The third episode in the Assassin's Creed series, also known by fans as Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood or ACB, was well received by critics based on the feedbacks and scores they gave to the game. The title was released on November 16, 2010 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and accumulated a score of 91 out of 100 on Metacritic for the PS3 version, and 90 for the Xbox version. Rated M for Mature, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood was highly appreciated by GamePro’s readers who awarded 5 stars out of 5.http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/217283/assassins-creed-brotherhood/
On IGN, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood for PS3 was reviewed by Cam Shea. The critic awarded a score of 8.0 points out of 10 and an "Impressive" feedback. IGN’s reviewer points out in his article, that Rome (the city where the action takes place) “is well realized” and provides additional information to all Assassin's Creed. The game’s graphics were also appreciated by Cam Shea since each character is well detailed, even if “some walking animations can be a little wooden”.http://ps3.ign.com/articles/113/1134821p2.html
For sounds, gameplay and replay-ability, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood received a score of 8.0 out of 10. While the voice acting is considered “solid” by Cam Shea, the score received for the gameplay was affected because the title offers only several new challenges to hardcore gamers. For replay-ability, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood was appreciated by Cam Shea because is the first Assassin's Creed game which supports a Multiplayer Mode. Overall, the critic believes that
“Brotherhood really looks the part, with a step up in the graphics department – particularly on PS3, and a massive and varied city to explore. It also introduces an innovative multiplayer suite, for which the team(s) should be applauded.”http://ps3.ign.com/articles/113/1134821p2.html
The Xbox 360 version of Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood was reviewed for Gamespot by Kevin VanOrd who gave 8.5 points to the game and a “Great” feedback.http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/assassinscreedbrotherhood/review.html?tag=tabs%3Breviews&page=2 In his summary, VanOrd praises the quality of details and the game’s new improvements including the economical system implemented by developers. The overall score was affected by the game’s story which is considered “disappointing”.http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/assassinscreedbrotherhood/review.html?tag=tabs%3Breviews&page=2 VanOrd also criticizes the glitches that may appear in the game but in his closing note, he mentions that
"This may not be Assassin's Creed III, but like Ezio's smirk, Brotherhood is too irresistible to ignore."http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/assassinscreedbrotherhood/review.html?tag=tabs%3Breviews&page=2
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Gameplay
The video above is part of the full Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood Walkthrough published on Youtube by Mahalo’s Video Games Team. The recording shows the main character, Ezio and the City of Rome where the action game takes place. Ezio must fight the Templars and find Cesare Borgia who killed his uncle.
