Played this again last night, just to check I really liked it before spending my Christmas money from my grandmother-in-law on a pre-order. And I do like it. I like it a lot. I’m really rather rubbish at it – though remembering I can use healing items would make things a bit easier – and it’s a bit confusing right now – what does magic power do? – but it’s great fun. The best part is that I really feel like I’m actually playing it and not just hammering buttons and seeing random stuff happen.

I hope the full game doesn’t disappoint, because I wouldn’t normally buy a game for full launch price, even with “extra” money. I’m having it sent to the office, not home, so I don’t get it until next week, though, so I don’t play it until I’ve played a lot more Assassin’s Creed 2.