Assassin's Creed II is an action-adventure stealth game created by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. The title follows Ezio Auditore da Firenze, a young Italian nobleman who joins the Assassin Brotherhood after his family suffers betrayal during the Renaissance era. Players step into Ezio's shoes as he hunts the men responsible across the cities of Florence, Venice, and the Tuscan countryside. The game blends parkour movement, sword combat, and stealth tactics into one open-world experience. Climbing rooftops, leaping between buildings, and blending into crowds are core to the moment-to-moment play. The modern-day framing device with Desmond Miles ties the historical mission into a wider science fiction story. The setting captures the art, architecture, and political tension of 15th century Italy with strong attention to detail. The story stretches over decades of Ezio's life, letting the character grow from an impulsive youth into a skilled master assassin. The pacing rewards both patient stealth players and those who prefer direct combat encounters with guards.
Updated: Jun 22, 2026
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1.4 GB · GameCube ROMs
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Specifications
| Platform | GameCube ROMs |
|---|---|
| Genre | Strategy |
| File Size | 1.4 GB |
| Developer | Ubisoft Montreal |
| Updated | Jun 22, 2026 |
Overview
Assassin's Creed II is an action-adventure stealth game created by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. The title follows Ezio Auditore da Firenze, a young Italian nobleman who joins the Assassin Brotherhood after his family suffers betrayal during the Renaissance era. Players step into Ezio's shoes as he hunts the men responsible across the cities of Florence, Venice, and the Tuscan countryside. The game blends parkour movement, sword combat, and stealth tactics into one open-world experience. Climbing rooftops, leaping between buildings, and blending into crowds are core to the moment-to-moment play. The modern-day framing device with Desmond Miles ties the historical mission into a wider science fiction story. The setting captures the art, architecture, and political tension of 15th century Italy with strong attention to detail. The story stretches over decades of Ezio's life, letting the character grow from an impulsive youth into a skilled master assassin. The pacing rewards both patient stealth players and those who prefer direct combat encounters with guards.
The game offers a long single player campaign filled with main missions, side contracts, and hidden collectibles spread across each city. Players manage Ezio's home village of Monteriggioni, spending money to upgrade buildings and increase passive income over time. Weapon variety includes hidden blades, swords, axes, smoke bombs, and a wrist mounted pistol designed by Leonardo da Vinci. The disguise system, glyph puzzles, and Assassin Tombs add layers of challenge for players who want more than the main story. Combat uses a counter based system that rewards timing and reading enemy patterns rather than button mashing. Notoriety mechanics push players to tear down wanted posters, bribe heralds, or kill corrupt officials to lower their public profile. The cities feel alive with merchants, courtesans, thieves, and mercenaries who each play a role in mission design. Boat travel, swimming, and horseback riding round out the traversal options between regions. The mix of historical drama, strong protagonist, and varied gameplay made this entry a defining title of its generation.