Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

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  1. Simoss13
    Aug 25, 2023
    9
    After many years I tried Black Flag as I was interested in the pirate theme. Luckily I was impressed.
    Coming into the franchise fresh I feel I'm missing some key points in the story that would of been through the games library arc but the main story of Edward was easy to understand and surprisingly interesting.
    I liked the open world nature of the game. Being so vast at the time would of    After many years I tried Black Flag as I was interested in the pirate theme. Luckily I was impressed.
    Coming into the franchise fresh I feel I'm missing some key points in the story that would of been through the games library arc but the main story of Edward was easy to understand and surprisingly interesting.
    I liked the open world nature of the game. Being so vast at the time would of been novel as only few games achieved this on 7th Gen hardware. The graphics are beautiful, except for the characters face, still hold up today. There are some minor frame drops, it's as bad as other titles with less impressive graphics.
    Music is fitting. My favourite is being on your ship sailing in the seas hearing your crew sing shanties, really builds the mood of pirate theme. I just find blending assassins/templars with pirates in the Caribbean a little jarring.
    The upgrade system is fair. However, I did find I had to do some grinding for the resources needed at times.
    The game is worth your time clocking about 45hours on the main story and extras. There is some critiques I have though:
    - The platforming can be janky causing some frustration. I did die a few times where the character was climbing instead of running (or vice versa)
    - The open world is refreshing, I didn't feel the world was exactly "alive" compared to games like GTA. So travelling to islands seem like "copy-paste" and takes some immersion away
    - Post the 3/4 mark, the games missions tends to repeat themselves too often    … Expand
  2. FrankCreeper
    Jul 28, 2023
    8
    A beatiful sequel of Assassin's Creed 3 with a fantastic free roaming style....and a great setting of atmosphere and a beatiful story.Still worth it to play after a decade only one thing is bad the repetitive of combat system style P.S. (I Played both version of the game PS3/PS4 and XBOX360)
  3. Dartza
    Jul 21, 2023
    8
    Ship combat and exploration are the highlight in this entry. If not for some of the stealth missions and subsidiary game systems, this would be a masterpiece.
  4. Spidertime99
    Jun 17, 2023
    8
    Assassin's Creed Black Flag invites players to embark on an immersive pirate odyssey that's brimming with adventure. The game's open-world Caribbean setting is a sight to behold, with its stunning landscapes and vast seas. However, while the naval battles and exploration are thrilling, some players may find the land-based missions and repetitive side activities to be a tad lackluster.Assassin's Creed Black Flag invites players to embark on an immersive pirate odyssey that's brimming with adventure. The game's open-world Caribbean setting is a sight to behold, with its stunning landscapes and vast seas. However, while the naval battles and exploration are thrilling, some players may find the land-based missions and repetitive side activities to be a tad lackluster. Additionally, the story, while enjoyable, occasionally loses focus and fails to deliver on its full potential. Despite these minor gripes, Assassin's Creed Black Flag remains a swashbuckling experience that successfully captures the essence of piracy and offers plenty of excitement for fans of the franchise.… Expand
  5. Snjake
    Mar 18, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best Assassin's Creed games not bc of gameplay bc your basically invincible if you just time your counters right even 10 ppl can't kill you, the story is absolutely amazing and the end had me in tears looking back at the friends that died bc of their and your own selfish pursuit of money and fame that towards the end of the story made Edward realize that there is more to life than just money and became one of the assassin's… Expand
  6. MitoX
    Feb 28, 2023
    8
    O jogo está muito bom independente da plataforma que vc jogue, a dublagem está aceitável e as missões são bem elaboradas e criativas a história consegue te prender,a vegetação e densa os cenários são ricos em detalhes a água e espetácular uma das melhores águas que eu já vi em jogos de vídeo game, eu só n do uma nota maior por que o jogo tem muitos bugs chatos e estressante o combate ficaO jogo está muito bom independente da plataforma que vc jogue, a dublagem está aceitável e as missões são bem elaboradas e criativas a história consegue te prender,a vegetação e densa os cenários são ricos em detalhes a água e espetácular uma das melhores águas que eu já vi em jogos de vídeo game, eu só n do uma nota maior por que o jogo tem muitos bugs chatos e estressante o combate fica muito repetitivo e as vezes não funciona bem sem contar os bugs que acabam com sua experiência como em uma cutscene que um personagens mata vários NPCs com uma pistola só que quando ele faz isso ele atira em direções opostas quebrando todo o realismo do jogo… Expand
  7. guihooded
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    uma das melhores criações da equipe responsável pela franquia Assassin's Creed. vale o replay!
  8. Saadthelegend
    Sep 26, 2022
    8
    لعبة ممتازة لعبتها حوالي ال200 ساعة في البلايستيشن 3
    وال25 ساعة في الكمبيوتر

    لكن للأسف من الجزء الذي بعده المسمى روق هو نسخ لصق من هذا الجزء
  9. Arw2231
    Aug 20, 2022
    9
    o blackflag foi minha primeira experiência com ac, eu amei esse jogo, a história é legal, os gráficos me surpreenderam pois na época do PS3 só tinham jogos cinzas que não me agrada já o ac4 e colorido, tem ótimos gráficos, a gameplay e viciante, o mapa é gigante e vivo com vários baús e fragmentos que faz o jogador explorar cada pedacinho do mapa, a minha experiência com ac4 foi incrível,o blackflag foi minha primeira experiência com ac, eu amei esse jogo, a história é legal, os gráficos me surpreenderam pois na época do PS3 só tinham jogos cinzas que não me agrada já o ac4 e colorido, tem ótimos gráficos, a gameplay e viciante, o mapa é gigante e vivo com vários baús e fragmentos que faz o jogador explorar cada pedacinho do mapa, a minha experiência com ac4 foi incrível, e fiquei com sentimento de culpa por ter pirateado esse jogo… Expand
  10. V7q
    Jun 19, 2022
    8
    I recommend playing and familiarizing yourself with this game. I had fun playing this game.
  11. Ardho
    Feb 8, 2022
    9
    I don't like naval battles, but this game is amazingly good, one of the best in the AC series
  12. Rendell
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    -Una entrega inesperadamente buena. No hay palabras solo juegalo, esta entrega pulió todo lo de assassin's Creed 3 y lo mejoro en Black flag
  13. the-last-ahmet
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    the game is so good the ship handling battle mechanics story graphics are awesome! but ship tracking missions are disgusting
  14. Kvantaliani03
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  15. Domdom21br
    Nov 9, 2021
    8
    é o melhor jogo dem questão de dublagem brasileira? não; é o melhor jogo em graficos no ps3? não, é a melhor historia do ps3? também não, mas o jogo é extremamente divertido e o kenway é muito interessante, embora os inimigos não sejam burros e as partes da abstergo sejam , vale a pena jogar
  16. ente2ente
    May 26, 2021
    9
    Good mix of seawar, 3rd person fight games, stealth game, action adventure, diving, RPG and a lot of beach and sun. I love freeing slaves and cooperating with female pirates. And those great ideas with the sleeping and berserker arrows for the blowtube, the treasure hunting and gathering. It's not perfect (after 70 hours I won't replay that much) but very very great. One of my favouriteGood mix of seawar, 3rd person fight games, stealth game, action adventure, diving, RPG and a lot of beach and sun. I love freeing slaves and cooperating with female pirates. And those great ideas with the sleeping and berserker arrows for the blowtube, the treasure hunting and gathering. It's not perfect (after 70 hours I won't replay that much) but very very great. One of my favourite games with Red Dead Redemption!… Expand
  17. Dinerofresco
    May 5, 2021
    8
    This game was great I never got to play the next gen version of this game but its a solid assassin's creed game with a good setting and story but not the best game in my opinion but possibly the last good assassin's creed game , that could be controversial but I dont care
  18. YigidOx2
    Feb 12, 2021
    8
    I guess Ubisoft didn't know that its engine was not suitable for multi-person battles at the time. There are a lot of bugs in the board thing, but it does. Also, Edward's story about going on this journey is ridiculous. Then they rescued it again with the events that developed. Also, did BlackBeard, a guest of legends, die this way? However, it is really a legend to drive a ship as youI guess Ubisoft didn't know that its engine was not suitable for multi-person battles at the time. There are a lot of bugs in the board thing, but it does. Also, Edward's story about going on this journey is ridiculous. Then they rescued it again with the events that developed. Also, did BlackBeard, a guest of legends, die this way? However, it is really a legend to drive a ship as you want on this large map.… Expand
  19. DestroyerM24
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    This is my first Assassin's Creed I have ever played and since then, I started playing other AC titles. I absolutely loved the pirate theme, the ship battles are amazing with the epic ships battle. The map is huge and well-made. I absolutely loved every part of this game. The only thing i found not worth was the multiplayer, yeah, I think that AC titles aren't good at multiplayer, and thisThis is my first Assassin's Creed I have ever played and since then, I started playing other AC titles. I absolutely loved the pirate theme, the ship battles are amazing with the epic ships battle. The map is huge and well-made. I absolutely loved every part of this game. The only thing i found not worth was the multiplayer, yeah, I think that AC titles aren't good at multiplayer, and this is absolutely ok, probably no-one bought this game for the multiplayer because singleplayer and the story is what matters here, and those two things were done so great, I think that this deserves a clear 10/10.… Expand
  20. genarkandur
    Dec 2, 2020
    8
    If you want to travel in a big open world, participate in ship wars and assassinate some people this game is just awesome. I didnt have big expectations and now i am happy with what i get.
  21. SaiyanKing
    Nov 10, 2020
    10
    I really loved Black Flag. I missed a good present storyline but it was fine how Ubisoft handled the special situation. The game itself was great. The protagonist, the story, the graphics, the setting, the ship and all its mechanics. I enjoyed that Black Flag really much even tho the assassin storyline began really late
  22. PatitoCosmico67
    Jul 29, 2020
    8
    Buen juego de piratas, con protagonista carismatico y juego de assassin's creed bastante correcto
  23. HulluUkko
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    I bought this back in 2016, but it's still very good in 2020.

    Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag is the best Assassin's Creed game in the series, mainly because I like pirates. And this settings gives fresh air from the "normal" Assassin's Creed games.
  24. A7madAssassin
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This is my favorite Assassin's Creed game. Everything about this game is amazing
  25. Josuesniper
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es uno de los mejores assasisn creed que se han creado con el 2 tiene una buen a historia un buen mundo abierto y sobre todo un increíble desarrollo de personaje… Expand
  26. LatinCritic13
    May 18, 2020
    9
    Forget about the American Revolution, in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag we are introduced to Connor Kenway's Grandfather, Edward Kenway, a Pirate turned to Assassin fighting and finding his way of life in the notorious times of plunder, rum, and women in which turned out to be very best AC title since AC2. The combat has been vastly improved from the first, the naval combat is exciting,Forget about the American Revolution, in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag we are introduced to Connor Kenway's Grandfather, Edward Kenway, a Pirate turned to Assassin fighting and finding his way of life in the notorious times of plunder, rum, and women in which turned out to be very best AC title since AC2. The combat has been vastly improved from the first, the naval combat is exciting, and of course, the exploration of the West Indies is astonishing to wonder around on. The real star in ACIV is the history and that makes it one of the best gaming experiences we have ever got. Plus, the voice acting in this game is way sharper than its predecessors and I can see why this game is so good compared to the others. I thought this game would be a tragedy as AC3, then I realized Black Flag is an important piece of relic in AC history.… Expand
  27. FidelGastro
    May 16, 2020
    8
    This game looks perfect. A freedom of moving, lot of sandbox things. But i feeled a bittersweet taste from this.
    I was dissapointed that its didnt continue in story of Desmond.
    Good humor in game.
    It could be way worse ... so 8/10
  28. Jyadaus
    May 6, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you think its a pirate game, its 10/10. If you think its a Assassin's Creed game, its 6/10.

    Main scenario is very bad. You are just following mans. Edward Kenway is sometimes copy of Ezio, sometimes Altair. And other characters are very bad. I don't remember any single of them. (Before finish the review i remember Adewale lmao)

    Also, we arent Assassin. And on last 2 sequence, we are playing as an Assassin. Funny fact?

    Openworld? Its really good. We can travel freely, we can fight freely. We can conquest castles, we can find treasures, we can do Assassin contracts. Best openworld on the AC series.

    Combat and parkour is really bad. We are killing an Assassin without any train of Assassin. Its like game is fighting and climbing automatic. Ubisoft thinks gamers are stupid. I really miss AC(I)'s combat and parkour systems.    … Expand
  29. drongodan
    Feb 27, 2020
    9
    Good graphics, great exploration. Fun missions. Story was a bit naff tho. Definite improvement over III
  30. Axelgu
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos que joguei trilha sonora impecável,considero o melhor da franquia,a história é de cair com queixo,se você tiver oportunidade compre vai valer muito apena.
  31. Ashtar124
    Jun 23, 2019
    8
    Fantastic visuals and fun gameplay mechanics for the playstation 3 but a lot of glitches
  32. vlad1233
    Jan 9, 2019
    10
    очень хорошая игра, она даёт насладится карибами и всей той эпохой в целом.
  33. FranciscoM
    Nov 23, 2018
    9
    Unlike some of my friends of praise AC 1 and 2 and the best games of the series, Black Flag was actually the first time I was in contact in the series and I loved it! It doesn't really feel like an AC game, to be honest, it focuses more on the historical events than anything else but that's why I loved it! Couldn't recommend it enough!
  34. joe_g7
    Oct 31, 2018
    9
    The best Assassin's Creed game since Assassin's Creed 2. LOVED the sea battles.
  35. Focaccia
    Mar 11, 2018
    10
    Assassin's creed IV is a masterpiece. The naval battles, the new addition to this game, are fast-paced, fun, and control really well. The main cities are also very detailed and are a joy to explore. The story is amazing, especially the ending, and the main missions are the most fun in the entire franchise with some typical AC missions and some new unique ones which are equally as fun.Assassin's creed IV is a masterpiece. The naval battles, the new addition to this game, are fast-paced, fun, and control really well. The main cities are also very detailed and are a joy to explore. The story is amazing, especially the ending, and the main missions are the most fun in the entire franchise with some typical AC missions and some new unique ones which are equally as fun. There are tons of side quests to distract you from the main quest, such as the assassination contracts, which are really fun to complete. The jumping and climbing mechanics are executed perfectly, i've never had any problems while climbing buildings. The wii u version has a map on the gamepad, which allows you to see where you are going without having to pause the game, a really useful touch. This is one hell of a game, and a must have for any assassin's creed fan.… Expand
  36. YASIFAIZI
    Jan 19, 2018
    10
    Assassins Creed Black Flag is masterpiece
    its have big open world full of things to do, side activity to complete, animals to hunt and use it for armor or weapons,
    big fishes to kill on water, explore under the water, upgrade your ship, destroy templers outposts and many more things aside of that it have great story, awesome game-play, and beautiful graphics for any platforms. i highly    Assassins Creed Black Flag is masterpiece
    its have big open world full of things to do, side activity to complete, animals to hunt and use it for armor or weapons,
    big fishes to kill on water, explore under the water, upgrade your ship, destroy templers outposts and many more things
    aside of that it have great story, awesome game-play, and beautiful graphics for any platforms.
    i highly recommend this game for every one.    … Expand
  37. SrPepe
    Oct 29, 2017
    8
    Me gusto mucho este Assasin's Creed. Me daba miedo ver como quedaba la saga después de la trilogía, pero este no me decepcionó, un mundo abierto increíble, se le puede exprimir muchísimas horas al juego.
  38. Empyrea
    Sep 17, 2017
    9
    This is more a game of pirates and ships than an AC game. If you plan to play other earlier games of this serie you should play them before start with Black Flag because there is an spoiler (from AC III). This is a good game with great graphics and very colourful. In my opinion I think they could have made a new game with a completely different story instead of extend the Assassin's CreedThis is more a game of pirates and ships than an AC game. If you plan to play other earlier games of this serie you should play them before start with Black Flag because there is an spoiler (from AC III). This is a good game with great graphics and very colourful. In my opinion I think they could have made a new game with a completely different story instead of extend the Assassin's Creed saga. This game is longer than the last AC games. It took me 28 hours to beat (including some extras, although if you want to do all of them you can easily spend many hours). In this game the naval battle is more complex than in AC III. An advise: make sure you have mortar's ammo when you attack fortresses.… Expand
  39. indigobeast
    Jul 10, 2017
    9
    This in my opinion is the greatest assassins creed game of all time. I know most of the fans prefer the second one and I also love that game. But this game is practically a masterpiece and it's also way better then assassins creed 3 which i was very disappointed with. There is so much to do in this game that you'll be playing for hours outside the story to do everything there is to do onThis in my opinion is the greatest assassins creed game of all time. I know most of the fans prefer the second one and I also love that game. But this game is practically a masterpiece and it's also way better then assassins creed 3 which i was very disappointed with. There is so much to do in this game that you'll be playing for hours outside the story to do everything there is to do on the map. Lets get to the story. I'll be honest it doesn't feel right for an AC game. it's more pirate based but that's kinda the whole point. Edward kenway was a great protagonist and he's also very relatable as he's had a tough life and once to become rich through piracy to have an easier life with his wife. Now the naval combat, it was absolutely brilliant. Boarding and sinking ships has never been so much fine in a pirate game, it felt rewarding and badass and it was controlled perfectly and never gets old. The abstergo nonsense is unfortunately still in the game but it' still not as bad as it was in the past. I also got 100% on this game recently. Unfortunately there's only one thing I dislike about it. Kenways Fleet. It's basically a mobile game and a crap one. You have to wait at least 18 hours to get all the stuff you want and you can't speed it up and gets old. Luckily it's not required to have a great experience in possibly the greatest pirate game to date. Get it if you haven't already!… Expand
  40. mixxalot
    Mar 31, 2017
    8
    Not the best AC game but a fun pirate type game.

    The Good Great naval combat so much fun attacking ships and boarding battles very exciting! Nice tropical graphics and animation very detailed clouds, weather, even the towels are detailed on land. Music was nice touch loved the singing while sailing HUGE open world lots to do and explore The Bad The Abstergo corporate    Not the best AC game but a fun pirate type game.

    The Good

    Great naval combat so much fun attacking ships and boarding battles very exciting!

    Nice tropical graphics and animation very detailed clouds, weather, even the towels are detailed on land.

    Music was nice touch loved the singing while sailing

    HUGE open world lots to do and explore

    The Bad

    The Abstergo corporate missions SUCKED BAD. Please get rid of this crap nonsense in future or just use a few cutscenes. Was boring and STUPID.

    I hated the tailing missions waste of time and boring
    Disliked the poor jump and climb mechanics

    Definitely worth buying used for cheap. I liked this and AC2 the best in the series so far but have not played Syndicate yet.    … Expand
  41. Parazitu91
    Sep 4, 2016
    10
    I can't bilive how ♥♥♥♥♥♥ awesome is this game. You need to understand that i don't like AssasinCreed franchise, i despise because of ♥♥♥♥♥♥ game-play and missions ( You are a fukin silent assasin that's why called ''Assassin's Creed'' but the game is so idiotic and repetitive nothing silent in this franchises.
    Now back to BLACK FLAG i freaking love it ; WAY? you ask because ,you say that    I can't bilive how ♥♥♥♥♥♥ awesome is this game. You need to understand that i don't like AssasinCreed franchise, i despise because of ♥♥♥♥♥♥ game-play and missions ( You are a fukin silent assasin that's why called ''Assassin's Creed'' but the game is so idiotic and repetitive nothing silent in this franchises.
    Now back to BLACK FLAG i freaking love it ; WAY? you ask because ,you say that you hate AssassinCreed franchise, because it haze nothing to do with the franchise beside the stupid movement , but otherwise is a ♥♥♥♥♥♥ PIRATE GAME with boat navigation, treasure hunt, robbed wat boats you found, pirates sings, and NO ♥♥♥♥♥♥ ASSASINS CREED ♥♥♥♥♥♥ STORY.
    This game is a masterpiece if you like pirates , and you want to play a good pirates game besides Risen 2.    … Expand
  42. mentalmannie
    Apr 13, 2016
    8
    I loved this game so much! The characters were complex and the story was interesting. The only thing that let it down for me was, I wasn't quite sure what was happening during some points of the story. I tried to keep up with it, but it was just too hard to follow. The look of this game is beautiful and I enjoyed the fact that the character was more a pirate than an assassin, which made itI loved this game so much! The characters were complex and the story was interesting. The only thing that let it down for me was, I wasn't quite sure what was happening during some points of the story. I tried to keep up with it, but it was just too hard to follow. The look of this game is beautiful and I enjoyed the fact that the character was more a pirate than an assassin, which made it a little different.… Expand
  43. DanishGamingGuy
    Apr 11, 2016
    9
    worse story then AC 3 but amazing gameplay but if you want to use the Brotherhood system this time around called the navy you have to be online witch **** sucks
  44. PeterAlexander
    Jan 7, 2016
    10
    Easily the best Assassin's Creed game ever made, Black Flag is rich with a stunning open world and an intriguing story. At first, travelling the high seas on a boat for hours promised to be a tedious affair, after the first sequence however I was sold. Not many games have completely immersed me in the world I was playing in, this was one of them. With so much to explore, so much to unlock,Easily the best Assassin's Creed game ever made, Black Flag is rich with a stunning open world and an intriguing story. At first, travelling the high seas on a boat for hours promised to be a tedious affair, after the first sequence however I was sold. Not many games have completely immersed me in the world I was playing in, this was one of them. With so much to explore, so much to unlock, so much to discover, Black Flag is one of the best open world games ever made.… Expand
  45. Abhaygamin2002
    Dec 29, 2015
    10
    Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag.Its a mere master blaster its amazing.It got first time full control of ships and a new combat system new way to select weapons and lot more stuff to do.must buy
  46. Krishna_Nalluri
    Oct 30, 2015
    10
    Best action adventure open-world game and great environment and one of the best games in that year and assassin's creed franchise and the next two games unity and syndicate are having awesome gameplay content.
  47. MetaRogue
    Sep 29, 2015
    10
    Black Flag is by far the best AC game since Assassin's Creed II. Everything about it feels fresh and new.

    The lead protagonist, Edward Kenway, is an insatiable rogue with a troubled past who is just as charming as Ezio and even more so than Connor. Ubisoft have truly redeemed themselves with this entry and it stands as one of the best games of 2013. Most of the gameplay elements    Black Flag is by far the best AC game since Assassin's Creed II. Everything about it feels fresh and new.

    The lead protagonist, Edward Kenway, is an insatiable rogue with a troubled past who is just as charming as Ezio and even more so than Connor.

    Ubisoft have truly redeemed themselves with this entry and it stands as one of the best games of 2013.

    Most of the gameplay elements from AC3 return, but are sufficiently utilised to create the best AC experience to date. Crafting is a lot easier and the incentive to plunder other ships to upgrade your own is strangely compelling and addictive.

    Most importantly, this game fulfils your unrealised desire to be an Assassin pirate.    … Expand
  48. Thebasstard
    Aug 26, 2015
    9
    The greater focus on stealth as well as improved combat and an awesome setting make this the best asassins creed in years. Also worth mentioning, the game thankfully doesn´t have a 3 HOUR tutorial (I´m looking at you, AC3) and lets you run completely free pretty early.
  49. Aky03gamer
    Jun 13, 2015
    8
    I KNOW A LOT OF PEOPLE THAT HATES THIS EXCELENT TITLE, but is an excelent game, but with some details that are not very good, like that the game is very easy, you dont need practice like the assassins creed's of Ezio, you only need to press 2 buttons in a normal combat, and this can turn boring.
    Graphically the game is good, and I didn't feel loses of FPS like in other games, the story is    I KNOW A LOT OF PEOPLE THAT HATES THIS EXCELENT TITLE, but is an excelent game, but with some details that are not very good, like that the game is very easy, you dont need practice like the assassins creed's of Ezio, you only need to press 2 buttons in a normal combat, and this can turn boring.
    Graphically the game is good, and I didn't feel loses of FPS like in other games, the story is very simple, but is not bad, is not in the level of the past games of the saga, but you can enjoy it, is very hard to get bored in this game (probably in combat, but making parkour or reaching the 100% is very fun) IS FAR TO BE THE BEST GAME IN THE SAGA, BUT IS A GAME THAT YOU CAN'T SAY THAT IS "TRASH"    … Expand
  50. ramsey97
    May 5, 2015
    10
    Holy **** what an AWESOME game! it took me three weeks to finish this game because I was so
    immersed into the boat warfare mechanic they made, I really felt like a pirate sailing around the open world
    ocean when I wasn't doing the story, the atmosphere Ubisoft made was AMAZING, they made an amazing pirate game as well as an AC game. The superb soundtrack and mechanics of the ship (and    Holy **** what an AWESOME game! it took me three weeks to finish this game because I was so
    immersed into the boat warfare mechanic they made, I really felt like a pirate sailing around the open world
    ocean when I wasn't doing the story, the atmosphere Ubisoft made was AMAZING, they made an amazing pirate game as well as an AC game. The superb soundtrack and mechanics of the ship (and the singing) all felt awesome. I don't understand the scores of 0, AC4 does have problems but no way it deserves a zero. The strongest assets of the game I think are its atmosphere and story/characters. In my opinion, the story is the best in the AC franchise so far and all the character's were amazing. I really did like Edward as a character, it felt cool and different to play as a less righteous assassin than the ones in the other AC games. That all being said the sword fighting and most of the combat felt a little weird and awkward, it was smoother in AC3 in my opinion. Overall AC4 is an amazing experience and I'd recommend it to anyone, my original score was 9.7 so I rounded it to 10.    … Expand
  51. kameto
    Jan 25, 2015
    10
    This game is the best I ever played. The graphics are so good. The gameplay is cool. The ship battle is awesome.This is the best assassins creed game ever. I beat all four legendary ships. This game costs every penny.
  52. ACGAMESOP
    Jan 18, 2015
    8
    It is one of my favourite games for ps3.I loved the side quest and Edward is a badass.I loved naval but i prefered to pass the most time out of the ship,inside the sea or on land.The only bad thing is that Edward is neither an assassin nor a templar and he moves between the both sides but i didn't really care about that
  53. freakmode
    Jan 16, 2015
    9
    Gorgeous world to explore. Raiding ships. Assaulting forts. Hunting( and being hunted). Harpooning and treasure hunts. Everything you would want in a pirate based game! This game, hands down, has the best water ever rendered. Love watching enemies being mauled by a surprise jaguar attack. Customizing and upgrading the Jackdaw is the fuel for daring to raid a "hard" level ship when you knowGorgeous world to explore. Raiding ships. Assaulting forts. Hunting( and being hunted). Harpooning and treasure hunts. Everything you would want in a pirate based game! This game, hands down, has the best water ever rendered. Love watching enemies being mauled by a surprise jaguar attack. Customizing and upgrading the Jackdaw is the fuel for daring to raid a "hard" level ship when you know you're biting off more than you can chew.
    Got it late, so couldn't get access to other elements of play. Hate withheld content.
    Anytime a game has me playing at ten hour stretches (last time was Skyrim and Far Cry 3) I know it's a keeper.    … Expand
  54. MyTopREVIEWS_LV
    Jan 15, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Finally some major new content for us to enjoy. But does it all stick togeather....yes!

    First of all, AC4 takes place in the Carribean islands, you are a pirate named Edward Kenway who is the father of AC3 main antagonist Haytham. This is the first AC game that is a prequel to another game.
    The story takes you through a real rollercoaster. Edwards character is fresh and his reasons for doing most of the things in the game are........money and more of it.
    The combat felt the same ad AC3, but the edition of 4 pistols and two swords made for some intense battles. The map is filled with many islands for you to explore at your will, because soon after 1 or 2 hours into the game you can sail across the ocean with your ship, The Jackdaw.

    The graphics look fenomenal on the PS3 and even better on PS4. The whole map looks huge. It takes some time for you to get from one place to another. The vibrant nature of the islands and the animation of the weather and the sea was awesome. Although I did run into some bugs but they were a lot smaller than AC3.

    Overall the game is great and i would recoment it to peaple not only interested in the AC franchise, but for pirating favorites as well. The soundtrack is great, the characters also. Some minor bugs. AC4 is one of the best entries in the franchise.    … Expand
  55. diogomendes
    Dec 28, 2014
    8
    Thanks to its well-crafted storytelling and addictive hunting/combat system, "Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag" triumphs, despite its somewhat clumsy controls.
  56. Baremolop
    Dec 28, 2014
    10
    Ac4 is a great ac game. I got 100% completion on it and it wasn't that boring. The whole game revolves around being a pirate exploring the carribean whether you be at sea fighting a man o war or hunting in the jungles for rare animal to get his expensive hide for an upgraded pouch this game is bloody pure fun. The story isn't all that amazing but it works but this game could have workedAc4 is a great ac game. I got 100% completion on it and it wasn't that boring. The whole game revolves around being a pirate exploring the carribean whether you be at sea fighting a man o war or hunting in the jungles for rare animal to get his expensive hide for an upgraded pouch this game is bloody pure fun. The story isn't all that amazing but it works but this game could have worked just as well if it were a pirate game without the rare assassins bits it carries over from ac3. the game has modern day sequences where you can do little mini games and puzzles like frogger to hack into abstergos computers and uncover their secrets. The game includes the multiplayer feature which is pretty much copy and pasted from ac3 which had some new cool things in it, multiplayer is ac3 with a pirate theme not much and I only could play it for a short amount of period time though but all asides from that ac4 is a great game and worth buying even for those who aren't full on AC fanc… Expand
  57. Willzilla
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    Definitely a game worth picking up if you are a veteran Assassin's Creed fan or you are just starting the series. AC Black Flag was my first AC game and after playing it for 20+ hours I went out and bought the Ezio Trilogy to see why it was so hyped. This game is amazing. From the Naval combat to exploring the hundreds of different island ports to fighting jaguars in the jungle, this gameDefinitely a game worth picking up if you are a veteran Assassin's Creed fan or you are just starting the series. AC Black Flag was my first AC game and after playing it for 20+ hours I went out and bought the Ezio Trilogy to see why it was so hyped. This game is amazing. From the Naval combat to exploring the hundreds of different island ports to fighting jaguars in the jungle, this game has enough content to satisfy almost any gamer. I only have one complaint about this game and that is the fire-ant mentality of the enemy ships. there is nothing worse than you being down on supplies and having a damaged ship, going after a small ship to gather supplies and then being attacked by 3 Man o' Wars. Also the real-world quests are nothing short of inconsequential. But other than that there isn't much to complain about. The naval aspect is refreshing and AC4 is the first game to successfully pull off naval combat in a way that doesn't take away from the gameplay itself. Another interesting part of the game is the animals. In previous Assassin's creed games, horses and pigeons were the only animals you could interact with. But now you have rabbits, monkeys, lizards, jaguars, crocodiles, whales, and sharks, all of which can be hunted and stripped down for supplies. Hunting animals was a much needed aspect that just boosted the Assassin's Creed experience.
    Overall this game is the much needed reboot that the Franchise needed. 9/10 This game needs to be in your collection.    … Expand
  58. pandaholic
    Dec 12, 2014
    9
    At first this game was incredible. The differences it took from the rest of the series, not only in game play but in story line, being non-linear and then sort of misleading to the overall plot was a good experience to play through. I soon become bored though, and took a couple almost a year to pick it back up and beat the game which I was still very happy with the end, as weird as it left off.
  59. filiperibsantos
    Nov 20, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story outside the animus isn´t as great as the previous games. also i miss desmond miles.
    But the animus game as a edward is very good, but the story is just horable comparing to the other games.
    Hope they finish the story soon... because AC it´s starting to loose its magic    … Expand
  60. heartscreed
    Nov 17, 2014
    10
    I absolutely LOVED this game. From the amazing gameplay to the amazing story, everything about this game made me love the Assassin's Creed franchise even more than I already did. As soon as I started playing, I simply couldn't stop. It was addicting. Edward, in my opinion, is a very lovable protagonist. He begins simply as a man looking to become right in the West Indies, but throughoutI absolutely LOVED this game. From the amazing gameplay to the amazing story, everything about this game made me love the Assassin's Creed franchise even more than I already did. As soon as I started playing, I simply couldn't stop. It was addicting. Edward, in my opinion, is a very lovable protagonist. He begins simply as a man looking to become right in the West Indies, but throughout the game, the more he encounters the Assassin's the more his sense of justice begins to develop. He's well aware of the fact that that he essentially **** over the Assassin Order early on in the game, and is willing to do anything he can to make things right. Edward also experienced many difficult losses throughout the game, and each time was able to rebound from them. Also, this game probably has the best ending of any Assassin's Creed game. Story aside, I really enjoyed the naval combat. I was skeptical at first, but as I progressed further and further and was able to upgrade my ship more and more, I really began to enjoy the naval gameplay. I became so attached to the Jackdaw that often times when I was doing missions on land, I longed to be back on my ship just sailing the West Indies and earning the best prizes I could find. Overall and excellent, excellent game. It just may be the best installment of the series thus far.… Expand
  61. maciejkpl
    Nov 16, 2014
    9
    This is not an Assassin's Creed game. This is an pirate game with AC elements. And it is great at it. The sense of adventure, discovering uncharted places, treasure, ship battles, environments. As an AC game it probably deserves 4/10 tops, but as an action-adventure it's an honest 9/10. One of the few games that I rushed from work to play on my PS3, and the only one game that afterThis is not an Assassin's Creed game. This is an pirate game with AC elements. And it is great at it. The sense of adventure, discovering uncharted places, treasure, ship battles, environments. As an AC game it probably deserves 4/10 tops, but as an action-adventure it's an honest 9/10. One of the few games that I rushed from work to play on my PS3, and the only one game that after finishing it I got a feeling similar to finishing a great book - suddenly the whole world is empty and it takes a long time to find something similar. Forget it's an AC game and you'll love it.… Expand
  62. AssassinsCreed1
    Nov 7, 2014
    8
    I have been a fan since the beginning. Assassins Creed 4 Black Flag has many improvements over AC3 and is largely a great game with a few missteps like repetitive missions and uneven story issues. I think this is honestly the best pirate game ever made it hits the nail on the head for the pirate theme in fact it focuses more on pirates than assassins and gels them both togetherI have been a fan since the beginning. Assassins Creed 4 Black Flag has many improvements over AC3 and is largely a great game with a few missteps like repetitive missions and uneven story issues. I think this is honestly the best pirate game ever made it hits the nail on the head for the pirate theme in fact it focuses more on pirates than assassins and gels them both together convincingly.

    Side activities - The things to do outside the story missions are incredible, assassin contracts, sneaking into enemy islands or caves to loot treasure, freeing captured pirates, many things gives you money, loot, territory and crew members. With loot you can built your ship, your character and it allows you to tackle bigger challenges, there is always something that engages you and makes you feel like you’re doing something new. The Templar hunt quests are awesome and do an amazing job of expanding the world in which you live in. You can tackle all side missions in whatever way you want.
    This game has hunting and it is quite fun you can shoot predators down from a distance hidden in bushes or in trees or you can confront them using quick time events to kill them. Using their pelts to upgrade your ship, weapons, tools and character. Another great side activity is the underwater sections where you swim in shipwrecks looking for loot, treasure and ship blueprints. The funnest thing about this is the way you can hide from sharks in reeds and always have to go back to air pockets for an extra breath; you feel very vulnerable which an exciting rush is.

    Naval combat - Very fun and satisfying, you could bored other ships for literally hours without getting bored there is just SO MANY different ways to approach other ships. You can attack and conquer other forts which is addictive first using your naval combat from a distance to destroy their canons while attacking/dodging other ships near and far, then jumping straight into the chaos on the fort ground to cut through the enemies utilizing the ground combat then finally assassinating the captain.

    Mission structure and gameplay - Okay for allot of the missions they are very open and let you tackle them in whatever way you wish with little handholding, which is very important, however this is one of the real lacking parts of the game the overall repetitiveness of the main missions. WAY too many missions you will find yourself doing the exact same thing over and over again whether it is eavesdropping, tailing someone or something in-between. The parkour and freedom of movement is great but can be tricky and pretty much is the same as in AC3 but tree running ans siling is smooth and works very well. The way you can go from running to sailing in seconds is really special.

    Story - The story is very well thought out and lasts about 22 hours or so, as you follow Edward through his personal journey and experience the historic moments of the period is great and participating in them is amazing, something that makes all AC games truly special. All the main characters are convincingly accurate especially Black Beard he is SO WELL DONE. You start to feel attached to the main character especially in the later missions. However it is not without its downsides some missions are not very well explained and you will wonder how you got there and why you are really doing it.

    Combat - The combat is fun at first and there are some really cool kill animations but largely it stays the same as AC3 just counter the incoming enemies attacks and they die or just keep tapping attack to kill the weaker guys. But it’s not horrible, a good side is there are different enemy types that require different means to kill them like you will have to counter with a different weapon such as a gun or requiring you to break their defense before striking, this keeps combat away from being too repetitive.

    One thing I just have to say is that for us hardcore fans we have noticed that the AC games have gotten less about the assassin way of life and has focused more on the theme. Such as in AC3 where Connor was more of a warrior than an assassin and was not fully dedicated to the order. Similarities can be seen here. The stealth and eavesdropping has not really evolved much, there needs to be more assassinating and stealthy upgrades.

    So to round Assassins Creed 4 Black Flag up most side activities are engaging and enjoyable, the naval combat is the best part of the game and is one all in its self, the theme of pirates is done exquisitely, the main missions can get old but they are not terrible, combat is over familiar, decent but nothing special, story is great but can seem random sometimes, music is amazing, parkour and gameplay is still upheld, and last but not least the landscapes are absolutely beautiful and stunning to observe.    … Expand
  63. SythusRATINGS
    Oct 19, 2014
    9
    The year is 1715. Pirates rule the waters of the Caribbean and have established a lawless Republic. Among these outlaws is a lethal young captain named Edward Kenway. His notorious exploits earn the respect of legends like Blackbeard, but draw him into an ancient war that may destroy everything the pirates have built for themselves.
  64. tommyboy247
    Oct 15, 2014
    8
    Assassins creed 4 black flag is an awesome game with its huge open world with tones of islands and a lively ocean, amazing combat in ships or on land, great visuals and a awesome soundtrack that makes you feel like a badass, the only problem I have with the single player captain edward kenway's story isnt that interesting and i spent most of the game exploring.

    Next is the multiplayer    Assassins creed 4 black flag is an awesome game with its huge open world with tones of islands and a lively ocean, amazing combat in ships or on land, great visuals and a awesome soundtrack that makes you feel like a badass, the only problem I have with the single player captain edward kenway's story isnt that interesting and i spent most of the game exploring.

    Next is the multiplayer that is the games weakest part, you wold team up with other players to hunt or flee the other team, its god at first but after 2 or 3 play throughs u stop playin it.

    Now here's a part in the game where in other reviews i looked at wasn't mentioned and that was kenways fleet where you capture ships you fought and send them to your fleet and do jobs for you across the atlantic ocean by doing delivaries from coast to coast, and the only problem I have with it is that you need to b connected to the internet to youse it.

    Thats my review for Black Flag. Does it hold up, absolutly.    … Expand
  65. NCarolinian
    Jul 15, 2014
    8
    I own all the AC games thus far. Big fan, can you tell? My rating echoes others I have read - (1) story-line outside the animus stinks and (2) the repetitive mini-movies or sayings is annoying. I have managed to overlook these shortcomings and played through the game some 5 times now. Looking forward to "Unity".
  66. TFORPULLONE
    Jul 3, 2014
    9
    As i have played only revelations and the third one little bit. The Black Flag surprised me quickly it's interesting story. The graphics fit in well and gameplay is my favorite and fantastic. And also the sailing on the sea, it just perfect game. I would also say that it's the second best game of 2013 after GTA V :). Great game and must to have in ur collection. Deserves 9/10
  67. EzioA88
    Jun 24, 2014
    10
    I loved Assassin's Creed. I adored Assassin's Creed II. I had the same feeling for Brotherhood and Revelations: remarkable. And for a few months, III was my favourite game of all time. It just felt like the perfect evolution of the series and was a remarkable game that certainly delivered upon its hype. But now we reach Black Flag- a numbered entry that has released a year after the last.I loved Assassin's Creed. I adored Assassin's Creed II. I had the same feeling for Brotherhood and Revelations: remarkable. And for a few months, III was my favourite game of all time. It just felt like the perfect evolution of the series and was a remarkable game that certainly delivered upon its hype. But now we reach Black Flag- a numbered entry that has released a year after the last. But don't think for a second that it is a shameless cash grab. This is the best in the series by far and is my third favourite game in the series. It also helps that it is the first next-gen effort and is therefore massive in size and scope.

    The gameplay is key in this entry, mainly because it is nothing like the other games. On land familiarity soon sets in, with similar parkour mechanics and combat that isn't that different. Crafting is very reminiscent of Ubisoft's other open world smash, Far Cry 3, with the simple mechanics being a relief after III's complicated systems (well for some anyway). The economy is a little more barebones and there are no brotherhood mechanics. For the first two hours this seems like a slimmed back entry and not even better stealth can really help it. But just as you think you have been "Revelationsed", BOOM! It happens. The opening of the game comes back into play and you get set off onto the open seas with your own ship (The Jackdaw really is the second main character) and your cool uniform. This light years ahead of the third game's starting, seeing as how you don't have to go through 6 hours of tutorial. The ship is full of options, with customisation being key. You can unlock new statues and sails for it and also buy new weapons like mortars and various cannons. You can upgrade your carrying capacity and your durability- the theme of piracy is high, as money really is key to your successes. I don't know if it's just me or are we gamers getting money hungry, after th heists of GTA V and the appearance of money in MW3's multiplayer? Back on track now. The amount of control you have over your ship is amazing and the impacts on the gameplay are profound. I can definitely see AC continuing along this path in future spinoffs and entries.

    To go with your ship is a massive open world. There are over 50 main locations, with 3 main, large cities and hundreds of islands that are littered with treasures, collectibles and various other goodies. I don't know the exact stats, but is this bigger than GTA V's open world or are they about equal? Because it is friggin' large. The graphics are absolutely beautiful. As usual the characters and animation work is top of the line, but they are outshined by the open world. The colours are vibrant and uplifting and this is some of the most realistic water in gaming. There is hours upon hours of content here, with assassination contracts making a welcome return, along with plenty of naval missions and- wait for it- fortresses! They replace bases and are ridiculously good fun to take on. They have their own level just like ships and net you great bonuses. First you take out their defenses, then you dock and then you kill some captains, before brutally murdering the owner of the base (a gunshot to the head always works well). There are also Legendary ships, which are basically the best of the best. They are good fun to take on and embrace variation with each type.

    I haven't talked about the story yet, but that's because it is the weakest part. Well, not so much the story, just the missions. You see it is a well written, entertaining escapade, with great characters, a cool hero and some well conceived themes, along with accurate re-enactments of historical events. The missions are just so repetitive. The final acts are enjoyable, with good set pieces and fun assassination missions (Stealth is way better as I mentioned before), but there are just way too many tail and eavesdrop missions. They get repetitive and let the game down, but only slightly. I did like the present day sequences though, which are first person, highly immersive and rarely interrupt your gameplay, with most of the content being optional. The multiplayer is also strong, with ship battles not appearing but custom game modes being fun. I spent hours with the MP and actually loved it.

    AC IV isn't perfect, but it is the best in the series and for that I love it. With hours of great content, some spectacular gameplay and a good protagonist, this is one must buy game, no matter which gen of consoles you own!    … Expand
  68. Nikos453
    Jun 14, 2014
    9
    the game is awesome!! i thought its graphic will be bad like all the new games which are coming for ps3 and xbox 360 but the game on ps3 is really awesome the story is a little bore like all the time tall this guy tall this ship that is only bad on the game the free roam the new parkour skills the upgrades and you can order your crew your ships to collect money for you i have all the acthe game is awesome!! i thought its graphic will be bad like all the new games which are coming for ps3 and xbox 360 but the game on ps3 is really awesome the story is a little bore like all the time tall this guy tall this ship that is only bad on the game the free roam the new parkour skills the upgrades and you can order your crew your ships to collect money for you i have all the ac but this is the best AND SORRY FOR BAD ENGLISH… Expand
  69. kev_i_n
    May 24, 2014
    8
    Summary Review
    Just a disclaimer, I have only played Assassin Creed 1; so I can’t comment on the rest of the series. Likewise I cannot comment on the online gameplay cause my internet is bad.
    +Good visuals +Very good combat system with a good variety of weapons and upgrades, and good stealth mechanics +Excellent sea battle mechanics which is a tonne of fun and is refreshing +Great    Summary Review
    Just a disclaimer, I have only played Assassin Creed 1; so I can’t comment on the rest of the series. Likewise I cannot comment on the online gameplay cause my internet is bad.

    +Good visuals
    +Very good combat system with a good variety of weapons and upgrades, and good stealth mechanics
    +Excellent sea battle mechanics which is a tonne of fun and is refreshing
    +Great side-activities which I often found to be more fun than the main missions.
    ? I found the story to be very confusing despite its strengths
    -I hated the use of Abstergo Entertainment, which killed the level of emotion that the game can believer.

    In brief it is a must buy

    Full Review
    While Assassin Creed Blackflag, takes a while to get into the first thing that you will notice is that the visuals are great, with good frame rates and textures, and help increase the level of emotion that the game believers. Likewise I found very few bugs within the game. However what matters to me is the gameplay.
    With regards to the gameplay, it is great. The combat is very easy to master, while at the same time has enough variety to reduce the repetitiveness of the combat. This can be seen with the variety of weapons, in particularly the use of combining swords and pistols, which encourages you to mix up combat, because pistols take a while to reload and are actually not that powerful until you unlock new ones. Likewise the introduction of new weapons, like the darts (which you unlock roughly half way through the game), in particular the berserk dart which makes sneaking so much more entertaining, as it seems enemies to attack each other. Such variety of weapons in combination with Assassin Creed’s solid sneaking system, and the variety of enemies from brutes to grunts, help make combat very entertaining. However one of the common complaints I have found about Assassin Creed, that the combat is too easy, I found is still present especially when you unlock upgrades.
    However Assassin Creed Blackflag, makes up for the how easy its combat is, with the ship mechanics. This feels fresh and exciting, and is something that I have always wanted in a game. The naval combat was fantastic, especially with how the unlocking of improvements for you ship which mean that you really feel a sense of progression, while at the same time not finding the enemies to be too easy, especially when you fight multiple ships at the same time. I especially like the fact that your ship takes damage and that will affect how well it performs in combat, but don’t worry because you can use boarded ships to repair your own, making naval combat more accessible, as you don’t have to keep going back to land to repair your ship. The only major annoyance of the naval combat is how the boarding of ships can get repetitive because you need resources to unlock improvements, and boarding ships and taking their crew is the quickest way to get such resources.
    The finally major thing I have to say about Assassin’s Creed is the side activities which are for the most part a lot of fun. In particular though a bit repetitive I found the diving sections which are needed to unlock the best upgrades for your ship, the assassin contracts both on and off land (what kind of assassin game would not have such contracts) where you get rewarded for killing your target for killing him without being detected, the naval contracts which are surprisingly challenging especially when you have to protect other ships, whaling which was surprisingly engaging and the robbing of safe house which require the use of skill, and are challenging. Such side activities are awesome for the most part, though a lot of the collectables are pretty pointless, beyond the Mayan stones these keys, and some shanty sheets that allow your crew to learn another sea shanty to sing on your behalf. But the other collectables are rather pointless. Likewise the hunting is undeveloped I find because for the most part it is way too easy, it is certainly not as good as Far Cry 3’s hunting mechanic.
    The first thing I have about Assassin Creed 4 is that I found the story to be a bit confusing at times, but that is probably because I did not pay that much attention. I will not spoil anything but I found the going back between the Matrix like thing, and being a badass pirate (Edward, who is an awesome character btw) and how such events were interlinked to be poorly explained. That said though the introduction of excellent character like Blackbeard and William Kidd; help make the story not so much a snooze fest.
    The final complaint I have is the having this Matrix like system within the game, which put me off Assassin Creed series on the whole, because I hate the idea of at key moments within the story, being pulled out of the historical setting and into a different game which is not a good. This effect is present within Assassin Creed Blackflag, and I wish Ubisoft for Assassin Creed 5 remove this Matrix like thing entirely.    … Expand
  70. aaronwstark
    May 20, 2014
    10
    This game is so flawless in so many ways. The main one being the core controls and, simply, the way it feels when you walk and move the camera around. This is the smoothest third-person game out there. The controls for the game are and have always been artful, in that, if you use them incorrectly, the game will look and feel clunky. But if you use them correctly, the game will look andThis game is so flawless in so many ways. The main one being the core controls and, simply, the way it feels when you walk and move the camera around. This is the smoothest third-person game out there. The controls for the game are and have always been artful, in that, if you use them incorrectly, the game will look and feel clunky. But if you use them correctly, the game will look and feel absolutely magical. Everything about this game feels amazing: Walking, running, climbing, jumping, blending, hiding, sword fighting, fist fighting, hidden-blade stabbing, knife throwing, rope-darting, assassinating, sailing, swimming, diving, hunting, treasure hunting, whale/shark hunting, cannon firing, fort storming, exploring, chasing, fleeing, drinking, blow-piping, pistol shooting, parkouring, plundering, pillaging, pirating... In my book, this is THE game. The best and most ultimate game there is to date. The only thing I don't like about this game is that it is so awesome that it puts other, decent games to shame and makes them looks worse than they really are. But, I guess everyone is spoiled by their own seflish and specific expectations.

    p.s. The multiplayer is the most innovative, deeply engaging, online gameplay that I've ever experienced.    … Expand
  71. lukevandam
    May 19, 2014
    8
    best game in the series since brotherhood few problems with it though number one edward kenway seems a bit stupid at times as to what is going on and two some of the on land missions are boring other than that fantastic game can't wait for unity
  72. somethingguy912
    May 13, 2014
    8
    As I said in my AC3 review, I would eventually come to my senses to make a review on AC4. While I am unfortunate not to catch the series right from the start, I will say that any game that requires the player to play the previous games to grasp the story might as well just give up trying to do so. What does that say for AC4? Well, surprisingly enough in the span of sequelitis, AC4As I said in my AC3 review, I would eventually come to my senses to make a review on AC4. While I am unfortunate not to catch the series right from the start, I will say that any game that requires the player to play the previous games to grasp the story might as well just give up trying to do so. What does that say for AC4? Well, surprisingly enough in the span of sequelitis, AC4 actually fares much better than AC3, not only in gameplay aspects or HUD gimmicks but also trying to get more newcomers invested in the story of before, as being out of the animus I got a more thematic glimpse of the late Desmond Miles (although he won't be missed) in a way that made me feel more compelled to play the previous games. Now, pushing that aside apart from the awkward First-Person animation and the 'silent protagonist gutting' they decided to do apart from the usual 3rd person perspective, the true fun and experience is inside the animus itself.

    The pirate life shines fully in this so to say 'simulation', as you get to feel the aesthetic, the glory, the triumph, and even the failures of the golden age of piracy. You get to meet many of the infamous pirates such as Edward Teach, Calico Jack, Black Bart, and a load more whom have such invigorating personality that they have you hugged into the pirate life. The naval exploration has vastly improved from it's predecessor, and while the previous alone was great, they made that aspect even greater. Sea Shanties, sunken ships, intense naval battles and boarding ships, and even fighting mother nature itself all prove to satisfy the excitement and luster of that romanticized pirate age. Not only that, but ship customization has been expanded greatly, now much more visual and more indepth, with what I have to say is some of the finer qualities of water physics out there apart from others. Unfortunately, all this pirate theming has greatly taken away the aspect of the Templars and the Assassin's, in a way sort of taking a backseat to all the pirate booty and treasure. Besides that, visuals have greatly improved, even the parkor tree climbing is now much more dynamic than it's predecessor with few repeat ferns. The HUD is also a lot less confusing, and while I have to complain why they always have to change the HUD every bloody time they make a game, I still find this one a lot less teeth-grinding than in AC3. Gameplay, well hasn't really changed all that much, although now bushes can be more greatly used to keep yourself hidden. The few new weapons that you can use are the sleep darts and berserk darts, which help since now enemies have individual stealth indicators ala Far Cry 3, which also makes the game less of a chore. Also, crafting in the game is also a lot less confusing from it's predecessor as well, taking inspiration from Far Cry 3 (as a matter of fact, a lotof different aspects from here take what worked well in FC3). But most importantly of all improvements is the story and characters, with Edward Kenway being a much more capable and charismatic figure rather than the lifeless Connor (or his native american name, which I won't even try to spell). The characters around him also spur a variety of colors, rather than blending into one another per scene. You even get to see a relatively accurate portrayal of the exploits of those aforementioned pirate captains, such as Teach's bombardment of camps for medicine, or Mary Read's crossdressing (that was the most disturbing part of this game for me), and they all do it with enough spirit that I could tell that the actors were having a lot of fun voicing these characters, ESPECIALLY Blackbeard, who is the best out of all of them. The story also improves the idea of the First Civilization and of what happened after Desmond's ultimate fate, as I said before making me more interested in the AC Lore than I was before. I will end this review with saying that typically, sequels only get worse from their original or predecessor and only few times do they get better, but I have to say that Assassin's Creed Four actually manages to do the impossible and be better than AC3 and possibly as good as AC2 (I wouldn't know, since I haven't played it) While I can't give it a perfect rating, since there is still some gameplay exploits not fixed in AC3 and still quite a few stealth syntax errors, AC4 puts the AC franchise back in with the big guns.    … Expand
  73. SpawnCap
    Apr 21, 2014
    10
    One of my favorite Assassin's Creed game. Lots of content, ship battles are great, really makes you feel like a bad@ss Assassin/Pirate. Best graphics so far.
  74. TiagoRPG
    Apr 12, 2014
    9
    Simply magnficent, i really hate the AC3 Battles of ship, it was going to push me far from the serie, but when they make AC4 everything that was horrible on the AC3 was corrected, the battles in the ships are really enjoyable, but like all AC i vote tha the worst is the online, i don't think this game needs multiplayer it's reaaly not funny at all!
  75. wizered153
    Apr 10, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definitely my favorite in the series so far, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag takes my favorite part of Assassin's Creed III, the naval missions, and builds an entire game around it. While I don't feel like an Assassin when I ram into a British Blockade with a Fire Boat, I feel like I'm a real pirate sailing the open seas, I feel like I can be what I really want to be. This game really promoted the open world experience that I felt other Assassin's Creed games lacked, with a massive world to explore and a bunch of different of things to do, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag should be treated as one of the best in the Series. (And less being pulled out of game for stupid story, yay)… Expand
  76. USSRManiac
    Mar 29, 2014
    9
    Awesome game. What Black Flag possibly lacks in the intriguing story some were looking for is fully made up for by the best Assassin's Creed gameplay to date, where piracy and previous Assassin's Creeds nostalgia are integrated flawlessly. I've never played a pirate game before but the way AC4's naval combat and events (harpooning/royal convoys) drew me in from the start, as well asAwesome game. What Black Flag possibly lacks in the intriguing story some were looking for is fully made up for by the best Assassin's Creed gameplay to date, where piracy and previous Assassin's Creeds nostalgia are integrated flawlessly. I've never played a pirate game before but the way AC4's naval combat and events (harpooning/royal convoys) drew me in from the start, as well as Kenway's Fleet, ensured that I couldn't stop playing until I fully upgraded the Jackdaw and destroyed all the legendaries. 9/10 only because of the slightly lacklustre story. With so much to do and such value for money, I would recommend to long-term AC fan and newcomer alike.… Expand
  77. elmaigoch09
    Mar 27, 2014
    9
    Better the the third game, great story, characteres and also has a better unique gameplay and combat system, definitely worth playing if you're a fan of this saga.
  78. hiwasafari
    Mar 11, 2014
    9
    I feel very happy about ac4 because it is a really good game. I have played every AC even Liberation on Vita, and honestly AC4 is one of the best if not the best AC game ( This or ac2 fighting for nr 1). After ac3 which was a huge dissapointment AC4 brings back what was so great about that game which was naval combat.
    The naval combat feels a lot better and is the best thing that could    I feel very happy about ac4 because it is a really good game. I have played every AC even Liberation on Vita, and honestly AC4 is one of the best if not the best AC game ( This or ac2 fighting for nr 1). After ac3 which was a huge dissapointment AC4 brings back what was so great about that game which was naval combat.
    The naval combat feels a lot better and is the best thing that could happen to the series. The only thing I feel the naval combat needed was more customization for ur ship, sure you can updrage your ship but what about diffrent ships. Like a heavy ship thats slow, or a fast speed sheep, Would be great if you had options like that and hopefully we will either get a fully pirate game from ubisioft or another ac that uses the naval combat.
    The rest of the game besides the naval combat is like every other AC game. Sure the game has new settings but the gameplay feels a lot like the previous games. The story of Edward is good and enjoyable but the Assassins vs templars story starting to get irrating with no end.
    Another thing i want to praise are the sea shanties , a lot of fun and I enjoy hearing them during my playtrough.

    After all this game is really good and every Ac fan should try it. The setting and the naval combat a lone makes it worth the while. I will give this game a 9/10 and hopefully we will a open world pirate game from ubisoft or another ac game likes this with a lot more customization!    … Expand
  79. mrdodo
    Feb 26, 2014
    10
    Great game, i advise everyone who hasnt tried it to go ahead and get themselves a copy. Its an experience you cannot miss out on. Ubisoft really stepped up their game this year, with beautiful scenery and a mix between both playing on water or inland.
  80. UserScore
    Feb 15, 2014
    8
    Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Review.
    Pros/ Good Points:
    + A beautiful, detailed yet enourmous open world to explore. Ship controls and mechanics much more simplified for a better experience. Emotional moments in the story (all I can say without spoiling). It isn't as bugged/glitched as Assassin's Creed III. The sense of verticality everywhere you go, from jungles, to cities and    Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Review.
    Pros/ Good Points:
    + A beautiful, detailed yet enourmous open world to explore. Ship controls and mechanics much more simplified for a better experience. Emotional moments in the story (all I can say without spoiling). It isn't as bugged/glitched as Assassin's Creed III. The sense of verticality everywhere you go, from jungles, to cities and islands. The game doesn't restrict you from exploring the world, you can explore it from the get-go. Full of enjoyable side content. Dumber AI that motivate the use of stealth. 100% completition of missions is simplified and the side-objectives aren't as specific as to how to engage the mission. Enjoyable underwater segments. Things to spend your money in, unlike it's predecessors. Strong characters and character development. Impressive graphics. Soundtrack hasn't dropped quality since the first game, this is not the exception. Simple and smooth menus that makes navigating through really easy. There's ambient/background music while you're just playing around, which is a nice little touch.
    Cons/ Bad Points:
    -Way too long and weak story, both in the present day and golden age of piracy, that doesn't add much to the AC universe. Multiplayer needs reinvention and quickly, gamelab wasn't enough. Only the two swords and fists as the game mele weapons. It's difficult to control the character, mainly in the JackDaw and when you're trying to board, considering the tight spaces and that the character usually goes where he wants to go, and not where I want him to. Boarding turns really quickly into something repetitive and boring. The game cannot be completed at a 100% without using Kenway's Fleet (for which you need to be online) and it's really not a very nice change. Though it doesn't have as much bugs/glitches as ACIII, it still have some few game-breaking problems. Aveline missions don't stand on it's own and don't even add anything more to what has been already seen in Liberation. It's a silly thing but, you can't run while using your eagle vission, it's really annoying. Frame rate drops many times when you are running through rooftops in big cities.
    Final thoughts and score:
    Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag tries to innovate as much as it can, but the game never managed to stood out from ACII and Brotherhood. Still, it is somewhat refreshing and it is by far the best AC game since Brotherhood.
    Average Score: 8.6/10
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  81. NicoDane
    Feb 13, 2014
    10
    Assassins creed 4 Black Flag is a ton of fun. This is the best game i have ever played in 2013. And if this is not the best then it is one of the best assassins creed games that have been made. It has never been more fun looking for treasure. It makes you feel like you are a part of the crew. In Assassins creed Black flag they have combined the gameplay from assassins creed, with theAssassins creed 4 Black Flag is a ton of fun. This is the best game i have ever played in 2013. And if this is not the best then it is one of the best assassins creed games that have been made. It has never been more fun looking for treasure. It makes you feel like you are a part of the crew. In Assassins creed Black flag they have combined the gameplay from assassins creed, with the hunting system from Far Cry. and instead of just have 2 pistol like in Assassins creed 3, you can now have 4 PISTOLS. You have to upgrade Edward, BUT you also have to take care of Jackdaw your ship. Because if you never upgrade it you will never be able to defeat a man'o war.

    Overall: Assassins creed 4 Black Flag is one of the best games Ubisoft has ever made    … Expand
  82. ebj3000
    Feb 2, 2014
    10
    This was easily my favorite AC game so far. It incorporated everything that was good about AC2 and added pirates! One of my favorite games from last year was Far Cry 3, and the open world and crafting of AC4 felt a lot like that game. I absolutely hated AC3 aside form the naval combat, but there wasn't enough of it. AC4 allows you to roam freely, hunt, harpoon, etc. There are plenty ofThis was easily my favorite AC game so far. It incorporated everything that was good about AC2 and added pirates! One of my favorite games from last year was Far Cry 3, and the open world and crafting of AC4 felt a lot like that game. I absolutely hated AC3 aside form the naval combat, but there wasn't enough of it. AC4 allows you to roam freely, hunt, harpoon, etc. There are plenty of side missions to keep you busy as well.

    This is definitely worth your time. Ubisoft is quickly becoming one of my favorite publishers.

    Note: Don't ignore the Community Challenges while you are playing the game if you want to get 100% synced.    … Expand
  83. Vicjo
    Jan 27, 2014
    9
    Assassins creed 4 gets the best the others assassins, the game is very funny, you explore every corner looking all your secrets. Edward kenway is a character with personality (not as connor, assassins 3), but Edward don´t is a assassins only he moves by the money. The gameplay is really fun, climb building never have been so fun, the battles improves respect assassins 3, but far from theAssassins creed 4 gets the best the others assassins, the game is very funny, you explore every corner looking all your secrets. Edward kenway is a character with personality (not as connor, assassins 3), but Edward don´t is a assassins only he moves by the money. The gameplay is really fun, climb building never have been so fun, the battles improves respect assassins 3, but far from the leaders of the genre. The ship battles are something else, very funny but is just doing repetitive. The game has a lot of side quests (follow a guy, kill guy...).

    The main story doesn´t explain anything, if a good game but is a pirates game, not a assassins game.    … Expand
  84. Cmcolin
    Jan 22, 2014
    8
    Another winner in the ASSASSIN'S CREED series. A sprawling, open world experience that is as fascinating as it is fun. The graphics, sound, and acting are, perfect and the missions are well designed and interesting. The naval combat has been vastly expanded and is so amazing, it would be easy to simply discard following the story and just pillage on the high seas all day. The game'sAnother winner in the ASSASSIN'S CREED series. A sprawling, open world experience that is as fascinating as it is fun. The graphics, sound, and acting are, perfect and the missions are well designed and interesting. The naval combat has been vastly expanded and is so amazing, it would be easy to simply discard following the story and just pillage on the high seas all day. The game's balance is fantastic, too - never letting the various treasure hunts and side missions muddy the flow.

    The only real problems the game has are in the main storyline. Pirates are simply not as interesting historical figures as those we find in Renaissance Italy or Colonial America. The Templar/Assassin conflict is treated as almost an afterthought and the game does not further the mythology of the AC universe very much. Also, Edward Kenway didn't really do it for me as a main character. His eventual conversion and redemption with the Assassins feels perfunctory and happens far to late in the game to really believe it. I find myself far more interested and engaged in the Black Flag characters when I play as Adawale.

    If you like ASSASSIN'S CREED, you will love this game. It is one that will keep you happy for a good long time.    … Expand
  85. fowl
    Jan 19, 2014
    10
    The BEST AC since the 2nd. Such a great story, so many collectibles, so much to do, maybe the best AC ever, and one of the best Action/Adventure games of 2013.
  86. MikeVernon97
    Jan 12, 2014
    9
    AC4 is a lot of fun. The game's large map demands exploration and the naval element of the game is refreshing and interesting. The story is acceptable but did not come to the same heights as AC3's emotional and powerful story. The caribbean setting is open and full of life. The cities of Kingston, Havana, and Nassau are each very different and fun to explore. The core stealth and combatAC4 is a lot of fun. The game's large map demands exploration and the naval element of the game is refreshing and interesting. The story is acceptable but did not come to the same heights as AC3's emotional and powerful story. The caribbean setting is open and full of life. The cities of Kingston, Havana, and Nassau are each very different and fun to explore. The core stealth and combat mechanics remain basically untouched from AC3 which is both a plus and a minus. It was nice to be able to pick up AC4 and play it without anything new to learn. However, it would have been nice to introduce a deeper combo system. The weapons in AC4 are also pretty limitting being restricted to carrying two swords and only being able to temporarily pick up other weapons. After AC3's large catalogue of swords, tomahawks, daggers, and heavy weapons, AC4 seems like a step down in terms of weapon choice. However, the expansive setting full of rich side quests and missions including hunts for treasure, underwater shipwrecks, island and cave explorations, and plenty of assassination missions make up for any let downs in story or weapon choice. Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag is an excellent game.… Expand
  87. Zodiaci
    Jan 10, 2014
    10
    I'm not a fan of the Assassin's Creed franchise. This game is like they took everything that was wrong with the previous games, threw them in the trash and then disintegrated them. There are way more types of missions, collectibles, secrets and tons of new tricks. Edward Kenway is the first of the series that doesn't decide to chase nearby flies or examine cracks in walls as he's runningI'm not a fan of the Assassin's Creed franchise. This game is like they took everything that was wrong with the previous games, threw them in the trash and then disintegrated them. There are way more types of missions, collectibles, secrets and tons of new tricks. Edward Kenway is the first of the series that doesn't decide to chase nearby flies or examine cracks in walls as he's running around.The combat is still easy, but not as easy as previous games and has an actual feeling like you could be defeated rather than a feeling that you are going to use your massive instakill-explosion at every encounter. It IS still easy though, don't be fooled. The acrobatics you can perform are much easier to use and don't disobey everything you say.
    Also, pirates.    … Expand
  88. XxC_GamingxX
    Jan 9, 2014
    9
    My hopes were Assassin's Creed 4 would be much better than the underwelming, Assssin's Creed 3 (mainly due to the ending).

    The story isn't the best in the franchise but it is well done, For future Assassins Creed games keep The Optional Objectives out of the game, it makes missions more linear if you want that 100%. Naval combat has made a return and better than ever. My favourite    My hopes were Assassin's Creed 4 would be much better than the underwelming, Assssin's Creed 3 (mainly due to the ending).

    The story isn't the best in the franchise but it is well done, For future Assassins Creed games keep The Optional Objectives out of the game, it makes missions more linear if you want that 100%.

    Naval combat has made a return and better than ever.

    My favourite parts of the game were the side missions from Assassin Contracts to simply a game of checkers.

    The Open World is great you can explore the vast sea and access Havana,Nassau and Kingston along with small villages you even get you're own village, you can customize so it has Shops,Taverns etc.

    Despite Assassin's Creed II being the top of the franchise this is my 2nd Favourite Assassin's Creed game

    9/10    … Expand
  89. daan14acdc
    Jan 5, 2014
    9
    i had hopes fore ac4 but this is not what i expectid wow.
    finally a great pirate game a great charecthers and good music.
    a realy great story and ship gameplay just taking down ships is amezing.
    the only thing is they need a new combat then this game wil be even better.
  90. julius98
    Jan 2, 2014
    8
    The game itself deserves a 10/10. The limitations on the PS3 result in framerate issues are problematic. I would recommend it for the PC instead......
  91. Zbrawlrock123
    Jan 2, 2014
    10
    Best free roam and can lift your spirit every time. You can upgrade your ship,boarding ships,liberate naval forts, and a long story that can lift you anytime. I recommend you to buy it. It's Awesome!!!
  92. aGUYtoREMEMBER
    Jan 2, 2014
    9
    For those who do not know this game goes backwards in time, however forward in the story. The main guy is Edward Kennway, father of Haythen in AC3 and Grandfather of Connor. that is all I will say.

    I dont know why people say that AC is dying out. This game is really good. Goes into depth, has good side missions, allows you to really explore a much more realistic world and setting.    For those who do not know this game goes backwards in time, however forward in the story. The main guy is Edward Kennway, father of Haythen in AC3 and Grandfather of Connor. that is all I will say.

    I dont know why people say that AC is dying out. This game is really good. Goes into depth, has good side missions, allows you to really explore a much more realistic world and setting.
    Graphic 9/10
    Story 10/10
    controls 9/10
    online- 7/10
    Smoothness 10/10    … Expand
  93. jbi6059
    Jan 1, 2014
    10
    I cant stop playing this game its got everything you need, great graphics, good story, awesome mechanics and barely any lag im pretty sure most gamers would enjoy this game
  94. AliBader1997
    Dec 31, 2013
    10
    Amazing, beautiful, and epic. This game is definitely the best AC game yet, there is soo much stuff to do and yes after a while it does get slightly repetitive but not really in a bad way. The story is simple, but still pretty good and perfectly captures the way of life during the Golden Age of Piracy. Graphics are amazing, way better than AC3 and Edward Kenway is a much more excitingAmazing, beautiful, and epic. This game is definitely the best AC game yet, there is soo much stuff to do and yes after a while it does get slightly repetitive but not really in a bad way. The story is simple, but still pretty good and perfectly captures the way of life during the Golden Age of Piracy. Graphics are amazing, way better than AC3 and Edward Kenway is a much more exciting character than Connor. The only problem I had with this game is the controls, Edward disobeys my command every now and then which sometimes has fatal consequences. Its a 9/10 game, I gave it a 10 because it deserves a higher User Score. 8.1 for this? No way should be 9.5.… Expand
  95. hooper-316
    Dec 30, 2013
    10
    Top game absolutely great fun and I wish I had picked it sooner rather than later.
    I love nearly all aspects of this game from free running to taking control of a full sized galleon but if there is any criticism I would say the online modes are most definitely the worst I've played in recent years which is a crying shame as the rest of the game is a joy to play.
  96. IcedDemon
    Dec 29, 2013
    9
    Jogo fantástico, quem tiver a oportunidade JOGUE.
    Comprei este jogo sem muitas expectativas (pois já havia enjoado do universo de Assassins Creed no 2° jogo da franquia), mesmo assim, após ver a temática nova do jogo fui correndo comprar.
    MEU, QUE JOGO ESSE?
    Se vc gosta de assassinos compre, se vc gosta de piratas compre, se vc gosta de gta com barcos compre, resumindo: JOGÃO!
  97. XxBlackpoisonxX
    Dec 26, 2013
    10
    I thought no AC game could top AC2, but then this game came out, and it was by far the best assassin's creed game I have ever played, and easily the best game I have ever played, after playing the last of us this year, I said it was my favorite game ever, but this game topped it, you should really buy it
  98. LegacyFlareGame
    Dec 26, 2013
    8
    So the assassin's creed franchise continues to amaze gamers with this game being set it the pirate time era it calls for great pirate gameplay,fun and shenanigans. You play the role of Edward Kenway farther to Haythem Kenway [Charter from AC3]. I played this on ps3 and the game looks good for how a PS3 game also on next gen game should be. It brings over the naval combat from AC3 and isSo the assassin's creed franchise continues to amaze gamers with this game being set it the pirate time era it calls for great pirate gameplay,fun and shenanigans. You play the role of Edward Kenway farther to Haythem Kenway [Charter from AC3]. I played this on ps3 and the game looks good for how a PS3 game also on next gen game should be. It brings over the naval combat from AC3 and is stella the naval combat is definitely the best bit of the game. Where the naval combat is great the hand to hand combat really sucks press square to attack and press circle to counter in coming attacks adding pistol and other weapons to the combat that have other effects. The stealth feels really lame in this game with it being used less and less from other assassin's creed games. The charters such as Edward and your pirate crew are really awesome but you never feel like a pirate your crew always loves you and nothing really fell as your a pirate. The world in this game is amazing from the giant open ocean and vass epic landscapes are great to play in felt as a massive expanded far cry 3. The Desmond story dosen't continue
    in this game [thankfully] instead you play as you and go into the animus to play as Edward and do all the epic pirate snazz. The misson types are great ranging from a wide range of activates to do and plenty of side quest, hunting and plenty more. Assassin's Creed 4 black flag is my favourite assassin's creed game ever the pirate theme is great its well packed with a great open world but it still lacks in the combat which lets the game down for they really need to fix this in the instalment of the franchise The final verdict is a 8.5 a Great game and this defiantly one not to miss this holiday season    … Expand
  99. Apollus
    Dec 20, 2013
    10
    I really wanted to give this game a 9.5, but I rounded to 10.

    Let me start off by saying that this is my first Assassin's Creed game. I have been reluctant to start one for a while since I figured I didn't know the story or game-play. I easily jumped right into the game. The controls are pretty basic and the gameplay is fairly easy to grasp. I would suggest looking up some major    I really wanted to give this game a 9.5, but I rounded to 10.

    Let me start off by saying that this is my first Assassin's Creed game. I have been reluctant to start one for a while since I figured I didn't know the story or game-play.

    I easily jumped right into the game. The controls are pretty basic and the gameplay is fairly easy to grasp. I would suggest looking up some major plot points before starting, though not really necessary. I do not love this game because of the story, but rather the open world pirate setting. It baffles me that it took this long for a pirate game of this quality to be made.

    I am still curious as to whether I would like another Assassin's Creed game due to somewhat repetitive trailing missions, but this was the perfect dose for me.    … Expand
  100. eimajamie
    Dec 18, 2013
    8
    Black Flag has greatly improved on the previous installments of Assassin's Creed, for the most part... First of all there is a huge, beautifully detailed open world for you to explore, with dozens of islands and secrets to uncover. Riding around as the captain of your own ship plundering booty and recruiting crew has never been so much fun. Battles are well done and the cannon mechanicsBlack Flag has greatly improved on the previous installments of Assassin's Creed, for the most part... First of all there is a huge, beautifully detailed open world for you to explore, with dozens of islands and secrets to uncover. Riding around as the captain of your own ship plundering booty and recruiting crew has never been so much fun. Battles are well done and the cannon mechanics have been polished, you can can customize your ship with new sails and other decorations. The combat is sharp and the stealth has been improved upon, however, the selection of weapons available to you has actually been reduced, which I found unimpressive. The story, while taken in a different direction from past games, is very compelling and will draw you into the world. The soundtrack is wonderful, being appropriately powerful or tense in given situations. The multiplayer is nicely presented though I thought some of the modes could have been done better, especially "Wolfpack" where you find yourself in a team with other online players constantly running to targets assassinating them and protecting chests, this felt rather cluttered and the narrating woman's voice was quite annoying after repeating the same phrase 20 times in 2 minutes. Black Flag still suffers from numerous glitches, repetitve missions and frustrating moments where free running doesn't work as well as it should, but this is without a doubt still a very enjoyable, beautiful game with tons to do.… Expand
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#5 Best PS3 Game of 2013
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. CD-Action
    Dec 13, 2013
    90
    All the distinguishing features of the series – the Templars, parkour and brutal assassinations – are here, but now they are not the core, they are just elements of the best pirate game ever, of a Red Dead Redemption at sea. [13/2013, p.52]
  2. Impulsegamer
    Nov 16, 2013
    90
    Black Flag is a remarkably new take on the series, and I would go as far to say it’s the finest entry we’ve seen to date.
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  3. XGN
    Nov 15, 2013
    85
    With the new Assassin’s Creed we find ourselves in the Caribbean with a new main character called Edward Kenway. Black Flag focuses on the sea battles we saw in the third game and continues with this, with some new additions. Overall, you’ll be busy for a while – 40 hours, give or take – but the story isn’t that compelling.
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