Assassin’s Creed 2: Veni. Vidi. Ezio?

The good: the climbing system really encourages exploration; the towns are massive and feel lively; enemies are a little bit tougher this time around; side quests actually reward the player with items rather than just serve as fillers for achievements (discounting the feather quest. Mrs. Auditore can remain silent for all I care)

The bad: the combat system still isn’t great; sometimes Ezio gets stuck, and sometimes (more often than it should), Ezio doesn’t move in the direction I’m pressing; story is so-so, although it does flesh out the story of Desmond a lot more (and the world gave a collective whoop-de-doo); some weapons feel redundant and not necessary

The verdict: since this is a fairly lengthy game, open up some time in your schedule and enjoy a solid rental. If this game had more replayability, I would say it would be a buy (even with the sometimes dysfunctional climbing system), but really once you beat this one, you’re going to trade it in anyway

Assassin’s Creed 2: Let the Hate-lympics Begin!

The Good: I don’t have to play this series for a while

The Bad: Just about everything

The Verdict: Don’t you dare buy this game or I will hunt you down and then probably do nothing because that is how I roll. Just watch The Matrix because it is the same thing, but better.

Guest Review! Assassin’s Creed 2: Buono Gioco!

The good: Fun to play, easy on the eyes, pretty good story.

The bad: The brutality of the combat is good for me but may not be for everyone, namely girls and babies or, as I like to call them, Wii owners.

The Verdict: If you enjoy action adventure games, a good plot, and don’t mind a little blood Assassin’s Creed 2 is the game for you.