Finally.

Assassin's Creed is mine. I must say, all reviews I've watched or read really underplay the majesty of AC. They chop down the fighting system, which isn't bad, it just takes some skill in the early stages. The controls are simple enough, and the story is engaging. The only thing I see that degrades the game at all, and this is being very nit picky, is the voice acting of Altair. He's lacks a sinister tone when he speaks, and it is more like sight reading than acting.

Graphics-5/5
The visuals are stunning. There are some clipping errors and glitches, but it's really not bad. Especially considering that during cutscenes, in which you still have control of Altair, you may press any button to change the perspective which alternately stops any graphical error. I've only stumbled upon one of these so far, and it was almost unnoticeable. AC also has certain highly elevated spots where you may view vast parts of the landscape, soaking in it's beauty.

Gameplay-5/5
Think Splinter Cell. Think Elder Scrolls. Think Zelda. Think, "I'm going to kill you any way I see fit, and look like a total BA in the process." The world is open, but not so open that you get completely lost or deterred from the story line. You may kill in the open with your sword, or play a true assassin and use your hidden blade. As you progress in your goals you are rewarded with weapons, which had previously been stripped from your arsenal, as well as combos and other moves.

Story-5/5
You play as Altair the skilled but cocky assassin, who makes a dire mistake in his opening scenes that costs him his life... sort of. You also play as Desmond the modern day bartender, which really amps up the story. You have been kidnapped by an organization who want his genetic memory, that is, the memory of his ancestors that is stored in his body. The particular ancestor being, clearly, Altair. Why they want it is yet to be seen.

The Bad-4/5
This game isn't without it's flaws, but they are few and far between. The AI isn't bad, but it doesn't always measure up to everything else in the game. It really doesn't dampen the gameplay or anything, but it could be a little better. Sometimes you can get a little lost in the open world between major cities, but as I said you never get deterred from the story. The map is a little tricky to use at times.

Overall-19/20
Amazing game! I'm hooked! I'm dreading beating this game, so thank god for all the tiny side quests and achievables. The graphics are very nice and at times you will find yourself perched high atop a building immersed by the scenery. The action is intense and the kills are merciless. The storyline is engaging and intersting. Assassin's Creed is all around an amazing game that everyone should play.