Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 3161 Ratings

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  1. Svetlendrius
    Jun 19, 2020
    7
    A good assassin, with a good plot, is held in one breath, a large world of beautiful locations.
  2. zzz_DeV1L_zzz
    Jun 13, 2020
    7
    On the advice I decided to try playing. It seems like at the beginning it was not bad, but I did not like the plot, in the middle of the game it became boring and I had to finish the passage. 7 points.
  3. AlirezASlayeR
    Jun 1, 2020
    5
    the game has it's moments and Edward is a cool character but my main gripe with this game is that at no point in this game did I feel like an assassin!!! It was JUST a pirate game with some forced long ass cutscenes in the middle to somehow link the game to the franchise. It's an alright game overall but very little to link it to the franchise.
  4. shauntmw
    May 14, 2020
    7
    I play this on UPlay, and play exclusively on the single player campaign only.

    First of all, let's talk about the technical issues that I have faced. The game is very poorly optimized. Despite having a moderately high-end PC, I still get a very bad lag and framerate issue. Disabling V-Sync improves a lot on the lag, but the tearing is too terrible to play with it disabled. There are    I play this on UPlay, and play exclusively on the single player campaign only.

    First of all, let's talk about the technical issues that I have faced. The game is very poorly optimized. Despite having a moderately high-end PC, I still get a very bad lag and framerate issue. Disabling V-Sync improves a lot on the lag, but the tearing is too terrible to play with it disabled.

    There are some software tweaks that greatly improves the framerate. One of them is D3DOverrider. Another is to disable one of the CPU core assigned to the game via Task Manager. Also, the game will suddenly hang when my connection is bad.

    Technical issues aside, the game itself is great! This game put some very heavy emphasis on naval warfare and navigation. Although I hated the naval scenario in the previous game, I totally loved it in this game! The world is huge and full of things to do. The story is great, and I really like that fact they finally minimized the "modern world" part and made it trivial enough for me to not care, and yet put enough interesting backstory into the hacking mini-game for me to explore.

    The stealth mechanic has improved quite a bit, but I don't really like the battle mechanic in this game compared to the older games. The enemies are too easy to kill, but sometimes the battle camera or controls are so bad that you will get killed just by 1 or 2 combos by an enemy, despite having full health.

    I hated the underwater area. It is so bad that I have given up on fully complete the collectibles just because I can't be bothered to play all the under water stages.

    I would have given this game a score of 9/10, but I have decided to deduct a few points because of the bad PC port.    … Expand
  5. alanwaketan
    May 2, 2020
    9
    本作是刺客RPG化之前我觉得游戏性最丰富的一作。这海战和加勒比开放地图出色的相辅相成至今没有一款游戏能够超越。开着寒鴉号乘风破浪快哉快哉。除去海战的部分就是一款典型的刺客游戏。剧情部分虽然说愛德華也或多或少左右了那段加勒比的历史，但就历史背景选材而言和前三作的磅礴大气相比稍显落差。本作是刺客RPG化之前我觉得游戏性最丰富的一作。这海战和加勒比开放地图出色的相辅相成至今没有一款游戏能够超越。开着寒鴉号乘风破浪快哉快哉。除去海战的部分就是一款典型的刺客游戏。剧情部分虽然说愛德華也或多或少左右了那段加勒比的历史，但就历史背景选材而言和前三作的磅礴大气相比稍显落差。
  6. elolugo
    Apr 27, 2020
    7
    Good game but bad assassin's creed game. Tying your shoes is more difficult than this game and there is no downside to being combat centered instead of stealth approach
  7. DevilBr0
    Apr 20, 2020
    9
    My lovest game in series ever. This game have everything. Story line in our time, beatiful story of Edward Kenway adventure's and good graphic for 2013. And i also love pirates theme :)
  8. r03vg
    Apr 15, 2020
    8
    Вы устанете от игры раньше, чем ее пройдете, а еще вас задолбает искать новые шанти, чтобы заткнуть все старые шанти.
  9. 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.
  10. 420guy69
    Mar 21, 2020
    2
    Gave this game a 2 because:
    1. The game is unoptimized for PC, constant tearing, and FPS drop.
    2. The story is fine. It isn't that unique cause the characters you kill, They say something that sound really boring. 3. Stealth is dumbed-down into a point where trailing missions are actually fun than just killing people with your sword. 4. Gameplay is the same, except Ubisoft made it    Gave this game a 2 because:
    1. The game is unoptimized for PC, constant tearing, and FPS drop.
    2. The story is fine. It isn't that unique cause the characters you kill, They say something that sound really boring.
    3. Stealth is dumbed-down into a point where trailing missions are actually fun than just killing people with your sword.
    4. Gameplay is the same, except Ubisoft made it worse. The animators created the worst finishing moves and attacking moves in the history of gaming. Kenway just stabs a British Soldier with the worst sound fx i also heard. Just a stab to the right and a stab to the left. In AC3, there are variety of choices in the game to kill your guy, and amazing animations. It doesn't get me bored unlike in AC4.
    5. Trailing Missions: This is explained by videogamedunkey, where half of the game is just trailing missions, It's generic, and boring. You just follow this dude, kill or tail another guy.
    6. Optional Objectives. This mechanic really annoyed me throughout the AC franchise playthrough, Ubisoft said it is "Optional" so it is up to the player if they want to do it or not. But Ubisoft shames them with a 50% Sync rate. It feels like you are being forced to do the Optional Objectives, and those objectives are really frusturating to the point where you just said: **** you ****ersoft, I'm doing it my way."

    And conclusion:
    The game is really boring and the same, there's nothing unique and it feels generic. Ubisoft didn't add anything new to the game, while the Game Critics sits there and start writing a review for a game that didn't even come out yet. It took me 3 days to beat the game because it just felt boring.    … Expand
  11. Hochbichler
    Mar 20, 2020
    6
    Assassin's Creed IV: Black flag is the sixth major installment of the famous stealth action adventure series. I find the setting of this game is very interesting: the Age of Sail, the pirates, West Indies. The stealth/combat system (on land) gets boring and repetitive very quickly. The sailing side of the game is by far the best part of it, although even here would I welcome more shipAssassin's Creed IV: Black flag is the sixth major installment of the famous stealth action adventure series. I find the setting of this game is very interesting: the Age of Sail, the pirates, West Indies. The stealth/combat system (on land) gets boring and repetitive very quickly. The sailing side of the game is by far the best part of it, although even here would I welcome more ship diversity, more upgrades etc. The sea can also get a bit crowded for my taste at times. Naval battles are a lot of fun as is the whaling minigame (criticised by the PETA thugs, of course). Shanties are a brilliant idea and great collective items, specially in contrast to the useless animus fragments. The graphics is pretty good for 2013 game, but the colours seem a bit dull. The font is quite pleasant. The difficulty of this game can be a problem: objectively it is just too easy. The story is interesting for the first half of the game, then it gets partially ruined by pathos and SJW crap. The part of the game that takes place outside of the animus is interesting, but only to people familiar with the AC world/story. Sadly this game contains plenty of greedy microtransactions and equally plenty of SJW crap. Both single player DLCs are perfect examples of that.

    This is a game with a lot of appeal for me, but several unfortunate decision somewhat ruined the experience for me. Final Verdict: 60 %    … Expand
  12. ChoicestGames
    Feb 27, 2020
    7
    For fans of the Golden Age of Piracy as well as stealth action-adventures with a bit of naval combat thrown in, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag ticks all the right boxes. The game also features great cutscenes, animations, mini-games, sea shanties and Ubisoft took the effort to resolve the game in a satisfactory manner (at least with respect to Edward Kenway's story). If you're not intoFor fans of the Golden Age of Piracy as well as stealth action-adventures with a bit of naval combat thrown in, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag ticks all the right boxes. The game also features great cutscenes, animations, mini-games, sea shanties and Ubisoft took the effort to resolve the game in a satisfactory manner (at least with respect to Edward Kenway's story). If you're not into these sorts of games though (i.e. lots of grinding in order to upgrade your character and ship, as well as stealth being a mandatory requirement for success) you could find elements of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag frustrating: I know I did.… Expand
  13. Shimmeywill
    Feb 20, 2020
    6
    While the story and on foot gameplay didn't engage me, the ship gameplay and combat made for a solid time waster of a game. Chill to just wander around the map collecting stuff.
  14. 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.
  15. erdogfu96
    Feb 8, 2020
    8
    I get enjoy from playing this game. Storyline was not best but epic and very very remarkable. I remamber its story after 7 years from playing it. Sounds were epic also. Only problem was optimization. I had cool graphics card when playing that but it get very low FPS. I played ARK Survivor Evolved after that with same PC and get better fps. But out of graphics game were good. And isI get enjoy from playing this game. Storyline was not best but epic and very very remarkable. I remamber its story after 7 years from playing it. Sounds were epic also. Only problem was optimization. I had cool graphics card when playing that but it get very low FPS. I played ARK Survivor Evolved after that with same PC and get better fps. But out of graphics game were good. And is playable now also.
    Graphics: 6/10(For that year)
    Sounds: 9/10
    Story:9/10
    Fun:9/10    … Expand
  16. Prometheus1241
    Jan 19, 2020
    9
    Assassin's creed IV continues the legendary franchise of AC. AC 4 is, generally, good plot and amazing characters.
  17. Furtrap
    Jan 5, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oyun genel olarak güzel ama PS'de oyun su gibi akarken PC'de oyun çok kasıyor ayrıca kontrollerde PC' de zor mesela örnek vermek gerekirse (burdan itibaren spoiler) oyunun ilk başlarında bizim adam bira içerken adamın biri gelip bize dalıyodu sonra biz onları mafediyodukya sonra askerler geldimde orada savaş yapmamız gerek o bölüm PS de rahatlıkla geçilerbilirken PC de geçilmesi resmen eziyet!!?!!!… Expand
  18. RomanGor
    Dec 14, 2019
    4
    Это просто унылая дрочильня, однотипные миссии, дерганая анимация, гг какой-то моральный урод, а про морские баталии я вообще молчу. Большего дрочева, чем морские сражения, я еще ни в одном асасине не встречал. Если что я прошел 1, 2 части и бразерхуд. Не знаю, чем 4-я часть всем нравится, как по мне, так унылое дно. Попробую себя заставить пройти ее до конца. И да, горите в аду юбики соЭто просто унылая дрочильня, однотипные миссии, дерганая анимация, гг какой-то моральный урод, а про морские баталии я вообще молчу. Большего дрочева, чем морские сражения, я еще ни в одном асасине не встречал. Если что я прошел 1, 2 части и бразерхуд. Не знаю, чем 4-я часть всем нравится, как по мне, так унылое дно. Попробую себя заставить пройти ее до конца. И да, горите в аду юбики со своим копировальным станком по производству дерьмовых ежегодных игр!!! Прошел до конца и могу сказать, что если бы вся игра была как последние 3 главы, то еще ничего. Но так как первые 3/4 игры - это настоящее дрочево, разбавленное тупорылыми морскими сражениями, то оценка только 4 из 10. 4 бала за красоту картинки и полную локализацию, с чем у юбиков никогда проблем не было.… Expand
  19. Druid
    Dec 12, 2019
    9
    A true masterclass in how to satisfy someone who wants to go on an adventure in the seas. This game succeeds in making a beautiful world with great characters and a very engaging concept. The ship combat and the soundtrack is what truly steals the show though.

    The game could have easily been a 10 if it wasn't bugged by monotonous side-missions, sub-par main mission design and the lack    A true masterclass in how to satisfy someone who wants to go on an adventure in the seas. This game succeeds in making a beautiful world with great characters and a very engaging concept. The ship combat and the soundtrack is what truly steals the show though.

    The game could have easily been a 10 if it wasn't bugged by monotonous side-missions, sub-par main mission design and the lack of a dedicated crouch button in a stealth game.    … Expand
  20. Genek13
    Nov 18, 2019
    9
    Finally I was able to play a outstanding pirat type of game. If this is not enough - in AC world :)
    Great and fun to play :) story is much different for what we can see in previous games, which makes this game uniqe :)
  21. Hayter
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    Это просто лучшая игра про пиратов, поверьте, я знаю, о чём пишу.
  22. mahmudul_rohan
    Oct 13, 2019
    10
    Great Story,gameplay & superb graphics! Great ubisoft game back in 2013! Still waiting for master piece like this.


    Nothing is true,everythingis permitted
  23. SilverOrlov
    Sep 27, 2019
    9
    This game is a small island of quality and interest in the surrounding ocean of terrible quality and marketing failures. On the one hand, two completely stupid ad-dons to the second part and a terrible third part, and on the other hand, unsuccessful marketing and experiments about France and England. This part about pirates stands apart from all this. Despite the periodic stupidity of theThis game is a small island of quality and interest in the surrounding ocean of terrible quality and marketing failures. On the one hand, two completely stupid ad-dons to the second part and a terrible third part, and on the other hand, unsuccessful marketing and experiments about France and England. This part about pirates stands apart from all this. Despite the periodic stupidity of the behavior of some heroes, the main story-line, side quests, the visual appearance of the game, the colors and the atmosphere of the Caribbean islands are implemented at a high level. The only game in which sea battles were successfully and interestingly made.… Expand
  24. Kamalesh696
    Aug 20, 2019
    10
    A VeRy GrEaT PiRatE GaMe...With DisTinCt STuPyFying experience Game....WiTh VeRy GreaT Genre...
  25. Aiden_Cora
    Jun 16, 2019
    7
    Great sailing and swashbuckling adventure. Very fun concept of upgrading the ship/mobile base. mediocre Assassin's Creed.
  26. ATTin
    Jun 2, 2019
    9
    Story: 8.5, Gameplay: 9, Graphics: 9. Ah the memories, easily an awsome game
  27. JaydenPickens
    May 22, 2019
    8
    This is the only Assassin's Creed game, that I've actually enjoyed without any problems. I just love pirates. Carribeans were beautiful and fun to explore. Edward was fun and the best character in the series. Sidequests were not s***y as they were in all the previous games. Our ship and handling it was amazing, so were the battles. I loved shanties as well. What I didn't like were theThis is the only Assassin's Creed game, that I've actually enjoyed without any problems. I just love pirates. Carribeans were beautiful and fun to explore. Edward was fun and the best character in the series. Sidequests were not s***y as they were in all the previous games. Our ship and handling it was amazing, so were the battles. I loved shanties as well. What I didn't like were the typical AC missions where you follow the target (AKA: waste your time), then listen to him and finish him... these missions are so boring, they make me sick. Everything else was good. This is the only AC game, that I would actually recommend without any problems. Pickens approves!… Expand
  28. Pharaoshka
    Feb 23, 2019
    7
    I played more than 100 hours in this game. I liked a lot of things, battles, pumping the ship and pumping the character. The weak points of this game are graphics, plot and sound. Mostly I am pleased with this game.
  29. kuczmcym
    Feb 8, 2019
    7
    By far the best assassin's creed game. The pirate ship mechanics are unique and fun to play.
  30. Tilt1k
    Feb 6, 2019
    7
    Most overrated Creed for me. I dont have the Assasin feeling from this one it just feels very not assasin. Naval combat gets boring after like hour and two. Still an assassins creed, some good characters and fun to play through just not as good as previous titles.
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#31 Best PC Game of 2013
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#16 Most Shared PC Game of 2013

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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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