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Assassin's Creed III - more info, including Wii U-specific features

by rawmeatcowboy
30 October 2012
GN Version 4.0
- graphics on par with the PS3 and 360
- while on ship, Connor takes to the wheel
- he'll be dressed in full captain's garb
- command sails to be raised and cannons to be fired
- crew will carry out your orders
- different types of cannon balls are available
- Chain Shot destroys enemy masts and lets Connor board the ailing vessel
- Hot Shot is a pre-heated cannon ball that will set shattered timber ablaze
- these can be selected directly with the GamePad screen
- leap aboard an enemy ship
- GamePad can be used to select your tools of choice
- default GamePad screen is a detailed map of Connor's world
- the Frontier alone is the size of the map of Rome in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
- Ubisoft says GamePad screen is in constant use

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