I just woke up. Normally I'm swearing my ass off, about starting another day. For the first time ever I dreamt of a specific game. That game is Assassin's Creed.
I love Doom, Castlevania, Metroid, Metal Gear, Painkiller, and more. I play them to death. And not one has completely captivated me after just 7 hours of non-stop gameplay (hey, I had to get some sleep, I work).
I specifically remember being Altiar, in a crowded city. Climbing huge towers, saving citizens, avoiding guards, assassinating Templar Knights, pickpocketing, and just feeling the whole scope of it all.
I normally don't play games remotely close release. I normally would buy them, play an hour or two and shelf them. And then when I'm totally in the mood, pick them up months or even years later. Not so with this one. I won't be sleeping all week. I guarantee it.
Buy this fucking game. Now.
Well done, Ubisoft Montreal. Well done.