
The plot is set in a fictional history setting and follows the centuries-old struggle between the Assassins, who fight for peace with free will, and the Knights Templars, who desire peace through control. Several minor game related features could be redeemed on Uplay and three downloadable expansion packs were released on Xbox Live. The game was first released on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in November 2009, and was later made available on Microsoft Windows in March 2010 and OS X in October 2010.

It is the second major installment in the Assassin's Creed series, a sequel to 2007's Assassin's Creed. Once you grasp the basics, you’re free to explore the mechanics and choose the most suitable playstyle.Assassin's Creed II is a 2009 action-adventure video game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. The missions in the game help drive the gameplay forward, but the sandbox design gives you a lot of freedom. Graphics settings to scale performance, customizable controls to best match your playstyle, and proper UI icons make gameplay intuitive. The PC adaptation features all the controls you’d expect in a native Windows game. The animations of the vivid, historical depictions of the 12th century Holy Land look fluid, as do the sword fights and medieval battles. You can perform the tasks in your own time, using whatever resources you have to tailor the assassination to the situation. All environments appear dynamic and boost immersion, with crowds reacting to quests-related actions and making you carefully consider every step you take.Īlthough the gameplay follows a mission structure, each quest is open-ended. The world-building in this game is fantastic. Some platform-specific changes, such as graphics tweaks and performance improvements help everything run smoothly on the PC screen.

Ubisoft also improved plot-lines and side quests based on player feedback. Notably, there are four new mission types. The game mostly follows the console-based releases’ plot points but includes some brand-new, exclusive content, too. The narrative stars are Altair and his modern-day researcher counterpart, Desmond. But still, the Director’s Cut is arguably the most enjoyable way to experience the story on Windows. Many Assassin’s Creed releases, including Odyssey, Valhalla, and Black Flag, are available as PC editions.
