Assassin's creed 2 Storyline

 Assassin's Creed II: Storyline, Rating, Map Size, Playtime, DLC, and Connected Games/Books

Storyline: 

Assassin's Creed II is set during the Italian Renaissance and follows the story of Ezio Auditore da Firenze, a young nobleman who seeks revenge after his family is betrayed and murdered by a powerful group of Templars. As Ezio uncovers the truth behind the Templars' actions, he joins the Assassin Brotherhood and becomes a skilled assassin. Along the way, Ezio navigates iconic Renaissance cities such as Florence, Venice, and Rome, dealing with political intrigue, uncovering secrets about ancient civilizations, and ultimately working to stop the Templars from obtaining powerful artifacts known as the Pieces of Eden.

The narrative is divided into various chapters, each set in a different city, where Ezio meets historical figures like Leonardo da Vinci, Lorenzo de' Medici, and Rodrigo Borgia, all while exploring the complex relationship between the Assassins and the Templars.

Rating:

Upon release, Assassin's Creed II received widespread critical acclaim for its improvements over the first game. It has a score of 9/10 on most major review platforms, with Metacritic giving it a 91/100 for both Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions. Critics praised the game's engaging story, diverse environments, character development, and enhanced gameplay mechanics.

Map Size: 

The map in Assassin's Creed II spans several major cities of Italy, offering a huge, dense open-world environment. While the exact size of the map is difficult to define precisely in terms of square kilometers, the cities included are:

1. Florence
2. Venice
3. Rome
4. Tuscany
5. Ravenna
6. Forli
7. San Gimignano

The world is filled with detailed landmarks, expansive architecture, and hidden secrets to explore. Players can traverse the cities on foot or via horse, while enjoying the freedom to climb, jump, and navigate rooftops. The open-world design is rich in verticality, allowing for a truly immersive exploration experience.

Playtime:

• Main Story: It typically takes around 20-25 hours to complete the main story of Assassin's Creed II.
• 100% Completion: For those aiming to fully complete the game, including side quests, collectibles, and challenges, the playtime can extend to 40-50 hours or more.

The length varies depending on how much the player engages in side activities like treasure hunting, solving puzzles, and completing assassination contracts.

DLC: Several downloadable content (DLC) packs were released for Assassin's Creed II, expanding the game's story and providing additional content:

1. The Battle of Forli: A story-driven DLC that expands the game’s narrative, focusing on the city of Forli and the conflict involving the Templars.
2. Bonfire of the Vanities: Another story-driven DLC, focusing on Ezio’s efforts to stop a religious leader in Florence from taking control of the city.

Additionally, there were trophies, achievements, and multiplayer skins available for download. These expanded the game with extra outfits for Ezio and other cosmetic content.

Connected Games: Assassin's Creed II is part of the larger Assassin’s Creed franchise, with the following connections:

• Assassin's Creed Brotherhood (2010): A direct sequel to Assassin's Creed II, focusing on Ezio’s time in Rome and his continued battle against the Templars.
• Assassin's Creed Revelations (2011): A continuation of Ezio’s story, this game explores his journey to uncover the secrets of Altair and the ancient Assassins.
• Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (2013): While set in a different time period (the Golden Age of Piracy), the game includes references to the events of Assassin’s Creed II and features the story of the Templars and Assassins in a broader context.

Books:

• The Assassin’s Creed Novel Series: There are novels that complement the game’s storyline. One key book is Assassin's Creed: Renaissance by Oliver Bowden, which is a novelization of Assassin's Creed II, providing further depth to the story of Ezio's journey and the Renaissance setting.

• Other Novels: The Assassin's Creed series includes various other books that explore different characters and timelines within the franchise's universe, such as The Secret Crusade (about Altair) and Brotherhood (related to Assassin’s Creed II and Brotherhood).
  
  
  

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In addition, Assassin's Creed II's story and its lore are often expanded in various other media, including comics and spin-off games.

This combination of story, gameplay, and expansive world-building solidified Assassin's Creed II as one of the standout entries in the franchise, with its deeply engaging plot, fascinating historical settings, and innovative gameplay mechanics.