CVG has posted a three part interview with the scriptwriter for Assassin's Creed, Cory May. While few gameplay details are revealed, Cory sheds some light on the story of Assassin's Creed (though he's a little more tactful about it than Kristen Bell). May goes into detail about the game's plot, which is based on the Third Crusade. While the plot is fictional, it is based on real historical figures and events. As two factions wage war (the Crusaders and the Saracens), the Assassins seek only to end the fighting. It turns out that another secret group seeks to extend the hostilities for as long as possible, as they profit from the violence. So, it's up to the Assassins to put a stop to it all. May also mentions the Templar Treasure, which should make fans of The Da Vinci Code positively giddy.
May reveals that the Assassin's motto is "Nothing is true, everything is permitted." While this motto applies historically to the Assassin's actions, May says it also applies to the philosophy behind the game. The design team has thrown out traditional assumptions about action games and has given players the freedom to play as they wish. May also notes that he hopes Assassin's Creed will create a real emotional connection with the player (seems like the "it" thing to do these days, doesn't it?). Follow the links below for each part of the interview.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
4-26-2007 @ 12:09PM
Mike Pernecky said...
Yes I'm excited for Halo 3, yes I'm excited for GTAIV, but Assassin's Creed seems to be something totally different and just looks and sounds amazing! I don't own a 360 yet (waiting to get a free one from one of those freebie websites) but this game is in the top 3 reasons for me to break down and get one, if not # 1.
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4-26-2007 @ 12:28PM
wei said...
will there be giant enemy crabs?
ok, sorry
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4-26-2007 @ 12:51PM
Riine said...
Nothing is true, everythign is permitted. Very nice, bringing it right back to the Hashshashins.
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4-26-2007 @ 1:51PM
todd said...
Who cares about the details of the game, when the hell is it coming out?
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4-26-2007 @ 3:55PM
THA1icarus said...
It's in my top 3.. Till now this it the only game that to me has nex-gen gameplay in it (for the 360)...
@1 if I din't have a 360 I would really buy an Elite.
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4-26-2007 @ 7:25PM
Jared said...
Wanting to extend a war because they're profiting from it???
Sounds like the Bush family.
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4-27-2007 @ 11:11PM
G3n3ral Patt0n said...
@6:
Remind me, how is the Bush family profiting from this war? Access to their 1040's would be sufficient, thank you.
As fpr this game, it's my most anticipated of the year. Worlds ahead of H3. Can't wait.
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