Assassin's Creed Liberation HD

Should you need a crash course on the controls or simply forget how to perform certain actions, refer to this part of the guide. In the tables below, the first column shows the variety of basic actions you can perform. The second column provides the required input to perform the action. Standard controls are available at any time while you are playing.

Combat controls are used only in circumstances where you are engaged with one or more enemies.

Use the controls below for operating a canoe.

Assassin's Creed Liberation HD shares many gameplay elements with Assassin's Creed III, utilizing the same game engine. Players can expect similar mechanics for climbing and combat, including features like double-counters and combo kills. Aveline can also freerun through trees, a staple of the series. The game introduced several new features, including a variety of weapons such as cleavers, hatchets, axes, pistols, a blowpipe, and a whip. A notable mechanic is the chain-kill, which allows Aveline to take down multiple enemies sequentially, often utilizing the PlayStation Vita's touchscreen. Other touchscreen interactions include faster or slower rowing in canoes. A unique feature is the ability to change outfits in disguise shops, with each costume offering distinct advantages and disadvantages.

The game also featured a multiplayer mode tailored for the Vita experience. Cross-game content between Liberation and Assassin's Creed III on PS3 allowed players to unlock Connor's tomahawk and play a mission from his perspective in New York. Pre-order bonuses included a "Mysteries of the Bayou" pack with an exclusive hat, an Animus Avatar, a dagger, and ammunition upgrades. An exclusive edition bundled the game with a Crystal White PS Vita.

In Assassin's Creed Liberation HD, Aveline can switch between three distinct personas, each with unique abilities and drawbacks. You can change your persona at any dressing chamber found throughout the game world. Choosing the right persona for the situation is key to overcoming challenges and completing your missions efficiently.

The Assassin

This is your go-to persona for direct confrontation. As the Assassin, Aveline is a powerhouse, capable of wielding any weapon or tool in her arsenal. The chain-kill ability is a lifesaver in combat, letting you take down multiple enemies quickly. The main downside? You'll always have a notoriety level of 1, meaning guards will be more suspicious of you right from the start.

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Stick with the Assassin persona when you know a fight is coming or when you need to deal with tough enemies head-on.

The Lady

The Lady persona offers a more subtle approach. While you can't climb or sprint in this guise, you gain access to unique social abilities. You can bribe guards to look the other way or charm certain NPCs to lead them away from prying eyes. Eventually, you'll even get a parasol gun that can fire poison darts, and you can use it discreetly, even in public, without raising suspicion.

• Bribing: If a guard is jingling coins, they can be bribed. Throw them some coin to pass through guarded areas unnoticed.
• Charming: NPCs with a heart icon above their heads can be charmed. Lure them away to continue your investigation without risk. The heart icon shrinks as the charm effect fades, giving you a visual cue of how much time you have left.

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The Lady persona is perfect for stealth missions, especially in crowded areas or places where you need to blend in with high-society individuals.

The Slave

The Slave persona is all about stealth and blending in with the working class. Like the Assassin, you can climb, but you won't have the same combat prowess. However, this persona excels at disappearing into crowds of other slaves, concealing your identity by carrying crates, and even inciting riots to create distractions.

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Use the Slave persona when you need to be sneaky, move around quickly in specific environments, and utilize the element of surprise.