Assassin's Creed 2's color grading has sparked a heated debate among players. Some users, like lime, argue that the game's visuals are overly saturated and soft, making the experience feel off. Others, such as albbi, praise the color grading as an improvement over the original's 'piss filter' but note it may be oversaturated. MyNameIsAtticus suggests that the color issues might be due to his monitor settings, highlighting the variability in visual experience based on display settings.

Commenters are divided on the game's visual appeal. Lime criticized the color grading as 'soft and oversaturated,' while fartsparkles likened the visuals to a Pokémon screenshot, indicating a perceived mismatch. DustyData dismissed the idea that 7th-generation games are inherently muddy, calling it statistical cherry-picking. Meanwhile, lime also acknowledged the dream-like, soft color palette as a nostalgic appeal.

The community largely agrees that AC2 is visually impressive for its era, with a strong soundtrack and nostalgic value. However, the color grading remains a contentious issue, with some users finding it an improvement and others criticizing it as overly saturated. The debate underscores the subjective nature of visual aesthetics and the role of display settings in shaping the gaming experience.