Author Topic: OMG Assassin's Creed 2 teaser trailer OMG (Read 5539 times)

Bildi · « **on:** April 06, 2009, 10:37:14 PM »

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/47677.html

It shows basically nothing.

GOTY2009 is on the way.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #1 on:** April 06, 2009, 10:42:35 PM »

Nothing? It strongly suggests we'll be fucking around in Italy with a bunch of DaVinci's toys.

duckman2000 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 06, 2009, 10:56:32 PM »

Let's hope it's not as crappy as AC

Rman · « **Reply #3 on:** April 06, 2009, 11:02:04 PM »

The game felt kinda lifeless, IMHO.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #4 on:** April 06, 2009, 11:02:41 PM »

Bildi · « **Reply #5 on:** April 06, 2009, 11:03:53 PM »

At the end there is backwards text that says Game Informer 04.16.09, so I guess we'll know more soon.

Bildi · « **Reply #6 on:** April 06, 2009, 11:08:24 PM »

Quote from: distantmantra on April 06, 2009, 10:42:35 PM

Nothing? It strongly suggests we'll be fucking around in Italy with a bunch of DaVinci's toys.

I dunno, most of the contraption images were of the hidden blade, although they did have DaVinci's wing drawing at the end. In any case since they used a number of his sketches, he'll obviously figure in the game somehow.

demi · « **Reply #7 on:** April 06, 2009, 11:11:47 PM »

Horribly flying controls confirmed

Bebpo · « **Reply #8 on:** April 06, 2009, 11:31:17 PM »

For someone who doesn't know anything about Da Vinci or his code or whatever, what does that teaser mean for AC2? Are you fighting flying demons with a jet-powered suit full of crosses?

demi · « **Reply #9 on:** April 06, 2009, 11:32:09 PM »

Just means it will take place during Da Vinci's time, I suppose

duckman2000 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 06, 2009, 11:39:06 PM »

It's just Ubi hitching a ride with something else. As usual.

Bebpo · « **Reply #11 on:** April 06, 2009, 11:40:58 PM »

But what happened during his time that would work for a game about assassinating people?

demi · « **Reply #12 on:** April 06, 2009, 11:47:17 PM »

Quote from: Bebpo on April 06, 2009, 11:40:58 PM

But what happened during his time that would work for a game about assassinating people?

Sounds like a question to be answered when more info comes out

TVC15 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 06, 2009, 11:51:21 PM »

Quote from: duckman2000 on April 06, 2009, 10:56:32 PM

Let's hope it's not as crappy as AC

or KZ2.

HyperZoneWasAwesome · « **Reply #14 on:** April 06, 2009, 11:56:31 PM »

Quote from: Bebpo on April 06, 2009, 11:40:58 PM

But what happened during his time that would work for a game about assassinating people?

working for da big boss, L-Dawg, Lorenzo the Medici, popping fools who try to agitate shit and shit, yo.

TVC15 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 07, 2009, 12:00:53 AM »

Quote from: HyperZoneWasAwesome on April 06, 2009, 11:56:31 PM

Quote from: Bebpo on April 06, 2009, 11:40:58 PM
But what happened during his time that would work for a game about assassinating people?
working for da big boss, L-Dawg, Lorenzo the Medici, popping fools who try to agitate shit and shit, yo.

The game is going to be missing a huge opportunity if the Borgias do not figure into the game prominently. The Borgia pope alse ruled during Columbus's voyage to america, so there's your twist ending.

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #16 on:** April 07, 2009, 12:01:14 AM »

Shitty setting, but AC is one of the best games of the gen, so here's to hoping.

TVC15 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 07, 2009, 12:04:04 AM »

Quote from: WrikaWrek on April 07, 2009, 12:01:14 AM

Shitty setting, but AC is one of the best games of the gen, so here's to hoping.

I can't fathom how one could think the italian renaissance is a "shitty" setting.

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #18 on:** April 07, 2009, 12:08:03 AM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on April 07, 2009, 12:04:04 AM

Quote from: WrikaWrek on April 07, 2009, 12:01:14 AM
Shitty setting, but AC is one of the best games of the gen, so here's to hoping.

I can't fathom how one could think the italian renaissance is a "shitty" setting.

Gun powder.

Sorry if i'm looking at it as a game about Assassins, you know...because it's what it's about.

demi · « **Reply #19 on:** April 07, 2009, 12:13:03 AM »

I still dont see your point. Assassins dont need gunpowder.

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #20 on:** April 07, 2009, 12:15:07 AM »

Well but i'm sure guns are gonna be used in the combat of the game. One of the things i most loved in AC was badass the up close and personal combat, was.

But those silly ass pistols and rifles of the time, yuck.

TVC15 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 07, 2009, 12:16:48 AM »

Quote from: WrikaWrek on April 07, 2009, 12:08:03 AM

Quote from: TVC 15 on April 07, 2009, 12:04:04 AM
Quote from: WrikaWrek on April 07, 2009, 12:01:14 AM
Shitty setting, but AC is one of the best games of the gen, so here's to hoping.

I can't fathom how one could think the italian renaissance is a "shitty" setting.

Gun powder.

Sorry if i'm looking at it as a game about Assassins, you know...because it's what it's about.

Guns were incredibly rare and it took like 5 minutes to shoot one and they were grossly inaccurate. From a game mechanics perspective, they'd be little different than a bow and arrow, which, iirc, were still more popular at the time.

Bildi · « **Reply #22 on:** April 07, 2009, 12:17:35 AM »

There were rumours that Ubisoft were showing an AC2 trailer to small groups for market research or whatever, and it was set in 15th or 16th century Venice. I think it would be a kick-ass setting.

duckman2000 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 07, 2009, 12:18:59 AM »

Seriously. I really doubt Ubi is going to make every guard wear a high grade, portable rifle.

duckman2000 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 07, 2009, 12:21:27 AM »

Still think they should just stop taking themselves so dorkily seriously, ditch this ridiculous adherence to "realism" and just make an Assassin's Guild game. Ankh-Morpork > Florence and Venice combined.

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #25 on:** April 07, 2009, 12:23:06 AM »

When you get past the guns thing, you still have the gay clothes them dudes wore.

TVC15 · « **Reply #26 on:** April 07, 2009, 12:23:23 AM »

Quote from: duckman2000 on April 07, 2009, 12:21:27 AM

Still think they should just stop taking themselves so dorkily seriously, ditch this ridiculous adherence to "realism" and just make an Assassin's Guild game. Ankh-Morpork > Florence and Venice combined.

Am I allowed to disagree and still want that Ankh-Morpork game? I really dig the historical angles on the AC games.

EDIT: Jesus I hope Wrika is joking or something. Otherwise he's a total flippin petty distinguished mentally-challenged fellow.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #27 on:** April 07, 2009, 12:28:00 AM »

He just got annihilated again and is trying to make up for it

Can't wait for the awesome architecture

duckman2000 · « **Reply #28 on:** April 07, 2009, 12:28:36 AM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on April 07, 2009, 12:23:23 AM

Quote from: duckman2000 on April 07, 2009, 12:21:27 AM
Still think they should just stop taking themselves so dorkily seriously, ditch this ridiculous adherence to "realism" and just make an Assassin's Guild game. Ankh-Morpork > Florence and Venice combined.

Am I allowed to disagree and still want that Ankh-Morpork game? I really dig the historical angles on the AC games.

EDIT: Jesus I hope Wrika is joking or something. Otherwise he's a total flippin petty distinguished mentally-challenged fellow.

Yeah, I just want something less serious yet immensely dark. Maybe not from these guys, but the world needs an Assassin's Guild game. I felt like Fable 2 approached it a little, but it stopped well shy of the target.

demi · « **Reply #29 on:** April 07, 2009, 12:34:16 AM »

Assassin's Creed 2: DONT BRING A KNIFE TO A GUNFIGHT

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #30 on:** April 07, 2009, 12:43:23 AM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on April 07, 2009, 12:23:23 AM

Quote from: duckman2000 on April 07, 2009, 12:21:27 AM
Still think they should just stop taking themselves so dorkily seriously, ditch this ridiculous adherence to "realism" and just make an Assassin's Guild game. Ankh-Morpork > Florence and Venice combined.

Am I allowed to disagree and still want that Ankh-Morpork game? I really dig the historical angles on the AC games.

EDIT: Jesus I hope Wrika is joking or something. Otherwise he's a total flippin petty distinguished mentally-challenged fellow.

I just wanted some badass ninjas and badass combat and shit. Let me act bitter about it for christ sakes.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #31 on:** April 07, 2009, 12:46:40 AM »

Quote from: duckman2000 on April 07, 2009, 12:21:27 AM

Still think they should just stop taking themselves so dorkily seriously, ditch this ridiculous adherence to "realism" and just make an Assassin's Guild game. Ankh-Morpork > Florence and Venice combined.

agreed, just make a fucking fun game you stupid cunts and take out the 5-6 hours of backtracking and other garbage.

duckman2000 · « **Reply #32 on:** April 07, 2009, 12:46:47 AM »

Speaking of AC combat...

[youtube=560,345]9TdJYiOKieY[/youtube]

This is some Error Flynn shit here. And I'm talking purely about the circling enemies. I hope they work on that, because obviously Altair himself has the moves.

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #33 on:** April 07, 2009, 12:52:48 AM »

cool breeze · « **Reply #34 on:** April 07, 2009, 12:54:49 AM »

AC combat was pretty good for the most part. Fable 2 did something similar, just a lot less ambitious.

duckman2000 · « **Reply #35 on:** April 07, 2009, 12:57:56 AM »

Fable 2 had a level 5 fire spell. Actual sword combat was, well, superfluous. But at least several enemies attacked you at once, and you couldn't rely on surrounding enemies to be as shortsighted and dimwitted as to make hiding in plain sight a valid tactic.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #36 on:** April 07, 2009, 01:12:53 AM »

The thing about AC was that the platforming was perfect but every other gameplay mechanic felt a little rushed. I know it's a game mostly about running (away) but hopefully they fix those problems in the sequel.

Will probably be my GOTY though anyways. Not that that means much considering how few great games there are this year.

Bildi · « **Reply #37 on:** April 07, 2009, 01:23:19 AM »

If they can force the player to use more of the combat strategies that would be cool. When fighting offensively, swapping weapons, and just countering when required, the combat in AC got really fast and intense. Fighting defensively was OK and got the job done, but it meant a lot of standing around. I think a lot of people just played like that.
I can't believe the dude in that vid didn't chase down the stragglers with the hidden blade.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #38 on:** April 07, 2009, 07:41:21 AM »

AC looked great and played solidly, you could complain it was a little repetitive but you could say say KZ2 is just pointing and shooting at things, couldnt you duckman

Ninja · « **Reply #39 on:** April 07, 2009, 08:52:40 AM »

Sounds like a great setting. The first AC was an awesome idea bogged down by repetitive gameplay. With the extra time they had AC2 could be amazing.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #40 on:** April 07, 2009, 08:55:55 AM »

I HOPE THEY KEEP THE SAME MISSION STRUCTURE

Quote from: Scenester on April 07, 2009, 07:41:21 AM

AC looked great and played solidly, you could complain it was a little repetitive but

"a little repetitive" $:-\$

and while the combat looked cool, i REALLY hope they make it a bit harder. on my first trip to a major city i fucked up and ended up killing about 40 guards in one battle before i even walked through the gates. a situation like that should be totally unwinnable imo. i'd also like to see more complicated setups for the hits, because when i fucked those up charging in and slashing everyone in sight always worked too, unfortunately.

dark1x · « **Reply #41 on:** April 07, 2009, 09:31:53 AM »

I still would like to see this new game present a mix of Thief and the original Assassin's Creed. Imagine something like Life of the Party within this game world. I think the missions need much more focus and design. They need to create scenarios and areas specifically for missions (ala Thief). The open world should serve as the backdrop for the missions.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #42 on:** April 07, 2009, 06:28:21 PM »

yeah, they didn't get too creative with the gameplay mechanics considering how great their concept and technology was. The mission and story structure was well done though.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #43 on:** April 08, 2009, 11:19:26 AM »

bump. some supposed gameplay details.

http://30kft.info/2009/04/07/gameplay-details-regarding-assassins-creed-2/

Honestly, they could have the entire game take place just in Rome (including the Vatican). Parkouring across the coliseum would be awesome.

Eric P · « **Reply #44 on:** April 08, 2009, 12:19:04 PM »

Quote from: duckman2000 on April 07, 2009, 12:21:27 AM

Still think they should just stop taking themselves so dorkily seriously, ditch this ridiculous adherence to "realism" and just make an Assassin's Guild game. Ankh-Morpork > Florence and Venice combined.

they wouldn't get the humor right. :/

Diunx · « **Reply #45 on:** April 08, 2009, 12:20:06 PM »

Quote from: Bebpo on April 06, 2009, 11:40:58 PM

But what happened during his time that would work for a game about assassinating people?

Assassinating those crazy atheist scientist for the church

Andowsky · « **Reply #46 on:** April 08, 2009, 01:40:12 PM »

The first one sucked.

Setting and graphics were incredible. Everything else was repetitive garbage.

Good combat? Really? All you did was watch a group of enemies circle around you until one of them attacked then you'd counter and kill them. Or if no one attacks you begin attacking to find one that wouldn't block and then you kill one that way. Rinse and repeat.

drew · « **Reply #47 on:** April 08, 2009, 01:43:12 PM »

worst announcement/teaser trailer ever

brawndolicious · « **Reply #48 on:** April 08, 2009, 01:50:47 PM »

The first one was a great platformer though. That's the main gameplay in the game so I don't get how altogether anyone would think that it just sucked (although the combat and information gathering did feel way too scripted).

drew · « **Reply #49 on:** April 08, 2009, 02:02:02 PM »

that was like the weakest point of the game

just tilt the stick and press a a few times

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #50 on:** April 08, 2009, 02:10:54 PM »

I have this concept in my head, a take on At the Mountains of Madness where you have the Assassin Creed engine that allows you to scale the mountainside, the ancient architecture and basically just explore the landscape as laid out in the writing. It'll be almost like a survival horror but built completely around exploring and finding out more about this race of beings. The character could be some modern day Historian.

Like Shadow of the Colossus without the shitty story and teenage Nickelodeon time maze final boss.

duckman2000 · « **Reply #51 on:** April 08, 2009, 02:11:08 PM »

Crackdown was a far more accomplished platformer.

dark1x · « **Reply #52 on:** April 08, 2009, 02:13:50 PM »

Quote from: duckman2000 on April 08, 2009, 02:11:08 PM

Crackdown was a far more accomplished platformer.

Speaking of that, I picked that up for $10 recently and have tried to get into it, but it just isn't clicking for me. Any tips?

duckman2000 · « **Reply #53 on:** April 08, 2009, 02:18:55 PM »

Just jump around. You can do keys to the city and basically get all the goods from the start (and not have to deal with multiples of the same basic mission), but I found a lot of satisfaction in becoming increasingly powerful and being able to reach objects that were previously unattainable. It's pretty basic stuff, but the actual platforming aspect is what sells it. Well, for some.

Eric P · « **Reply #54 on:** April 08, 2009, 02:42:27 PM »

Quote from: BlueTsunami on April 08, 2009, 02:10:54 PM

I have this concept in my head, a take on At the Mountains of Madness where you have the Assassin Creed engine that allows you to scale the mountainside, the ancient architecture and basically just explore the landscape as laid out in the writing. It'll be almost like a survival horror but built completely around exploring and finding out more about this race of beings. The character could be some modern day Historian.

Like Shadow of the Colossus without the shitty story and teenage Nickelodeon time maze final boss.

so you'd have it where all you can do is run? like clock tower or the new silent hill? that could be quite cool.

but the whole "something in the ice" genre really appeals to me.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #55 on:** April 08, 2009, 03:07:30 PM »

Quote from: Eric P on April 08, 2009, 02:42:27 PM

Quote from: BlueTsunami on April 08, 2009, 02:10:54 PM
I have this concept in my head, a take on At the Mountains of Madness where you have the Assassin Creed engine that allows you to scale the mountainside, the ancient architecture and basically just explore the landscape as laid out in the writing. It'll be almost like a survival horror but built completely around exploring and finding out more about this race of beings. The character could be some modern day Historian.

Like Shadow of the Colossus without the shitty story and teenage Nickelodeon time maze final boss.

so you'd have it where all you can do is run? like clock tower or the new silent hill? that could be quite cool.

but the whole "something in the ice" genre really appeals to me.

Yeah, I was gonna put "extremely minimal" in regards to some mechanics. I kind of find myself bored by juggling a lot of shit in game, something that just has you exploring (a la the games you listed) would be a breath of fresh air.

I'm hoping Alan Wake does this to some extent.

Eric P · « **Reply #56 on:** April 08, 2009, 03:11:38 PM »

i'm hoping alan wake sees release

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #57 on:** April 08, 2009, 03:26:37 PM »

Quote from: dark1x on April 08, 2009, 02:13:50 PM

Quote from: duckman2000 on April 08, 2009, 02:11:08 PM
Crackdown was a far more accomplished platformer.
Speaking of that, I picked that up for $10 recently and have tried to get into it, but it just isn't clicking for me. Any tips?

Play co op

Bildi · « **Reply #58 on:** April 08, 2009, 07:27:21 PM »

Quote from: dark1x on April 08, 2009, 02:13:50 PM

Quote from: duckman2000 on April 08, 2009, 02:11:08 PM
Crackdown was a far more accomplished platformer.
Speaking of that, I picked that up for $10 recently and have tried to get into it, but it just isn't clicking for me. Any tips?

Get your $10 back.

T234 · « **Reply #59 on:** April 08, 2009, 07:57:54 PM »

Quote from: Bildi on April 08, 2009, 07:27:21 PM

Quote from: dark1x on April 08, 2009, 02:13:50 PM
Quote from: duckman2000 on April 08, 2009, 02:11:08 PM
Crackdown was a far more accomplished platformer.
Speaking of that, I picked that up for $10 recently and have tried to get into it, but it just isn't clicking for me. Any tips?

Get your $10 back.

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