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Introduces "execution streaks," allowing for fluid, fast-paced chains of kills that make combat feel more empowering than previous entries. The Bad:

Balanced perfectly between high-octane action and deeply moving themes of sacrifice, family, and the ethics of science. The Brotherhood

The standout feature is the ability to recruit and train your own team of assassins, who can be called in to assist in combat or sent on missions across Europe. Introduces "execution streaks

Widely considered the "pinnacle" of the early series, this 2010 sequel (and its subsequent remasters) continues the story of Ezio Auditore in Renaissance Rome. " allowing for fluid

Rome is a massive, cohesive world that players can "reclaim" from the Borgia by renovating shops and landmarks for passive income.