It's basically you against the world (but you get some allies along the way) . There are Templars on both sides. I really liked the game. Graphics were incredible. i like the new safe-running (no more jumping the wrong direction off a building to your death while climbing or running on it) the fighting style is good. more realistic fighting mixed with some really cool stuff (aside from being able to punch a deer in the face and skin it; that was just kinda awkward) lest we forget the sweet, sweet multiplayer and NAVAL BATTLES. but the story is good. 3 or 4 really impressive plot twists. overall, I give the game 5 stars.