Assassin's Creed is set in 1191 AD, when the Third Crusade was tearing the Holy Land apart. Shrouded in secrecy and feared for their ruthlessness, the Assassins intend to stop the hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict. Players, assuming the role of the main character Altair, will have the power to throw their immediate environment into chaos and to shape events during this pivotal moment in history.Be an Assassin: Master the skills, tactics, and
of history’s
deadliest and most secretive clan of warriors. Plan your attacks, strike
without mercy, and fight your way to escape.Realistic and responsive
environments: Crowds react to your moves and will either help or hinder
you on your quests.Action with a new dimension - total
freedom: Eliminate your targets
wherever, whenever, and however. Stalk your prey through richly
detailed, historically accurate, open-ended environments. Scale
buildings, mount horses, blend in with crowds. Do whatever it takes to
achieve your objectives.Relive the epic times of the
Crusades: Assassin’s Creed immerses you
in the realistic and historical Holy Land of the 12th century,
featuring life-like graphics, ambience, and the subtle, yet detailed
nuances of a living world.Intense action dipped in reality: Experience
heavy action blended
with fluid and precise animations. Use a wide range of medieval and face
your enemies in realistic swordfight duels.Next-gen gameplay: The
proprietary engine