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Desmond Miles, the last heir of the Assassins, is captured by the modern-day Templars and forced to use the Animus to relive his ancestors' memories. With the help of a rogue scientist, he escapes and joins allies who use the Animus 2.0 to explore the life of Ezio Auditore, a Florentine noble who becomes an Assassin after the execution of his father and brother.

Assassin's Creed II is an open-world action game set in Italy (Florence, Venice, Rome…). It builds on the first game with new features: an economy system, a variety of weapons and armor, improved stealth mechanics, and diverse missions. Ezio can climb, swim, use Leonardo da Vinci’s gadgets, and manage his estate. Numerous side quests add depth, including puzzles and platforming sequences inspired by Prince of Persia.