When it comes to gaming, there is very little that I am genuinely surprised by. However, this is one of the times that I am. I just cannot believe it. I made a thread a little while ago in here that had a quick look at the possibility that Ubisoft were going to release some very good DLC for the great Assassin's Creed 2 title. Early reports were that they would fill in the gaps in the memories of Ezio that are illustrated in his memory line. However, now it seems that it will not be DLC after all. In fact, it will be another game. This games is a standalone option and will be like the Assassin's Creed 2 title in terms of length and game-play.
I am completely overwhelmed by this and I am shocked that they have done this. Now, you could look at it and say that they are ripping the fans of the series off by making a completely new game when they could have put it into the last game, where it kinda belongs. That way, we would have had a much more enjoyable game and we would not need to shell out for another title. Or, are Ubisoft going to release the DLC too and have that fill in the missing areas. Then create a whole new title after that? I would think that with the other game in the pipeline, I can't really see them putting the resources into making some other DLC to pad out the second game. Nevertheless, I am really excited about the fact that Ezio is returning and I am greatly looking forward to seeing what twists and turns that are going to happen in the story. Both with Ezio and Desmond. My only question is, why did they not just continue on with Altair if they wanted to keep a character? I mean, he is all over the second game anyway and will very likely play a role in the third.
Anyway, with Assassin's Creed III on the way, what do you make of it?
