I didn't play those game until a couple years ago. Honestly, I don't mind any of the dated console controls, but I wish there was just a bit more autonomy and choices.
The hype leading up to this game was more exciting than the game itself. Pretty run of the mill AC game. Good conclusion to Desmond's arc, and I liked how weird they allowed it to be.
Ok, well, I didn't realize there was a separate thing for the original game, but whatever. Me and my neighbor played this when it came out and just laughed for an entire day.