Assassin's Creed coming to the iPhone

[LordCrom]

http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Assassin%27s+Creed+%28iPhone%29/news.asp?c=12104

Originally reported in Japan's Famitsu magazine. Thoughts?

[NotYou]

Nice find!
I hope that article is reliable.

Gameloft is apparently releasing it.

[CandyNJ66]

Gameloft announce the Terminator game and now this. Great news! Thanks Lord :)

[soup]

yeah now if only lets golf and several other of the games they announced ever actually get released we can be really happy

[NotYou]

I'm moving your threads to the upcoming section, BTW.

[LordCrom]

Gameloft announce the Terminator game and now this. Great news! Thanks Lord :)

Very welcome Candy!

[Diablohead]

More big names coming to iPhone, who will be next!

[BrushMyNoseOff]

Loved the concept of AC on PS3; unfortunately it felt very repetitive. Still a solid release. Isn't there a sequel coming out for it on the consoles?

I'm not surprised they're also exploring other systems such as the iDevice.

Cheers

[LordCrom]

Loved the concept of AC on PS3; unfortunately it felt very repetitive. Still a solid release. Isn't there a sequel coming out for it on the consoles?

I'm not surprised they're also exploring other systems such as the iDevice.

Cheers

Yes, there is currently a sequel in development for the consoles.

[yourofl10]

Sweet!!! Nice find

[K.D!]

I actually have the Nintendo DS version. Like its console counterpart, it does suffer from becoming a little repetitive as you get further into the game, but overall its a solid handheld game. Interesting to see how this will shape in the iPhone.

[TideTime]

Sweet. The original on 360 was fun, except for the repetition. I'm looking forward to it.

[PointOfLight]

This might actually be enough reason for me to finally check out the Assassin's Creed series :)

[danc4498]

All these game announcements without any details or hint of a release date is starting to make the iPhone seem more like a real video game system!

[PointOfLight]

All we need is for 3D Realms to announce an iPhone version of Duke Nukem Forever :D:D:D

[CandyNJ66]

All we need is for 3D Realms to announce an iPhone version of Duke Nukem Forever :D:D:D

+1 That would be Great! :D

[arn]

http://www.andriasang.com/e/blogs/anoop/2009/03/13/hideo_kojima_in_famitsu_iphone/

more details

Assassin's Creed, set for release in April or beyond through Gameloft, promises the same basic experience as the 360 and PS3 versions, with Altair moving about cities, castles and ruins. The stages will offer the same sense of elevation as was found in the high end versions. Of course, the action is controlled via an on-screen virtual pad.

[Hatteras]

Open world? Or will it be like the DS version

[spamboy]

And then wait another ten years :(? No thanks for me.

[Haephestos]

This had better be 3D and open like the 360 version!

[Hodapp]

I really really hope this is better than the DS Assassin's Creed "game". That was a prime example of taking valuable IP, porting it to a barely playable game, and having tons of people blindly buy it because they liked the game on the 360.

Still miffed over how terrible the DS port was... :mad:

[The Bat Outta Hell]

I really really hope this is better than the DS Assassin's Creed "game". That was a prime example of taking valuable IP, porting it to a barely playable game, and having tons of people blindly buy it because they liked the game on the 360.

Still miffed over how terrible the DS port was... :mad:

It wasn't a port.

[Hodapp]

Sorry, port wasn't the correct word. I meant "port" as in taking existing popular IP and butchering it to fit on a handheld platform. The results of which are nothing like the original aside from vague art style similarities and title screen.

That describes Assassin's Creed DS pretty well.

[Crimsonpaw]

When does the $19.99 store open? If in April, expect this to be one of those titles; I can't see them bringing the "same experience as on the PS3 and 360" without a premium price. Just my $0.02.

[gscal]

When does the $19.99 store open? If in April, expect this to be one of those titles; I can't see them bringing the "same experience as on the PS3 and 360" without a premium price. Just my $0.02.

Or you may get the DS experience for $20. :(

[Hodapp]

When does the $19.99 store open? If in April, expect this to be one of those titles; I can't see them bringing the "same experience as on the PS3 and 360" without a premium price. Just my $0.02.

Don't count on the "same experience", a game like Assassin's Creed just isn't possible without analog joysticks and tons of buttons. I think what we'll see is iPhone-friendly mini games loosely based on the Assassin's Creed universe. What remains to be seen though, is what Apple will allow on the App Store in regards to violence.

Are there any apps on the store currently that comes anywhere close to Assassin's Creed when it comes to slitting people's throats?

[Jared2k9]

This game is goin too look mad sweet because all gamelofts games are cool and 3D. I cant wait for this to come out. This is going to be an awsome app.

[inferi22]

I think this is going to be basically hero of Sparta with a assasins creed skin and better graphics

[5jusername]

hgfd

[5jusername]

Don't count on the "same experience", a game like Assassin's Creed just isn't possible without analog joysticks and tons of buttons. I think what we'll see is iPhone-friendly mini games loosely based on the Assassin's Creed universe. What remains to be seen though, is what Apple will allow on the App Store in regards to violence.

Are there any apps on the store currently that comes anywhere close to Assassin's Creed when it comes to slitting people's throats?
amateur surgeon was pretty close, though i never got it yet...
EDIT: pretty close as in blood and stuff like that. seriously, it's from adult swim!wat do u expect?

[greenhornet9]

this has awesome potential, but i cant help to think that theyre gonna tone it down a ton. I hope its still at least close.

[Hodapp]

Well, here is the info for the non-iPhone cell phone version of the game- http://www.gameloft.com/mobile-games/assassins-creed-hd/

From the tiny screenshot it looks identical to the DS version... :(

Who knows if what they're planning on releasing is going to be a port of this or something new entirely. With how great both Oregon Trail and Let's Golf has been I'm really starting to be pretty optimistic about GameLoft titles.

[NotYou]

Well, here is the info for the non-iPhone cell phone version of the game- http://www.gameloft.com/mobile-games/assassins-creed-hd/

From the tiny screenshot it looks identical to the DS version... :(

Who knows if what they're planning on releasing is going to be a port of this or something new entirely. With how great both Oregon Trail and Let's Golf has been I'm really starting to be pretty optimistic about GameLoft titles.

That page doesn't say anything about iPhone, though. That looks like a cell phone version.

[Hodapp]

That page doesn't say anything about iPhone, though. That looks like a cell phone version.

True, but Oregon Trail and most of the other GameLoft games are almost identical copies of their existing cellular game library.

[TheBrianPerryProject]

This game is on my high priority list. I can't wait to see screenshots.

[nuggetsman28]

This game is on my high priority list. I can't wait to see screenshots.

screens already released man:p

[TideTime]

Yea the screenshots are out and it looks decent. I'll have to see how it plays out though.

[inferi22]

dont care wat everybody else says im probably buying this on the first day

[nuggetsman28]

dont care wat everybody else says im probably buying this on the first day

idk if its $10 its a no for me;)

[inferi22]

idk if its $10 its a no for me;)

most new gameloft games are released at 6 bucks hopefully this is the same-or else youre right i will not buy

[CandyNJ66]

I will make sure I ask my friend how the gameplay is, can't wait to know what it's like!

[Vester]

idk if its $10 its a no for me;)
yea, i wouldnt pay $10 for a direct port, i mean if it was a new game maybe but idk ill see how everyone else likes it >:l

[inferi22]

if its 6 bucks with Hos conrtols and gameplay probably instant buy

[wsifka]

sooo any release date?

[nuggetsman28]

if its 6 bucks with Hos conrtols and gameplay probably instant buy

+1:D

[nuggetsman28]

sooo any release date?

idk yet i think it was submitted:confused:

[Vester]

idk yet i think it was submitted:confused:
i heard this week >:l

[yourofl10]

idk yet i think it was submitted:confused:

It will be out in 2 weeks or soo I think

[don_k]

if its 6 bucks with Hos conrtols and gameplay probably instant buy

+1 from me too.
At least it would last for 6 hours, and $1 per hour isn't such a bad deal for great visual :D

[yourofl10]

I'm willing to pay no more than 7.99 for this app. Buit if it dosnt have BIA controls its down to 4.99 or 5.99 for me. It looks like a polished app.

[Xgamer1224]

It will be out in 2 weeks or soo I think

no its coming out early this week most likely monday or tuesday.

[dmbfan1192]

most new gameloft games are released at 6 bucks hopefully this is the same-or else youre right i will not buy
Hero of Sparta, Brothers in Arms, Ferrari GT, Real Soccer 09, Asphalt, Guitar Rock Tour, Brain Challenge, My word coach, and Chess Classics all released at 9.99... Let's Golf and The Oregon Trail were the only $6 releases for Gameloft... You're probably right but just saying...

[jawslover]

Hero of Sparta, Brothers in Arms, Ferrari GT, Real Soccer 09, Asphalt, Guitar Rock Tour, Brain Challenge, My word coach, and Chess Classics all released at 9.99... Let's Golf and The Oregon Trail were the only $6 releases for Gameloft... You're probably right but just saying...
but lets gold and oregon trail were the only gameloft games released after gameloft reduced all their games to $6, and both were $6

[iphoneprogrammer]

talked to a buddy of mine over at gameloft. They cant give any info regarding upcoming games until at least a day before its release. He talked to me about it today. So it should be out tomorrow!!!

[RaZrVIN]

Well this game is definitely on my "Checking Out" list, but if its anything like its DS counterpart then I am staying the hell away from it.

[gscal]

talked to a buddy of mine over at gameloft. They cant give any info regarding upcoming games until at least a day before its release. He talked to me about it today. So it should be out tomorrow!!!

Awesome! What'd he tell you?

[yournothere]

talked to a buddy of mine over at gameloft. They cant give any info regarding upcoming games until at least a day before its release. He talked to me about it today. So it should be out tomorrow!!!

im not saying your wrong or anything but did u ask him if they submitted it yet?cause if they didnt then theres no chance it willbeout tomorrow.correct me if im wrong.

[don_k]

talked to a buddy of mine over at gameloft. They cant give any info regarding upcoming games until at least a day before its release. He talked to me about it today. So it should be out tomorrow!!!

And what info did he precisely tell you? Just that it will be out tmrw?
Nothing like, "yes, it's a direct port of the DS version" or "we've tweaked the game a bit"?

[arta]

Well this game is definitely on my "Checking Out" list, but if its anything like its DS counterpart then I am staying the hell away from it.

Same game.

[theone1007]

Weird how he talked to his "friend" but he says nothing about his conversation. Nothing like, "oh this is different from the DS" or "oh yeah this game is totally awesome" or "oh I got to play this game". No one really wants to know if it's going to be out tomorrow or Tuesday, we already solved that issue.

The issue that's HEAVILY talked about on this thread is whether it's a DS port and so on and so forth. So anyways, speak to us! I'm dying to know more about this game but of course, Gameloft is so secretive about their games/release dates/etc.

Really hope it's not a DS port because I've heard HORRIBLE stuff about that particular game. Anyways, go on TA when you get the chance and answer our honest questions before tomorrow :) Thank you very much.

@arta
It only LOOKS like the same game. We'll never know until it gets released... right?

[jawslover]

might be something like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ga-vSLm9Skc

[Sierra275]

might be something like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ga-vSLm9Skc

Compared to the X360 Assassin's Creed, that looks terribly linear. And I think that's a pretty accurate gauge of what the gameplay will be like, seeing as the health system for enemies and graphics seem to be similar. Oh well. The screenshot of Altair walking past two civilians seem to indicate that it's more open world that HoS, though. Hope for the best.

[Sierra275]

But the animations are pretty decent, actually. Sheesh. Hard choices.

[iphoneprogrammer]

I cant really say anything until its release. But it was submitted a while ago so it should be approved by today. So long as apples approval process doesnt act like an ass. It was also hinted to me that its not a direct port of the ds version and gamelot tweaked it a bit to make it "better"

[Hafiz]

not released yet:(

[don_k]

It was also hinted to me that its not a direct port of the ds version and gamelot tweaked it a bit to make it "better"

Hopefully it's not just visually better.

[Dr Ashworth]

Looking at that video, I can't really see why this would be criticized while Hero of Sparta sells so well. Of course they can't port a 360 game over!

[don_k]

Looking at that video, I can't really see why this would be criticized while Hero of Sparta sells so well.

Because it has 'Assassin's Creed' on its name.

Similar to MGS Touch. As a simple shooting game, it's great, but as an MGS game, it's not ;)

If this is called King of Persia or something, maybe people wouldn't be so critical.

[jFND]

Because it has 'Assassin's Creed' on its name.

Similar to MGS Touch. As a simple shooting game, it's great, but as an MGS game, it's not ;)

If this is called King of Persia or something, maybe people wouldn't be so critical.

haha, King of Persia. Add that to the long list of Hero of Sparta (God of War), Rolando (LocoRoco) and Let's Golf (Hot Shots Golf). Gotta love the variation in the names, and you have to respect their level of excellent mimicry.

[Mohawk]

Is the game submitted to appstore...is it due this week.!!?Any info?

[yourofl10]

Is the game submitted to appstore...is it due this week.!!?Any info?

This week or next :cool:
And is by gameloft I think

[ringring]

where is it?? finger on the trigger for buying! =)

[yourofl10]

where is it?? finger on the trigger for buying! =)

See my post above you :cool:

[ringring]

See my post above you :cool:

pls today! and now i stop spamming. :D

[yournothere]

in my opinion i dont think this will come out today or tomorrow. I think it would come out on friday or next monday the least. The thing i want to know is, when was this submitted?

[jawslover]

in my opinion i dont think this will come out today or tomorrow. I think it would come out on friday or next monday the least. The thing i want to know is, when was this submitted?

well, gameloft said they wanted to release it early this week, but look what happened to Oregon trail and lets golf...

[DHrox]

This game for the DS was BS, no rhyming intended. Action was cool but the platforming was absolutely sh**tious. Seriously. It was bad. And no I did not just invent a cuss word!

[yournothere]

well, gameloft said they wanted to release it early this week, but look what happened to Oregon trail and lets golf...

what happened to oregon trail and lets golf? Did it come out when they said it would come out?

[eggrolls11]

How much will this be? And hopefully the grappling hook will not take away from the awesome-ness of freerunning... :D

[gscal]

How much will this be? And hopefully the grappling hook will not take away from the awesome-ness of freerunning... :D

I'm 86.317% sure it will be $5.99.

[DHrox]

I'm 86.317% sure it will be $5.99.

That is. um, quite the figure. And I am 3,0039,30329,338320,32010-192% you're right.

[gscal]

That is. um, quite the figure. And I am 3,0039,30329,338320,32010-192% you're right.

I'm also about 100.000000000000000000000000000000000000000000001% sure the name of the game will be Assassin's Creed. :D

[jawslover]

I'm also about 100.000000000000000000000000000000000000000000001% sure the name of the game will be Assassin's Creed. :D

it might be assassins creed: altairs chronicles, but i'm only 11.221284572945629342744822047920847y272483e393% sure

[Haephestos]

And I'm 100% sure that this is a pointless discussion. :D

[gscal]

it might be assassins creed: altairs chronicles, but i'm only 11.221284572945629342744822047920847y272483e393% sure

I'm 38.745985674% sure you're trying to trick me. And I am 94% sure this is getting old.

[DHrox]

I'm 38.745985674% sure you're trying to trick me. And I am 94% sure this is getting old.

I'm 64,498- nevermind. This is almost as bad as 'When is it coming out?'

[gscal]

I'm 64,498- nevermind. This is almost as bad as 'When is it coming out?'

Not quite as bad. At least this hasn't been done over 2 billion times already... :rolleyes:

[chukwuka13]

I Hope the game comes out early this week like they said.:rolleyes:

[DHrox]

I Hope the game comes out early this week like they said.

You just had to say it didn't you, you little rascal?;)

[gscal]

You just had to say it didn't you, you little rascal?;)

I don't know if he's kidding... I swear, you can't tell if someone is being sarcastic or not on these forums.

[nuggetsman28]

I'm also about 100.000000000000000000000000000000000000000000001% sure the name of the game will be Assassin's Creed. :D

stfu with your percents!

[Haephestos]

I don't know if he's kidding... I swear, you can't tell if someone is being sarcastic or not on these forums.

That's why we have this: :rolleyes:

[gscal]

That's why we have this: :rolleyes:

Yeah, but he never used that in his post. Back on topic, does anyone think this will be a mix of open-world and very linear gameplay? Or just one of those?

[Haephestos]

Please be open world!!!!!!

[gscal]

Please be open world!!!!!!

That's what I want too, but it says the game is a lot like the DS version (which was linear), except with a few "improvements". Whatever those may be. :rolleyes: (graphical? gameplay-wise? who knows?)

[DHrox]

That's what I want too, but it says the game is a lot like the DS version (which was linear), except with a few "improvements". Whatever those may be. :rolleyes: (graphical? gameplay-wise? who knows?)

Nice. Caught that. And sweetness if it's open world.

[theone1007]

Ehhh... I don't think it's going to be a port of the DS game, but more of a port of their previously released cellphone game. There are, of course, some tweaks to it graphically and control scheme wise, but I think it would be more toward their cellphone version, not the DS. Maybe, maybe not just have to wait til this releases tomorrow or later today?

[Haephestos]

Ehhh... I don't think it's going to be a port of the DS game, but more of a port of their previously released cellphone game. There are, of course, some tweaks to it graphically and control scheme wise, but I think it would be more toward their cellphone version, not the DS. Maybe, maybe not just have to wait til this releases tomorrow or later today?

Oh please no! That game is shite.

[jawslover]

Oh please no! That game is shite.

in case you're wondering it's the 3D version, not the 2D one.

[Haephestos]

in case you're wondering it's the 3D version, not the 2D version
The 3D version is what I was talking about.

[theone1007]

The 3D version is what I was talking about.

Ehhh,,, well just a thought. I'm really hoping gameloft doesn't screw it up though, totally bad for their reputation and whatnot.

*fingers crossed*

[Vester]

Ehhh,,, well just a thought. I'm really hoping gameloft doesn't screw it up though, totally bad for their reputation and whatnot.

*fingers crossed*
yea, hopefully its not a port and it is acctually a stand alone game (sequil to AC hopefully) >:l

[don_k]

haha, King of Persia. Add that to the long list of Hero of Sparta (God of War), Rolando (LocoRoco) and Let's Golf (Hot Shots Golf). Gotta love the variation in the names, and you have to respect their level of excellent mimicry.

Yeah, iPhone is heaven for wannabe games. There are other wannabe games that you haven't mentioned, but they're not as high-profile, eg. monster typer (patapon), absorbed (clone from psp game), kirby clone, etc.

talked to a buddy of mine over at gameloft. They cant give any info regarding upcoming games until at least a day before its release. He talked to me about it today. So it should be out tomorrow!!!

One of you two is a liar :p

[radchad1]

One of you two is a liar :p[/QUOTE]

I agree with your response, that one of them is a liar....:mad:

[gscal]

Yeah, iPhone is heaven for wannabe games. There are other wannabe games that you haven't mentioned, but they're not as high-profile, eg. monster typer (patapon), absorbed (clone from psp game), kirby clone, etc.



One of you two is a liar :p

What's the kirby clone? I love kirby! :p

[nuggetsman28]

kirby maybe?:Didk

[don_k]

What's the kirby clone? I love kirby! :p

Choppy.
Probably they're being honest about the choppy framerate? :rolleyes:

[YungAssassin_BHB]

When is this game coming out

[yourofl10]

When is this game coming out

This post :cool:;):) (http://forums.toucharcade.com/showpost.php?p=194827&postcount=48)

[gscal]

Choppy.
Probably they're being honest about the choppy framerate? :rolleyes:

Oh yeah, Choppy. :rolleyes: I remember purchasing that game and deleting it almost right away. Good effort by the devs, though.

[YungAssassin_BHB]

making people wait for a stupid port
is wack mane. Come on, its looks exactly like Assassin Creed on ds, I wouldn't be surprised if i saw a Nintendo logo. But hey that's what greedy developers do, dump a crappy port to get some green:rolleyes:

[Vester]

making people wait for a stupid port
is wack mane. Come on, its looks exactly like Assassin Creed on ds, I wouldn't be surprised if i saw a Nintendo logo. But hey that's what greedy developers do, dump a crappy port to get some green:rolleyes:
please talk normal >:l
Its not a port

[se7en]

I am a huge AC fan and am eagerly awaiting ACII, it looks stunning. They are getting rid of the repetitive aspects and keeping everything that was so good about the original. I just can't imagine why I would want to play a small, ugly version. If it was a completely different experience with different gameplay made specifically for the iPhone yes, but a port of a DS port of a triple AAA title just has FAIL written all over it : )

[inferi22]

its not a port of the ds game its a mobile remake of the original with HoS controls

[Vester]

its not a port of the ds game its a mobile remake of the original with HoS controls
THANK YOU, finally someone gets it, its not a port >:l

[boe]

Looks like someone at IGN got a hold of the game to play. Doesn't actually say its a port, but makes plenty of references to it being a port.

http://wireless.ign.com/articles/975/975066p1.html

[arta]

The DS game, mobile phone game and iPhone game are all one and the same. Only slightly optimised for differing controls.

The iPhone game is the same tripe as the DS game. Get over it.

[theone1007]

Well looks like gameloft will be releasing Terminator Salvation for 7.99 - 9.99. I'm really hoping that this game comes out for their regular 5.99 price tag... and I also hope that Terminator Salvation being 7.99 - 9.99 is a rumor ;)

[inferi22]

The DS game, mobile phone game and iPhone game are all one and the same. Only slightly optimised for differing controls.

The iPhone game is the same tripe as the DS game. Get over it.

where did you find proof of this-from similar looking graphics. Ds version was bad because of controls and story and graphics. All of which have been updated and enhanced.

[yournothere]

coming out this week 100%? This game was supposed to come out yesterday or today but its not here yet.Im pretty sure it wont come out tonight but i just wanted to kno if this will be coming out this week for sure.

[radchad1]

http://wireless.ign.com/articles/975/975066p1.html

The above article does mention the game is based on the ds version, but is much enhanced. I think I will take the word of IGN when they say the game is really good, it has to be good.

[inferi22]

Ign doesn't usually think crapapps are great-I'd trust them

[ringring]

and where the hell is it?!

[Sainter]

From Gameloft's PR:

'Assassin's Creed - Altaïr's Chronicles' has been submitted to the App Store and should be released any day.

Can't wait!

[inferi22]

From Gameloft's PR:

'Assassin's Creed - Altaïr's Chronicles' has been submitted to the App Store and should be released any day.

Can't wait!

Nooo, that just ruined the point I was trying to prove

[Haephestos]

Nooo, that just ruined the point I was trying to prove

Pwnt by a l33t hax0r! :D

[yournothere]

still not out? I thought it might come out around midnight yesterday but its still not here. I wonder when this is really going to come out. Today? Tomorrow? Next week? I have the ds version of this game....and all i have to say is that the ds version is...nasty!!!!!I hate that game so much. I just think that this game looks really good so i want to buy it and try it out. I might be disappointed but i might like it so.

[Vester]

where did you find proof of this-from similar looking graphics. Ds version was bad because of controls and story and graphics. All of which have been updated and enhanced.
well, at least its not a port >:l

[YungAssassin_BHB]

well, at least its not a port >:l
That's what they said. We will see when it's released

[Vester]

That's what they said. We will see when it's released
yea, i dont think its a port but hey, its gameloft so......... >:l

[silencer10]

ahhh, the beauty of the app store - nobody knows exactly when the game will come out ;)
haha im awaiting this game. hopefully under $8, i have lots of other games i wanna buy, running out of iTunes gifts cards

[YungAssassin_BHB]

i hope this game will be worth the mysterious wait
:eek:

[boe]

Just looked on my iphone at the appstore and was able to do a search for it. However, if I try to view it, I get a message stating that "The item you've requested is not available." Also, it is listed at $9.99

[yourofl10]

Just looked on my iphone at the appstore and was able to do a search for it. However, if I try to view it, I get a message stating that "The item you've requested is not available." Also, it is listed at $9.99


9.99 no way it was never gonna be that much....Or Is my Mind failing me?
It must be aproved but not updated yet.

[FilthyCanadian]

It's out. ;)

[Acole18]

does this one suck like the ds version??? i hope not though cause i wanna kno before i even attempt to pay $10 for this.