The New Creed

I'm very much looking forward to playing the new Assassin's Creed. There are some who say the setting, Italy in 1476, doesn't appeal to them as much as the Crusades time period.
I actually think it fits the type of game even better. The whole political intrigue thing. I, of course, really enjoyed the original AC and its storyline, but I think it will be surpassed.

And what about the nifty alterations they made to the costume? It's evolution, and rightly done. The suit still has the elements of Altair's version (the red cloth around the belt, the eagle-nosed hood) but has added frills and symbols (Italian pomp, I guess?). The symbol, if you noticed, of the clan of Assassins has become the belt buckle. Nice touch.

Which brings me to the character himself, Ezio. In this game, you follow Ezio's search for vengeance over the course of 27 years. Another touch I really like! It's kind of Count of Monte Cristo - but lots of people die all the time! :)
The developers say that vengeance, in the real world, doesn't happen overnight. I agree. I think the dragged out, life-long journey is well played here. Looking forward to it.

Check out the main website, it has some interesting stuff. Although, the load times are a bit grinding. Maybe Youtube is a better fit. Or gametrailers.

Anyway, I'll probably blather on more about this soon, but for now-