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The video shows new protagonist Ezio Auditore da Firenze on his mission to eliminate nobleman Carlo Grimaldi. Fans are particularly enthusiastic about the new dual blades and Leonardo da Vinci’s flying machine, which Ezio uses to glide over the rooftops of Venice.
Assassin’s Creed II is the result of more than two years of intensive development by the team responsible for the successful original Assassin’s Creed. In a vast open world, the player takes the role of young nobleman Ezio, betrayed by rival ruling families in Renaissance Italy. Ezio’s subsequent campaign of revenge draws the player into an epic narrative promising greater mission variety, surprising new gameplay elements, numerous weapons and deep character development intended to appeal to fans and newcomers alike.
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