Description
Set in 1190,
Altaïr's Chronicles is conceived as a prequel to the original console version of Assassin's Creed. This time, we learn how Altaïr becomes an assassin while looking for an artifact through different cities. It is said that this artifact, known as "the chalice", can give its owner the power to stop the Crusades.
The game is presented as a side-scroller with guided 3D paths. That is, the player has freedom to move in 3 dimensions, as the use of rooftops will be very extensive, but limited to a given path. As in the previous game, Altaïr shows the usual abilities of combat, stealth and parkour-like displacement, that will help him to find alternative routes or fight the enemies if there is not other way. Other abilities such as interrogation and pickpocketing is performed this time through mini-games, that make use of the touch screen of the DS. In addition, Altaïr can gain new abilities through gathering of blue orbs scattered through the maps (short of gaining "experience").
Alternate Titles
- "Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles HD" -- iPad / Windows Phone title
Part of the Following Groups
User Reviews
The Press Says
| Nintendo Front |
Feb 25, 2008 |
76 out of 100 |
76 |
| GameDaily |
Feb 12, 2008 |
7 out of 10 |
70 |
| Blend Games |
Mar 03, 2008 |
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70 |
| Play.tm |
May 19, 2008 |
65 out of 100 |
65 |
| GameSpot |
Feb 11, 2008 |
6 out of 10 |
60 |
| Game Informer Magazine |
Apr, 2008 |
6 out of 10 |
60 |
| Jeuxvideo.com |
Feb 21, 2008 |
12 out of 20 |
60 |
| Eurogamer.net (UK) |
Feb 15, 2008 |
5 out of 10 |
50 |
| Video Game Talk |
Mar 07, 2008 |
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40 |
| Game Tap |
Feb 14, 2008 |
3 out of 10 |
30 |
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Awards
- IGN
- 2009 - Best iPhone Action Game (Readers' voting)
- 2009 - iPhone Award for Visual Excellence (Readers' voting)
