Summary
- Release Year: 2009
- Genres: Adventure
- Platforms: iOS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
- Developers: Griptonite Games
Assassin’s Creed II: Discovery (2009): An Untold Chapter in the Assassin’s Creed Saga
Released in 2009 for the Nintendo DS, Assassin’s Creed II: Discovery is an action-adventure game that tells an untold chapter in the story of Ezio Auditore da Firenze, the protagonist of Assassin’s Creed II. The game follows Ezio as he travels to 15th century Spain to rescue fellow assassins being held under the guise of the Inquisition, only to uncover a Templar plot to sail west and discover the New World.
Gameplay
Assassin’s Creed II: Discovery features fast-paced, momentum-based gameplay that allows players to combine breathtaking speed and aerial kills to become the ultimate master assassin. Players can choose between a variety of mission types, including stealth, assassination, escape, chase, and freeform, to accomplish the task at hand.
The game also makes use of the Nintendo DS’s unique features, such as the ability to take pictures with the Nintendo DSi camera and put yourself in the ‘WANTED!’ posters in-game.
Story
The story of Assassin’s Creed II: Discovery takes place between the events of Assassin’s Creed II and Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood. Ezio travels to Spain to rescue fellow assassins who are being held prisoner by the Inquisition. However, he soon discovers that the Templars are also involved, and that they are planning to sail west and discover the New World.
Ezio must use all of his skills as an assassin to stop the Templars and save his friends. Along the way, he will learn more about his own past and the true nature of the Assassin-Templar conflict.
Characters
- Ezio Auditore da Firenze: The protagonist of the game, Ezio is a master assassin who is determined to stop the Templars and save his friends.
- Lucrezia Borgia: The Duchess of Ferrara and a powerful ally of the Templars.
- Niccolò Machiavelli: A Florentine philosopher and diplomat who is secretly an ally of the Assassins.
- Rodrigo Borgia: The Pope of the Catholic Church and the Grand Master of the Templars.
Setting
Assassin’s Creed II: Discovery is set in 15th century Spain. The game features a variety of locations, including the cities of Barcelona, Valencia, and Granada, as well as the countryside of Andalusia.
Reception
Assassin’s Creed II: Discovery received positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its fast-paced gameplay, engaging story, and innovative use of the Nintendo DS’s features. However, some critics found the game to be too short and repetitive.
Overall
Assassin’s Creed II: Discovery is a solid action-adventure game that tells an untold chapter in the story of Ezio Auditore da Firenze. The game features fast-paced gameplay, an engaging story, and innovative use of the Nintendo DS’s features. While the game is somewhat short and repetitive, it is still a worthwhile experience for fans of the Assassin’s Creed series.
Additional Information
- Developer: Ubisoft
- Publisher: Ubisoft
- Platform: Nintendo DS
- Release Date: November 17, 2009
- Genre: Action-adventure
- ESRB Rating: T for Teen
Review Score
8/10
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