Assassin's Creed II
89PurrfectSadkitty Score
89KitSuperintelligent review
90Critics8 critic reviews
87Players3,227 ratings
Discover an intriguing and epic story of power, revenge and conspiracy set during a pivotal moment in history: the Italian Renaissance. Experience the freedom and immersion of an all new open world and mission structure with settings such as the rooftops and canals of beautiful Venice. Your options in combat, assassination and escape are vast, with many new weapons, settings and gameplay elements.
Kit's verdict · 8.9/10
The game that made Assassin's Creed great, with a charismatic lead and a gorgeous Renaissance Italy.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Ezio is a fantastic lead
- Florence and Venice are beautiful to climb
- Lots of meaningful side content
Not so much
- Combat is too easy
- Present-day story framing can feel like a distraction
Play it if history buffs and anyone who loves rooftop running and stealth.
Skip it if players who want challenging combat or a fast pace.
Cheats & codes
No cheat codes
Assassin's Creed II doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Tips
Play it better
- Pour money into the Monteriggioni villa early; it pays income every 20 minutes and grows fast.
- Hire courtesans to distract guards and thieves to lure them away.
- Counter-attacks kill most enemies in one move, so wait for them to strike.
- Disarm enemies and use their weapon against them, especially spears.
- Synchronise viewpoints to reveal the map and nearby collectibles.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
Tap a secret to reveal it.
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Trivia
- Leonardo da Vinci is a friend and gadget supplier to Ezio.
- Jesper Kyd composed the score, including the famous theme 'Ezio's Family'.
- Ezio returned for two more games, Brotherhood and Revelations.
- Kristen Bell voices Lucy Stillman in the modern-day scenes.
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