AC:Brotherhood, the Trophy Whore and Online Experiences

So I finished it. In fact I finished it about a week ago and only stopped playing it yesterday. Why? Because I'm a great big old trophy whore that's why! I got my first (cough* and only) platinum trophy in Assassin's Creed II, so set myself on the good and righteous path of acquiring another one in the excellent AC franchise.

And yet I find my quest thwarted by the trend toward online multiplayer gaming. Forever shall my trophy completion of AC: Brotherhood be set at 82%. 40 of the 50 (not including the platinum) trophies can be obtained during the story mode. For the other ten the intrepid trophy whore must venture online and I'll confess, I'm just not that intrepid.

I have dabbled in the odd online experience. In fact, a very long time ago on a console known only as the 'PlayStation 2' I actually managed to get up to rank 127 at capture missions in Metal Gear Solid 3. But that was quite a few years back and hey, I was experimenting. Everyone was at it.

But now there is something inside that fills me with dread every time a main menu pops up and the word 'multiplayer' flickers into view. And that something is the fear of failure and the crushing realisation that I've let my team down. For shame! And I simply can't face the thought of some snotty-nosed twelve year-old thinking he's better than me just because he got a x8 kill streak. Try getting a literature degree you little turd!

That said, I do love playing online when it's just me and a couple of mates pissing about. But only if they're worse than me obviously.

So yeah, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (that was what I was talking about originally wasn't it?) Very good game. Certainly worth a play if you're a fan of AC II. However there's nothing new and innovative enough to attract those who aren't. It really is pretty much the same as it's predecessor but with a LOT more to do on the map. There's certainly never a lack of side missions. I found myself playing for hours and never even venturing near a main story mission. In some ways this is a good thing, you're definitely getting a lot of game for your buck, but it can prove frustrating being confronted with so much to do and no clue where to start. Still, I thoroughly enjoyed and Assassins Creed: Brotherhood is another strong addition to a brilliant franchise.

Now that Brotherhood's done and dusted what am I playing now I hear you ask? Mass Effect 2 of course! As always, I'll provide my views on anything I find striking or interesting.

Peace out peeps x