Assassin's Creed II is an action-adventure video game for Sony PlayStation 3 set during the Italian Renaissance. Players control Ezio Auditore, who seeks vengeance for his family's wrongful death. Genre-wise, it blends stealth, open-world exploration, and parkour with historical fiction. The game introduces a refined combat system and more varied missions than its predecessor. In a vividly realized Italian setting, players encounter historical figures, unravel conspiracy, and unlock Ezio's assassin abilities.