Following in the tradition of ‘Splosion Man, Braid, and Peggle, PB Winterbottom takes it’s mechanics and explores them just enough to keep things fresh.

It could be finished in an afternoon, and seeing the gray coming down right now over Sydney, there probably won’t be a better Sunday to check it out. It’s a measly 800 microsoft points (just over $12 Australian) through xbox live arcade, which buys you a healthy dollop of chortles and tom-foolery.

A typical exchange at my place this week:

 

‘I can’t wait till you finish that game’

‘Eh Bambino? Itsa fantastico!’

‘Your accent is not Benne’

‘Frutata pesto taglietelle’

‘Shut up...’

‘Bella! I’ma ...’

‘Now.’

So now that I’ve finished Assassin’s Creed 2, and I can finally open my mouth without sounding like an advert for microwavable pizza, I think it's time to reflect on my time in the 15th century. Some spoilers incoming.

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