AC II Special Edition, same masterpiece enriched with exclusive bonuses. Ezio Auditore in the Italian Renaissance remains one of the greatest narrative journeys on PS3.
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Action Adventure1 player18+
Description
Japanese special edition of Assassin's Creed II, ideal for discovering Ezio Auditore's vendetta. Published by Ubisoft, released in December 2009 exclusively in Japan. Bundles the full base game with bonuses exclusive to the Japanese market, Florence, Venice, San Gimignano and Tuscany to explore, dual hidden blades, Leonardo's flying machines, Monteriggioni villa economy to develop.
Assassin's Creed II - Special Edition review
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Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
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Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
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Story
★★★★★
"Masterful"
Historical recreations of astonishing breadth, from the rooftops of Florence to the sunlit Caribbean: each era lives again with a dizzying care for detail. The architectural coherence and worked-over light turn History into a sumptuous playground. This visual ambition, vast and polished, defines the historical open world.
Signed by Jesper Kyd, the music blends ambient pads, ethereal choirs and Renaissance sonorities to dress Ezio's Italy. The sublime "Ezio's Family", of a poignant melancholy, became an instant anthem. This refined, atmospheric sonic identity ranks among the finest of the saga.
Witness to the murder of his family, a young Renaissance Florentine embraces the way of the Assassins to slake his revenge. Blending real history, Templar conspiracy and apprenticeship, the tale lends its hero a striking humanity. This vibrant fresco, carried by an unforgettable Ezio, redefined the narrative ambition of the series.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Scaling the rooftops of Florence and Venice, planning your assassinations and diving into a gripping plot at the heart of the Renaissance: this entry lays the foundations of a formula turned cult. The fluidity of the parkour and the joy of free movement grab you from the very first steps. Rich, immersive and superbly made, a peak of historical open-world adventure.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Scaling cathedrals and rooftops to unlock viewpoints, melting into the crowd, then striking with a hidden blade sets up a loop of urban freedom that always nudges toward the next objective. Contracts, chests and feathers to collect keep the exploration rolling. A few tailing missions wear thin, but the elegance of the parkour and the density of Renaissance Italy hold you for the long haul.
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
An enriched variant of the second entry, this Special Edition slips exclusive content into Ezio's Florentine and Venetian journey. To the tomb puzzles, feathers and villa to restore it adds extra material that extends the exploration. Enjoying these extras across an already abundant adventure makes it a sought-after edition.
Technical info
💾9,7 GB📅03/12/2009
Published by Ubisoft
Assassin's Creed II - Special Edition (PS3) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
A Japanese special edition of Assassin's Creed II, the saga's flagship, presented in distinct local packaging. Its restricted run on the Japanese market makes it a less common variant than the Western editions, sought by fans of the franchise's Japanese versions. Its interest rests on this regional specificity, the content being that of the reference game.
Is Assassin's Creed II - Special Edition still worth playing in 2026?
This special edition offers the same Renaissance masterpiece enriched with a few exclusive bonuses, without altering what makes it great. AC II remains one of the PS3's finest narrative journeys, and Ezio's rise through Florence and Venice has lost none of its power. The extras here are mainly collector fare and will appeal above all to lovers of well-crafted items. For the player, the essence stays intact, a game still savoured with complete pleasure. A fine way to own the episode that founded the modern formula.
