Is Brotherhood a good starting point for the series?

It works, but it continues Ezio's story from Assassin's Creed II, so playing that first makes more sense. Newcomers can still follow the plot.

How does it compare with Assassin's Creed II?

Brotherhood keeps the same core and adds assassin recruits, a bigger single city and multiplayer. Many players consider it the more refined game.

Does it still have multiplayer?

The multiplayer mode exists, but it is old and finding active matches is unreliable. Treat it as a single-player game first.

How long is the campaign?

The main story runs roughly 15 to 20 hours, and side content and collectibles can push it well beyond that.

What is included in the box?

The standard edition contains the game disc or code. Bonus editions and downloadable content vary by release, so check the specific version.

Where is the Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood cheapest?

At GameZone NJ, for $3.99, as of our latest check.

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Our take on the Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood is an open-world action-adventure from Ubisoft, the third main entry in the series. It continues Ezio Auditore's story in Renaissance Rome, adding the ability to recruit and train a guild of assassins and to call them into fights. It also introduced a full multiplayer mode, unusual for the series at the time. It suits players who want a story-driven sandbox with stealth, parkour and swordplay, and it remains one of the better-regarded entries of the Ezio trilogy.

Best forFans of the Ezio storylinePlayers who like stealth and parkour in an open cityShoppers wanting a long single-player campaignThose curious about the series' first multiplayer

Pros

Large, detailed recreation of Renaissance Rome
Assassin recruitment adds a new tactical layer
Strong continuation of Ezio's story
Multiplayer mode adds replay value
Refined combat and free-running over Assassin's Creed II

Cons

Mission design repeats the series' familiar formula
Combat can feel easy once counters are mastered
Multiplayer servers and lobbies are largely inactive today
Rome is less varied than the Italian cities of the previous game

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What reviewers say

Owners and critics generally rank Brotherhood among the strongest Assassin's Creed games, praising the Rome setting, the assassin recruits and the story. Common complaints are the familiar mission structure and a multiplayer mode that has faded with time.

What people mention

SettingPraisedPlayers like the large, detailed version of Renaissance Rome.
Assassin recruitsPraisedCalling in trained assassins is seen as the best new mechanic.
Mission designMixedSome find the missions repetitive and too close to earlier games.
CombatMixedCombat is smoother than before but counters make it easy.
MultiplayerCriticisedThe online mode is praised in concept but now hard to find matches in.

About the Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood is an open-world action adventure game from Ubisoft. You play as Ezio Auditore in a story-driven quest for vengeance.

The game includes multiplayer and customizable gameplay.

Publisher: Ubisoft
Genre: Open-world action adventure
Protagonist: Ezio Auditore

Questions and answers

Is Brotherhood a good starting point for the series?: It works, but it continues Ezio's story from Assassin's Creed II, so playing that first makes more sense. Newcomers can still follow the plot.
How does it compare with Assassin's Creed II?: Brotherhood keeps the same core and adds assassin recruits, a bigger single city and multiplayer. Many players consider it the more refined game.
Does it still have multiplayer?: The multiplayer mode exists, but it is old and finding active matches is unreliable. Treat it as a single-player game first.
How long is the campaign?: The main story runs roughly 15 to 20 hours, and side content and collectibles can push it well beyond that.
What is included in the box?: The standard edition contains the game disc or code. Bonus editions and downloadable content vary by release, so check the specific version.
Where is the Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood cheapest?: At GameZone NJ, for $3.99, as of our latest check.