I see where you are coming from but those games never felt as repeative as assassins creed did, climb this tower, save this person (who wasnt stealing again), beat up this guy, pickpocked this guy... repeat a few times and then get a very nice peice of story as a reward
I enjoyed playing the game and thought the overall story was good but just think they should of spent more time on the side quests as this is what you are spending most of the time doing.
Recommended games from me...
CoD4 - Ive been enjoying the single player and thought I would try the multiplayer the other day... its like crack! *Just one more game*
Mass Effect - Loved the game, could do with abit more polish but meh still great. About half way through my 3rd play through. Dont get it if you only want action as there is alot of story and cinematic stuff
Viva Pinata - Like being on an acid trip, surprisingly entertaining and will kill alot of time if you get into it.
Lego Starwars - Do I really need to say anything?! its LEGO and STARWARS!
Trying to think what else Ive been playing resently, keep going back to work through Just Cause but thats huge and going to take me awhile longer methinks.