This review contains spoilers
Assassin's Creed Brotherhood surpassed my experience with AC II. The isolated Roma map and detailed metagame made this one of my favorite titles so far.
I found the story to be very contained but developed the supporting cast so much more than the first. Playing as Ezio is great but the growth of Claudia to Assassin, Machiavelli's potential betrayal, Shawn and Rebecca's banter and past, and the fall of Cesare, a better villain.
Gameplay wise, the addition of the Assassin Recruits made the social stealth and fighting options much easier.
The diversity of the Synchronization requirements were easy but never boring.
Lastly the war machines while challenging were so unique and expanded on Da Vinci's life.
The modern day gave enough story to keep me interested in the characters. The expansion on the Isu and prepping for the next step in the trilogy helped close what was already a great game.
I found the story to be very contained but developed the supporting cast so much more than the first. Playing as Ezio is great but the growth of Claudia to Assassin, Machiavelli's potential betrayal, Shawn and Rebecca's banter and past, and the fall of Cesare, a better villain.
Gameplay wise, the addition of the Assassin Recruits made the social stealth and fighting options much easier.
The diversity of the Synchronization requirements were easy but never boring.
Lastly the war machines while challenging were so unique and expanded on Da Vinci's life.
The modern day gave enough story to keep me interested in the characters. The expansion on the Isu and prepping for the next step in the trilogy helped close what was already a great game.