Assassin's Creed II Official Wallpaper

Pros

• Great picture that looks like it came right from the game
• Comes in three different resolutions
• Features multiple colors to break up the design

Cons

• The resolutions might not look right on your desktop
• The darker colors might block some of your computer icons
• Doesn't have that wow factor that you want in a desktop wallpaper

Assassin's Creed II received wide acclaim from both critics and fans when it was first released. Now you can let everyone know that you love the game with the Assassin's Creed II official wallpaper.

This single player action-adventure game follows the same character from the first game. Desmond Miles is an assassin forced to undertake an important mission that will stop the world from ending. The game, which is available for most game consoles and computers, was so popular that the developers began working on a sequel before the first game was even released.

While you can find other wallpapers for your computer, this is the only official Assassin’s Creed II wallpaper released by the development team. If you love the game, you'll want this wallpaper.

Desmond stands center screen, creating a bold image in stark contrast with the white background. Wearing his signature outfit, Desmond makes a striking impression. Darker elements of gray offer a nice contrast to the bright red and also soften the bright white background while keeping the colors from overwhelming your desktop.

German actor Michael Fassbender announced that he was in talks to play Desmond in an upcoming film based on the video game. Fassbender recently received an Oscar nomination for his work in the film 12 Years a Slave. The Assassin’s Creed film will follow the story of the first game. If it's a hit, a sequel based on the second game is a real possibility.

After the movie comes out, millions of people will want to outfit their computers with wallpapers and desktop icons relating to the game. Downloading the wallpaper today lets you get ahead of those not yet familiar with the series.

The wallpaper features both lighter and darker colors with the darker colors appearing at the bottom of the image and along the sides. If you keep a large number of icons and folders on your computer, the image may block your access to some of them. It may be hard to distinguish between the background and your folders. With a few tweaks though, you can change the wallpaper to let your icons appear brighter against the background.

Prior to releasing the wallpaper, the developers researched people downloading similar images and the types of computers they use. They decided to release the wallpaper in three different resolutions: 1920 X 1200, 1280 X 1040 and 1600 X 1200. You can download and try all three, deciding which one looks best on your computer screen without obstructing your icons.

Pros

• Great picture that looks like it came right from the game
• Comes in three different resolutions
• Features multiple colors to break up the design

Cons

• The resolutions might not look right on your desktop
• The darker colors might block some of your computer icons
• Doesn't have that wow factor that you want in a desktop wallpaper