Renaissance Italy isn't the usual sort of setting for a video game but then Assassin's Creed isn't one to play by the rules.

Ezio Auditore di Firenze is yet another ancestor of modern day Desmond Miles - a nobleman out to avenge the death of his family in the guise of a shadowy assassin. Like the last game you're given total freedom to explore multiple cities but with greatly improved parkour skills and the new ability to swim. There's also a lot more variety in the missions you undertake - the main complaint with the original game- so you'll never feel you're just doing the same tasks over and over again. Combat has also been completely overhauled with dozens of different weapons and a new health system.

With no less than Leonardo da Vinci acting as your very own Q style gadget master this stunning sequel improves on every element of the original. Renaissance man: Play as an all-new character in 15th century Italy with new abilities new weapons and a whole new world to explore. The spice of life: Massively improved mission variety with new freeform mission structures and many more random events. Tools of the trade: All-new combat system lets you steal weapons from your opponents use dual hidden blades and even an early form of pistol. Real history: Meet historical figures such as Leonardo da Vinci Niccol Machiavelli and Lorenzo de' Medici all of whom can offer you their own unique brand of aid. Tourist spots: Explore real world locations including Rome Venice Florence and Tuscany as well as specific landmarks such as the Grand Canal and St Mark's Basilica.