Assassin's Creed puts you in control of Altair, a member of a group of assassins. The aim of this group is to prevent war and keep the peace by - you guessed it - assassinating people. But Altair is not a happy camper and he is very much a loose cannon.

games with the stealth aspects. Many of you have already read most of the reviews out there. Most are in the 9s, some are in the 7s. After playing through the whole game I find myself sitting in the middle with my feelings on this game.

The graphics are good minus the pop-ins everywhere; The early hours of jumping roof to roof and eliminating targets; Getting to all the View Points was a lot of fun; The controls take a bit to get used to; but soon you'll be jumping/climbing everywhere; The big reveal at the beginning; used...

The information missions and combat are highly repetitive; You must buffer them with side quests to not feel déjà vu, The game does end on a major cliffhanger; Hopefully the next game will come soon

Assassin's Creed is, quite simply, an exquisite game. As Altair, the assassin ancestor, you will traverse ancient cities such as Jerusalem and Damascus, all rendered to historical perfection - at least they look as though I'd imagine they would back in the day.

Fortunately, the story that binds it all together rises to the occasion. Actually, there are two related stories in play. The unfolding drama of Crusades-era Palestine is a mere memory, forcibly pulled from a modern-day bartender named Desmond by a resolute researcher using a machine called an...

Huge; gorgeous world that feels wholly alive; Fluid controls make it fun to run across city rooftops; Joyous mix of stealth; action; and platforming; Stunning sound design features fantastic voice acting and a beautiful musical score; Tons of small details will constantly amaze you

Confusing ending; A few small visual glitches

Summary [8 out of 10] Assassin's Creed, if played right, is fantastic. The epic story (dual-intertwined story arcs), flawless animations, excellent voice acting, striking environments and generally excellent graphics will have you hooked if played in chunks.

First Impressions My reaction is No other game on the market will impress you more visually than Assassin's Creed.  The first hour will enthrall you and the tasters of the animation and action to come will leave you hungry for more.

Who doesn't want to be a badass twelfth century assassin? In Assassin's Creed you play as Altair, a member of the Hashshashin (a real group of assassins for you history buffs). And he is the best that ever was, but he does not follow their creed very well at all, which is revealed in the very first...

Assassin's Creed is definitely an enjoyable game. It draws you in with its interesting story, and keeps you interested throughout. While the combat can get a little repetitive later in the game, it's not enough to completely turn you off from the game.

Not everyone will feel this way about the game - it's certainly going to result in divided opinions - but it's essentially a shell of a game. It's a damn shame, because it's full of so many good ideas, but Ubisoft Montreal failed on the execution. Maybe the sequel will be better.

I will be the first to admit that Assassin's Creed is not exactly the game that I anticipated it to be. What I expected was the best thing since the advent of the home game console, but what I got was simply an innovative blend of gameplay concepts, stunning graphics and sound, a stellar plot, and a...