IGN has a review up (warning: possible spoilers) of the highly anticipated Assassin's Creed which is interesting for two things -- its less-than praiseworthy summary (complete with good-yet-humble 7.5 review score) and the fact that it claims the PS3 version is severely nerfed when compared to the Xbox 360 version.
The problems seem mostly to be graphical, which is surely something that the "visually superior" PlayStation 3 doesn't really need. Here's what IGN had to say:
These big open worlds, which are fully interactive, do come at a severe cost on PS3. There is considerable texture pop-in and noticeable framerate issues. Playing back-to-back with the 360 version, it's obvious that Ubisoft did not devote enough resources to the PS3 edition. The framerate is considerably worse, so much so that it begins to affect gameplay in the later levels. You can get through the first two-thirds of Assassin with the framerate being just an annoyance, but it becomes more of an issue for the final third of the missions.
Assassin's Creed started life as a PS3 exclusive, so this is somewhat ironic news to say the least. Ubisoft clearly believes it more worth the company's time to focus on the Xbox 360, which is hardly surprising considering that it's the platform where software is selling best. Still, bad news for those who only have a PS3, and I'm personally a little disappointed by IGN's final verdict on the game. Still, we'll have to wait and see for ourselves whether or not the Creed lives up to its hype.
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7:10 PM on 11.13.2007
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Seriously, that sucks balls. Didn't Ubisoft say earlier there was virtually no difference between the two versions? What a douchebaggy thing to say when it's not true.
Either way, as a 360 guy, I can't resist the urge to type "HA-FUCKIN'-HA!"
I think it's going to be one of those games.
Seriously. EA has gotten into the Board Room!
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You know what blows even more now that i hear this.
I ordered Need For Speed Pro Street. Come to find out the PS3 version looks like a light coating of blurred spray paint. Compared to the 360 version. Serious I think EA seems to have done a better yob with it than Ubisoft & Assassins Creed.
I expect this kind of asshatery from EA, but not Ubi.
( Unplayable due to framerate issues in the final 3rd )
"There are few differences between the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions. PS3 owners are blessed with a slightly more solid frame rate, although the 360 version features a little more contrast in the lighting, so it's pretty much a wash."
WTF? So who do I listen to?
And another one gone, and another one gone
Another one bites the dust
-Jeff
http://alinktothefuture.com
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/802/802794p1.html
And compare with this:
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/834/834676p1.html
Which Hilary reviewed this game? It wasn't the giddy school girl from the first preview, but instead sounded more like Hilary was on the rag.
and since gamesradar seem to be on the ball with their reviews id rather trust them then her
It's interesting to note, though, that the IGN readers' average rating is 9.2. Of course, people on the internet are asshats, so take that as you will. Still, reviews mean very little. I expect this game to be somewhat repetitive. Always have. I'm not worried, yet.
Has to be the most honest review of them all so far.
Hilary's a guy... unless you were just trying to derogatory.
Still, good point about the preview/review discrepancy... I wrote about this topic a long time ago with 1up's preview/review of SSX Blur.
http://alinktothefuture.com/2007/03/01/problems-in-game-journalism-1up-edition/
Looks like you just gave me fodder for a new "IGN edition". Thanks!
-Jeff
http://alinktothefuture.com
woohoo? Sorry sony but I always wanted assassins creed for myself anyways.
Oh well, I got 360, so I hope the framerate is fine on that, it looks to be an enjoyable game regardless of what the reviewers say, I think we can all agree to some extent.
What if Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 turns out to be Ubisoft's best title this year? I mean after the disappointing situation with Assassin's Creed it makes you wonder how Haze will turn out even though Ubisoft is just the publisher.
BOY I LOVE SPELLING.
And yet, if the PS3 version were graphically superior to the 360 version, you know damn well that the PS3 fanboys would be gloating about it. Let's be honest, here.
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There are few differences between the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions. PS3 owners are blessed with a slightly more solid frame rate, although the 360 version features a little more contrast in the lighting,
http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/assassinscreed/review.html?sid=6182795&page=2
As for the game itself, i might rent it, i dunno
One bad review means nothing.
I guess the developers were too busy hitting on Jade to fix the game.
No big deal, it's just a week until Mass Effect. I can Rule 34 that blue alien chick until it comes out.