Retro Replay Review

Gameplay

The useful extra here is the key for a bonus map. It is the part of the package that can add something to your time with the game instead of merely adding another item to the case, so it carries the most weight for anyone deciding between editions.

That said, this is not a radically expanded release built around piles of additional content. The game remains the reason to buy it, and the bonus map is a focused incentive rather than a reason to treat the edition as a separate experience.

The included user manual also fits the gift-edition mindset nicely. It may not change how the game plays, but a proper manual can feel more satisfying than a bare disc-and-key release when you want something tangible alongside your purchase.

Graphics

The only visual extra named in the package is the behind-the-scenes DVD. It gives this edition an additional piece of video material beyond the game itself, which is a welcome inclusion for anyone who enjoys having a little more to look at after playing.

Story

This package does not try to turn its extras into a competing new story. The game is still the center of attention, while the surrounding materials are there to deepen the sense that you have bought a keepsake edition.

The behind-the-scenes DVD is the most relevant bonus for fans who like context around a game they already care about. It is a better fit for someone invested in the world and production than for a newcomer hunting only for more plot.

That restraint works in the bundle’s favor. Rather than cluttering the purchase with unrelated trinkets, it pairs the main game with material that feels connected to the experience.

Overall Experience

Assassin’s Creed II (Podarochnoe izdanie) is a straightforward, appealing gift package: the full game, a manual, a behind-the-scenes DVD, and one bonus map key. None of the individual additions is extravagant, but together they make the purchase feel more considered than a standard copy.

The best reason to seek it out is simple: you want Assassin’s Creed II and would rather own an edition with a few physical and supplementary extras. The bonus map gives it some practical value, while the DVD and manual make it more pleasant as an item to keep.

It is harder to recommend solely for the extras if you already own the game, because the package’s additions are deliberately small-scale. But as a Russian retail edition for a fan or as a gift, it lands in the right place: thoughtful, useful, and more memorable than a plain release.

Retro Replay Score

6.5/10