Feels like Prince of Persia in a smaller scale.
The sound is ok, a bit to repetitive if you ask me and fight sequences although nicely animated are button mashers no skill involved. even though you are given great sequence button patterns to push.
Attacks as an Assassin are also ok but not what I expected. I was hoping for more stealth.
This was more of a game of running jumping and dodging trap after trap after trap ( Prince of Persia) Don't get me wrong if you liked the Prince of Persia series your going to love this game. But for those who want a more cagey stealthy game your best bet is to steer clear of this one.
Overall game play is hindered by the fact you can only walk or run you really can't hide in the shadows and use surprise attacks.
I did play this game all the way through just to learn the full story plot. I was very surprised to learn the plot. so the story is gripping from that stance.
Overall time spent about 10 to 12 hours looking at every detail.
Which brings me to the final note the detail is absolutely amazing. I love the backgrounds and the animations, I love the scenery at night and the flickering fire effects. they are worth the price of the game to just see what goes into the game is fantastic. Kudos to the Designers. and graphic artists.
The ending was real let down I expected some really nice ending but all I got was Congratulations you have finished Assassins Creed Now you may play on Hard.
I gave this game just a bit higher than the critics because I really feel it is a beautifully designed game it was just lacking in control and stealth. Otherwise it's great to play and very addicting to finish.