Assassin's Creed II (mobile game)

Assassin's Creed II is a game for the mobile platform developed by Gameloft and released alongside the main console game in 2009.

Plot

The game follows the other console versions somewhat accurately, though various differences are also visible. Set in the Italian Renaissance, Assassin's Creed II follows the story of young Ezio Auditore da Firenze as he embarks on his mission. Ezio's family had been executed via a conspiracy by the Knights Templar, and after Ezio realises his bloodline traces to that of an ancient Assassin sect, he begins his journey to avenge his family and kill the conspirators responsible.

With the help of his friend, the legendary Leonardo da Vinci, Ezio starts to assassinate his targets, beginning from Uberto Alberti, the judge who sentenced his family to death. After making his escape, Ezio then proceeds to rescue Lorenzo de' Medici from captivity, in order to find out the location of his next target, Francesco de' Pazzi, and then from there to Emilio Barbarigo. Using Leonardo's Flying Machine, Ezio goes on to assassinate Carlo Grimaldi from overhead before making his way to Sylvio Barbarigo. Finally, Ezio faces off against the man behind the plot to kill his family: Rodrigo Borgia, the Pope. After a long fight, Ezio finally overcomes him and takes the mysterious artifact he had held, the elusive Piece of Eden. To Ezio's surprise, however, a figure appears from the Piece of Eden with a message for someone referred to as "Desmond."

Gameplay

Assassin's Creed II spans nine levels, scattered throughout the three cities of Florence, Venice, and Forlì, including two sections in which Ezio uses the Flying Machine to either escape or attack. Throughout the game, Ezio can use various abilities and items, ranging from running, jumping, crawling, and hanging onto ledges, to attacking with his Hidden Blade, sword, arquebus, grappling hook, boomerang, or spears (which he can salvage from defeated guards). Unlike in its mobile predecessor, Ezio can now perform a variety of new moves, including assassinating from a hanging position, performing a Leap of Faith, and using Courtesans to distract guards and targets.

Differences from console versions

• Many targets are assassinated in different situations than in the main console game. Carlo Grimaldi was assassinated via bombing his escaping ship using the Flying Machine, and the final sequence was located in Forlì instead of Rome. In the final battle, the Staff was also shown firing blasts of flames, unlike in the main games.
• Silvio Barbarigo's first name was spelled "Sylvio."
• There was no mention of other Assassins during the game, nor was any ally named besides Leonardo da Vinci.
• Ezio can use a boomerang and a grappling hook as part of his arsenal, both of which do not appear in the main console game.
• Just before the final fight with Rodrigo Borgia, Ezio has a boss fight against a purple-clad, Courtesan-like woman. The unnamed woman never appeared in the console game.

Differences from console versions

Ezio has four weapons that he can use, although he does not possess all of them together at the same time:

• Sword (standard possessed weapon)
• Arquebus (probably)
• Polearm / Heavy Lance-like weapon (gained from defeating a Knight)
• Boomerang (obtainable at later levels, at "Forli")

A few tips:

When fighting soldiers, always try to attack from behind. Pressing the action key ("5" etc.) will usually result in a stealth kill.

In levels with the sword, arquebus and lance (first half of game), always remember that:

• The sword can be used to effectively kill any soldier when utilised properly.

• For the arquebus, try not to use it on arquebus soldiers. It takes longer to load and fire and only brings the soldier to half his health. The sword not only functions faster, but can eliminate the soldier in 1-2 hits.

• The arquebus, however, is a novel weapon to use when fighting the knight(s). The lance is needed in the game to cross some obstacles (like the boomerang), and it is only obtainable from the knight or given to you at the start of the level.

• When using the sword, the procedure is very complicated, involving blocks, strikes, and the risk of getting killed easily by his swipes. Poor timing when he starts charging towards you can result in him killing you after taking damage from him earlier. When you have the arquebus and see a knight, quickly equip it and take aim (flashing red crosshair). Doing this properly will result in killing the knight in one shot and obtaining the lance automatically. Please note that in levels without the arquebus, like later levels, you will have to take down the knight the usual way.

Gallery

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  Ezio shoots a guard with his Hidden Gun.
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  Ezio and a guard fighting on-board a Gondola.
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  Ezio using the Flying Machine to escape.
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  Ezio hiding from guards by hanging from a ledge.