Assassin's Creed redefines the action genre. Assassin's Creed merges technology, game design, theme, and emotions into a world where you instigate chaos and become a vulnerable, yet powerful, agent of change. The setting is 1191 A.D. The Third Crusade is tearing the Holy Land apart. You, Altair, intend to stop the hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict. You are an Assassin, a warrior shrouded in secrecy and feared for your ruthlessness. Your actions can throw your immediate environment into chaos, and your existence will shape events during this pivotal moment in history. Next-gen gameplay - The proprietary engine developed from the ground up for Xbox 360 allows organic game design featuring open gameplay, intuitive control scheme, realistic interaction with environment, and a fluid, yet sharp, combat mechanic.

Features

• Play the role of an elite assassin--plan attacks, strike without mercy, and fight to escape
• Become tangled up in a conflict that threatens not only the Holy Land, but the entire world
• Every action has consequences in realistic and responsive environments
• Experience total freedom; do whatever it takes to eliminate targets
• Your existence will shape events in this pivotal moment during the Third Crusade