History is something that has always had a fascinating mystique to it and creating a history-based game allows game developers to feed off of that curiosity. Advanced graphics can bring the story to life and create a more immersive feel. This allows the player to be drawn into the game and essentially live out history vicariously through the character. But even games that are known for being historically accurate have some inconsistences.
For example, Assassin’s Creed II contains many characters that mirror their real-life counterpart, but personality may have been altered to suit the game’s need. Naturally when creating a history based game obstacles do arise. Accurately portraying historical event is a way that will still interest gamers…show more content… But the question is, how much add or alter to enhance the story?
In Assassin’s Creed II, you are brought to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance.
During the game, you meet Leonardo da Vinci, take on powerful families, and explore 15th century Florence all on a journey to become a master assassin. To most, it would seem like a true story, but to those with a more trained eye, it is easy to weed out the discrepancies.
For Assassin’s Creed II, Ubisoft, the developer of the Assassin’s Creed series, presented a story that appeared accurate. Set facts such as dates and names are accurate but certain aspects were changed. Motivations and locations were sometime altered for plot or easier gameplay.
Even so, the historical fact stands out and generally remains true to records.
HISTORICAL COMPARE AND CONTRAST
The Pazzi Conspiracy
One major quest in Assassin’s Creed II is to prevent the assassination of Lorenzo de
Medici. Surprisingly, the attempt on his life actually occurred and later became known as The
Pazzi Conspiracy. On April 26, 1478, a group of people including members of the Pazzi Family as well as the Salvlatl attacked Lorenzo and his brother Giuliano (Lakmaker 2014). The Pope…show more content… Buildings and Likeness
Throughout the game, it is shown how much care for detail was given. Certain buildings stand out among others. Saint Mark’s Basilica. The Monteriggioni is not just a place full of treasure to loot. It’s an actual location! While it is not high on the list of tourist attractions, it does exist. The Monteriggioni was built during the middle ages and was the location of several battles (Owen 2012). Besides its use in the Assassin’s Creed series, it is not a highly viewed location. Discussion
Overall, I think Ubisoft deserves a round of applause. Making a popular game that retains its historical accuracy takes some skill. Now I would not attempt to study for a history test by playing hours of Assassin’s Creed that lasts far into the night, but it definitely offers a good starting point. Along with a great plot and hours of entertaining gameplay, history-based video games may also initiate someone’s interest in history. Whether it is solely on the game they played or history in general, historical video games certainly have their place society. Assassin’s
Creed II is one of many games that immerse a player in a world of the past in a hope that it will never be
