Exploring Renaissance Italy in ‘Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood’ : A Xbox Game Review

Introduction

‘Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood’ is an action-adventure stealth video game developed by Ubisoft Montreal for Xbox 360, as well as other platforms. It was released on November 16, 2010 in North America and November 19 in Europe and Australia. The game is the third installment in the Assassin’s Creed series. It is a sequel to the previous game, ‘Assassin’s Creed II’. The game takes place in 16th century Rome and follows the story of protagonist Ezio Auditore da Firenze, a master assassin.

Game Mechanics

This game has improved upon the core mechanics of ‘Assassin’s Creed II’. Players are able to freely roam Rome and the countryside, interact with the townspeople, explore the cityscape, and complete side-quests. Players can climb buildings, towers, trees, and other structures to reach higher points of the map, as in previous games. In addition, Ezio can swim through water, and use weapons such as swords, maces, spears, short blades, or heavy weapons like axes and hammers.

The game also features new and improved combat. Players can counter-attack enemies more easily, evade opponents using high agility, and fight against heavily armed troops. Players can also hire non-player characters to help Ezio fight, and even call them at any time during the game.

One of the main features of the game is the ability to ‘recruit’ fellow assassins. Players can recruit others to join Ezio’s brotherhood, and can use them to assassinate targets or help Ezio in his missions. This feature adds a new strategic element to the game, as players must decide when and how to use each assassin’s unique skills.

Graphics

‘Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood’ has stunning visuals. The cities, countryside, and landscapes of renaissance Italy are beautifully rendered in detail. The character models are incredibly detailed, with realistic skin textures and facial expressions. The game has lifelike lighting and shadows, which make the game even more immersive and stunning. The game also includes dynamic weather effects, such as fog and rain, which further enhance the sense of realism.

Sound/Audio

The game has an excellent soundtrack that helps set the atmosphere of historical Italy. The soundtrack also changes to emphasize suspenseful and dramatic moments in the game. The game also features voice-acting, with some well-known actors providing the voices for the game’s characters. In addition, the sound design is very immersive, with realistic sounds of the city and countryside coming to life.

Conclusion

Overall, ‘Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood’ is an excellent game that captures the spirit of Renaissance Italy. The graphics, sound, and mechanics are all excellent and make for an immersive and enjoyable experience. The game also has plenty of content for players to explore, with side-quests, recruiting fellow assassins, and a gripping story. This game is sure to please fans of the series, and is a great way to experience Renaissance Italy.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What platforms is Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood available for?

The game is available for Xbox 360, as well as other platforms.

2. What feature does Brotherhood add to the mechanics of the game?

The game adds the ability to recruit non-player characters to join Ezio’s brotherhood.

3. What is the atmosphere like in this game?

The game has an immersive atmosphere, with stunning visuals, lifelike lighting and shadows, and an excellent soundtrack.

4. What type of weapons can Ezio use?

Ezio can use weapons such as swords, maces, spears, short blades, or heavy weapons like axes and hammers.

5. Is there a strong storyline?

Yes, the game features a gripping storyline set in 16th century Italy.