Generally when a PC release is delayed after a console release we’re given something extra to compensate. For Assassin’s Creed 2 we have to wait longer for DRM that noone wants which forces us to constantly be online or the game will be interrupted (and sent back to the last checkpoint). We get the two pieces of DLC (which are parts that were left out of the original game) but they make us pay extra for them.
Their DRM will save games to their servers and this is apparently a feature we want (which Steam already has). For the record, I didn’t care about this when it was Steam. They say we won’t need a disk in the drive to play the game but even if I was planning to purchase a physical copy I could live with putting the disk in the drive if it meant going without this idiotic DRM. I was going to buy it on Steam anyway, which also has this idiot DRM on top of Steams.
I’m trying to see a positive here, I really am. How is any of this good? Is there any paying customer that any of this would benefit? I only care because I want to play Assassin’s Creed 2!
I find it frustrating enough playing one game (WoW) where a disconnect fucks me over and ruins the game experience. With Australia’s ultra-high-quality ISPs, I find myself completely put off even attempting AC2 – which is a shame because it sounded kind of cool. :(
At least Steam has Offline mode if you need it…
I’ve decided not to get it. Maybe if they drop the DRM or it goes on sale for $10.
Theres another way to deal with this too.
Wait for an appropriate crack to be released before buying the game then bypass their ludicrous DRM rubbish.
I tend to look for these as I never submit to DRM cos I don’t believe in it. My attitude is simple, if you are suffering because of Piracy or whatever reason, policing is not the answer. Innovating and modifying your business model to be more competitive is. That applies to movies, music and games IMO.
I wont go further or this will turn into a rant :)
This (along with the guilt of sitting at a pc and not playing WoW) kinda crap is why I hate “legal” PC games. Why don’t you just get it on PS3?
I feel guilty about not playing WoW all the time.