Removing the first core of your cpu availability manually using the Task Manager affinity or alternatively using utility Process Lasso to automatically remove CPU 0 access from the AC2 executable resolves this. When using VSync, excessive single core use is also evident (typically 99%) with any Quad Core CPU and above.
#CORRECT CONTROLLS FOR ASSASSINS CREED 2 PC PC#
Eventually I gave up on the keyboard, after 15 years of PC gaming with it, and finally purchased a wired Xbox pad for Windows. The game is basically unplayable without an Xbox 360 controller, unless you want to spend the first half constantly translating the meaning of the useless picture-icon buttons against the keyboard controls table in the instruction booklet. Overcome the third game-stopping moment in the tutorials…Ī game that cost millions of dollars to make, and the lazy b*s at Ubisoft couldn’t even be bothered to change the cryptic picture icons into proper PC keyboard buttons? Sigh. Overcome the second game-stopping moment in the tutorials…ĭon’t just press it down then let it go (the game will let you do this, and even give you feedback for it – another bad design decision). If you’ve read the plot from the first game, you’ll probably realise you need to sit on the cyber-couch.ħ). Keep probing her until the “talk” option shows up. Overcome the first game-stopping moment in the tutorials… They’re still pixellated, but not quite as horrendous as they are on “low” or “medium”. Install, start, boost shadows to the best possible settings. Another measure of how much they despise PC gamers, along with the completely ridiculous (and now completely cracked) DRM which requires a permanent fast net connection.ĥ). Worse, they’ve actively concealed the controls behind meaningless cryptic picture-icons. Ubisoft “forgot” to change the console-centric control labels. You can switch between them freely using the Control.
#CORRECT CONTROLLS FOR ASSASSINS CREED 2 PC PS4#
Make a note on whichever printed controls guide you’re using that “Button 1” means the right-hand mouse button. There are two pre-set control schemes for Assassins Creed: Odyssey on the PS4 - default and alternate. The guide’s control instructions are all for consoles, unfortunately - mark them up with the PC equivalents.Ĥ). Ideally, for the best game experience, get yourself a copy of the Prima Assassins Creed II Official Game Guide book (ironically, on Amazon USA this currently costs more than the game itself) and refrain from reading the plot. Make sure you have some sort of printed version of the PC controls to hand, be it print-out, booklet or game-guide. After installing the game, select Ubisoft/Assassins Creed II/Play Assassins. Watch the official 30 minute back-story film for Assassin’s Creed II, which is about the hero’s father and family.ģ). Read the entire plot of Assassin’s Creed I on Wikipedia, or you won’t have a clue what’s going on at the start of AC II.Ģ).
It’s intended to save you at least an hour of frustration…ġ).
Here’s what to do/know, in order to enjoy your first hours in Assassin’s Creed II on the PC. This little guide is for those who’ve never paid any attention to Assassin’s Creed I, or to the pre-release hype and trailers for the sequel.