Republished on Wednesday, July 13, 2022: Following July’s PS Plus Extra, Premium lineup announcement, I’m reviving this review from the archives. The original is below.
It’s a somewhat regular occurrence for older games that have achieved some success to suffer some sort of re-release process, often followed by widespread moans of gamers. So we think Renaissance Casanova and stealth killer Ezio Auditore da Firenze and his adventures are next in a long line of games that have received the spitting, sophisticated treatment of this generation. .
Ezio Collection at face value seems easy, especially after its success as a PlayStation 3 bundle in some states. This PS4 release includes three of his Assassin’s Creed games (Assassin’s Creed II, Brotherhood, Revelations, and their respective DLCs) with Ezio in the foreground. Please note that none of the games contain a multiplayer component.
Assassin’s Creed II introduces Ezio as he embarks on his journey to become a prolific assassin among the people of Florence during the Italian Renaissance. The Brotherhood directly follows the events of His II, when Ezio destroyed his homeworld, lost his gear, and stole a piece of Eden. The focus is on restoring the assassin’s brotherhood and wiping out rival families while taking it all back.Revelations uses artifacts, including the memories of Altaïr, the main character in the first Assassin’s Creed, to create a long It concludes Ezio’s trilogy, following his journey to unlock the secrets of a lost vault. History lessons aside, the real question is how these titles stack up over five years.
Well, let’s start with Assassin’s Creed II. It’s okay if you’re a little tired. Released in 2009, much of this game feels dated and a bit strange. The comically wide-eyed and cross-eyed characters pull you out of the cutscenes instantly, while the voice acting makes you crawl on your skin. It’s the first time I’ve played it since it was released, so it’s a little confusing when thrown into the story, and doesn’t help with the aforementioned distraction. Assassin’s Creed games usually take him an hour or so to find his rhythm. Ubisoft’s conveyor belt minimap trash slowly trickles down before being unleashed to collect in the open world. all It looks like it, but the opening stretch here feels even more boring.
That said, enhanced lighting and general graphics enhancements make Florence shine (sometimes literally). The great perspective scenes are more memorable than ever, and the bustling streets and towering architecture feel perfect for his PS4 title, but considering the age of the game, it’s a no-brainer. There is none. This quality improvement is consistent across the other titles in the collection, all of which benefit greatly from the extra horsepower found in Sony’s consoles. It seems to benefit the most from these latest expansions, making you feel really at home on your PS4, and some scenes match up with some of the more recent generation-exclusive Assassin’s Creed titles. As much as gets negative press, there’s something heartwarming about seeing these titles successfully pull into the modern generation and try to massage our little-to-be-appeased nostalgia, making this trilogy Saku is no exception.
Naturally, each title comes bundled with all the same trophies. This is good news for platinum her hunters and terrifying news for those who hate collecting feathers. The trilogy also includes his two Assassin’s Creed short films, Lineage and Embers, which serve as the prologue and epilogue of Ezio’s journey respectively. They’re a welcomed inclusion that could help speed up something somehow new to the franchise with a messy timeline. so low that you can barely see it. Granted, they’re not exactly what you’re paying for here, but given the quality of these films and Ezio’s overall role in the story, it’s certainly a shame.
Conclusion
Assassin’s Creed: The Ezio Collection didn’t get a lot of requests, but it’s here anyway. It’s the best way to experience it. A few minor visual issues aside, each installment of Ezio’s story is present and intact here.
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