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Eurogamer:

Ubisoft Montreal has never been afraid to try new things, but after a few missteps with games like last year's Prince of Persia, perhaps the bravest thing it could have done with Assassin's Creed II was simply to make a classic open-world adventure, filled to the brim with things you want to do and the narrative motivation to continue doing them. The fact it's done so suggests we really should trust the studio when it says it's taken its lesson, and fills me with hope for the third game in the trilogy. In the meantime, we not only have the Assassin's Creed game we'd hoped for in the first place to play with, but one of the best open-world games of the year.

9/10

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1UP:

Assassin's Creed 2 is a much better game than its predecessor. For one thing, it's actually a complete game, possessing a beginning, a middle, and an end, where the original Creed had a very interesting beginning and a satisfying end connected by 20 hours of interminable grey tedium. And while this sequel may not feel quite as fresh as the first game's handful of exceptional moments did, it serves up a more consistently enjoyable experience from start to finish.

A-

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Gamespot:

At first, Assassin's Creed II might seem as if it has added more than its foundation was meant to handle, but once all the new features are completely introduced, it develops that magic that so few games can cast. This is the rare sequel that offers fans of the original the basics they would expect, while adding and changing so many other aspects that even those who didn't appreciate the first should take the plunge, without hesitation. A few more contrivances notwithstanding, Assassin's Creed II is a better game than its forebear and is a beautiful and memorable experience on its own terms. But it's more than just a game--it's an escape to a place and a time that feel so welcoming, you'll be making return trips even after your initial adventure is over.

9.0

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Gametrailers:

Assassin’s Creed II has plenty of fixes and additions, but the story can drag, and the sense of awe that the parkour provided two years ago is muted. Yet new mission types, freedom from a linear quest, added depth, and a stronger historical bent fortify the overall experience. There’s still no other game quite like it, and whether you dismissed the first game or absolutely loved it, this is one creed worth taking.

9.2

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IGN:

Assassin's Creed II transforms a middling action game into an intriguing and consistently entertaining open-world adventure. Based on this game, Ubisoft Montreal should run a clinic on how to iterate a franchise and if the series continues in this vein, the next installment will take aim at Rockstar's best efforts. The experience is layered, unique, and shows an incredible attention to detail. This is one case where the sequel has triumphed over the original by catching the gameplay up to the already excellent visuals. No matter what your preconceptions are about Assassin's Creed II, the game is well worth your time and money.

9.2

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Op dinsdag 17 november 2009 18:43 schreef Chocobo het volgende:
Heb je laatste post even gebruikt Cyb!

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EDGE:

Many players immersed in all Assassin’s Creed II has to offer will find these issues nitpicking. Certainly, Ubisoft Montreal has succeeded in welding a game to what once felt like a proof of concept, and without overshadowing its many strengths. Much devolves into mere stuff – one sword is much like another; a painting’s easily bought and just fills a hole in the wall – and once the story is over there’s little reason to replay it. At the end of it all, though, you’re left with that setting, those cities, and Ezio, and they lend the experience a substance that endures.

8.0

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Gameinformer:

Assassin’s Creed II is a complex, mature, and engaging journey from beginning to end. It stands as a benchmark for design that combines innovative ideas with tried-and-true techniques to create one of the great games of this generation.

9.5

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G4TV:

The good news is that there's still room for the series to grow, and judging by how far they've advanced the Templar vs. Assassin battle, the merging of the past and present, and the mystical/religious/scientific brew that is the overarching plot, we're going to go in some very interesting directions. If you saw past Assassin’s Creed's flaws, you'll love this one even more. If not, Assassin’s Creed II proves that Ubisoft Montreal deserves the opportunity to win you back.

4/5

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Op dinsdag 17 november 2009 19:06 schreef Shoombak het volgende:
De reviews zijn wel heel lovend. Zou het een 8 geven, voor het toegevoegde economie deel, maar het verhaal van deel 1 vond ik interessanter dan dit. Het is nu gewoon, kill die, en die, en die, en die. Verder geen idee wat de achtergrond van die mensen is.

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Op dinsdag 17 november 2009 18:58 schreef Yi-Long het volgende:
Mooie cijfers. Had eigenlijk weinig interesse in deze game na het tegenvallende 1ste deel, maar wellicht toch maar aanschaffen...

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Op dinsdag 17 november 2009 19:37 schreef MassimO het volgende:

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Ik heb dus precies hetzelfde , vond deeltje 1 ook vies tegenvallen. Deel 2 is niet veel beter vrees ik.
De variatie die beloofd werd is er aan de haren bij getrokken ( Pakketjes rondbrengen , veertjes verzamelen voor je authistische zusje )

Zie de review van Gamekings http://www.gamekings.tv/index/videos/review-assassins-creed-ii/

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Op dinsdag 17 november 2009 19:38 schreef TheMagnificent het volgende:

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Die Boris heeft wel valide punten als kritiek. Maar goed, hopelijk kan ik het morgen zelf checken.

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Op dinsdag 17 november 2009 19:37 schreef MassimO het volgende:

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Ik heb dus precies hetzelfde , vond deeltje 1 ook vies tegenvallen. Deel 2 is niet veel beter vrees ik.
De variatie die beloofd werd is er aan de haren bij getrokken ( Pakketjes rondbrengen , veertjes verzamelen voor je authistische zusje )

Zie de review van Gamekings http://www.gamekings.tv/index/videos/review-assassins-creed-ii/

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Op dinsdag 17 november 2009 21:09 schreef Chocobo het volgende:

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Ik ga toch eerder af op de andere reviews om eerlijk te zijn

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Op dinsdag 17 november 2009 21:09 schreef Chocobo het volgende:

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Ik ga toch eerder af op de andere reviews om eerlijk te zijn

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Op dinsdag 17 november 2009 21:09 schreef Chocobo het volgende:

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Ik ga toch eerder af op de andere reviews om eerlijk te zijn