10 Video Game Sequels Better Than The Original

9. Assassin's Creed II

Assassin's Creed helped bring Ubisoft to the consciousness of a new generation of gamers as one of its first titles it launched on PS3 and Xbox 360, as well as Windows. It's core mechanic of combining open-world free running with stealth and combat has remained largely unchanged throughout the multiple sequels since, as well as being recycled in similar titles, such as Watch Dogs.

There were 2 major problems with the series opener. A miserable protagonist that took himself too seriously, and clunky combat that frustrated many gamers.

Assassin's Creed 2 fixed both of these points, giving us the more charming and light-hearted Ezio and a more refined combat system. Some fans argue the Ezio games are the pinnacle of the collection, while others believe 3 and beyond continued to improve the mechanics, but either way, it started with key improvements made in 2.

Additionally, 2 also managed to use a more exciting setting, introduce more side quests and challenges for when the assassinations got too samey, and it's spin-offs retrofitted more story for Altair, making him the Master Assassin we all love today.