discount at Game anyway.
Oh and I'm one oif the few freaks that is in no way excited about Mass Effect, so it's not like I've gotta save moolah for that. |
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the_sas_man
13/11/07 @ 17:23
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what destroyed this for e was the video review on Gametrailers showing the poor ai.
You assassinate somebody, then simply hold down the A button and u effectively become invisible?! whats the point. Shame because it has to be one of (if not THE) best looking game on the 360 right now. |
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SleepyMagpie
13/11/07 @ 17:23
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Just what I thought. Must be developing clairvoyance.
Roll on Mass Effect. |
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SeesThroughAll
13/11/07 @ 17:24
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What are people so disappointed about?
It doesn't look like a bad game, it's just not as awesome as expected. It looks lovely and has interesting gameplay, it just becomes repetitive, with boring combat, and... ... :( |
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afghan_jones
13/11/07 @ 17:25
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awwwww, dammit!
was really looking forward to this. Wanted it to be just like being Robin Hood (Note to Ubi, make a Robin Hood game) Dont get me wrong, I love a good FPS as much as the next fellow but really wanted some 3rd person action adventure goodness (without guns) for a change. Oh well, back to COD4.... (although ill probably buy this anyway as one of my now all-too-frequent friday evening blockbusters impluse buys.) |
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SeesThroughAll
13/11/07 @ 17:27
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There's a portuguese expression that describes what happened to this game perfectly.
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Ignatius_Cheese
13/11/07 @ 17:28
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/slaps tesodosbichos
Don't you EVER suggest that Tom comes across as a "petulant toddler "! He's only expressing his opinion, which is as valid if not more valid than any comment here otherwise. /ruffles Tom's hair... |
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the_sas_man
13/11/07 @ 17:29
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"I don't think I've ever stared at a credits screen in as much disbelief and disappointment."
Worse than Halo 2's ending? If so then its REALLY bad. |
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beastmaster
13/11/07 @ 17:31
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Wow. I was once considering buying a PS3 to play this way back when it was announced as an 'exclusive'. Decided to get 360 instead and never looked back. Still may be okay though but I'll wait a wee while before I purchase. Interesting to see what Games TM and Edge say about this (my other trusted sources after Eurogamer).
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GamerAddict
13/11/07 @ 17:31
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Christ, everyone's very down about ONE review! You look around the net and its averaging 8-9 in most reviews, this being the first one less than that that I've seen.
I'd look around a bit, get a few more people's views before making any rash decisions. I for one will still be getting it (free with my FHM subscription) and like every other game I've played, making my own decisions! Lets face it, everyone will have their own opinion anyway, no point in cancelling pre-orders based on one person's review! AND as some have said, 7 doesn't make it a terrible game. I think I'd be reacting like you lot if it had been given 6 or lower!!! |
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