Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

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  1. FrodoFraggins
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    The perfect AC game imo. After this it starts feeling tedious. This is the only game in teh series where I love doing lots of side stuff.
  2. Ezio1459
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    育碧最成功的海战模式，比后代的希腊海军游戏有意思多了，成功的一代，但是没琢磨明白，一个杀了刺客的海盗，最后竟然能修成正果。
  3. PenetratorGod
    Aug 29, 2023
    8
    One of the best portrayals of pirates game. Even if the story and main character weren't the best, the gameplay was enjoyable enough to redeem them all.
  4. Tampasco
    Aug 24, 2023
    8
    O jogo é focado em ser um pirata de verdade, tudo nesse jogo faz o jogador se divertir, as canções, os mistérios e as batalhas no mar e na terra fazem de O Credo dos Assassinos Versão 4.0 ser o melhor jogo de pirata até hoje, apesar das manias ruins que Ubisoft mantém, a experiência no final de tudo é boa.

    Nota Final: 8,5/10
  5. apokalipto
    Aug 22, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  6. Ciocolici
    Jul 31, 2023
    10
    Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is a game that both thrilled and frustrated me. Let me begin by discussing the technical issues encountered, which you should be aware of before purchasing the game on Steam.

    - Ubisoft Connect Compatibility: If you already own ACIVBF on Ubisoft Connect, avoid buying it on Steam or activating it on the same Ubisoft Account. Doing so may lead to having two    Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is a game that both thrilled and frustrated me. Let me begin by discussing the technical issues encountered, which you should be aware of before purchasing the game on Steam.

    - Ubisoft Connect Compatibility: If you already own ACIVBF on Ubisoft Connect, avoid buying it on Steam or activating it on the same Ubisoft Account. Doing so may lead to having two copies of the game on your Ubisoft Connect account, causing conflicts that prevent the original copy from connecting to online servers. Despite efforts to resolve this through customer support, the issue persisted for me.

    - Save File Incompatibility: ACIVBF save files are not transferable between Ubisoft Connect and Steam versions. If you have progress on one platform and plan to buy the game on another, be cautious, as the save file might be considered corrupted on the new platform.

    Ubisoft's customer support was unsatisfactory in resolving these problems, causing a frustrating experience lasting several months.

    Now, let's focus on the game itself, which truly is a masterpiece, appreciated for its naval combat and pirate theme. The standout aspect is Edward Kenway's character and his well-crafted narrative. With an engaging story, compelling supporting characters, memorable antagonists, and a stellar ending, the game shines in storytelling. Additionally, the gameplay is brilliant, combining both assassin and pirate elements seamlessly.

    Initially, I was disappointed with the abundance of ship gameplay, not aligning with the traditional Assassin's Creed style. However, it fits perfectly within the pirate theme and offers enjoyable naval combat even for those who aren't typically drawn to such gameplay. The assassin elements blend harmoniously with the pirate gameplay, especially in the way Edward becomes entangled in the conflict between the assassins and templars. Witnessing Edward's growth throughout the story is highly satisfying.

    Regarding the present-day storyline, the absence of Desmond and the altered gameplay was a letdown, but it eventually became engaging and intriguing on its own terms, even though it didn't match the level of Assassin's Creed III.

    One aspect that falls short in ACIVBF is the parkour, but I don't mean the system. The gameplay and animation is an upgrade from Assassin's Creed III, the animations being better in my opinion. The lack of expansive cities found in previous games diminishes the parkour experience. Despite my initial skepticism about ship-centric gameplay, I found it to be well-suited for this title and fun to play. But the lack fluid parkour most of the gameplay does take from the Assassin's Creed experience, but I don't think there was anything they could have done better. That's the era, that's the places where the story takes place.

    Combat, on the other hand, feels slightly downgraded compared to Assassin's Creed III, though other aspects like running and climbing show significant improvement.

    Regarding achievements, ACIVBF has an extensive list, but unfortunately, Steam doesn't implement them. This can be disappointing for completionists and achievement hunters. To view your achievements, you can check Ubisoft Connect, but even there, you can't share your achievements progress, only you can see it. To add to it, there's the lack of any in-game notifications for earning achievements.

    In conclusion, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is an exceptional game that seamlessly combines the pirate theme with assassin gameplay. With captivating narrative, outstanding characters, and exciting gameplay, making it a memorable and unique experience.    … Expand
  7. Zallen
    Jul 23, 2023
    9
    Один из самых достойных представителей отсасиншины, если не самый лучший, на 47 часов геймплея при 100% прохождении.

    Из минусов: - баги, то зависнит экран, то иконки не отображаются, то скрипт не сработает, то корабль при быстром перемещении начинает выныривать из воды косплея Летучего Голландца Дейви Джонса. - собирательство, которое растягивает геймплей, а за тонну убитого времени в    Один из самых достойных представителей отсасиншины, если не самый лучший, на 47 часов геймплея при 100% прохождении.

    Из минусов:
    - баги, то зависнит экран, то иконки не отображаются, то скрипт не сработает, то корабль при быстром перемещении начинает выныривать из воды косплея Летучего Голландца Дейви Джонса.
    - собирательство, которое растягивает геймплей, а за тонну убитого времени в награду дает ничего, ноль, зиро, х*й.

    Из плюсов:
    - мир, балдежная атмосфера карибских островов, в котором просто по кайфу находится, видно вдохновение 'Пиратами Карибского моря'.
    - геймлей, корабельные и абордажные бои по началу весьма интересны, да и в будущем не особо надоедают, а так же сносная прокачка 'Галки', да и кораблем просто приятно рулить от точки А до точки Б.
    - локации, от поселений до джунглей сносная проработка лвл.дизайна большинства лок.
    - сюжет, на удивление любопытен и почти всегда интересно, что будет с персонажами и как будут развиваться дальнейшие события.
    - персонажи, весьма колоритные и запоминающиеся.

    9ть 'зарытых сундуков' из 10ти.

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    DLC: Freedom Cry
    Относительно сносное длс на 3 часа сюжетки и 3 часа шмона карты на 100%.

    Из минусов:
    - душноватый и сумбурный сюжет.

    Из плюсов:
    - новое оружие и примочки.
    - новые доп.активности.
    - есть пару эпичных и драйвовых моментов, которых не особо много в оригинале.

    7мь 'освобождений' из 10ти.

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    DLC: Авелина
    Сюжетное дополнение с героиней Assassins Creed:Liberation из 3 миссий на минут 40, комфортно играется и не душит, но на столько короткое, что непонятно, зачем и для кого оно вообще было сделано?

    5ть 'спасений' из 10ти.    … Expand
  8. AlexeySoltan
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    top game of the series///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
  9. GioLaBot
    May 29, 2023
    8
    like rogue and ac3 it has an exotic setting and not a European setting as I prefer but otherwise it's a good game
  10. PavelHr
    May 11, 2023
    9
    Solid game, only drawbacks were the too many tail quests and the side characters not being developed particularly deeply - they were still good but for a 10/10 they need to be as deep as the side companions in say Dragon Age: Origins.
  11. kingrat3
    May 10, 2023
    8
    The best Assassin's Creed game and the best pirate game that I have played.
  12. imalynxcat
    Apr 27, 2023
    9
    One of the best things you do in AC3 was naval warfares. And this game is all about pirate things. Very fun to play.
  13. mojtabazobeydi
    Mar 8, 2023
    10
    This game was great in every way. The game's artistic graphics, textures and lighting, gameplay mechanisms, characterization, story and mission design were perfect and wonderful.
  14. JPKarma
    Mar 5, 2023
    9
    Que jogo gostoso. Exploração, combate, personagens, variedade de atividades, tudo é legal. O jogo mais divertido da saga até então, e acho difícil que enquanto jogo de pirata ele irá ser superado tão cedo. Felizmente todo o potencial desperdiçado do assassin's creed III é aproveitado aqui. As caçadas são recompensadoras, assim como toda a exploração. Certo, talvez explorar um local paraQue jogo gostoso. Exploração, combate, personagens, variedade de atividades, tudo é legal. O jogo mais divertido da saga até então, e acho difícil que enquanto jogo de pirata ele irá ser superado tão cedo. Felizmente todo o potencial desperdiçado do assassin's creed III é aproveitado aqui. As caçadas são recompensadoras, assim como toda a exploração. Certo, talvez explorar um local para pegar baús que rendem pouco dinheiro não seja lá muito recompensador, mas ainda é divertido explorar esse mapa gigante, principalmente porque a escalada é muito valorizada e a quantidade de coletáveis é satisfatória, não exagerada e não pequena demais. As batalhas navais são fantásticas, e o combate com o personagem, mesmo sendo bem fácil, é dinâmico e divertido, mas o foco mesmo desse combate fica para o stealth, pois agora temos dardos de sono, dardos ensandecidos, pistolas, uma faca de arremesso que você pode pegar e tem que usar com cuidado por só poder levar uma, bombas de fumaça, uma gama enorme de abordagens que se pode ter com um refinamento bem melhor que os dos outros jogos, pois tudo aqui funciona muito bem.
    Dinheiro finalmente faz diferença no jogo, pois você precisa melhorae seu navio, e isso dá uma sensação de recompensa nos combates navais. Explorar áreas submersas, uma das minhas partes preferidas, te dá plantas para melhorar o navio, o que une a divertida exploração subaquática com um sistema bem equilibrado de recompensa.
    Sinceramente, a história não é tão complexa ou elaborada, mas e carismática o bastante para ser muito imersiva. O final chega a ser emocionante, na dosagem certa para dar um sentimento de que tudo que jogamos teve propósito no fim.
    Todas as atividades secundárias são elogiáveis, desde saquear um armazém até pegar coletáveis como as canções. Os objetivos secundários são bem balanceados, não atrapalha sua jogatina como nos anteriores e é mais um extra para desafiad ou orientar o jogador.
    Um dos meus jogos preferidos da vida, sem dúvidas, e um dos que mais joguei e ainda assim me faltam palavras para expressar o quanto acho ele divertido. Foi o primeiro da saga em que não só desejei sinceramente fazer 100% de sincronização como também o único que me diverti tentando, não so por ser divertido explorar, mas por também liberar informações, documentos, vídeos, trechos do livro e várias outras coisas bônus para que gosta da saga. É uma obrigação para todo fã da saga jogar este jogo e uma recomendação muito boa para quem não curtia a saga até então.    … Expand
  15. muhammednuh
    Feb 1, 2023
    8
    Graphics: 6.5

    Story: 8.5

    Gameplay: 8

    Sound: 9

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    Overall: 8
  16. NightVisions
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
    I'm just waiting for the competitive multiplayer to be fully realized. Balance the weird point system introduce Crossplay update the graphic and sell it as a stand alone experience.

    The laughter I had when people absolutely just lose you after you punch them in the face in Manhunt will live with me for the rest of my life. When you got invited in the party post match you can all share    I'm just waiting for the competitive multiplayer to be fully realized. Balance the weird point system introduce Crossplay update the graphic and sell it as a stand alone experience.

    The laughter I had when people absolutely just lose you after you punch them in the face in Manhunt will live with me for the rest of my life. When you got invited in the party post match you can all share stories of how you snuck up and poisoned your targets and how elusive they were on the rooftops.    … Expand
  17. MDXV
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
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  18. Giero
    Jan 4, 2023
    9
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  19. gautamkumar633
    Dec 28, 2022
    10
    The best pirate game ever. A huge, beautifully designed immersive open world, great setting, great combat and exploration makes it an unforgettable tropical experience.
  20. AgentLvi
    Dec 27, 2022
    8
    Great game. The story is decent. The scoring is great, visual is really amazing, the voice & sound is also amazing
  21. Kastory
    Dec 2, 2022
    8
    So, I don't like Assassin's Creed. Seriously, I don't like that historical and science fictionary hybrid. But Black Flag... It's a masterpiece... As a expert of the history of piracy, I can say that this game recreated pirate realism better than any other game. But, it's a pity that there are no such nations in the game as Netherlands and France(((
  22. Shnd3r
    Dec 1, 2022
    8
    Continuation of a series of games from the studio Ubisoft. One of the best games in the series. And also the best game of the pirate setting. In my opinion the game is average 8/10.
  23. Shtern
    Nov 30, 2022
    8
    Этот ассасин был чем то новым, вроде и продолжение косвенное 3 части, как бы приквел к ней с днк Дезмонда Майлса, но все равно игра стала чем то новым. Корабли, пиратская жизнь и возможность прожить жизнь пирата! Что может быть лучше?! Песни, боже, чего они стоят, в путешествие по морю слушать их просто невозможно устать. А физика корабля заставляет тебя чувствовать что ты реально за рулёмЭтот ассасин был чем то новым, вроде и продолжение косвенное 3 части, как бы приквел к ней с днк Дезмонда Майлса, но все равно игра стала чем то новым. Корабли, пиратская жизнь и возможность прожить жизнь пирата! Что может быть лучше?! Песни, боже, чего они стоят, в путешествие по морю слушать их просто невозможно устать. А физика корабля заставляет тебя чувствовать что ты реально за рулём настоящего корабля, а море не повинуется кому попало, так что нужно становиться в этом деле лучше. Отдельная похвала за битвы с легендарными кораблями, они выдались лично для мня очень интересными.
    Из минусов хочу отметить слабый сюжет, как по мне он очень не очень, а то как Эдвард приходит к тому что бы стать ассасином просто в голову не укладывается, то есть действует он с начала игры как Ассасин, но становиться им не сразу, поэтому считаю что это очень слабо проработанный сюжетный момент.    … Expand
  24. falsenarrative
    Oct 12, 2022
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time and possibly one of the best games Ubisoft has ever made. Their open world design has been hit or miss lately, but back in 2012-2015 they were masters of creating beautiful, interesting open worlds, that were so fun to explore. Very atmospheric game, amazing soundtrack and overall just very good game!
  25. ACValhallabest
    Oct 10, 2022
    10
    One of the best games ever made. I feel like so much has already been said about this game and everyone who likes it, already knows the deal. But yea, if you are new to this series, high recommendation by me.
  26. justgaming00
    Oct 6, 2022
    10
    Best AC, but this and Unity both were peaks of AC!!! There were some other decent ones, but never on the level of Black Flag or Unity. Hopefully Mirage brings AC back.
  27. WHITESIXOMAR
    Oct 2, 2022
    10
    Black Flag is the Best AC game ever! The way naval battles and sea exploration is integrated into the regular gameplay mechanics with seamless transitions is the best feature is this package.

    The golden age of piracy is an interesting period of time to visit and interact with the likes of famous characters of the time like Ben Hornigold, Woods Rogers, Charles Vane, Black beard, and all    Black Flag is the Best AC game ever! The way naval battles and sea exploration is integrated into the regular gameplay mechanics with seamless transitions is the best feature is this package.

    The golden age of piracy is an interesting period of time to visit and interact with the likes of famous characters of the time like Ben Hornigold, Woods Rogers, Charles Vane, Black beard, and all the historical figures. If we are to rate the AC games based on the historic period, black flag is the least interesting of them all, the 3rd crusade and the American Revolutionary War are way richer and more exciting to explore.

    What makes AC4 the best AC game is fun, is the most fun game in the franchise ever. You get to do tons of stuff in this open world and there is polish and details everywhere. Some reviews stated that they didn't like the main missions or the main story but for me, it was exciting: Dropping in the middle of the Templar plot and sabotaging their plans, and finding out about the assassins and the secrets that the Caribbean islands hold was a nice trip.

    I always recommend playing older AC games on PC as the console counterparts are way inferior in graphics and performance. This was solved since Valhalla, and I'm pretty sure future AC games like mirage will solid perform on consoles, but older AC games have a brutal difference between PC and consoles.    … Expand
  28. dr-kenobi
    Sep 6, 2022
    8
    It's far from classic stealth AC, but I've enjoyed every single bit of it, from leveling up the Jackdaw to crafting the weapons and outfits. Also Edward is quite a character as well.
  29. nfs7379
    Sep 4, 2022
    9
    9/10.......................................................................
  30. EdWood94
    Sep 4, 2022
    8
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  31. aecsuter
    Aug 17, 2022
    9
    Before Review a warning!
    Redeem all DLCs and make sure they are all ok before starting to play, as I only realized that Freedom Cry was not available after completing Black Flag and Aveline's quest. After 15 days on UBI support the solution they gave me corrupted my saves from both Black Flag and Aveline's mission! Ubi being UBI.
    Black Flag: Pros: - Awesome and improved graphics    Before Review a warning!
    Redeem all DLCs and make sure they are all ok before starting to play, as I only realized that Freedom Cry was not available after completing Black Flag and Aveline's quest. After 15 days on UBI support the solution they gave me corrupted my saves from both Black Flag and Aveline's mission! Ubi being UBI.

    Black Flag:
    Pros:
    - Awesome and improved graphics compared to 3 that were already good
    - Very outstanding protagonist
    - Interesting History
    - Lots of extra content to do
    - Pirate Ship gameplay is a very high point in this game
    - Aveline's Extra Mission is a no-brainer, but fun.
    - Side game Fleet Kenway fun too
    - Although the Special clothes that give some bonuses are very ugly, they are interesting to be collected and the bonuses are very good.

    Cons:
    - Completely Useless Collectables (Animus Chests and Fragments)
    - Need to disable some graphics functions to run Smooth even with powerful PC
    - Fair to bad BR subtitles

    So far Black Flag was the best game in the series due to the gameplay that is sensational, but the story is still not as good as Ezio's.

    89 out of 100    … Expand
  32. ZehFox
    Aug 12, 2022
    10
    i started playing assassins creed by playing THIS one, it was amazing. huge open world, i see that ubisoft did an amazing job on this one, I MEAN YOU CANT HATE PIRATES!
  33. Danilencol
    Jul 27, 2022
    9
    Enredo, gameplay, arte tudo nesse game trabalha em perfeita harmonia. Um dos melhores Assassin's se não o melhor. Me pergunto aonde foi parar os roteiristas depois de Black Flag e Rogue.
  34. Zeneko90
    Jul 14, 2022
    9
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  35. The_D4RknesS
    Jul 2, 2022
    10
    A mix of 3 with rogue these games are almost the same with the same mechanics, the difference is really in the map and especially missions
  36. Animus_V0x
    Jun 15, 2022
    10
    This is my favorite AC game without a doubt. The only one I literally restarted 3 times without getting bored.
  37. KommanderWar
    Jun 8, 2022
    10
    Uma das histórias mais legais que já vi, jogo simples mais muito bom, infelizmente a ubisoft nunca dá a tenção merecida pra seus jogos, é horrível vc platinar o jogo e não receber todas as conquistas.
  38. Dec4dence
    Jun 6, 2022
    9
    Graphics - 9/10
    Gameplay Mechanics - 9/10
    Sound Effects - 8/10
    Storyline - 9/10
    Characters - 9/10
    Music - 10/10. Amazing!
    Overall - 9/10

    Huge open world, many stuff to do, great storyline, insane characters, evil enemies, and a perfect ending.
    You should buy and play this game if you haven't already.
  39. DanteHD01
    Jun 3, 2022
    8
    La tranquilidad de este al navegar es increíble, y la cantidad de actividades y coleccionables son increíbles, el buceo, los abordajes y conquista de territorio en las fortalezas, su increíble historia del pasado de la saga de Connors, es simplemente increíble, era difícil concentrarte en la historia principal con la cantidad de misiones secundarias divertidas que te daba el juego.
  40. rezo_21
    May 30, 2022
    9
    ====================IIIIIIIIII GAME SCORE : 88 IIIIIIIIII====================
  41. Christian_TV
    May 26, 2022
    8
    I believe this is the best Assassin's Creed along with Assassin's Creed 2.
    This game has good graphics, good music, good storyline, it amuses you, it is quite long too.
    I think there is nothing to add. If you want to play Assassin's Creed without too many pretensions, with good graphics and at a reasonable price, this is the game for you.
  42. NevfelSayin
    May 17, 2022
    10
    It's a very special game for me. The pleasure of fighting with two swords is like yesterday in my mind, a legend for me
  43. Izoeros
    Apr 25, 2022
    8
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  44. Kotofon
    Apr 24, 2022
    8
    Геймплей 4-ой части Ассасинов не подвергся серьёзным изменениям. Графика осталась на прежнем уровне: она детально рассказывает историю ассасина, вновь решившего перевернуть судьбу империй. Однако в игру добавили пистолеты, сабли и абордажное оружие, с которым игрок будет умело справляться.Геймплей 4-ой части Ассасинов не подвергся серьёзным изменениям. Графика осталась на прежнем уровне: она детально рассказывает историю ассасина, вновь решившего перевернуть судьбу империй. Однако в игру добавили пистолеты, сабли и абордажное оружие, с которым игрок будет умело справляться.
  45. praizeee
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    AC 4 is one of the best games Ubisoft has ever made, so much to do and explore, a must play.
  46. Shadowxxx
    Apr 4, 2022
    10
    Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
  47. Mental_
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    I just can say this franchise is great and I play this game I after 6 years and that was frightened
  48. summernightz
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    Combination of exotic locations, wonderful music and likable characters gives this game amazing atmosphere, that pretty much no other game has done this kind of pirate/assassin setting better.
  49. ZzTopNemesis
    Mar 1, 2022
    8
    Score: 8.3

    Now this game, this game was fun. I remember getting this on a wednesday, knowing that the upcoming friday was an holiday in my country, soo i had a big weekend, 3 days to play it. I started it on the Thursday afternoon... Sunday night i had 50 hours played and completed the game. Just pure fun, story and gameplay wise. THe setting itself is perfect for me. I love    Score: 8.3

    Now this game, this game was fun.
    I remember getting this on a wednesday, knowing that the upcoming friday was an holiday in my country, soo i had a big weekend, 3 days to play it. I started it on the Thursday afternoon... Sunday night i had 50 hours played and completed the game.
    Just pure fun, story and gameplay wise.
    THe setting itself is perfect for me.
    I love assassins and pirates soo this was a nerds dream for me    … Expand
  50. TheGame_Reviews
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This might be one of the best games Ubisoft has ever made. Ship combat, likable characters, huge open world full interesting locations, islands and places to dive. Story is solid, mission designs are fun and main character is really cool. Parkour isn't Unity level (because it came before Unity), but it's still very decent. Music is one of the best in whole AC series. Would recommend.
  51. Iowntheworld
    Feb 15, 2022
    10
    Best Assassin's Creed game and one of the best games of 2010s, Sony movie-games can't get even close to awesomeness of this game.
  52. streets
    Feb 8, 2022
    10
    One of the best video games ever made, Sony movie games will never get even close to the greatness that AC 4 Black Flag did.
  53. TheBasicReviews
    Jan 27, 2022
    10
    Story: 90/100
    Gameplay: 90/100
    Graphics: 90/100
    Music/Soundtrack: 95/100
    Main Character(s): 90/100
    Side Characters: 85/100
    Regular Enemies: 75/100
    Bosses/Boss fights: 80/100
    World/Level Design: 100/100
    Playability (Bugs and optimization after patches): 100/100
    Would I Play It Again?: Yes
    Where Does It Rank In My Top 500 Video Games of All Time List?: 5

    Rating: 100/100
  54. moonlaba
    Jan 17, 2022
    8
    좋은 컨텐츠의 추가가 게임플레이 전체를 변화시켜버린 예. 다만 2편이후로 돌아올줄 모르는 형편없는 스토리텔링이 발목을 잡는다. 지붕을 뛰어다니는 기존 시리즈의 DNA를 많이 잃어버린것도 아쉬운 부분.
  55. AC_ValhallaisAC
    Jan 9, 2022
    10
    Best Assassin's Creed game and also one of the best games of all time. This game looks so beautiful, main character is one of the best in this whole series, music is superb, fun missions and so much to do and explore on this HUGE map. Amazing! Also, it's easily best video game Ubisoft has ever made.
  56. Amorph0us
    Jan 8, 2022
    9
    Very surprised that it was really fun. A lot of piracy games have to be jealous about this title...
  57. Hpoonis
    Jan 1, 2022
    8
    The best pirate sim out there. Not necessarily the best AC game but pretty good nonetheless.

    I found the character story very well done and the supporting characters followed their historical pattern (for the most part) quite well. The simulated water was very well done. I mostly enjoyed taking the forts and it is a shame that there were less than 10 of them. The underwater looting    The best pirate sim out there. Not necessarily the best AC game but pretty good nonetheless.

    I found the character story very well done and the supporting characters followed their historical pattern (for the most part) quite well. The simulated water was very well done.

    I mostly enjoyed taking the forts and it is a shame that there were less than 10 of them. The underwater looting was marred by very bizarre sharkness. I have played this title several times and have never managed to get through an underwater section without being attacked by a frikkin' shark (with or without lasers). What was disappointing was that the game was heavily boat-centric and levelling up your Jackdaw was far more important than levelling up your Edward gear.

    Pirating other ships was also annoying in that your crew were as useful as a chocolate fire-guard. "I need help here!" F**k me, Jacob! Why bother? Well, taking gunboats, schooners and brigs was simplicity in that the swivel gun was capable of eliminating this entirely. Offing    … Expand
  58. AModernMyth
    Dec 30, 2021
    10
    I think Black Flag actually might be my favorite AC game, there's just something special about this game. Graphics, music, characters, locations, everything in this game just works wonderfully.
  59. Northman_
    Dec 30, 2021
    10
    This is without a question my favorite Assassin's Creed game of all time. Almost feels like it was ahead of time. There's so much to do and explore, graphics are amazing by 2013 standards. Fun story, likable characters, one of the best music they have ever done for these game. Highly recommended!
  60. Raskolnikoc
    Dec 22, 2021
    8
    TLDR: Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is a great game marred by unnecessary Ubisoft BS. I'm giving the game itself 10/10, but I'm deducting points for the Animus walking simulator, and the convoluted save game system.

    Story: I like the story. It's Pirates of the Caribbean quality, and I have complaints here. Nice job Ubisoft. Setting: I love the pirate setting. I really got the feel    TLDR: Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is a great game marred by unnecessary Ubisoft BS. I'm giving the game itself 10/10, but I'm deducting points for the Animus walking simulator, and the convoluted save game system.

    Story: I like the story. It's Pirates of the Caribbean quality, and I have complaints here. Nice job Ubisoft.

    Setting: I love the pirate setting. I really got the feel I was sailing the high seas, flying the Jolly Roger. Everything looks great visually. They did a great job designing this.

    Game mechanics: This is my first Assassin's Creed game, and it took me quite a while to get used to the controls, mechanics, and general flow of the game. Vets of other AC games will probably pick it up faster. I loved the mechanics once I got used to them, but the learning process was frustrating at times.

    Complaints:

    Complaint #1: Animus. I hate (is there a stronger word than hate?) the unskippable Animus walking simulator. Some of these scenes are 15 minutes long or more and have nothing to do with the main story. Who in their right mind thinks people want this in the middle of an Assassin's Creed game? Animus is seriously irritating, and almost ruined an otherwise great game. I sincerely hope whoever thought of Anusmus was immediately sacked with extreme prejudice, and permanently banned from the video game industry. Read this, Ubisoft. All we want or need is quicksave, autosave, and save game. Animus and the progress meter sucks.

    Complaint #2: Convoluted "Progress" save game system. This is such a bloated unnecessary mess, and all it does is force people to unnecessarily replay content. If Ubisoft would just use a traditional quick save / autosave / save as system, it would eliminate so much of my frustration in this area.    … Expand
  61. khangpro1112
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    Highly Recommended : 10/10
    1. Graphics : GOOD
    2. Gameplay : GOOD
    Definitely worth a try !
  62. Station111
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    Easily my favorite Assassin's game, so much to do and explore, i can play this game endlessly.
  63. Kilio
    Dec 14, 2021
    10
    Lovely graphics, realistic movement, good story, stellar voice acting, terrible combat and mentally impaired AI.
  64. petrkozak13
    Dec 13, 2021
    8
    I didn't think pirate-themed AC game could be so good. With AC 2 I think it's one of the best in the whole franchise.
  65. fetqqq
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Imo best Assassin`s Creed game. An open world that was very enjoyable to explore. Good storyline
  66. dislove
    Nov 17, 2021
    8
    An excellent game in terms of gameplay, but unfortunately the plot is rather weak.
  67. jarvitom
    Nov 15, 2021
    9
    Definitely in top3 AC games, boat battles are 10/10, great design and feeling. Main hero is a bit out of the main templar/assassins story but maybe this made it better.
  68. ChampionofDeaTH
    Oct 29, 2021
    8
    очень атмосферная и не менее интересная игра про кровавые моря карибского века пиратов
  69. KevinEditN1
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    el juego tiene una historia con muchos buenos personajes y una jugabilidad hermosa
  70. Bushido95
    Sep 27, 2021
    9
    Последняя и лучшая часть серии "Assassin's Creed".
    История о человеке который просто хотел выжить и стать достойным человеком.
  71. Axelle_1
    Sep 6, 2021
    10
    очень недооценённая игра!!!!
    хороший сюжет и ОТЛИЧНЫЙ геймплей на кораблях
  72. Therules
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    Easily best Assassin's Creed of all time, at least from modern ones, it's really good. Huge map, sailing, underwater exploration, so many places to discover, amazing soundtrack, good parkour, combat is better than previous games, likable main character, cool assassin outfit. Highly recommending.
  73. Geralt123
    Aug 11, 2021
    8
    This is an exceptional AC game, in my opinion the best. The main character, Edward Kenway, is a very likeable, tough pirate. He is not as boring as many other AC protagonists. He is a real tough guy who knows what he wants, but he is also a good friend.

    The story is really well done this time. Exciting from start to finish. German voices are fantastic. The whole game is a big, big    This is an exceptional AC game, in my opinion the best. The main character, Edward Kenway, is a very likeable, tough pirate. He is not as boring as many other AC protagonists. He is a real tough guy who knows what he wants, but he is also a good friend.

    The story is really well done this time. Exciting from start to finish. German voices are fantastic.

    The whole game is a big, big carribean adventure! I never liked ship battles, but in this game I loved them. They are epic! They take about 40% of your time. The music und the graphics are just awesome.

    Not so good: there is some Ubisoft checklist design. Treasures, fragments. But the world is beautiful, so it is a nice feeling to roam through the Islands.

    Graphics: 9/10
    Combat: 7/10
    Story: 8/10
    Music: 10/10
    World: 7/10 (feels a bit empty)
    Side Quests: 7/10
    TOTAL: 8/10

    I played this in 2021 and I think this game has aged very well. Solid 8/10.    … Expand
  74. EssZee
    Jul 30, 2021
    9
    One of my favourite AC games. The story is very interesting and depressing at times (especially towards the end). Graphics still hold up and the atmosphere of the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy fits the AC vibe surprisingly well. The Modern Day story is perhaps its weakest point, but I still enjoyed it. Combat and Parkour are very easy whilst also looking smooth and refined. TheOne of my favourite AC games. The story is very interesting and depressing at times (especially towards the end). Graphics still hold up and the atmosphere of the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy fits the AC vibe surprisingly well. The Modern Day story is perhaps its weakest point, but I still enjoyed it. Combat and Parkour are very easy whilst also looking smooth and refined. The ship combat is also very fun and will provide you with at least an additional hour or two of entertainment.… Expand
  75. Berkay219
    Jul 28, 2021
    8
    nice game played.
    There is a very minor optimization problem, but it can be overlooked..
  76. F_o_r
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    logħba super sabiħa ħafna terġa 'tilgħab u tirrakkomanda wkoll lil ħaddieħor
  77. Colossus778
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    super tre bela ludo ludus denove kaj ankaŭ rekomendus al aliaj!!!!!!!!!!!!
  78. Jazzwidow
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    Në përgjithësi më pëlqen shumë kjo lojë, është pothuajse perfekte shumë e ftohtë
  79. beztgamez
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    un ghjocu super bellu bellu ghjucaria torna è cunsiglierebbe ancu à l'altri
  80. droble
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    超非常に素晴らしいゲームが再びプレイされ、他の人にもお勧めします超非常に素晴らしいゲームが再びプレイされ、他の人にもお勧めします超非常に素晴らしいゲームが再びプレイされ、他の人にもお勧めします
  81. coldblueyes
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    lojë super shumë e bukur do të luante përsëri dhe gjithashtu do t'u rekomandonte të tjerëve
  82. Para_Normal
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    game super sangat bagus akan bermain lagi dan juga merekomendasikan kepada orang lain
  83. lionkingdies
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    helvítis mjög flottur leikur myndi spila aftur og mæla líka með öðrum
  84. BlackxDemon
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    “Every strength is also a weakness. The opposite is true as well.”- Neil Strauss
  85. Jaaaaz
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    солидна врло лепа игра би се поновила и такође препоручила другима!!!!!!!!!!
  86. nowayhome
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    I wish when i'm 80 years old, i would still go back and play this game or some other similar games that they made in 2010s, good stuff.
  87. comicbookhero
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    gioco super molto carino giocherebbe di nuovo e consiglierei anche ad altri
  88. hero300
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    Све у свему, врло лепа игра би се поновила и такође препоручила другима
  89. summer_2021
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    сјајна врло лепа игра би се поново играла и такође препоручила другима.
  90. waterfallquest
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    Long Live this Masterpiece! Long Live this Masterpiece! Long Live this Masterpiece! Long Live this Masterpiece! Long Live this Masterpiece! Long Live this Masterpiece!
  91. nvrmind
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    I honestly don't care if some people hate this game, these haters couldn't find good games even if they tried looking for them.
  92. bettergames3
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    Better than witcher 3 easily Better than witcher 3 easily Better than witcher 3 easily Better than witcher 3 easily Better than witcher 3 easily Better than witcher 3 easily
  93. Proreviews2021
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    Beautiful game, is it absolutely perfect? No, no it's not (but no game is btw). Is it good game tho? Absolutely.
  94. wasteoftimedd
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    Sound/music 10/10------Graphics 10/10-------Story 8.5/10----------Characters 9/10
  95. Lucifer000
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    Very good okay?Very good okay?Very good okay?Very good okay?Very good okay?Very good okay?Very good okay?Very good okay?Very good okay?Very good okay?Very good okay?
  96. zzxzealot
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    I was surprised to find out that so many on steam and youtube actually really like this game, i thought it got some hate, but haters are always pathetic minority
  97. Redwidow
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    If you feel like bored and there's not much to do in your life, you might wanna try out this great game.
  98. musicislifexx
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    No amount of hate will take away absolute masterful craft of these amazing games.
  99. hmmmss
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    GTA 5 might be best game of all time overall, but game like this will be forever in my heart no matter what. Highly recommending!
  100. John8880
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    GTA 5 might be best game of all time overall, but game like this will be forever in my heart no matter what. Highly recommending!
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#31 Best PC Game of 2013
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#15 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
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#16 Most Shared PC Game of 2013

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. GameCritics
    Mar 5, 2014
    60
    Ironically enough for a game which centers around the concept of genetic ancestry, however, it continually lets itself down by refusing to break away from its own tired and worn-out heritage,
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  2. DarkZero
    Jan 16, 2014
    90
    Fans that were bummed out by Assassin’s Creed III will most likely find Black Flag to be a welcoming return to what they love about the series, with a great story, amazingly crafted world and smart additions to the sailing that make it a refreshing part of the Assassin’s Creed formula.
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  3. PC PowerPlay
    Dec 30, 2013
    90
    Makes up for the failings of AC3, delivering a fantastic, engaging open world experience. [Jan 2014, p.78]
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