Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles

Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles is an action-adventure game that serves as a prequel to the original Assassin's Creed title, specifically developed for the Nintendo DS.

This installment puts you in control of Altair Ibn-La'Ahad during a period prior to the events of the first game. Your primary objective is to track down a series of stolen artifacts and confront the Templars responsible. The game generally presents itself from an isometric viewpoint, guiding you through various historical locations. Altair's signature abilities are present: you can scale walls to reach higher vantage points, use crowds for cover to avoid guards, and perform swift assassinations on unsuspecting enemies. Combat involves timed parries and counter-attacks.

The Nintendo DS version of Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles adapts the series' core elements for the handheld. The stylus is used for specific actions, such as aiming at targets or interacting with elements on the screen, and the touch screen might feature in quick-time events or mini-games during gameplay. To advance, you must complete missions that typically involve reaching a location, eliminating specific targets, or gathering intel. The game also incorporates environmental puzzles and platforming sequences that require careful movement and timing.

The story of Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles fleshes out Altair's early career and his place within the Assassin Brotherhood. Missions span across cities like Acre, Jerusalem, and Damascus, each featuring distinct level designs and obstacles players must overcome to succeed.