Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3161 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,500 out of 3161
  2. Mixed: 438 out of 3161
  3. Negative: 223 out of 3161
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  1. Freeedom
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Message to Ubisoft : Keep doing what you do and just ignore these haters. They have never understood your games. All they want are some mindless fast-paced nonsense games. They don't wanna think, they don't wanna explore, they don't wanna learn. They will never understand what you do. Just ignore them and focus on people who actually support / love your games. Thank you for the games youMessage to Ubisoft : Keep doing what you do and just ignore these haters. They have never understood your games. All they want are some mindless fast-paced nonsense games. They don't wanna think, they don't wanna explore, they don't wanna learn. They will never understand what you do. Just ignore them and focus on people who actually support / love your games. Thank you for the games you have done in past 10 years. This message goes to everyone who has worked on these games and who feel that fans don't respect their work. They do and i do and i have huge respect for everything you have done. Can't wait for AC Valhalla DLC's, Far Cry 6 and all your future projects.… Expand
  2. UbisoftisKing
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Black Flag is best AC game ever made.
    AC 3 was huge fail, but somehow Ubisoft managed to learn from it's mistakes and delivered timeless masterpiece.
  3. In-DepthReviews
    May 4, 2021
    10
    Chapter 1: Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag. (2013)

    To me personally (and it is up to personal preference, specially with AC series) Black Flag is The best Assassin's Creed game there ever was. Yes "Unity" has best combat and parkour and is also one my favorites, but overall Black Flag is the best. Chapter 2: What makes it so good? AC 4 was completely new in many regards. Endless    Chapter 1: Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag. (2013)

    To me personally (and it is up to personal preference, specially with AC series) Black Flag is The best Assassin's Creed game there ever was. Yes "Unity" has best combat and parkour and is also one my favorites, but overall Black Flag is the best.

    Chapter 2: What makes it so good?

    AC 4 was completely new in many regards. Endless ocean to sail around, over 20 islands to explore, all with real life background and history. Have ever dreamed to go back in time to 1700s and be a pirate, this games is closest you ever get.

    Chapter 3: Story, Main Character, Graphics, Music/Sound.

    Story is really long and very decent, but to avoid spoilers, i can't really write anything else about that. Main character "Edward" is easily one of the best Assassin's in whole series. He has very good looking Assassin outfit, it has a lot of details and just looks good.

    Sound is okay, but main shining point of this game is it's musical score. Phenomenal score for an 2013 video game. Graphically also stunning by 2013 standard and even by today's standards.

    Conclusion : Amazing game and one of my favorite video games of all time.    … Expand
  4. Somegamessuck
    May 22, 2021
    10
    Seems like AC 4 Black Flag will stay best AC game forever. It was so well made for 2013 and still holds up wonderfully. I don't believe that Ubisoft will ever reach that height unfortunately. They could easily, if they wanted to, but seems like they don't want to do that. Valhalla was okay, but too similar to Origins and Odyssey. Even, if Valhalla was best of last three, it's still notSeems like AC 4 Black Flag will stay best AC game forever. It was so well made for 2013 and still holds up wonderfully. I don't believe that Ubisoft will ever reach that height unfortunately. They could easily, if they wanted to, but seems like they don't want to do that. Valhalla was okay, but too similar to Origins and Odyssey. Even, if Valhalla was best of last three, it's still not even close to what Black Flag was for video gaming.… Expand
  5. Agrecolico
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    Outra Obra de Arte
    A histĂłria
    O clima
    As Navegação
    Tudo muito bem Feito
    Sempre tem alguma coisa para fazer
    HistĂłria Simplesmente umas das melhores quĂŞ eu ja vi em um jogo.
    Se vocĂŞ gosta de Piratas nĂŁo Ă© um jogo quĂŞ vocĂŞ vai se arrepender
  6. Blitz_Petrik
    Jun 29, 2021
    10
    I think this is the best Assassin's creed game and one of the best if not the best pirate game :)
  7. Mega_Perfect
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    Solid world design, outstanding graphics, good characters, enjoyable story, good music.
  8. fishinglvl10
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    I like this game a lot, it has so much that others games never had, not going into details but it is very good.
  9. shaderrr
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    Like many people here have already said it's actually absolutely decent or even great game, haters can go home.
  10. xxxlolxxx
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    Who cares if some losers hate these games honestly? Majority of actual gamers seems to enjoy these games a lot, so who cares really, absolutely nobody cares about these whiners lol.
  11. sowhathuh
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    great masterful gamegreat masterful gamegreat masterful gamegreat masterful gamegreat masterful gamegreat masterful gamegreat masterful gamegreat masterful game
  12. blastfrompast
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    If you are looking for fun to be had, it would be this game for sure, i'm dead serious, it's worth it.
  13. thejennifer
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    Not regretting trying it, here's the lesson, never take negative reviews seriously on metacritic until you have tried certain game for yourself. You might miss out on many outstanding games that are hated for dumb reasons.
  14. StaticHistory
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    If you are like me and wanna just have some fun, i might recommend trying this game, worth it.
  15. WhiteWidow_
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    What an absolute masterpiece of a game. Hell yeah! Worth the wait and dlc is good too.
  16. Baseballman
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    xxxxx i love this game xxxxxxxxxxxx i love this game xxxxxxxxxxxx i love this game xxxxxxxxxxxx i love this game xxxxxxxxxxxx i love this game xxxxxxxxxxxx i love this game xxxxxxxxxxxx i love this game xxxxxxx
  17. ihatepolitics
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    Best game in the history of games, if you hate this game then i hate you, it's that simple.
  18. Floorislava343
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    One of the best games ever made, i'm so glad these games finally get respect that they deserve, better than Skyrim.
  19. 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!
  20. 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!
  21. musicislifexx
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    No amount of hate will take away absolute masterful craft of these amazing games.
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. wasteoftimedd
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    Sound/music 10/10------Graphics 10/10-------Story 8.5/10----------Characters 9/10
  25. 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?
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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!
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
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Awards & Rankings

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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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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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