Specs :
Minimum Configuration:
SUPPORTED OS: Windows® XP (32-64 bits) /Windows Vista®(32-64 bits)/Windows 7® (32-64 bits)
Processor: Intel Core® 2 Duo 1.8 GHZ or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHZ
RAM: 1.5 GB Windows® XP / 2 GB Windows Vista® - Windows 7®
Video Card: 256 MB DirectX® 9.0–compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (see supported list)
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 –compliant sound card
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0
DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM dual-layer drive
Hard Drive Space: 8 GB
Peripherals Supported: Keyboard, mouse, optional controller
* This product does not support Windows® 98/ME/2000/NT
Recommended Configuration:
Processor: Intel Core® 2 Duo E6700 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ or better
Video Card: GeForce 8800 GT or ATI Radeon HD 4700 or better
Sound: 5.1 sound card
Peripherals: Keyboard, mouse, joystick optional (Xbox 360® Controller for Windows recommended)
Supported Video Cards at Time of Release:
ATI® RADEON® X1950, HD 2000/3000/4000/5000 series
NVIDIA GeForce® 7/8/9/100/200 series
Price:
Standard: Main game + Extra sequences Battle of Forli & Bonfire of the Vanities: $59.99 [Retail and Digital]
Black Edition: Main game + Extra sequences Battle of Forli & Bonfire of the Vanities + additional content: $64.99 [Digital Only]
You're mostly right. The improvements of AC2 are mostly in presentation
Jerykk wrote on Jan 26, 2010, 02:50:You're mostly right. The improvements of AC2 are mostly in presentation. If you hated AC1, trust me on this: AC2 will not appeal to you. There are some additional/revamped mechanics but fundamentally speaking, it's still the same game AC1 was.
My greatest complaint with AC1 wasn't the repetition, it was the utter lack of depth and challenge. It was the epitome of style over substance. People proclaim that AC2 is a much better game but it seems like that's only because it has more variety (and not necessarily depth) than the first one.
They spent six months porting it so I think it's safe to say it will be a better port than the first was.
A co-worker played AC2 on his 360 and he says it's MUCH better than the first one. They tried hard to remove the repetitiveness.
Verno wrote on Jan 25, 2010, 15:20:
Judging by comments on these forums about this game, people:
- hated the first game but want the second one just because
- want it ported at release time but also want the "superior" version despite the PC version making probably 5% of total title revenue
- want the superior version faster AND cheaper
- Hate Ubisoft if they don't comply but love them if they do
- want the DLC packed in
- Don't want the DLC packed in if it means having to pay for it.
I actually feel bad for Ubisoft here, damned if they do and damned if they don't. AC2 is an excellent game which improves upon the original in every imaginable way for the record, you guys are missing out but oh well. Maybe next time Ubisoft just won't release a PC version at all.
The Half Elf wrote on Jan 25, 2010, 16:17:
Um Mouse and Keyboard were fine for the PC version. Also AC1 underwent support for DX10, and was flawless on the PC. So yes, the PC version WAS worth the wait if you did not want to purchase the 360 version.
Verno wrote on Jan 25, 2010, 15:20:"People" are always going want what they don't have. We come here to discuss, bitch, debate these things. Generally, if your comment is reasonable, it can become a worthy discussion with others. So you'll always have people who want the world, which is what you've basically listed there. Fortunately Ubisoft will judge whether they make PC versions of their games or not by virtue of their sales and not by the list you've made. Although I do believe there are some other types of reasonable people than what you've highlighted. *edit* As Prez perfectly demonstrated. Though he doesn't represent everyone here, I agree with everything he said. So that makes two of us so far.
Judging by comments on these forums about this game, people:
- hated the first game but want the second one just because
- want it ported at release time but also want the "superior" version despite the PC version making probably 5% of total title revenue
- want the superior version faster AND cheaper
- Hate Ubisoft if they don't comply but love them if they do
- want the DLC packed in
- Don't want the DLC packed in if it means having to pay for it.
I actually feel bad for Ubisoft here, damned if they do and damned if they don't. AC2 is an excellent game which improves upon the original in every imaginable way for the record, you guys are missing out but oh well. Maybe next time Ubisoft just won't release a PC version at all.
Judging by comments on these forums about this game, people:
- hated the first game but want the second one just because
- want it ported at release time but also want the "superior" version despite the PC version making probably 5% of total title revenue
- want the superior version faster AND cheaper
- Hate Ubisoft if they don't comply but love them if they dont
- want the DLC packed in
- Don't want the DLC packed in if it means having to pay for it.
AC2 is an excellent game which improves upon the original in every imaginable way for the record, you guys are missing out but oh well.
Wowbagger_TIP wrote on Jan 25, 2010, 15:19:
After the repetitive crap that was the first game, I'm not about to pay a new-release price for this game. Maybe if I keep voting with my wallet they'll decide to make a good game eventually.
Peripherals: Keyboard, mouse, joystick optional (Xbox 360® Controller for Windows recommended)So is the game even properly done for KB&M controls or half assed like AC1?