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Assassins Creed: Origins (AC:O) Image by: Gustavo Camarillo Rangel via Flikr.com      With only 7 hours game-play clocked so far, I am already overwhelmed by Origins and haven't even began to scratch the surface of the story-line. There is so much to keep the player occupied for hours on end and to that effect, the two year gap in the franchise was definitely worth the wait in my opinion. I feel like the entire game has been revamped for the better, standing proudly alongside The Ezio Collection and Black Flag. Who knows, upon eventual completion, this could be my favourite game of the entire series to date. In this post we'll be looking at key features that I believe have made AC a literal game changer. What's Changed?      With each new installment, there comes changes, however these changes are normally subtle as  elements have generally been copy and paste in the franchise (mission tasks, movement, territory etc). This is generally coupled with the add

Assassins Creed Brotherhood (ACB) Image by crbalmer via Flikr.com      This installment of the series is thought of by many as the best that Ubisoft have produced for Assassins Creed. It always features within the top 3 of many website, magazine and YouTube countdowns which I agree with, as the game is also in my own top 3; however playing this immediately after finishing ACII has made me question whether it is in fact the greatest.      Personally for me, one thing that let's the game down is the trophy requirement for 100% synchronisation (sync) in ACB, as part of the free DLC content within The Ezio Collection. I am a trophy hunter and long for those platinum trophies. This is the first in the series to introduce the 100% sync aspect for your ancestors memories which since then has featured in all following games, but only for completion of the main story-line. To achieve 100% sync you must complete an optional objective within that sequence or side mission. The

  Assassins Creed II (ACII)       Image by wlrangel Oliviera via Flikr.com      So, one of my favourite game series of all time is Assassin's Creed. I have played and completed every game with a platinum trophy; which for those of you that don't play PS3/4, they are little pixels that you earn from completing all other trophy requirements for specific actions within a game. I have been in love with this series since 2007 upon the release of the original, but I have to say, over time, the game has been lacking. Lacking in memorable characters, plot lines and the Modern Day tie-in. (These views are my own and may result in comparing ACII to other Assassins Creed media). Ezio Auditore      Recently I bought 'The Ezio Collection' and rediscovered my love for Ezio Auditore Da  Firenze, the second assassin to grace the franchise, who spans three titles . In my opinion, I feel he is still the 'go-to' assassin when representing Assassin's Creed, which I