Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood for Xbox 360 Reviews by Gamers

The other Assassin Creed titles were so so, but this franchise continues to improve as it ages. The storyline is bizarre and doesn't seem to be going anywhere, but the individual game has a reasonable story line. The combat was improved to be more difficult at times, the "free running" can be frustrating at times, and the stealth system still needs some work, but overall a very enjoyable game with a lot of room to grow.

I have to say that when I saw ACB as a sequel that followed the same character (Ezio) from AC2, I was very skeptical. I was worried they were going to only lightly touch on the story and focus more on the multiplayer. I was INCREDIBLY wrong.

Single Player - This is the most vast location I have ever seen. With so many places to hide and kill from. So many things to find! I absolutely love the fact that we are now able to replay missions. The introduction of recruiting assassins and sending them on missions or calling them in to help in battle is ingenious! I would go as far to say as this is the most involved and original of the AC series!

Multiplayer - I'm going to be honest. I was not expecting much (if anything) out of the multiplayer. I expected some weak attempt at a multiplayer design. I was again pleasantly surprised. As in many multiplayer game, there are perks that you can earn as you level up. What is great about what ACB has done is that you have to use stealth. There is no run and gun strategy. The extras looking exactly like everyone else is great too! You really have to use your skills to tactfully and successfully get your kills while you are being hunted by up to 4 other players! Absolutely incredible!

ACB could quite possibly be game of the year! I am planning on keeping this one and purchasing future AC games in the series! (I hope it's more than just one because I am addicted to this story)

I have fallen in love with this series since I have beaten the first game. The storyline in this one was alright, it made sense as far as continuing from the other 2 games. The thing for me that didn't make it a 10/10 was that it was a short game. I've not been one to sit and get all of the achievements myself and I am sure the game would've taken me a lot longer to beat if that were the case. I'm the type of person to play for the storyline. In all honesty pretty much playing each memory that goes along with the main story, It took me less then 3 days to beat. A little upset about that as seeing AC1&2 both took me at least a month of gameplay to beat. Sure hoping that the next one in the series isn't quite as short but none the less, I still love the series.

If you've played AC2 you've played this game. Feels like an expansion pack more than an entirely new game.

At first I thought the game was just gonna be a filler till Revelations came out, you know dry story line, okay game play but I couldn't have been more wrong. This is truly one of the best Assassin's Creed games. Game play is amazing and all the new gadgets and tools that Ezio has is awesome. I wouldn't mind buying this game

This is the best Assassin's Creed game I've ever played,even though the graphics aren't as good as the last game it has a little more action in it and more things to do. I like the new multiplayer feature and the parachute. I love that you get to ride horses in the city and jump off from them and kill people but it's disappointing that you can't gallop on them anymore so it feels like they're slow as a snail. If this game is the best Assassin's Creed game I've played so far I'm looking forward to Revelations.

The entire Assassin's creed series is great, but this one stands out the most above all the others. It's new gameplay features and side missions will keep you busy long after you complete story mode. If you don't have this game, then I suggest you buy it.

This like the rest of the series is so well made!

All these games have such rich story-lines that get you involved and sucked into them. One thing is that it is a free rome game and who does not love that. You have no restrictions on where you can go or what you can do (as long as your not killing innocent people)

The whole point that you are recruiting assassins is a fantastic idea too. It makes it so fun that you can call them in to kill and you dont even have to do anything.

This one has some pretty awesome online play too. You can play on both sides to hunt and assassinate. It is very well made and a lot of fun. It will get you hooked pretty quick.

The character design as always is fun. When you get up and leave the animus there is sometimes a little bikering which is kinda funny, but i guess you would have to see that for yourself to decide.

All in all i would say to anyone thinking about playing this series DO IT! I love these games, even after the first one which i was not a huge fan of they improved on the second one and this one has some CRAZY stuff happen in it.

Play the first two of theses games, get this one and go and pre-order the next one REVELATION. It is going to be amazing and i canot wait for it!

Outstanding. What else can I say?

There are several aspects to this game that you'll love!

The epic storyline throws you into the life of now-Master Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze, suffering after an attack on his Villa near Tuscany, he now finds himself overwhelmed and cannot take on the Templar Order alone.

So, enter the dynamics of unit control, the ability to rebuild Rome, and to save and recruit suffering citizens into the Brotherhood of the Assassins.

If you're like me and have a sense of cosmetic flair when you play games, consistently dying Ezio's original Assassin's robes to match your style, then you'll love that uPlay now offers Altair's Armor for 20 points, and Ezio's Florence Noble Man's outfit from Assassin's Creed 2, also for 20 points. Though, lets not forget that the new outfit Ezio donned for Brotherhood is awesome too!

Watch out world, here comes AC:B's Multiplayer aspect, allowing players to play as Templar-in-Training, leveling and upgrading your own unique class of Assassin in several game modes. At first glance, you would think this to be easy -- Ezio sure does stand out from the Player's eyes -- but these models make excellent use of clones and special moves that make this game perfect for repeat AC offenders.

All in all, I gave this game my very first (and long awaited) 10 out of 10 on any game I've rented (and plan on keeping!) from Gamefly. Thank you Ubisoft for not dropping the ball -- and making the best Assassin's Creed yet!

I'm a fan of the Assassin's Creed series & really enjoyed their renovation in Brotherhood, but a few flaws stopped it from being a great game.

Pros:
-The new investment system of buying properties is very addicting.
-The 100% sync challenges are tons of fun & bring a new level of enjoyment to quest.
-The ability to play past memories allows for second chances on those 50% syncs, & or unexplored missions.
-The characters in the game are highly enjoyable.
-Good plot.
-Surprising ending.
-Point based upgrade system for the recruits in your Brotherhood.
-Side quest are tons of fun.
-Challenges allow you to perfect your skillz.
-Multiplayer is a great enjoyment and sucks you in.
-Multiplayer level based skill customization allows for personalized assassins.

Cons:
-Brotherhood members level to 10 and become clones without any uniqueness. Would prefer skill trees.
-You only explore Rome, which doesn't give the same variation of AC:2.
-The new combat system makes fights almost too easy and makes running away not necessary even from early levels. The Brotherhood members are also so efficient at killing that they never die and are a Win button.
-The ending doesn't take use of your Brotherhood at all.
-The use of the Apple of Eden is buggy and not as satisfying as one would hope. I want to see the same powers used in AC1's ending.
-Ending comes with little warning and doesn't let you go back if you want to finish side missions first.
-Multiplayer matchmaking is horrendous and sometimes doesn't work. You expect their to be a timer that forces a game to start after an amount of time, but you are left waiting for a mysterious period that can be 20 seconds to 5 minutes, or even never.
-Multiplayer game play can be frustrating when opponents are spawned between you and your target, meaning that you head directly to your opponents before you can ever see your target.

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood is worth buying, but the flawed multiplayer matchmaking reduces its longevity.

Assassin's Creed Brotherhood caught me off guard. I rented this because of all the hype, I finished the second game and decided why not. Immediately when you start this game you can tell the difference in game play and graphics. The engine went through some much needed updates. With your ability to recruit, train, and order assassins, the game brings a much needed change in the Action-Adventure genre, strategy. This game is one of my favorites in the genre, I can't wait for the next installment in the series.

RENT/BUY

I'm still not through the single player story, but here are my impressions of AC: Brotherhood and its multiplayer.

Single player story:
Main Points -

+ Story feels like just where AC2 left off. Very stylish, artful game with a good narrative. This is a long single player game

+ New assassin recruitment system that allows you to train and use a squad of assassins is very fun

+ The animation and counter attack kills are awesome

- Starting to get a little repetitive once all the combos and counter attack moves are used

- Some graphical glitches/ Starting to look dated

Multiplayer:
Main points -

+ The first couple hours you play, you'll be pulled in. AC:B multiplayer is fun and unlike anything out there right now.

+ Fun customization

- The game is less about skill and more about fun/luck/chance. Some players may not take to this at all

It has a very hard learning curve. I wished it had a separate game manual. I really liked it. I will purchase it later. It is very challenging to play. Graphics are over the top. Well worth the money to buy.

Like the first two Assassin's Creeds, Brotherhood IS KICK BUTT. The campaign followed the first two, which you don't see a lot in games now a days. The graphics are awesome, the cut scene graphics have improved from the second one. Overall i would recommend this game to any gamer.

This game is truly one of a kind. As far as gameplay, it is perfectly unique from all existing games (besides the earlier ACs of course). Since it is coming out in time for the holiday and most of us have a limited budget, I recommend this game to be a priority over others. The multiplayer is so tense, it always provides a sense of urgency and stealth simultaneously. A blast every round. 10/10 from this guy.

Okay so, the Assassins Creed series has definitely took me on an adventure. When I first heard of the base of the story before the very first one came out, I was like "Alright looks like its going to be a bad game." BOY WAS I WRONG!!! All three games seem to 1 up each other. The story line is amazing and this third game, is something to get excited about. I can not wait for the fourth to come out. I will be in the line at the midnight release waiting for the Revelations to come out. This series is quite possibly better than Halo and Call of Duty. I find myself more entertained with the game more than I do the other two series. I would recommend these games to anyone who wants to play a really good game.

After reading some reviews, Im surprised nobody has mentioned how much shorter this game is compared with the second AC(which was a classic!). I mean i beat this game without buying all of the weapons. I didnt even do any of those eagle vision hunts because there so hard to find. Nor did i find those 3 keys which unlocked all that treasure. This game was an ok game. First and formost Ubisoft has done it again with amazing graphics.I was very impressed on how they created the Colosseum. I did spot a glitch here and there with an arrow appearing out of nowhere for a quick second. The story is ofcourse confusing, but who cares. Although the parts where you call for your fellow assassins for help during combat is cool, i found getting them to do missions very annoing. I mean isnt that suppose to be our job? The horses could have been faster, alot faster. All in all, good game but not even close to the second AC.

This game has a broken multiplayer. It takes forerver to get into a game. If you try and start a game with friends alot of times you end up in different rooms. Overall gameplay and concept is good. Something needs to be fixed with the servers or something. I still give it a 10 even though the multiplayer is broken

This game is everything it should have been and is amazing. Multiplayer is very new and exciting. Single player is very awesome (like always) and very long with alot stuff to do. Absolutely get this game or at the very least rent it YOU HAVE GOT TO PLAY THIS GAME!

this game is great. i love the story line. But the multiplayer is the place to be. We all played call of duty online and now its time to play assassins creed online. We all were wanting for ubisoft to do it on the second instalment but it never came true

NOW MY FRIENDS. IT IS TIME TO KILL AND BE KILLED
WHILE PLAYING
ASSASSINS CREED BROTHERHOOD

This game is one i recommend you BUY because if you've stuck with the series since ac1 your going to want to play this game over and over!

Ive never seen this series at a more flawless level. I cant sum it up easily, my being only half way through it.

I have never played a stealth action game with a story or a scene of feel like this. EVEN from AC2!

I give this one a well deserved 9.1 of 10!

When I first got Brotherhood for my 360, I was skeptical about some things since the game was realeased so shortly after the second. However, the first moments of the game quickly changed my mind. You are Ezio Auditore da Firenze and the game picks up exactly where it left Ezio in the first game. The story of Ezio is fantastic and Ubisoft really got every aspect of the Roman Rennaissance spot on! From the perfect Italian accents to the clothes, I actually felt like I went back in time.

Desmond gets way more screen time this come around. After fleeing the attacking Templars in the old hideout, the gang takes refuge in the Montegorni Villa, modern day. You actually take a good while using Desmond's new found free running abilities he inherited from the bleeding effect. You are able to leave the animus whenever you want. Talking to your teamates and free running around the Villa are great break from the world of Roma.

The very cool part of rebuilding a city has been greatly improved since the second game. The mechanics are different though. Instead of doing so in a hideout, you must liberate sections of Rome from Borgia control by killing Borgia captains and then climbing the tower and set it into a blazing inferno showing that the liberation of Roma has begun. Once you do so, shops that are boarded up can be opened up. Once a section of Rome recieves income, there are less beggers on the street, NPC's are dressed in nicer clothers , the buildings go from a nasty grey to marble and cobblestone.

Now onto the brotherhood, this completely blew me away. I don't even know where to start. Once you liberate a section of Roma and show that the Borgia do not control it. Citizens strike back, usually back to the wall with guards around. once you save them, you are able to call them whenever you need. Once they are signaled, your noble killers attack from random direction(somtimes inside a pile of hay!) the result is oh so statisfying, never gets old. A must buy for fan

AC Brotherhood was no doubt a sweet game. Not incredibly different graphics which is understandable for the small time gap between it and AC II. The downside though was that I just didn't find myself as hooked on this game as I was on the second one. By far AC II had much more replay value to me.

The online multiplayer got a lot of hype for this game. I however was unimpressed. It seemed cool enough and still is a great concept. But it looks like it needs more time and more fixing up before it gets as addictive as say Call of Duty or Halo online.

The story as usual is incredibly dumb to me. I enjoy the story when you're actually in the animus but once you get to Desmond's story outside the animus, its just outright dumb. I understand leaving a little bit of mystery in a story to keep you drawn in but when I finished this game I just felt like I should have known a little bit more about whats going on. Especially since the ending of the previous game had me feeling the exact same way. Three games in a row and I still don't know whats REALLY going on? That just left me frustrated and not the least bit interested in what happens next.

The best thing about AC Brotherhood along with its previous title is the gameplay itself. Nothing beats slicing and dicing a ton of guards, climbing old school historical monuments, and feeling like a totally badass assassin. This title just didn't have that hook the second one did for me.

Alright im not a professional gamer or even a real hardcore "curse you out online gamer". All i am is a 16 year old kid who got this game for christmas. What i can tell you about this game is that its FREAKING AMAZING. The story line may be a little off to the point where its almost old but the gameplay makes up for it. Like AC2 you dont really have to spend time in "the real world" which by my opinion is a great thing.

some of you may remember the beginning to AC1 when they showed Altair with the crossbow on his back. Now remember when you beat the game and were ticked off when you didnt get it? Well in this game the crossbow is one of the most effective weapons that you can use on the guards. Another good thing about ACB is the fact that it all takes place in Rome. To me going from city to city was a pain in the neck but with the diversity of the Roman landscape it seems like you went to a different city.

If you seen the previews and the opening to ACB you would see Ezio surrounded by some other assassins in white cloaks.

-SPOILER ALERT- skip next two lines-
the assassins that you've seen are a "perk" in the game you can use them to kill people who you dont feel like killing yourself and use them in the missions

The whole story of Ezio and the Assassins are really intense but eventually youre going to have to play as Desmond. There is only so much you could do with one character and Ezio is going to have his time end soon