The Assassin's Creed 2 Demo Looks Oh So Pretty

 

I really enjoyed the first Assassin's Creed game.  It was an interesting mix of sandbox gameplay and superhero style rooftop jumping.  It was like a cross between a Batman game and Grand Theft Auto game.  Since it was set in the middle ages during the Crusades, I couldn't help but call the game Grand Theft Auto: Jerusalem.

 

And of course, due to the smashing sales success of the first game, the sequel was inevitable.  This one look's like it will be taking place in the 1400's right at the height of the Renaissance, but what I really want to know is whether this game will properly continue the actual Sci-fi future story that is really driving the game.  Most likely, that will be kept a secret until one plays the game.  I'm pretty sure it will though, and this trailer sure is pretty.  Let's hope the game lives up to this great cinematic cutscene.