Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles for DS

Your Name is Altair!
a deadly assassin living in the year 1190 AD. You have just returned to find the Third Crusade tearing the Holy Land apart, pitting Saracens against Crusaders for control of Jerusalem.

Amidst the Chaos
the elders ask you to retrieve the Chalice, a sacred object with enough power to end the conflict... but in whose favor? Find this fabled object and destroy it, for it is far too powerful to be entrusted in the hands of men.

Plan your attacks, strike without mercy and do whatever it takes to find the Chalice.

Living, Breathing World
Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles thrusts you into a living, breathing world as you journey through the ancient Middle East.

Meet Intriguing Characters Along the Way
Rafik, the Keeper of the Assassin's Bureau in Damascus, who provides youngsters with day-to-day provisions and shelter

Fajera, a circus dancer who claims to be bound to Altair by fate

Basilisk, a huge Templar knight who protects the Chalice with an intensely loyal army by his side.

Engage in Exciting Battles
Stay in tune with your surroundings, for the enemy can turn up in unexpected places. Engage in exciting battles where you must demonstrate incredible acrobatic moves and combo attacks. Persevere through adversity and retrieve the Chalice before the entire Holy Land lies in ruin.

Find the Chalice
an object of great power said to be able to end the Third Crusade once and for all.

Seek out Rafik
Who will give you food, shelter and information during your quest.

Rely on the Assistance of Fajera
A circus dancer who believes she is fated to help you find the Chalice.

Overcome Basilisk
A fearsome Templar knight who guards the Chalice.

Stealth
Avoid alerting the guards, who will attack if provoked.

Map
Refer to icons on the mini map to see where you, your enemies and your allies are located.

Battle Moves!
Demonstrate incredible acrobatic moves and combo attacks in battle.