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John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019)
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Super-assassin John Wick (Keanu Reeves) is on the run after killing a member of the international...

Mothergamer (1574 KP) rated Assassin's Apprentice in Books
Sep 5, 2017
Excellent Fantasy Series
I love Robin Hobb's books because they are all amazing. The Assassin's Apprentice is the first book in The Farseer trilogy and it's an excellent series. This is the book that starts it all and it is interesting with complex characters and wonderful storytelling. It's an excellent fantasy series and she has later books that involve more adventures with Fitz and the Fool that are equally brilliant.

Akward (448 KP) rated Horizon Zero Dawn in Video Games
Aug 14, 2018 (Updated Aug 24, 2018)
The story is very compelling (1 more)
The setting is unique
Perfection
Within the first two hours, I was hooked. The game has Assassin's Creed gameplay, but managed to make it feel way more fluid. The enemies are varied and interesting to fight.
The game could definitely use heavier RPG elements, but what already exists is compelling.
You will not find more entertainment for anywhere close to this game's price.
The game could definitely use heavier RPG elements, but what already exists is compelling.
You will not find more entertainment for anywhere close to this game's price.

Dean (6927 KP) rated Gunpowder Milkshake (2021) in Movies
Sep 27, 2021
Good cast (1 more)
Some funny scenes
A quite stylish Action thriller that tries a bit too hard to be an over the top comic book violent film. Plenty of ideas taken from other films to create a world for assassin's. Not a lot of depth to the story before the next set piece scene. Definitely not one trying to be taken seriously and entertaining for a watch at least once.

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In Ubisoft Special lees je alles over de nieuwste topgames van Ubisoft. Van Assassin's Creed en...

Connor Sheffield (293 KP) rated Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade in Books
May 15, 2017
Delve deeper into the story of Altaïr (2 more)
A familiar story with new and unfamiliar events
Opening up the world of Assassin's Creed even further
The Untold Story of Altaïr
Though this is actually the 3rd installment to the franchise of novels written by Bowden, it follows the story of the very first Assassin's Creed game and protagonist. The story begins with an older Altaïr, already set after the events of the video game, which means that he is wiser, and now a leader rather than a follower.
As he prepares to make an announcement, two young residents of Masyaf, the home of the Assassin's brotherhood at the time, as one of them claims that he is going to tell his brother assassin, the story of the great master assassin that approaches his pupils and the residents of Masyaf. This story, though it could be exaggerated through the tales of someone other than Altaïr himself, is one that is very thrilling as we follow a protagonist who we often question the actions of, as he questions himself also.
Altaïr is one of my favourite Assassin's because he often questions the creed and bends the rules to suit his needs, but as the days, weeks, and years pass, he grows wiser and becomes one with the creed. There are twists and turns within the story that are unexpected and very intriguing. His story is incredible to witness and very thrilling to read, even when it is only a sequence of him resting between his journeys. We learn more about the past of Altaïr, about his life as a child within Masyaf and then his life in training to become the Assassin we all know him as.
Though the game holds up with graphics to this day, the game play is not to everyone's enjoyment as we become use to the more slick controls of the later games, so if you do not wish to play the video game due to these reasons, then I highly recommend the book, and should you play the game at any point afterwards, your experience will not be the same.
As he prepares to make an announcement, two young residents of Masyaf, the home of the Assassin's brotherhood at the time, as one of them claims that he is going to tell his brother assassin, the story of the great master assassin that approaches his pupils and the residents of Masyaf. This story, though it could be exaggerated through the tales of someone other than Altaïr himself, is one that is very thrilling as we follow a protagonist who we often question the actions of, as he questions himself also.
Altaïr is one of my favourite Assassin's because he often questions the creed and bends the rules to suit his needs, but as the days, weeks, and years pass, he grows wiser and becomes one with the creed. There are twists and turns within the story that are unexpected and very intriguing. His story is incredible to witness and very thrilling to read, even when it is only a sequence of him resting between his journeys. We learn more about the past of Altaïr, about his life as a child within Masyaf and then his life in training to become the Assassin we all know him as.
Though the game holds up with graphics to this day, the game play is not to everyone's enjoyment as we become use to the more slick controls of the later games, so if you do not wish to play the video game due to these reasons, then I highly recommend the book, and should you play the game at any point afterwards, your experience will not be the same.

Otway93 (580 KP) rated the PlayStation 3 version of Assassin's Creed in Video Games
Nov 24, 2019
Gameplay (1 more)
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Good, but eventually repetitive.
Assassin's Creed is obviously a huge franchise nowadays, but the first game certainly wasn't the best.
The idea for the game is brilliant, but eventually the levels do become rapidly repetitive. The missions in the first "sequence" are fun, but just tends to repeat in the next sequence and the next until the end of the game where you fight the main boss.
A good start, and no doubt groundbreaking, but could have been better!
The idea for the game is brilliant, but eventually the levels do become rapidly repetitive. The missions in the first "sequence" are fun, but just tends to repeat in the next sequence and the next until the end of the game where you fight the main boss.
A good start, and no doubt groundbreaking, but could have been better!

Master of the Flying Guillotine (1976)
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Taiwanese martial arts movie, sequel to One-Armed Boxer. The One-Armed Boxer finds himself targeted...
kung fu

The Contract (2006)
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Ray Keene (John Cusack), a father who wants to redeem himself in the eyes of his son (Jamie...