Jerusalem, 1191 A.D. TheThird Crusade is tearing the Holy Land apart.You play Altair, a disgraced Master Assassin,sent to kill eight men (both Saracens andCrusaders) in order to end the ThirdCrusade. Along the way, you discover thatthe men share a dark secret - one thatthreatens not only the Holy Land - but theentire world. Assassin’s Creed is the newfranchise that redefines the action/adventure genre with an innovative, richgameplay that provides a well-balanced mixof stealth, chaotic action and riddle-solvingexploration in the midst of 4 vivid,responsive environments.