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Assassin's Creed II fan Q&A updated: 20 hrs. long, missions info, simultaneous PC release

July 07, 2009 in Interview comments 4

In a Q&A session with the fans, Assassin's Creed II developers have revealed some interesting information about the game. They say it will be about 20 hours long, which is twice as long as its predecessor. They also talk about how the missions will work, mission variety, Desmond's bigger role in this game, the simultaneous PC launch, plus much more.

We have greatly increased the scope of the game since the first installment of Assassin’s Creed, so just completing the core of the game will be longer than the 20 hours it took in the first game.

Moreover, we have developed several different optional gameplay that will add a lot of depth to the whole experience and will also extend your gameplay time in a very significant and meaningful way. As for the exact number of hours it will require it’s still too early to say!


How will combat work?

Many new skills concern the fighting system – without naming all the new possible moves, Ezio can master a great amount of new weapons: long pikes, axes and warhammers to name just a few. As those are heavy weapons, Ezio won’t have to carry them all the time: he will now be able to disarm his enemies and use their weapons against them. He will also use his hands more efficiently when fighting, performing various punches, kicks, grab movements, head butts & spectacular grabs... Holding your enemy by the collar and hitting him with your forehead is quite soothing…If you happen to be burning with vengeance like Ezio is.

One hidden blade is fun but two is better. This time, Ezio will have one hidden blade on each arm. Imagine all the possibilities in new assassination moves, counters and upgrades using two hidden blades. My favorite one is the double kill, which gives you a great sense of power. Finally, we’ve added a lot of new assassination moves. You can pounce on your enemy from virtually anywhere in the city: rooftops, hiding spots, water, ledges etc …

These are just but a few of the new skills Ezio brings to the table; he has many more tricks up his sleeve…
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    Euphoric Jul 7, 09
    20 hours isn't that great to be honest. Although maybe that's just the RPG with infinite replayability lover in me.
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      Fallen Royalty Jul 7, 09
      The first game could be done in ten, fifteen if you like to be thorough. Twenty sounds good considering the type of game this is.
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    Daweii Jul 8, 09
    "We have greatly increased the scope of the game since the first installment of Assassin’s Creed, so just completing the core of the game will be longer than the 20 hours it took in the first game."

    They never say it takes 20 hours they say it takes over 20 hours, it makes it entirely different. While they are developing a game they may not know how long this game will get so over 20 hours could easily turn into 30, 40 hell even 50 hours of gameplay.
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    Subzer0 Jul 8, 09
    I could have sworn they said the first one would be 20 hours.

    Either way, as long as it has some replayability, it's all good.

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