Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

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  1. Strang
    Dec 29, 2013
    9
    I have had this AC for a few days now, and I am already totally immersed.The game is a HUGE improvement over the last game (which shall not be named) Black Flag takes the naval combat from AC3 and makes it more or less the main aspect. The controls for maneuvering your ship are responsive for the most part, sometimes trying to use your fire barrels may be a hassle. There is so muchI have had this AC for a few days now, and I am already totally immersed.The game is a HUGE improvement over the last game (which shall not be named) Black Flag takes the naval combat from AC3 and makes it more or less the main aspect. The controls for maneuvering your ship are responsive for the most part, sometimes trying to use your fire barrels may be a hassle. There is so much content on the map.Finding buried treasure and collecting songs for your crew are some things to do. Hunting from AC3 has been kept in the game,you can use the animals for crafting or sell them.But hunting gets really repetitive after a while. The new addition of harpooning sea creatures helps add variety but this too gets repetitive.The story is not the worst nor the best, and that keeps my review from getting a 10.… Expand
  2. Gervantos
    Oct 10, 2020
    8
    One of top 3 ac games. Great graphic, good story. Need better optimization and fewer a to b missions.
  3. Tomicsavo
    Feb 17, 2020
    9
    A great continuation of franchise. A lot of time can be spent with it, a lot of opportunities and fun. The only thing I was missing is a good story outside of the animus. But he was fine anyway.
  4. ivan7788
    Dec 11, 2017
    9
    This game is last good Assasins Creed (AC). I have enjoyed all AC since the first one which i though was regular back in the day i gave it a score of 7.0/10, then AC2 blew my mind with an insteresting story and some how a lovable main character 8.0/10. AC Brother Hood was more of a continuation for me 7.8/10 and AC Revelation was like the same but with more darker atmosphere 7.5/10.

    I    This game is last good Assasins Creed (AC). I have enjoyed all AC since the first one which i though was regular back in the day i gave it a score of 7.0/10, then AC2 blew my mind with an insteresting story and some how a lovable main character 8.0/10. AC Brother Hood was more of a continuation for me 7.8/10 and AC Revelation was like the same but with more darker atmosphere 7.5/10.

    I skipped AC3 entirely because its bad optimization on PC. The I played AC Unity which i thought was a very boring game 5.8/10 and AC Syndicate 6.0/10 I unistalled both games after a few missions because the story and mechanics were a pain in the ass.

    Then today Ubisoft (company that i dont like since they scammed me with The Division) gave away for free a copy of Assasins Creed IV Black Flag and ohh boi i have to tell you people this AC is GOOD, its like AC2 meets the first Pirates of the Caribbean, playing this game is a charming journey for single player campaing, i rate the game 8.5/10 (Metacritic dont allow that score so i gave it 9.0/10 to be fair).    … Expand
  5. Yurk
    Nov 6, 2018
    10
    This is my favorite Assassin's Creed game. I completed it 6 times and would be happy to do it again. Amazing graphics, wonderful atmosphere, breathtaking views and fantastic story. I love how everything works together in this part. It is pirate game and somehow it is totally canonic Assassin's Creed title. It is like previous ACs but in different setting and with additional mechanics. 10This is my favorite Assassin's Creed game. I completed it 6 times and would be happy to do it again. Amazing graphics, wonderful atmosphere, breathtaking views and fantastic story. I love how everything works together in this part. It is pirate game and somehow it is totally canonic Assassin's Creed title. It is like previous ACs but in different setting and with additional mechanics. 10 out of 10. Sea songs are the best! What shall we do with a drunken sailor early in the morning?… Expand
  6. SergeiZ
    Nov 16, 2020
    9
    Best Assassin ever. And if you remove all the nonsense about the ancients and leave only the game about pirates - then there will be the best game about pirates since the days of "Pirates!"
  7. justdisali
    Sep 10, 2020
    8
    it is ornery to seek for ships lots of hours, but interesting experience, anyway where I you, I would exit this page and try the game asap.
  8. ATTin
    Jun 2, 2019
    9
    Story: 8.5, Gameplay: 9, Graphics: 9. Ah the memories, easily an awsome game
  9. CaroDuce
    Jan 5, 2014
    8
    Honestly i'm not an assassin's creed fan at all, but this game has really taken my attention..
    I enjoyed the entire story line and the awesome graphic; I have appreciate a lot the crew's songs too (it could sounds stupid, but yep, i enjoyed them sailing the sea).. Maybe to easy
  10. Dustfoxx
    Oct 8, 2020
    8
    As I've grown older I've lost interest for the Assassin's Creed series but the one game I still have fond memories of is Black Flag. It still has the main gameplay loop of every other game in the series but it balances it out with the great ship combat.
    Closer to a 7 than a 9
  11. londonrocks
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Easily best Assassin's Creed game. Huge open world with tons of stuff to do and places to explore.
  12. NothingisTrue
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    As of right now i like Black Flag and Valhalla equally. Valhalla obviously has more content and better graphics, but Black Flag was also incredible game in 2013 terms and still holds up both graphically and story wise.
  13. Sloanster
    Nov 19, 2013
    10
    The Assassin Creed Franchise has had its up and downs, but ACV is absolutely an up. This game is extremely fun and I recommend it to anyone who enjoyed the previous games. The ship combat has improved and the graphics are beautiful. This game is probably my favorite in the franchise so far.
  14. The_Ommadawn
    Nov 19, 2013
    9
    People are funny (or is that just PC gamers?). Yes, yes, yes it has some minor technical issues (FPS) that will need patching, but these are expected for a game with this much scale. I felt that depressing feeling during the opening cutscene and tutorial island when the game wasn't as smooth as I'd hoped. Once I boarded my ship and headed to Havana, things improved and confidencePeople are funny (or is that just PC gamers?). Yes, yes, yes it has some minor technical issues (FPS) that will need patching, but these are expected for a game with this much scale. I felt that depressing feeling during the opening cutscene and tutorial island when the game wasn't as smooth as I'd hoped. Once I boarded my ship and headed to Havana, things improved and confidence regained (unlike my hairline). AC:BF is very good. The map is HUGE, the graphics (some frame rate drops) are excellent, the sound passionate, the naval element well implemented, animations are fabulous, cutscenes and voice acting some of the best i've seen and the game is simply fun. Greatly improved from AC3 and with so much to do and collect, it's gonna take a while to see all of it. This is my new favourite AC game. Enjoy.… Expand
  15. Ubisoft_Forever
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    I will support Ubisoft until the day i die. I bought AC Valhalla Day 1 and i will do same with Far Cry 6. I want to play Assassin's Creed Unity as last thing i ever do, before i die. Ubisoft (alongside Rockstar Games, Remedy Entertainment and Capcom) is one of my favorite game developers of all time and i mean it. They have got so much undeserved hate from tasteless haters who never evenI will support Ubisoft until the day i die. I bought AC Valhalla Day 1 and i will do same with Far Cry 6. I want to play Assassin's Creed Unity as last thing i ever do, before i die. Ubisoft (alongside Rockstar Games, Remedy Entertainment and Capcom) is one of my favorite game developers of all time and i mean it. They have got so much undeserved hate from tasteless haters who never even cared to play Ubisoft games. Anyway i just wanted to truly thank Ubisoft for every video game they have done and thanks to that made my life so much happier and better in general. Watch Dogs and AC Unity were games that helped me to get over my depression and for that i'm forever thankful for Ubisoft. Thank you.… Expand
  16. Ozimandeus
    Nov 19, 2013
    10
    A lovingly created masterpiece. Each element seems handmade, the gameplay mixture of assassins creed, Sid Mier's Pirates! a dash of Zelda wind walker, and a pinch of Farcry 3. It is HUGE in scope, a fully realised open world. The companion App on iPad works like a dream. As of now this is my personal game of the year.. It is a true video game classic a must buy and the best thing toA lovingly created masterpiece. Each element seems handmade, the gameplay mixture of assassins creed, Sid Mier's Pirates! a dash of Zelda wind walker, and a pinch of Farcry 3. It is HUGE in scope, a fully realised open world. The companion App on iPad works like a dream. As of now this is my personal game of the year.. It is a true video game classic a must buy and the best thing to happen to the franchise since Assassin's Creed 2.… Expand
  17. asy8492
    Nov 21, 2013
    10
    Among all the AC series that had been released, this sequel by far is the best one ever. No doubt Ubisoft seems to have done a very good job in fulfilling customer's request for features in game that was first unveiled in AC3 but was not polished well which was naval warfare. Honestly, when AC3 came out, the naval warfare was one key feature that really attracts me the most but I was a bitAmong all the AC series that had been released, this sequel by far is the best one ever. No doubt Ubisoft seems to have done a very good job in fulfilling customer's request for features in game that was first unveiled in AC3 but was not polished well which was naval warfare. Honestly, when AC3 came out, the naval warfare was one key feature that really attracts me the most but I was a bit disappointed because it only appears as side missions and players don't have much choice to sail to other places and uses it as a mean of transports for exploring. However, AC4 really revamped that whole concept and brought my wish to real. For me, the open sea free-for-exploration with a ship is the best selling point for AC4. Never in my entire life have I seen a game that managed to handle naval warfare very well. It is too awesome. The ability to sail across the sea, stop by islands and explore them seamlessly without any boundaries, engage in epic naval battle and board the ships are the best key features for me. Playing the game somehow kind of reminds me a bit of Pirates of the Caribbean especially during the naval battle. Plus the new engine in the game which allows for spontaneous storms and huge waves to occur really added to the realism and epicness of the game. Seriously I wouldn't mind if the next AC5 continues on the sea exploration concept. In fact, I really hope they would retain naval exploration in the next installment. For anyone that has not played any Assassin's Creed series before, I think this installment is the best way to start with. It's like GTA but in a pirate settings in the caribbeans.… Expand
  18. Hatshoo
    Nov 21, 2013
    10
    I have played them all and this is my favorite one by far! it is bigger in every way (map, history, complexity)
    I would give it a 9 but due to all the scrubs giving low score for no reason...
  19. tryharder101
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
    Easily one of the best of whole series, if not THE best. This game is just huge. Specially considering the fact it came out in 2013, yeah skyrim and red dead were earlier, but even then. There was absolutely no game that did ship sailing / combat better than this. No competition even. Music (soundtrack) was absolutely fantastic, parkour was better than ever. Still holds up.
  20. Dead_Space
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    Possibly one of the best Assassin's Creed games ever made. Graphics, music, Caribbean atmosphere. One of my favorites.
  21. GraysonUA
    Mar 31, 2020
    8
    Ну це вже остання гра з тих самих Кредо Вбивць, ігра симулятор пірата, яка довела до розуму механіку з 3 частини. Дуже велика завдяки морському контенту, але головне не перестаратись у їх дослідженні, бо можливо перегоріти і закинути гру, не треба так. Ну - 8 з натяжкою.Ну це вже остання гра з тих самих Кредо Вбивць, ігра симулятор пірата, яка довела до розуму механіку з 3 частини. Дуже велика завдяки морському контенту, але головне не перестаратись у їх дослідженні, бо можливо перегоріти і закинути гру, не треба так. Ну - 8 з натяжкою.
  22. Alexb1096
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    ITALIAN:
    Il gioco era davvero bello ma per sbaglio ho cancellato i dati di salvataggio quando ero al 70/80% e non ho avuto più voglia di ricominciarlo.

    L'ho giocato diversi anni fa ma mi era piaciuto molto, con ottime ambientazioni e interessanti soluzioni di gameplay, come le navi e le esplorazioni sottomarine.

    Non è un "vero" Assassin's Creed ma è un gran bel gioco.

    VOTO: 8.5/10
  23. NestoR_XZ
    Jul 3, 2020
    8
    Одна из лучших частей серии в которую я играл, большой открытый мир, красивая графика на 2013, интересный сюжет, много разного контента, который в туже очередь очень однообразен. Ну есть моменты которые очень порой мешают, порой боевая система особенно во время абордажей работает кривовато. Для прохождения игры на 100% нужно будет потратить много времени около 70-80 часов. Игра изначальноОдна из лучших частей серии в которую я играл, большой открытый мир, красивая графика на 2013, интересный сюжет, много разного контента, который в туже очередь очень однообразен. Ну есть моменты которые очень порой мешают, порой боевая система особенно во время абордажей работает кривовато. Для прохождения игры на 100% нужно будет потратить много времени около 70-80 часов. Игра изначально была создана для некст-гена, этим и обуславливается такие масштабы по по сравнению с Assassin's Creed 3.… Expand
  24. Gralmeidan
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This is by far the best assassin's creed game I've played, probably because it's mostly a badass pirate game with some boring assassin **** randomly thrown around throughout the campaign. Looking forward to Skull & Bones, where Ubisoft promised to create a new black flag without the boring assassin stuff.
  25. greenbey
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    S-
    Best game in series after AC Brotherhood. If you don't view it as an assassins creed game its better because feels more like a pirate game . Story is fine and game-play is on point .
    Easily recommended.
  26. LegoEggo19
    Jan 25, 2019
    10
    This game made up for the problems with AC3, namely the lack of fun. ACIV strives to be fun in everything you do, and it succeeds. Even newcomers to the series who just want a pirate game would most likely enjoy this game. Music, graphics, exploration, combat, everything feels excellent. Even in 2019 this game is worth picking up and trying out. You won't be disappointed!
  27. Fany000
    Jan 12, 2019
    8
    Assassin's Creed at it's finest, probably the best part of the whole serie. Pirate theme suits the game well and the surroundings of Carribean are simply beatiful. Ship battles were done in a very funny and complex way. The last true part of the Assassin's Creed serie.

    Pros: + Carribean is living and beatufiul + Huge map full of sites for discovery journeys + Edward is great + Great    Assassin's Creed at it's finest, probably the best part of the whole serie. Pirate theme suits the game well and the surroundings of Carribean are simply beatiful. Ship battles were done in a very funny and complex way. The last true part of the Assassin's Creed serie.

    Pros:
    + Carribean is living and beatufiul
    + Huge map full of sites for discovery journeys
    + Edward is great
    + Great sidequests
    + Excellent ending, probably the best in the whole serie
    + Ship battles
    + Kenway's fleet is interesting and entertaining feature
    + Shanties (great pirate atmosphere at all)

    Cons:
    - Some technical issues (not that drastical as it is described in some reviews here, I needed restart the memory just once, the game didn't drop at all, just few bugs and glitches, better optimalization could be great tho)
    - From the half of the game you don't know what to do with money (it's really easy to get enough of them)
    - Beggining of the story is quite boring and storytelling could be done better at all
    - Presence of typical AC missions like follow the target, listen the target a then kill him, no originality in main missions
    - not challenging puzzles (all of them are really easy)

    Time spent to finish the game: Sth about 40 hours to obtain all collectibles and finish main story.    … Expand
  28. TheValhalla
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    Positives - Almost everything, it's easily best Assassin's Creed game!
    Negatives - Modern day.
  29. Hayter
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    Это просто лучшая игра про пиратов, поверьте, я знаю, о чём пишу.
  30. ysf
    Jan 22, 2019
    10
    Türkçe yorum. Oyun Assassin's Creed olarak pek başarılı olmasada gemi olayını ve fersah fersah denizleri gezme olayını çok iyi çözmüşler. Haytham'ın babası olduğu için ACIII ile bağlantısı var sanmasınlar. Ha klavye ve mouse ile rezil bir halde onu söylemeden geçmiyim. Sanırım konsoldan port olduğu için öyle. Tavsiyem varsa xbox gamepad ile oynamanız yoksa herhangi bir gamepad de olur.Türkçe yorum. Oyun Assassin's Creed olarak pek başarılı olmasada gemi olayını ve fersah fersah denizleri gezme olayını çok iyi çözmüşler. Haytham'ın babası olduğu için ACIII ile bağlantısı var sanmasınlar. Ha klavye ve mouse ile rezil bir halde onu söylemeden geçmiyim. Sanırım konsoldan port olduğu için öyle. Tavsiyem varsa xbox gamepad ile oynamanız yoksa herhangi bir gamepad de olur.
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Metascore
84

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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