Assassin's Creed II
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Young Florentine nobleman Ezio Auditore turns assassin after his family is betrayed in Renaissance Italy. It took the first game's promising ideas and made them fun, adding money, upgrades, tombs and gadgets from Leonardo da Vinci. Ezio became the series' most beloved hero.
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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