AC1's Hooded Disguises vs. AC2's Tech Demo Debate
The original Assassin's Creed (AC1) is being re-evaluated in a heated debate over its place in the series. Some argue it's the true start of the franchise, while others claim AC2 is the real beginning. The discussion centers on gameplay, aesthetics, and narrative, with stark opinions on what defines the series' authenticity.
Commenters like Coelacanth argue AC2 is the franchise's true start, calling AC1 a 'tech demo' or 'proof-of-concept.' iamthetot, however, insists AC1 is the authentic beginning, offering a more genuine assassin experience. SmoothOperator praises AC1's meditative focus on assassination, while CyanideShotInjection credits AC1 for solidifying his love for the series. MyNameIsAtticus points out that AC1's hooded outfits are the only ones in the series that realistically function as disguises, a detail others overlook.
The community is split, with some appreciating AC1's gritty aesthetic and historical setting, while others criticize its repetitive gameplay and outdated graphics. The debate highlights a clear divide between those who see AC1 as the series' foundation and those who view AC2 as its true origin. The consensus leans toward AC1's unique qualities, but the controversy remains unresolved.
Key Points
#1AC1 is seen as the franchise's authentic beginning by some, while others argue AC2 is the true start.
iamthetot claims AC1 offers a more authentic assassin experience than later games, while Coelacanth calls AC1 a 'tech demo' and AC2 the franchise's real start.
#2AC1's gameplay and aesthetics are praised for their historical setting and meditative focus.
SmoothOperator highlights AC1's purity and meditative focus on assassinations, while IDew notes its story and gameplay were enjoyable on older hardware.
#3AC1's hooded disguises are a unique feature not replicated in later games.
MyNameIsAtticus points out that AC1's hooded outfits are the only ones in the series that realistically function as disguises.
#4AC2 is credited with fixing AC1's repetitive gameplay and introducing more varied cities.
zaphod argues that AC2 improved upon AC1 by adding more varied cities and gameplay.
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