The second Assassin’s Creed is doing pretty good business. The critically-lauded game has been getting some quite stellar reviews – and it seems the warm reception has translated to equally warm sales. According to internal Ubisoft estimates the game has sold 1.6 million copies in its first week, eclipsing the original’s sales by 32 percent. no mean feat, considering the original still holds the record for the fastest selling original IP.
I remain one of the original game’s most vociferous detractors; I found it to be a visually appealing, yet boring and hollow experience – and a huge waste of potential. thankfully that potential has been realised, as Assassin’s Creed II fixes most of the issues I have with the first game – making it one of this generation’s most interesting, breathtaking games – regardless of which platform you decide to play it on.
If you’re busy skulking through the streets (waterways?) of Venice, let us know how you’re finding the game.
Last Updated: November 25, 2009
Grant @Gogee
November 25, 2009 at 13:36
I’m loving it! Thinking of going home for lunch to go play a bit
koldFU5iON
November 25, 2009 at 13:58
“regardless of which platform you decide to play it on.” – I see what you did there :ninja:
Geoff
November 25, 2009 at 14:08
Shhh! You’ll upset the fanboys. :biggrin:
SevenSith
November 25, 2009 at 14:10
I’ve got a 2nd Generation PS3 (60 GB model with Partially Software-Based PS2 emulation). I bought this game and I have to say that Assassin’s Creed II is a beautifull game expect for one thing. This game has some serious Screen Tearing issues. At certain points in the game it is so bad that it is impossible to play. Even at cut scenes the Screen Tearing is clearly visable and this just ruins the whole experience. Shame on you Ubisoft :devil:
PillsburyDeeBoy
November 25, 2009 at 14:13
“Vociferous detractor” – is that your pc way of saying it was absolute garbage? Hot, stinky, trash…? Is that your way of saying that?
Geoff
November 25, 2009 at 14:17
Yessir, that would be it exactly. 😆
Uberutang
November 25, 2009 at 14:39
playing it on a ps3 slim.
No issues noted yet. loving it.
Can one have more than one GOTY?
Batman, Uncharted2, AssCreed2… just all awesome!
Ruslan
November 25, 2009 at 15:27
A very pleasant 25 hour romp to completion. Much better than its boring predecessor which I stopped playing after the 3rd mission. I wonder what timeline will AC3 be based on.
Bathory
November 26, 2009 at 06:38
Also loving it so far. In fact, the more I play it the better it becomes. Amazing game.
I’m on a 60GB PS3. A bit of screen tearing going on during cut scenes but perfectly otherwise.