Assassin's Creed set in 1191 AD, when the Third Crusade was tearing the Holy Land apart. Shrouded in secrecy and feared for their ruthlessness, the Assassins intend to stop the hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict. Players, taking on the role of the main character Altair, will have the power to throw their immediate surroundings into chaos and shape events during this pivotal moment in history. Assassin's Creed blends technology, game design, themes, and emotions into a world where you instigate chaos and become a vulnerable, yet powerful, agent of change. Assassin's Creed 2, the much-anticipated sequel to Assassin's Creed, introduces a new hero, Ezio Auditore da Firenze, a young Italian nobleman, and a new era, the Renaissance. Assassin's Creed 2 retains the core gameplay experience that made the first opus a resounding success and introduces new experiences that will surprise and challenge players. Assassin's Creed 2 is an epic story of family, revenge, and conspiracy set against the pristine, yet brutal, backdrop of Renaissance Italy. Ezio befriends Leonardo da Vinci, takes on Florence's most powerful families, and ventures through the canals of Venice where he learns to become a master assassin. Assassin's Creed: Be an Assassin: Master the skills, tactics, and weapons of history's deadliest and most secretive warrior clan. Plan your attacks, strike mercilessly, and fight to escape. Realistic and responsive environments: Crowds react to your moves and will help or hinder you in the action of your missions with a new dimension: total freedom: eliminate your targets anywhere, anytime, and however you choose. Stalk your prey through richly detailed, historically accurate, and open environments. Climb buildings, ride horses,
