Some new screenshots for two of Ubisoft‘s highly anticipated fall titles – Assassin’s Creed 3 and Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation – have made their way online to showcase the unique gameplay experiences present in the major console and Vita releases. While Assassin’s Creed 3 focuses on the core storyline of Desmond and his distant ancestor Connor, Liberation is a completely independent storyline – told through the eyes of a new assassin named Aveline – but the two games will apparently have some overlap.
For Assassin’s Creed 3 the screenshots showcase a lot of unique landscapes, from a colonial town to a shipwreck-filled harbor. Needless to say, Ubisoft is pulling out all the stops (visually) for this next Assassin’s Creed adventure.
There are even brief looks at Assassin’s Creed 3‘s new brand of combat, which focuses on smoother animations and quick, on-the-fly kills. And if there was any question that Connor’s arsenal of weapons and “gadgets” was not going to be as diverse as Ezio’s, the shot of the barbed whip should certainly hush detractors.
On the Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation side of things it’s a tale of two cities (literally) as players will explore “The Bayou” of New Orleans with Aveline. A brief synopsis for the game made a promise there would be alligators, and one of the screens definitely delivers on that promise. While the alligator encounter could easily be a simple quick-time event, it’s a pretty unique event to see in a video game.
But of course, the most intriguing screenshot from the bunch is the one of Connor and Aveline in the midst of battle. Ever since Liberation was announced for the PS Vita during Sony’s E3 2012 press conference there was the hope that the two games would have some crossover, and this screen all but confirms it. How much “teaming up” there will be is unknown, but the hint of even the tiniest bit of crossover could help sell some Liberation Vita bundles.
Which game are you more excited for: Assassin’s Creed 3 or Liberation? How would you like to see the two games’ protagonists cross paths?
Assassin’s Creed 3 releases October 30th for PS3 and Xbox 360, November 20th for PC, and November 18th for Wii U. Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation is out October 30, 2012 for the PlayStation Vita.
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Sweet!
Pfffft Faith wrestled an alligator naked.
Why is Liberation only on PS Vita?
Sony’s incentive.
It would be the only incentive to buy what has been a truly disastrous console so far, just like the PSP, full of great kit and tech, but no one wants one. Certainly not at those prices.
I would love to have them to meet in a comnical way. For example. Connor is the middle of a battle with six or seven templars or guards, etc. Aveline comes up on the scene and watches while lending against a wall with her arms folded and a leg bent with a foot against the wall. He is almost beaten knocked down a couple of times but he pulls it out. When he’s done he notices the Assassin’s creed sign on her belt and he walks over to her. They stare at each other for several seconds and finally Adeline states “I assume you’re Connor Kenway.” Connor, out of breath nods yes. “Agate told me to come help you.” Connor answers, “So why didn’t you?” She smirkes at him, “You didn’t look like you needed help to me.” Connor is stunned and glances back at the dead guards. She turns and walks off, Connor has to run to caught up with her. I would love to see that.