This is the first AC Game I've struggled to get through. Not because of it's powerful and intricate story Line or because they've made it a real challenge, quite the opposite. The game is stale, with no depth of character built up through the story, and the animations for assassinations/combat and lack of customization leave the player feeling cheated.
This feels like a poorly ripped off version of Assassin's Creed. Whoever was in charge of this game ought to be brought out back and forced to play it start to finish, which might take 15-20 hours total.