| JEMC said: Or they could have launched the enhanced PC version for Christmas and then announce the current gen version of the game as "the definitive version, as good as on PC". But hey, at least they are launching it on PC, right?
The problem with that mentality is that before you're able to realize it, people will get bored and you'll have a hard time taking them back. It was the new naval battles that made people buy 3 and 4, not the same old gameplay. And I'm still at AC 3, I just can't force myself to play it. |
The question is whether they would have achived the same level of improvement if they had released the PC version by it's self. From the trailer it looks like they have made major asset changes especially in terrian detail. If they had the resources available to have all the content and engine updates ready by XMAS last year they would have had it ready for the console launches. Bottom line is if they launched the PC version before the current gen console versions they wouldn't have had the time and resources to add the visual polish they have. All three versions will come when they have added the next gen polish they wanted.
As for Assassin's I think Ubisoft know what they are doing. The co-op focus is Unity's Boat combat, if done right it could be a pretty different experiance. Especially if they tweak the AI and dificulty to push the teamwork aspect. And the current gen only focus with new tech is also a draw. The increased scale and veriaty of the crowds, enterable buildings etc are pretty nice additions. If they can also change things up a bit in terms of mission veriaty it could be a compelling package.
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