Assassin's Creed 3:
9.2
Really well put, Zeph. I personally just finished the game today and wish have to say your points we're pretty well spot on. Though I myself played on the PC version, which came with the patch pre installed and a second one included, there we're still far too many glitches for my liking. The majority were small, though they seemed more frequent toward the end game.
I was rather pleased with the story, though I think Desmond would have been better, had they more for him to do. everyone praised the ability to get out and be him again, at any time of your choosing, but unless you were doing his missions and either reading emails or listening to dialogue, there wasn't much to do. Had they perhaps included more side quests for him, it might have been better.
In terms of Connors side quests, it never felt like I had nothing to do. I *loved* the boat missions, as much as I hated playing betting games. It felt like the AI was way to one sided, often more quickly calling for a draw, then letting you win, without you being able to call for a draw yourself.
Over all, great game, and probably my new favorite next to Brotherhood. Maybe not exactly worth new/full price, but definitely used or for a discounted download.