Do you think the lack of subtitles in Assassin’s Creed hurts the gameplay? While Assassin’s Creed is not a true RPG, it does have RPG elements and most role playing games (such as Bioware’s Mass Effect) offer an option for subtitles. Subtitles are not only for deaf people, but can be beneficial to people who like to get into the story. Sometimes it’s easier to read than to hear, or maybe for some reason you can’t play your game with sound.
A quick Google search revealed that developers said that subtitle was removed due to new game engine and multiple people talking at same time but I think that they’re pretty weak excuses as you could easily program the game to only display subtitle during cut-scenes & important moments.
Of course there are memory logs to display information in case you forget, but those aren’t always helpful. The main purpose for subtitles is so you can better follow the game and enjoy the experience if there is something else going on in the house. This isn’t an action packed game like H3 Online where you don’t need sound. There is a complex story to Assassin’s Creed. Try playing it on mute for a few minutes and see how well you do.
FYI… we’re still working on the Assassin’s Haven redesign. We’re just waiting for a couple of file transfers and some backend work before we can officially launch anything. We really want this web site to be the number 1 source for Assassin’s Creed fans. We’ll continue to offer Assassins Creed wallpapers, game tips, screenshots, and more.
I just read this morning on Forbes.com that Assassin’s Creed is headed to PC by the end of this quarter. That is great news for fans of the game who do not have a PS3 or Xbox 360. I don’t have a lot of details yet. I’m sure there will be some added features and content that the console games do not have. Once we get more info, I’ll be sure to let you guys know.
Assassin’s Haven will be undergoing some major changes over the next few days. We will be redesigning the site, and get back to posting on a regular basis. Assassin’s Creed is a kick ass game with many sequels to come (we hope) so we really want to build this site back up and bring in many new features.
Thanks to all the fans who continue to visit here.
Today’s question is related to your favorite Assassin’s Creed battle combo. Do you use silent blade combos? Parries or Counter attacks? What’s the hardest combo you’ve tried? Click here for discussions.
There are probably many of you who already finished Assassin’s Creed and you are probably wondering about the strange ending. Who is Subject Seventeen? Who is Lucy? What does the block of writing say? What does 12212012 mean? Yes, the end of the game may seem a little bit confusing and the guys over at computerandvideogames.com are trying to elucidate it. Read the article here.
For those of you that haven’t purchased Assassin’s Creed yet, here’s another reason to do so. The video bellow shows how you how you can assassinate someone in Stealth Mode:
From Ubisoft: “Following our recent statement regarding the freeze issues that some consumers are facing with Assassin’s Creed on PlayStation 3, we can confirm that we are actively working on a game update. This update will help improve the stability of the game and will be released as soon as possible. In the meantime thank you for your ongoing feedback and patience.”
OK, we have the launch video. If this trailer doesn’t make you want to go buy the game, well, you just don’t know what’s good for you! Click Here to download the Windows Media file.
Some users have been flooding Ubisoft’s discussion boards with talk of a “White Screen of Death” as well as a host of other issues with their new release, Assassin’s Creed. Most of the users complaining have upgraded to Firmware 2.0. To see the forum comments and recommendations, click here
We’re all waiting as the release date is just 36 hours away. In the meantime (and to whet our appetites), I’ve uploaded 5 new screen shots. Check them out in the Gallery by clicking Assassins Creed Screenshots
Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, announced its highly anticipated Assassin’s Creed video game has gone “gold” and is set to launch on November 16, 2007. The title is one of the most anticipated games for the holiday season, arriving on the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The game will be a rating 15 BBFC.
We’ve been working very hard for nearly four years to make Assassin’s Creed a reality and now there is a confirmed date when players will get to experience the results of our efforts” shared Jade Raymond, producer of Assassin’s Creed. “This is a huge event for the team. Our biggest reward will be everyone having a lot of good solid fun.”
Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, announced the score for the highly anticipated Assassin’s Creed video game is being composed by British Academy Award-winner Jesper Kyd. Players will become truly immersed into the mindset of Altair, the game’s main character, and the rich environments of the game through Jesper’s thematic score. The combination of epic orchestral compositions with acoustic, percussion and vocal performances delivers a deeply spiritual aesthetic with Hollywood flair. The rich and melodic palette, created exclusively for Assassin’s Creed, will be discovered by players worldwide this November.
“We listened to many composers before finding the right person for Assassin’s Creed. Jesper Kyd turned out to be the perfect match for the title because he is able to create epic historical pieces fused with both traditional medieval instruments and modern synth sounds” shared Jade Raymond, producer of Assassin’s Creed. “For Assassin’s Creed we wanted the score to capture the gruesome atmosphere of medieval warfare but also be edgy and contemporary. Jesper not only achieved this balance but also underlined the changes in gameplay and pacing in a way that immerses the player even further into the
Assassin’s Creed experience.”
While the graphical beauty and detail of Assassin’s Creed is quite evident visually, the music takes on the same level of precision and attention. Each setting within the game has its own theme and distinct musical identity, ranging from the tragedy-stricken city of Acre to the proud stoic stronghold of Damascus to the powerfully spiritual and multicultural capital of Jerusalem.
“I was inspired by the deep and engaging world of Assassin’s Creed and working with the visionary team at Ubisoft Montreal was a fantastic experience,” said Jesper Kyd. “It was truly refreshing to be given so much creative freedom for such a high-profile blockbuster title and I believe we took it to the max.”
With the release date of GTA IV pushed back to Spring of 2008, several key games including our favorite, Assassin’s Creed, will fill the gap for gamers (and extract cash from their wallets). Rockstar Games announced that development delays had led to the new date and that it had nothing to do with the fact that Assassin’s Creed will humiliate the GTA franchise by seriously mopping up the floor with it (editor’s notes added).
