Game Observer: Assassin's Creed II Review

The original Assassin's Creed was a game that split gamers right down the middle. There were some who, though initially found the premise interesting, were turned off by the game's inherent repetition and monotony, in spite of its very obvious high level of polish and production value. Then there were those who found it to be an atmospheric and unforgettable outing - -- a memorable experience that sticks out in a generation where most games end up adhering to conventions so much that it is hard to tell one apart from the other.