I guess credit should be given to this game for creating a series where the sequels are (probably) much better, but as a standalone game, Assassin's Creed hasn't strayed far from the border between tech demo and video game. Interesting ideas here and there, but obviously every aspect of the game needed a lot of expansion and refinement. And it is especially funny that, being the main mechanics, it is parkour that causes the greatest sadness, rage and bewilderment here. It's amazing how such a game has grown into one of the most famous series of our time.