This Second Behind the Scenes Look at Assassin's Creed III Focuses on Combat

Am I going insane, or are the animations extremely janky and choppy? It seems like every single character model is struggling to move. And also definitely there will be no American killing. That seems ridiculous.

From what they showed that looked pretty much the same, repeatedly stab one guy while all his friends stand around and wait for their turn. Still looks really cool though.

Sounds like they're making a Batman Arkham style combat system, but more involved due to the weapons. Still seems like groups still don't attack in groups really, but besides that seems great. I really hope all of the hunting & wilderness type jobs along with the host of other things they have introduced over the years is really fleshed out here. They did a good job with 2 and Brotherhood with Ezio's story, I can only imagine this is on that level or better.

I'm crazy hyped for this game but holy hell if these videos are taking everything way too seriously.

@TooWalrus said:

I'm done watching these videos. I already know I'll be buying it day one.

@thatdutchguy said:

The same people that buy Call of duty games will buy this piece of shit.

I adore your iron clad reasoning. Oh, you silly internet folk and your absolute truths. You have to love the internet.

"There is one really good move where you can stab a dude five or six times very quickly shank style like UH UH UH UH UH UH, just jabbing, that's really oddly satisfying..."

@mercury228 said:

It looks really good, but I still hate that some of the guys just stand there while their friends are murdered. They had plenty of moments where they could have helped, but what ever it still looks good.

Well, to be fair, that happens with most combat systems. The only games I've seen where someone can actually attack you when you're taking somebody else down are the Batman Arkham games and Sleeping Dogs.

I'm done watching these videos. I already know I'll be buying it day one.

Reading some of these comments is like reading YouTube comments. It is like sandpaper to the eyeballs.

Game looks fine. Trailer was okay, nothing the get worked up over.

It looks really good, but I still hate that some of the guys just stand there while their friends are murdered. They had plenty of moments where they could have helped, but what ever it still looks good.

@thatdutchguy said:

The same people that buy Call of duty games will buy this piece of shit.

Shut the fuck up.

At 3:03: is that a scoop slam powerbomb?

The AI is dumber than a bag of bricks." The assassin is stabbing that dude, hang around and wait for him to finish his animation!"

Gone get it!

@PrivateIronTFU said:

Is this the same guy that says "Previously, on Breaking Bad..."?

Yup.

Is this the same guy that says "Previously, on Breaking Bad..."?

@phrosnite said:

Assassin's Creed and combat? Ahahaha! Thanks for the laugh, Ubisoft.

I think the combat system in Assassin's Creed 2 was fantastic. It was very fluid.

@Zaccheus said:

@GJSmitty said:

"One of the most anticipated titles in gaming history"? I mean, I'm excited about it, but that seems like a bit much.

And the movie trailer voice made it even more pompous.

That's no ordinary ''movie trailer voice'', that's the goddamned KillBane!

As for the video, the combat has never been the defining factor for me with Assassin's Creed and it looks about the same as it always has; awfully showy, but still simplistic by nature as crowds of guys watch while you take them down one by one.

Only now it's incredibly more brutal. I mean Jesus, some of those take downs are fucking harsh... I;d always expect an Assassin to take out a guy with speed and efficiency to get the deed done ASAP. Connor looks more like he's in the running to star in the next Manhunt game.

Assassin's Creed and combat? Ahahaha! Thanks for the laugh, Ubisoft.

@GJSmitty said:

"One of the most anticipated titles in gaming history"? I mean, I'm excited about it, but that seems like a bit much.

And the movie trailer voice made it even more pompous.

"One of the most anticipated titles in gaming history"? I mean, I'm excited about it, but that seems like a bit much.

Yes, finally!