Assassin’s Creed 2 – Part 1-3
Though we now have the skills to perform our first assassination, we do not yet have the weapon. Fortunately, we know the perfect man to help us. https://youtu.be/TuzFOktdq5c Streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/newdarkcloud It's impossible to replay Assassin's Creed 2 without putting it into the context of the games that...
Assassin’s Creed 2 – Part 1-1
Our happy 15th century Italian nobleman life continues, as we get acquainted with Ezio's family life through a series of fairly simple missions. And by the end, I'm sure Ezio and his folks will remain quiet and happy. https://youtu.be/uniXHuN2sy4 Streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/newdarkcloud So, as a correction, I was...
Assassin’s Creed 2 – Part 0-2
What a sweet young man we find here in late 15th century Florence. It would be a shame if something were to happen to him and his whole family. https://youtu.be/8deY0FjrCxY Streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/newdarkcloud It's hard to remember now, but the idea of a franchise where exploring underutilized periods...
Assassin’s Creed 2 – Part 0-1
Our time with Altair might be at an end, but Desmond's story continues. And through his DNA, the Animus will take us to a new stage of history. Welcome to the Italian Renaissance with Assassin's Creed 2. https://youtu.be/Lb3L-CSl0eg Streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/newdarkcloud As I said, I am reluctant to watch...
Assassin’s Creed – Part 5-2
Robert de Sable is going to unite the warring factions of the Third Crusade against us, since we've killed so many major power players in this conflict. We can't let that happen. So we need to confront the Templar Grand Master. https://youtu.be/kbJP4P-b0-I Streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/newdarkcloud I find this conversation...
Assassin’s Creed – Part 5-1
Our final target is vulnerable at last, after defeating all others. And ironically, he'll be attending a funeral.Little does he realize it will be his own. https://youtu.be/MhjZLYTV9eI Streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/newdarkcloud Or not...
Assassin’s Creed – Part 4-4
Our eight target dispatched. Our mission nearly done.And then there was one. https://youtu.be/rvxOZVLayTg Streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/newdarkcloud Though I wish we had more than a handful of interactions with each of the Bureau heads, the fact that Malik welcomes Altair sincerely, and offers to listen to his woes speaks...
Assassin’s Creed – Part 4-3
Seven targets defeated. Our blade strikes true.And then there were two. https://youtu.be/MaDltw6ov7k Streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/newdarkcloud I'm surprised at how quickly we've racked up assassinations in this batch of episodes. There's not enough time for game's finale right now, but once we wrap up tomorrow's post we'll be in...
Assassin’s Creed – Part 4-2
Six targets down, killed by a man they couldn't see.And then there were three. https://youtu.be/ypFoQNQhUXg Streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/newdarkcloud I've pointed a few time now how different all of the targets' final words hit now compared to back when I originally played the game, but another thing that stands...
Assassin’s Creed – Part 4-1
When we last left off, we were conducting our investigation into our sixth target. With most of our skills and equipment returned to us, it's only a matter of time until our blade finds its mark. https://youtu.be/CKB655XG-iM Streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/newdarkcloud What I didn't anticipate when I started the...