Assassin's Creed 2 is About How Ezio Gets Forced into a Cult

In this video I share my full thoughts on Assassin’s Creed 2 (its story, gameplay, and philosophy), dive into why I believe the Assassins are actually a cult, and dig into the deceptive way the game portrays historical figures vs who they really were. 🌸chapters🌸 00:00 intro 04:50 Ezio: a heart-touching arc 14:28 a freedom-fighting problem 25:05 the world and atmosphere 33:50 gameplay and difficulty 36:06 warming up to desmond 42:23 when myth blurs history 01:09 final thoughts - magnificent chaos Enjoyed this video? Watch more from my channel right here: ► https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLva8hLOv7hQzObb2RvRBk2N3YuliR4krs ► https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoLfzKPTct2Z-ld2Hr56S4p4x_6conKW- ► https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoLfzKPTct2Yk8r5P8HlJgXAm0niH4c33 ► https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoLfzKPTct2bHo-_qXzDbmDg3qdEopT6P Parkour Sequence Footage Credit Animus Drifter @animus drifter at "Tour of Jerusalem | Assassin's Creed Parkour Sequence" https://youtu.be/xb0bePwmJdU?si=NVnvVYTuzkFApO-z City Tour Footages Credit - #assassinscreed #assassinscreed2 #commentary jenniferolls 🪴 deep-dive essays on gaming, media, culture, and society. I create long-form, well-researched videos (30–60 minutes) that mix serious analysis with a touch of humour. Topics range from AI, jobs, and censorship to nostalgia, toys, and the hidden forces shaping our everyday lives. 🩷 basically, this channel is for curious introverts, socially awkward thinkers, and millennials/Gen Z who enjoy exploring random but fascinating topics in depth. If you love thoughtful commentary, cultural critique, and learning something new while having fun, you’ll feel at home here. . 💗 thank you to my patreon supporters 💗 andrei • andrew w • autumn • captain m42 • corduroy • dave r • digit • emma grace • follmexx • glenn w • j • lee w • oliver quinn • paul b • pete c • Y A • zaddy o