Assassin's Creed: Revelations
Development
Assassin's Creed: Revelations was developed simultaneously at six different Ubisoft studios, indicating the scope of this sequel in comparison to previous installments. Ubisoft used a new type of facial technology entitled 'Mocam' that Game Informer describes as:
"an intriguing amalgamation of traditional animation, performance capture and the fascinating new style of performance on display in games like L.A. Noire."
Story
After being forced to stab his friend Lucy, Desmond falls into a coma and is put into the Animus's black room to reconstruct his consciousness and awaken from his coma. He does this by locating a key memory connecting himself, Altair and Ezio together. Desmond begins reliving Ezio's later life in which he questions his life as an assassin and how his life would've been had he made different decisions.
Ezio embarks on a spiritual journey to Masyaf in a journey of self-discovery. Upon arrival, he discovers that Masyaf has been conquered by Templars. Upon infiltration of Masyaf, Ezio finds an ancient artifact which can only be opened by 5 seals spread across Constantinople. Within Constantinople, he finds out a Templar threat forming in the region, threatening to destabilize it. By deciphering each seal, he relives the memories of Altair. During the course of the story, Ezio will get married and meet fellow assassins along the way.
Gameplay
Assassin's Creed: Revelations plays similarly to its predecessors, evolving the current formula, as well as presenting new gameplay additions. New features include:
- Ezio is now in possession of a Hookblade. This hookblade is not only usable in close combat to pull enemies in but also allows him to use various zipwires scattered throughout the city and make corner chase breaker movements.
- A new crafting system has been implemented into the game which will allow players to craft over three hundred types of bombs from 3 categories: lethal, tactical and diversion. Ezio can carry up to 15 bombs.
- Eagle Vision is now 'Eagle Sense.' It will allow you to focus on a particular character and is described as: "You'll get an approximation of where he will go. If you're able to detect the path a guard will take, you can run ahead, set a bomb, and create a trap or an ambush."
- Assassins' Dens will act as the new 'Borgia Towers.' These dens are placed throughout the city and the player will need to complete set tasks in order to overthrow the Templar influence before they can use the den. Ubisoft have said that there will be a larger variety of methods/tasks that will allow the player to take these dens. Once a player is in control of a den they will be able to refurbish buildings in the region as well as set the behaviour of guards. In addition to this, players will be able to set a 'Master Assassin' to control the den so that there is less of a likelihood of them losing control of it. If you are unable to make it to a den that is currently under attack, you will be able to send your assassin recruits to defend it.
- To increase the level of immersion within AC: Revelations, Ubisoft have opted to do away with traditional side missions in favour of 'random events.'
- The level cap for assassin recruits has been increased from 10 to 15.
Multiplayer
Similar to Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, this game features a multiplayer component. Ubisoft placed a bigger focus and structured narrative in the multiplayer of AC: Revelations then the previous multiplayer incarnation.
The multiplayer of AC: Revelations features new customization options, both aesthetic and weapons, as well as the ability to create 'guilds' (which are most likely clans.)
A beta for Assassin's Creed: Revelations was released on Playstation 3, early for PlayStation+ members. The early access for AC: Revelations Multiplayer came out on September 1, 2011 and the beta ended on September 10, 2011.
Downloadable Content
Upon the games launch, Ubisoft stated that it was working on various types on DLC for the game. The first one titled "Ancestors Character Pack" was released in December 2011, the four playable characters include Privateer, Corsair, Brigand and Gladiator.
The second stayed within the multiplayer aspect of the game and was titled the "Mediterranean Traveler Map Pack" and included 3 brand new maps and 3 from the previous game and was released late January 2012.
The first single player story driven DLC was released late February 2012 titled "The Lost Archive". It includes an insight into Subject 16's capture and the past of Lucy Stillman.
Editions
Signature Edition (Pre-order Bonus)
Announced at the end of the debut trailer, Assassin's Creed: Revelations is also available in a special 'Signature Edition' when pre-ordered from select retailers. The Signature Edition seems to have standard edition packaging but also contains the following:
- An Exclusive Single Player Mission
- Weapon Capacity Upgrades
- An Exclusive Multi-player Character
- 'Embers' Animated Short Film
- "Best of AC Soundtracks" CD
Special Edition
Retailer exclusive Special Edition.
- Special Edition Packaging
- "Best of AC Soundtracks" CD
- Single Player Armor: Turkish Assassin Armor
- Multiplayer Character: The Crusader
- Multiplayer Character: Ottoman Doctor
Collector Edition
The Collector Edition is a retailer exclusive special edition SKU with unique packaging and items.
- Collector Box Packaging
- 50 Page Artbook
- 'Embers' Animated Short Film DVD
- "Best of AC Soundtracks" CD
- Single Player Mission: Vlad the Impaler Prison
- Multiplayer Character: The Crusader
- Multiplayer Character: Ottoman Jester
Animus Edition
The Animus Edition is a retailer exclusive special edition SKU which features unique packaging as well as exclusive items and DLC. The Animus Edition features:
- Animus Box Packaging
- Assassin's Creed Encyclopaedia
- 'Embers' Animated Short Film DVD
- "Best of AC Soundtracks" CD
- Single Player Mission: Vlad the Impaler Prison
- Single Player Armor: Armor of Brutus
- Single Player: Weapon Capacity Upgrades
- Multiplayer Character: The Crusader
- Multiplayer Character: Ottoman Jester
PS3 Edition
All PS3 versions of AC: Revelations come with a bonus copy of the original Assassin's Creed.
PC System Requirements
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