: Players are aided by a young Leonardo da Vinci, who translates hidden "Codex pages" to provide Ezio with dual hidden blades, a poison blade, and even a primitive flying machine for specific missions.
: Improvements included a day-night cycle, the ability to swim, and a "Notoriety" system where your actions affect how guards react to you. Legacy and Platforms Assassin’s.Creed.2(GamingBeasts.com)
: The game refined the series' core mechanics: navigation (parkour), combat, and social stealth. : Players are aided by a young Leonardo