Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

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  1. cloudyHaze
    Aug 25, 2023
    8
    Black Flag is my favourite Assassins Creed game, but it would have bene better if it had nothing to do with Assassins Creed. With the exception of leaps of faith, pretty much every element here from AC has lead me to realize how much I dislike the franchise. Boring tailing missions, annoying sneaking missions, stupid chase sequences that have 0 flexibility…and don’t even get me started onBlack Flag is my favourite Assassins Creed game, but it would have bene better if it had nothing to do with Assassins Creed. With the exception of leaps of faith, pretty much every element here from AC has lead me to realize how much I dislike the franchise. Boring tailing missions, annoying sneaking missions, stupid chase sequences that have 0 flexibility…and don’t even get me started on eavesdropping…hell technically a huge part of the game is about a mcguffin that lets you eavesdrop on anyone…and the MODERN day parts are so bad and boring it reminds me of when they force you to play as Mary Jane in Spiderman ps4…Assassins Creed has always been worse because of its modern day elements and the animus. The series would have been far better without all that because it pulls you out of the moment and makes it far harder to get invested in your character and time period. Seeing all the stupid blue loading lines and even the interface breaks the illusion, or 4th wall if you will, that im a swashbuckling pirate…

    Why do I give the game an 8? Because I love pirates. I enjoy sailing and upgrading my ship. Again, it’s the fact that I loved all these elements so much that I realized how much I actually now hate AC. I enjoyed the first one as it was a new idea, and AC2 as well…but Ubisoft has no idea how to make a fun game…they just throw the same 4 missions around the map 30 times and call it a day. They have no concept of what fun is. I bought this game to be a pirate, but once you get to the island you are searching for the game pivots from a pirates tale to more insufferable ac bs.

    Ubisofts response is to then make skull and bones…a game where you can’t even board enemy ships to sword fight…no wonder its been in development for 10 years. At this point ive lost all faith in Ubisoft, and I won’t be taking a leap of faith with them again. They cant make fun games, and seem to enjoy writing ridiculous stories so they can blow smoke up their buts. My advice? Skip the cut scenes and mute the tv when it gets to the modern day crap. Hidden in here is a good pirate game, its unfortunate its tarnished by AC.

    P.s AC3 I think is contender for the worst big franchise triple A game of all time. Ubisoft, just let go and take a leap of faith on something else.    … Expand
  2. SCP-576
    Aug 1, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego de las HISTORIA de la humanidad recomendable al 200% Si querés entretenimiento comprarlo merece la pena
  3. 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
  4. HereYouGoBuddy
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    Pirates, assassins, ships, the Sea. Just perfect. You can see the love and care thay developers put into this game.
  5. Alperen007
    Jul 16, 2023
    8
    Best Assassin's Creed game. Good open world pirate experience. Good graphics for 2013. Bad sides are boring quests and story.
  6. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    8
    Best pirate game ever made. Too many following missions, but the sailing and the exploration and the upgrades and the stealth and the swashbuckling... it's just damn good.
  7. Lezzly
    May 28, 2023
    8
    Black Flag dał mi nowe spojrzenie na serie Assassin's Creed. Przewybornie napisany bohater, który przemierza morza i oceany na swojej Kawce z liczną załogą to coś, czego jeszcze nie było. Gigantyczna mapa pozwala nam na wiele godzin zabawy, co jak dla mnie jest okej. Najbardziej podobała mi się Havana. Nie muszę chyba wspominać o klimacie jakiego możemy doświadczyć. Mocna zmiana.
  8. Idk123456789
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    Best assassin's creed game by a mile and one of the best open world games ever made.
  9. AdoMobA
    Mar 17, 2023
    9
    Pros
    - the best standalone story in the series
    - fantastic naval combat - interesting story - Edward is a fantastic character throughout the whole journey - the four legendary ship boss fights are a creative use of this games systems - ending brings a tear to my eye Cons - the modern day stuff is a joke - the villains in this game have zero presence ACIV: Black Flag is a    Pros
    - the best standalone story in the series
    - fantastic naval combat
    - interesting story
    - Edward is a fantastic character throughout the whole journey
    - the four legendary ship boss fights are a creative use of this games systems
    - ending brings a tear to my eye

    Cons
    - the modern day stuff is a joke
    - the villains in this game have zero presence

    ACIV: Black Flag is a unique entry to the series. So unique that it has non AC fans liking this game as it is to this day, the best pirate game we have ever gotten.

    Large part of this is the fact that Edward is not in fact an assassin for the majority of this game. So instead of an order trained killer donning the robes, a privateer serving under the British crown drives this game forward. Not out of a sense of heroism, justice or revenge, but pure and unchecked greed.

    Edward is a highlight for this game, as he is one of the few protagonists this series has, that goes through a complete narrative arc. From a greedy pirate, to a broken man, to somebody who decides he has more than money at stake in this, to an eventually good man and a solid father. One of the few stories that are firmly piloted by the active protagonist rather than the villain.

    The ship combat in this game feels amazing. The fact that there are no loading screens from your first spotting of a ship you want to plunder, through the fight and boarding process to the eventual takeover of the ship feels incredibly fluid. With each new upgrade, the fights get more and more fun as you unlock more options to subdue even the strongest ships.

    When it comes to the atmosphere, the simple act of sailing and listening to your crew singing sea shanties will have you in trance over how great this game is even in its quiet moments.

    One of the greatest entries in the series, and the only one I would put up there alongside with the Ezio trilogy for how much I love it.    … Expand
  10. FarNine
    Feb 25, 2023
    8
    Plot: 9/10
    Bugs: 10% of the game (sounds and speech synchrony)
    Graphics: 8/10
    Gameplay: 8/10
  11. JesseDillinger
    Feb 1, 2023
    9
    Honestly, probably the peak of the Assassin's Creed franchise. The combat is fun, though super easy. The ship battles are a great addition though. They're much more difficult than the hand to hand combat. The world is cool, exploring is cool, you really do feel like a pirate at times. Finding treasure is awesome af. The worst part of the game by far are the moments when you're outside theHonestly, probably the peak of the Assassin's Creed franchise. The combat is fun, though super easy. The ship battles are a great addition though. They're much more difficult than the hand to hand combat. The world is cool, exploring is cool, you really do feel like a pirate at times. Finding treasure is awesome af. The worst part of the game by far are the moments when you're outside the animus. Hated that.… Expand
  12. aaronnmp96
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    It's the only Assassin's creed that has moved me, it's super fun and it's just the best of Ubisoft
  13. Merkinho
    Jan 3, 2023
    9
    Dieses Spiel wird ewig einen Platz in meinem Herzen haben. Nicht nur das Gameplay hat es mir sehr angetan, auch die Story, die große Welt und die Nebenmissionen fand ich sehr unterhaltsam. Leider war der Multiplayermodus in meinen Augen nicht spielbar, da mit dort der Content nicht gefallen hat.
  14. Andre12367
    Nov 27, 2022
    10
    Um jogo divertido, uma jogabilidade ótima, uma história fantástica, além de uma variedade de Ilhas cidade e navios incrível um game fantástico e como eu disse um dos games mais divertido da saga
  15. Nathan912
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    Este juego es una obra maestra junto a la saga de ezio lo mejor de Assassins donde veremos paisajes increíbles y personajes brutales.
  16. hector_bcn98
    Nov 16, 2022
    9
    El último gran, gran Assassin's Creed. Para mi gusto, el más divertido de todos, permitiendo explorar y navegar por el mar las diferentes islas. Seguro que toma ideas de Zelda Wind Waker. A partir de este, toda la saga se basó en la repetición de las mismas actividades una y otra vez en cantidades soporíferamente ingentes.
  17. Agt_Killionaire
    Oct 7, 2022
    10
    This was the Assassin's Creed game to pull me into the series. The amount of things you can do it fun and exciting. The free running controls can be unfavorable at times but overall the shine outweighs the flaws.
  18. Azeemo99
    Sep 23, 2022
    8
    With boring stealth, buggy combat and horrific mission structure, it is constantly reminding you that it is an Assassin's Creed game, made by the people that make Assassin's Creed games, Ubisoft. However, the Caribbean has to be one of the most compelling and beautiful open worlds ever created, and coupled with a brilliantly rewarding and deep naval combat system, you can still pour dozensWith boring stealth, buggy combat and horrific mission structure, it is constantly reminding you that it is an Assassin's Creed game, made by the people that make Assassin's Creed games, Ubisoft. However, the Caribbean has to be one of the most compelling and beautiful open worlds ever created, and coupled with a brilliantly rewarding and deep naval combat system, you can still pour dozens of hours into it happily. The story is for the first and apparently last time in the franchise, devoid of the usual Assassin's Creed lore and instead focuses on characters, redemption arcs and explores them deeply, aided with excellent acting.… Expand
  19. ageVeilliW
    Sep 22, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Black Flag is an outstanding game that works more as a pirate game rather than an Assassin’s Creed game, however there are enough elements of Assassin’s Creed that it does not feel too foreign from the franchise. The main character Edward is one of the best in the series and his journey from selfish pirate to unselfish Assassin willing to take on his role as a father is a fantastic one that also has its slow moments. Although it is unfortunate that the moments directly involved with the Assassin Brotherhood feel like the games weakest moments the game feels more about Edwards journey about accepting the role of Assassin rather than showing his journey as one. The modern day segments are a bit slow but I do not mind them as much as others. Overall, this is a game I believe everyone should give a try.… Expand
  20. BrianDavid94
    Sep 4, 2022
    8
    Quick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s more rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I findQuick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s more rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'd like. I own a PC (built by me), Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, PS3, PS4, PS5, and a Switch. I prefer Playstation due to their focus on narrative games. For scoring, I’ll be using the Gameinformer review scale and of coursed influenced by my personal opinions.

    (8) Very Good. Innovated, but perhaps not in the right choice for everyone. This score indicates that there are many good things to be had, but arguable so.

    What stands out in this game is the naval combat and exploration component which took advantage of the large scale open world. The story, combat, and par core (movement) were the weakest parts of the game. Just like previous iterations of the series the par core is hard control. It’s way too often your character will go a different direction or jump down which you weren’t trying to do or trying to do the exact opposite. Story missions were full of tail missions, eavesdropping missions, and are repetitive.    … Expand
  21. MaxieZeus
    Sep 2, 2022
    9
    A great game with masterpiece ship mechanics and an atmospheric open world to explore but a boring story and main missions.
  22. DarthJ
    Aug 28, 2022
    8
    This game is trying to be uncharted and sea dog but it makes it even better. The plot in the Assassin's Creed series is finally more darker then it used to be. I liked it even more then the second part.
  23. RDRFANFUHATERS
    Aug 17, 2022
    10
    ASSASSIN'S CREED BLACK FLAG IT'S THE BEST PIRATES GAME I'VE EVER PLAYED
    when u talking ABT an open world and your own ship and crew and go for raiding another ships man just take my money aside from the multiplayer that doesn't have any link to the main idea of the game

    I gave the game 10/10
  24. TheMrCtulhu
    Aug 8, 2022
    9
    Шикарная игра про пиратов, невероятное приключение. А какое тут море...
  25. AllanRamos
    Jul 24, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. E um jogo sensacional, muito divertido e vai te tirar inúmeras horas de gameplay principalmente se vc resolver fazer 100%.… Expand
  26. Andrei20
    Jul 13, 2022
    9
    This game is very based im not gonna lie to you my friend very based game indeed
  27. nexus151196
    Jul 11, 2022
    8
    Хорошая игра с большим и красивым миром. Проходил её 2 месяца. Зачистил всю карту, нашёл все сокровища и тд. Сюжет для меня был проходным, 3 часть сценарно была лучше сделана. Морские баталии прокачали, боёвка все такая же устаревшая, паркур тоже. В общем - хорошая игра. Для любителей серии - маст хэв.Хорошая игра с большим и красивым миром. Проходил её 2 месяца. Зачистил всю карту, нашёл все сокровища и тд. Сюжет для меня был проходным, 3 часть сценарно была лучше сделана. Морские баталии прокачали, боёвка все такая же устаревшая, паркур тоже. В общем - хорошая игра. Для любителей серии - маст хэв.
  28. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    8
    Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag doesn't continue the story very much. However, the focus on sea battles is a fine addition.
  29. ian350850
    May 29, 2022
    10
    Very good AC, very fun and good graphics, numerous very nice Caribbean islands and many improvements to the ship that make it more fun, it also has very fun naval battles that can be a bit repetitive if you want to complete the game 100%

    Gameplay: 10/10
    Graphics: 9/10
    Controls: 10/10
    Ease of learning: Easy
    Game time: 70 Hours 100%
    Price: 4€
    Conclusion: 10/10
  30. iCampoRamil
    May 5, 2022
    9
    Lo primero que te impresiona es la música, a parte de los escenarios y lo bonito que es ir dando un "paseo" en barco. Los escenarios molan, aunque son todos muy similares. Y luego está lo más importante, lo naval, los combates son increíbles, y están muy bien hechos, es cierto que te puedes cansar de ellos porque más o menos son todos iguales, pero a mí no me ocurrió, disfruté todos y cadaLo primero que te impresiona es la música, a parte de los escenarios y lo bonito que es ir dando un "paseo" en barco. Los escenarios molan, aunque son todos muy similares. Y luego está lo más importante, lo naval, los combates son increíbles, y están muy bien hechos, es cierto que te puedes cansar de ellos porque más o menos son todos iguales, pero a mí no me ocurrió, disfruté todos y cada uno de ellos, sobre todo cuando la música acompañaba a la perfección.

    · Cosa buenas: los personajes, derrochan carisma. La música y los combates navales, como ya he dicho. La ambientación y la historia son dignas de mención.
    · Cosas malas: las misiones en tierra son muy, pero que muy repetitivas, casi todas de espionaje. La saga y sus mecánicas ya empiezan a estar desgastadas, y se nota. Por último, el juego se te puede hacer redundante, porque es largo y muy similar todo el rato en mecánicas.
    · Conclusión: está, y estará en mi top 3 de Assassin's, me ha parecido un juego sublime, y si te gusta la saga, te va a gustar, pero no deja de ser un Assassin's más.    … Expand
  31. PhillusMaximus
    Apr 14, 2022
    8
    Thias was the last ASSASSIN'S CREED I truly enjoyed. From here on, it only went worse. I even enjoyed the mulitplayer of this game, even though I only started playing it for the platin trophy.
  32. Rockmatador21
    Mar 28, 2022
    9
    Melhor Assassin's Creed sem ser Assassin's Creed! Simulador de pirata e história foda.
  33. ezo_
    Feb 24, 2022
    9
    This is my favorite assassin's creed game.

    ( Story ) 7/10 The Story is not that great but it's not bad either. ( Graphic ) 8/10 Graphic's also not that bad but it is good I guess, ( Gameplay and Exploration ) 9/10 The Best Part about this game is the gameplay and to explore the islands to upgrade the jackdaw It's quite enjoyable, at least for me. ( Overall ) 9/10 This is a    This is my favorite assassin's creed game.

    ( Story ) 7/10 The Story is not that great but it's not bad either.

    ( Graphic ) 8/10 Graphic's also not that bad but it is good I guess,

    ( Gameplay and Exploration ) 9/10 The Best Part about this game is the gameplay and to explore the islands to upgrade the jackdaw It's quite enjoyable, at least for me.

    ( Overall ) 9/10 This is a amazing game for those who wants to try assassin's creed series for the first time.    … Expand
  34. chernandez31
    Feb 23, 2022
    8
    Probably the most underrated in the franchise. Back in 2014 the game really exceeded my expectations.
  35. david6612
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    As pessoas não sabem votar no metacritic,7:9 é uma nota muito injusta,merecia pelo menos 9.1, ,é sem dúvidas o melhor Ac que já joguei,as missões de assasinato de alvos são incríveis,foi o Ac que tirou assasins screed da lineariedade de sempre,proporcionando um mundo aberto em que você se sente livre,podendo andar de barco,escalar cidades,olhando o mar dentro de uma cidade do jogo sabendoAs pessoas não sabem votar no metacritic,7:9 é uma nota muito injusta,merecia pelo menos 9.1, ,é sem dúvidas o melhor Ac que já joguei,as missões de assasinato de alvos são incríveis,foi o Ac que tirou assasins screed da lineariedade de sempre,proporcionando um mundo aberto em que você se sente livre,podendo andar de barco,escalar cidades,olhando o mar dentro de uma cidade do jogo sabendo que pode ir naquilo,sem contar as canções de navios que são extremamente lindas,a história do jogo nem se fala,melhor Ac que já joguei.… Expand
  36. SnowShad0382
    Feb 21, 2022
    9
    Muy entretenido, me gusta la mecanica de los barcos y la verdad siempre he sido fan de esta saga.
  37. comalley455
    Dec 31, 2021
    10
    We need more pirate games like this!!!!! Black flag is such an epic game with a likeable main character and fun gameplay.
  38. Varg616
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    Amei a navegação,a caça e a temática.
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  39. Sylwek
    Dec 8, 2021
    8
    My first and favourtie Assassin's creed game. gameplay was fun. And i liked the protagonist and the quick action when a Animal attacks you. But i diddn't know who the antagonist was. Also the game has quite a couple bugs. Like one time i was sabotaging a ship and there was a pirate that had his pistol super to glued his hand. But i just laughed it off. And i wish this game had co-op.
  40. DevilSurvivor
    Nov 19, 2021
    9
    The pirate aspect of the game and the main character have a lot of charm to them. However, if you had a problem with the Desmond gameplay in older games, well Ubisoft took a massive turd on your face this time around and instead gave you a first person walking simulator that is removed from the actual story.
  41. jfrance10
    Nov 5, 2021
    10
    By far my favorite Assassins Creed game to this date. Great game mechanics and great story.
  42. SolaireMengao
    Sep 16, 2021
    10
    Improving basically every AC III features, Assassin's Creed IV is has again brought the series to the masterpiece level it was in the Ezio saga.
  43. mitsarakos
    Sep 8, 2021
    10
    A very good game, very underrated. It has a huge world wich you have to discover.
  44. Therules
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    Easily best Assassin's Creed of all time, at least from modern ones, it's really good. Huge map, sailing, underwater exploration, so many places to discover, amazing soundtrack, good parkour, combat is better than previous games, likable main character, cool assassin outfit. Highly recommending.
  45. felipelucktt
    Aug 17, 2021
    9
    Ótimo jogo. A implementação dos barcos foi simplesmente ótimo, é o melhor jogo de piratas já feito.
  46. Souleaterx
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    Great story and plenty of action. Love the naval combat as well especially with forts
  47. PSGaming
    May 30, 2021
    9
    It was a great experience.Story was engaging,gameplay was great, graphics are great for the time.
  48. Hamed-pr0
    May 19, 2021
    8
    Great assassin's Creed game the story good and gameplay is Great and you live like pierate
  49. mcgame
    May 16, 2021
    10
    I was almost giving up the game in one of the goals (Really hard to me). The remaining experience like admiring the light over the Landscape was amazing
  50. UbisoftisKing
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Black Flag is best AC game ever made.
    AC 3 was huge fail, but somehow Ubisoft managed to learn from it's mistakes and delivered timeless masterpiece.
  51. Freeedom
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Message to Ubisoft : Keep doing what you do and just ignore these haters. They have never understood your games. All they want are some mindless fast-paced nonsense games. They don't wanna think, they don't wanna explore, they don't wanna learn. They will never understand what you do. Just ignore them and focus on people who actually support / love your games. Thank you for the games youMessage to Ubisoft : Keep doing what you do and just ignore these haters. They have never understood your games. All they want are some mindless fast-paced nonsense games. They don't wanna think, they don't wanna explore, they don't wanna learn. They will never understand what you do. Just ignore them and focus on people who actually support / love your games. Thank you for the games you have done in past 10 years. This message goes to everyone who has worked on these games and who feel that fans don't respect their work. They do and i do and i have huge respect for everything you have done. Can't wait for AC Valhalla DLC's, Far Cry 6 and all your future projects.… Expand
  52. TheValhalla
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    Positives - Almost everything, it's easily best Assassin's Creed game!
    Negatives - Modern day.
  53. Ubisoft_Forever
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    I will support Ubisoft until the day i die. I bought AC Valhalla Day 1 and i will do same with Far Cry 6. I want to play Assassin's Creed Unity as last thing i ever do, before i die. Ubisoft (alongside Rockstar Games, Remedy Entertainment and Capcom) is one of my favorite game developers of all time and i mean it. They have got so much undeserved hate from tasteless haters who never evenI will support Ubisoft until the day i die. I bought AC Valhalla Day 1 and i will do same with Far Cry 6. I want to play Assassin's Creed Unity as last thing i ever do, before i die. Ubisoft (alongside Rockstar Games, Remedy Entertainment and Capcom) is one of my favorite game developers of all time and i mean it. They have got so much undeserved hate from tasteless haters who never even cared to play Ubisoft games. Anyway i just wanted to truly thank Ubisoft for every video game they have done and thanks to that made my life so much happier and better in general. Watch Dogs and AC Unity were games that helped me to get over my depression and for that i'm forever thankful for Ubisoft. Thank you.… Expand
  54. Apocuk
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is good game grapich chractrr and more is the excating and folow i like them… Expand
  55. ilya_zotov24
    Jan 29, 2021
    8
    _Good game _
  56. Grippa123
    Dec 28, 2020
    8
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  57. Lazyyybone
    Dec 23, 2020
    8
    중남미의 그 쨍한 그래픽이 일단 역시 좋았고, 그 자연 환경에서의 파쿠르 그리고 여러 해전과 잠수함 등 새로운 요소들이 너무 신선하게 다가왔다. 스토리도 꽤나 나쁘지 않은 축에 속해서 켄웨이 사가에서는 1등인듯
  58. FrpMan
    Dec 19, 2020
    8
    Oyun Klasik assassin's creed. Ana görevleri filan takip etme gibi sıkıcı görevlerle dolu ama oyunun en güzel ve oyunu kurtaran yönü korsan teması. Oldukça zevk aldım. Gemiyle takılması güzeldi.
  59. nnevill
    Dec 16, 2020
    9
    This part of AC even in 2020 looks good. Story is sort of trivial the same as in other Ubisoft game but gameplay, setting and atmosphere is awesome. Sea battles are probably the best in industry. Graphics is very good considering it's a PS3 game of course.
  60. SpiiRiT_zRuby
    Dec 11, 2020
    8
    Un gran juego, personajes, la inversión pirata y historia mejorables pero aceptable
  61. AQbornking
    Nov 23, 2020
    9
    I played ac 1,2, little bit of 3,4,unity and odessey. And 4 among them is best experience. Story is great. Main quests are bit repetitive (following a person). But overall gameplay is great.
  62. CCC78
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    PS: This rating is by 2013 standards.

    Story: 8.2/10
    Gameplay: 9.5/10
    Graphics: 10/10
    Open World: 10/10
    Enjoyability: 10/10
    Conclusion: 10/10
  63. Dananjoyoman
    Nov 1, 2020
    8
    This is the best pirate games imo and had a good combat very recommended for ps3 games
  64. BeanLaden
    Oct 31, 2020
    9
    One of the best games in the franchise, Black Flag doesn't pull any punches. With a fantastic story and a good gameplay in a fantastic setting and world. Black Flag will have a deep place in you heart
  65. SpringZulu
    Oct 28, 2020
    10
    Finally something that different the Assassin Creed series getting more repetitive but this a fresh new air for assasin Creed series
  66. J____s
    Oct 9, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ich liebe dieses Game… Expand
  67. Luahanseng
    Sep 9, 2020
    8
    By trying the game and playing it for the first few hours, it’s a fun game! The exploration is immersive you can really feel like you are a pirate captain. The naval experience is still the best to date (year 2020) way better than the present game AC odyssey. Just so happen I am not a fan of naval battle, maybe because i don’t want to get so side track from the story so much or I don’tBy trying the game and playing it for the first few hours, it’s a fun game! The exploration is immersive you can really feel like you are a pirate captain. The naval experience is still the best to date (year 2020) way better than the present game AC odyssey. Just so happen I am not a fan of naval battle, maybe because i don’t want to get so side track from the story so much or I don’t want to get to the point where I forget the story already because of playing too much side quests. And to play it in 2020 although it’s a beautiful game, I don’t want to play a 6 years old game for 40-60 hours or more. The narrative of previous title is still better in my opinion maybe because they focus to much in its open world. My other complain is the treasure map quests, on my first try I am really excited about it, it’s a new, fun and immersive experience but right after your first treasure hunt, the effort and difficulty vs the reward is just not worth it. I like the protagonist better than AC3. He is next to Ezio. Overall, it’s a well-made game and still very original to date, but just not a fan of it.… Expand
  68. mateusbatatais
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Como todo jogo da franquinha, 10! Assassins creed dificilmente decepciona. Pode até pisar na bola as vezes, mas na grande maioria dos jogos, são absurdamente legais. História bem legal, gráficos, fotografia, jogabilidade. Jogo enorme! Só faltou um veículo para locomover dentro das cidades. Nunca pensei que gostaria de controlar um navio rsrs
    História: 10
    Som: 10 Jogabilidade: 9.8    Como todo jogo da franquinha, 10! Assassins creed dificilmente decepciona. Pode até pisar na bola as vezes, mas na grande maioria dos jogos, são absurdamente legais. História bem legal, gráficos, fotografia, jogabilidade. Jogo enorme! Só faltou um veículo para locomover dentro das cidades. Nunca pensei que gostaria de controlar um navio rsrs
    História: 10
    Som: 10
    Jogabilidade: 9.8
    Gráficos:10
    Diversão: 10    … Expand
  69. MartinEzy225
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    Arguably the best Assassin's Creed I have played and the most fun game I had in a while. For such an old release, this game is fantastic. Edward is a badass with the Jackdaw, the combat is fun and the Caribbean setting is so beautiful. Good gameplay + good setting + good story = Masterpiece. The only bad thing about this game is the tailing missions which take so much time and are very boring.
  70. mindriotus
    Aug 3, 2020
    9
    Pirate simulator at it's finest.

    You won't find a better game that allows you to sail the high seas, actually feel like a pirate, and also has an amazing story. I took away 1 point, because there is one particular point in the game where you are forced to have a stealth based play style and this particular mission is rather frustrating and requires a lot of timing, learning enemy    Pirate simulator at it's finest.

    You won't find a better game that allows you to sail the high seas, actually feel like a pirate, and also has an amazing story.

    I took away 1 point, because there is one particular point in the game where you are forced to have a stealth based play style and this particular mission is rather frustrating and requires a lot of timing, learning enemy movement paths, and has a long window of play where you can't save and one small slip and you have to start all over again. This was absolutely the low-point of the game for me... thankfully, this only appears once in the entire play through.

    Amazing game that i highly recommend. Totally worth full price, but I was fortunate to get it super cheap on a Steam sale.    … Expand
  71. Elanonimous
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    me gusta mucho este juego que el anterior por el gameplay mejorado que tiene a compasión del anterior pero especialmente por la evolución del personaje y el sistema de combate en barco.
  72. SantiPar
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    As my first ASSASSIN'S CREED i can say that it made me interested in the series. I found it very joey-able with it's fluid game play. The story is good and the characters charming. Overall very fun game.
  73. Tempest99
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    My favorite game in the franchise. They really improved the Naval combat they introduced in the previous title and let us enjoy a game with pirates always a plus. Edward Kenway took some getting used to but by the end, i found him likable enough. 9.2
  74. VincentValen
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Easily one of the most enjoyable and beautiful games I ever seen back when I played it. Great story and main character is such a bad a**. The gameplay was so fun and lost myself in this games beauty many times while loving the combat. Even today in 2020 as I write this review years later. This is the best Assassins creed i've ever played. One of the best games the last 10 years, highlyEasily one of the most enjoyable and beautiful games I ever seen back when I played it. Great story and main character is such a bad a**. The gameplay was so fun and lost myself in this games beauty many times while loving the combat. Even today in 2020 as I write this review years later. This is the best Assassins creed i've ever played. One of the best games the last 10 years, highly recommend, go back and enjoy it!… Expand
  75. AndreyCloud
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    This has to be hands down the best Assassin’s Creed game I’ve ever played, if not the best in the series. Great story, great combat, fun missions and things to pursue. Loved upgrading my gear, ship, and the hideout. I love the pirate setting and size of the map, ship combat, music, love the whaling mini game. I really enjoyed all of it honestly, it had a great mix of seafaring andThis has to be hands down the best Assassin’s Creed game I’ve ever played, if not the best in the series. Great story, great combat, fun missions and things to pursue. Loved upgrading my gear, ship, and the hideout. I love the pirate setting and size of the map, ship combat, music, love the whaling mini game. I really enjoyed all of it honestly, it had a great mix of seafaring and city-oriented story missions. I found myself actually invested in all the pirate stories, and how well it blended historically. The animus stuff and real world stuff kinda seemed out of place, but considering the previous one ended with Desmond’s death, it still interested me where the real world story would go from here. If you love assassin’s creed or never played it, you have to play this one.… Expand
  76. Brayan12
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    First assassin's creed game I ever played and I enjoyed it a lot. Will recommend
  77. kreml2
    Jul 7, 2020
    8
    Одна из лучших частей ассасин из-за системы с путешествием по морю,сюжет простой и миссии тоже,но разработчики сделали отличную систему модернизации корабля благодаря которой тебе интересно изучать открытый мир,
  78. Alernew
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Один из лучших асасинов
    Большой открытий мир неплохой сюжет
  79. Vaeu
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    My favourite Assassin's Creed.

    Despite AC2 being my first and long time favourite, the pirate's charm Edward Kenway provides as he sails the high seas with the series' best naval combat, and the vibrant settings with a perilous yet exciting journey along with the Benjamin Hornigold, Jack Rackham, Anne Bonny helps to create a complete experience that is nuanced. Albeit the graphics could    My favourite Assassin's Creed.

    Despite AC2 being my first and long time favourite, the pirate's charm Edward Kenway provides as he sails the high seas with the series' best naval combat, and the vibrant settings with a perilous yet exciting journey along with the Benjamin Hornigold, Jack Rackham, Anne Bonny helps to create a complete experience that is nuanced. Albeit the graphics could be crispier; the animation smoother and the music a bit better apart from the memorable few, you'll still have an enjoyable time.

    Black Flag is Assassin's Creed at its finest and a must-play.    … Expand
  80. anna9
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    Really likeable characters and good plot but ships' fights were so fatiguing and wearisome. But piratical climate, locations and history were very enjoyable.
  81. Ba-Ouai-Logic
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    As my friends always told me, "It's an awesome pirate game, but it's not an assassin's Creed". But I don't tottally agree with them, cause I think that firstly yes it's a pirate masterpiece speaking about video games but also it's an awesome Assassin's Creed game, and as an Assassin's Creed fan I think that it's good that Ubisoft finally showed us that the assassins are not always the goodAs my friends always told me, "It's an awesome pirate game, but it's not an assassin's Creed". But I don't tottally agree with them, cause I think that firstly yes it's a pirate masterpiece speaking about video games but also it's an awesome Assassin's Creed game, and as an Assassin's Creed fan I think that it's good that Ubisoft finally showed us that the assassins are not always the good guys, and that sometime they spent years killing people for their money, not caring about anything and anyone before they saw the real reason of their existence.… Expand
  82. yannek
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    Without any doubt, the best AC game in terms of fun and entertainment. The graphics are good but nothing special and the combat is kinda outdated, but leaving that behind, this is a fantastic game. The best thing about this game its it theme, the hole being a pirate is extremely fun. Not only that, but the characters are also very good and the setting is gorgeous. My only complaint is theWithout any doubt, the best AC game in terms of fun and entertainment. The graphics are good but nothing special and the combat is kinda outdated, but leaving that behind, this is a fantastic game. The best thing about this game its it theme, the hole being a pirate is extremely fun. Not only that, but the characters are also very good and the setting is gorgeous. My only complaint is the hole abstergo and present day thing, its terribly boring and unnecesary.
    9/10 Should be played at least once    … Expand
  83. Dr_Unk
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Another Solid game from Ubisoft. I do feel that the series is starting to wear me down. As I was getting towards the end, I ended up rushing thru the rest game just so I can finish it and be done with it.
  84. Kluco
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Assassin's creed IV takes a different approach than the previous games however AC IV still feels like an Assassin's creed game. Biggest difference from previous games is added Ship battles. Ship battles are enjoyable at times but get very repetitive and can be frustrating when you cant can't continue the story because you ship is too weak and you need to upgrade. Story is great, mainAssassin's creed IV takes a different approach than the previous games however AC IV still feels like an Assassin's creed game. Biggest difference from previous games is added Ship battles. Ship battles are enjoyable at times but get very repetitive and can be frustrating when you cant can't continue the story because you ship is too weak and you need to upgrade. Story is great, main character Edward is very likeable.… Expand
  85. Huzy1
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Black Flag revolutionised and completely changed assassins creed. Brought so much more to the game & clearly redeemed itself from its failures with AC3. Loved playing the game, spent hours alone on ship battles. The storyline alone was worth playing the game for & in my opinion, one of the top 3 AC games to date.
  86. Generalkeknobi
    Jun 8, 2020
    10
    The best AC, you dont need to be a fan to enjoy it, it's a great game and the best pirate game for sure
  87. Hellothere22
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing game. For me this is up there for one of the best assassins creed if not best Ubisoft games. You’ve got a consistently enjoyable gameplay, an amazing story with interesting characters and really heart breaking moments and great graphics. If you can, please play this game it’s such a worth while experience. Only minor issue is with glitches but other than that, a nearAbsolutely amazing game. For me this is up there for one of the best assassins creed if not best Ubisoft games. You’ve got a consistently enjoyable gameplay, an amazing story with interesting characters and really heart breaking moments and great graphics. If you can, please play this game it’s such a worth while experience. Only minor issue is with glitches but other than that, a near perfect game.… Expand
  88. geo333
    May 9, 2020
    8
    Its a great adventure game with amazing water and boat interaction, the only thing I dislike is the constant needed upgrade to advance in the game.
  89. Br_AgSs
    May 5, 2020
    8
    Nice game. The combat is nice but could be better, the ship combat is very nice, makes you feel like a true pirate. The story is kinda weak, the time passes too fast, and Edward never actually becomes an assassin. The graphics are kinda bad for a 2014 game. Still, nice game overhall.
  90. Menni
    Apr 27, 2020
    8
    Open World davvero interessante da girovagare sia a piedi che in nave, solita buona trama che caratterizza i titoli di questa serie, il multiplayer epico come sempre
  91. Maurice1
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Excellent open ended game with excellent graphics and a very fun story. Enjoyed it immensly
  92. BradMorgan
    Sep 9, 2019
    9
    For me the best Assassins Creed ever made.

    A unique setting in which you really feel like a pirate who can defy all seas. The world is huge and the open water really makes you feel like you are free from everything and everyone around you. The combat on land feels good and the sea battles are perhaps the highlight of the game. Together with a story full of action this was a game I enjoyed    For me the best Assassins Creed ever made.

    A unique setting in which you really feel like a pirate who can defy all seas. The world is huge and the open water really makes you feel like you are free from everything and everyone around you. The combat on land feels good and the sea battles are perhaps the highlight of the game. Together with a story full of action this was a game I enjoyed for hours an hours.

    Where the AI sometimes drops stitches, this game is really worth it.    … Expand
  93. aaron_x05x
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag is insane. I had so much fun with this game. The Carabien and the 3 big Cities, Havanna, Nassau and Kingston are very beautiful. The protagonist Edward Kenway is a really Badass who takes what he wants. All in All: Very good game 9/10
  94. AbdullahOT
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Best Assassin's Creed .اجمل جزء لأساسن كريد بالنسبة لي
  95. powernap66
    Dec 7, 2019
    9
    Playing a 6 year old game and yet I have to admit that I enjoyed it quite a lot in 2019. Even after completing the game (well, except for beating those four difficult legendary ships), I still spent a good amount of time just dipping into the game to do some seafaring and island hopping. I liked the characters and dialog, the story was decent too and the graphics are beautiful. DefinitelyPlaying a 6 year old game and yet I have to admit that I enjoyed it quite a lot in 2019. Even after completing the game (well, except for beating those four difficult legendary ships), I still spent a good amount of time just dipping into the game to do some seafaring and island hopping. I liked the characters and dialog, the story was decent too and the graphics are beautiful. Definitely a favorite.… Expand
  96. Lonitx
    Dec 2, 2019
    8
    the best assassin's creed game by far, I loved every minute especially the part on your ship.
  97. MissDaisy
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Innovative game. Especially the sea fights are tons of fun. The atmosphere is awesome and missions hardly ever feel unfair or senseless. Except for a jungle scene at night where you have to know the surroundings by heart to stand a chance. But that's the absolute exception. Great graphics, fantastic gameplay. I loved it much more than its predecessors or sequels. I wish the developers hadInnovative game. Especially the sea fights are tons of fun. The atmosphere is awesome and missions hardly ever feel unfair or senseless. Except for a jungle scene at night where you have to know the surroundings by heart to stand a chance. But that's the absolute exception. Great graphics, fantastic gameplay. I loved it much more than its predecessors or sequels. I wish the developers had a little more courage and added some really new gameplay elements to the sequels. Up to now, they did't. So "Black Flag" stays the champion of the series.… Expand
  98. DataVeinGaming
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    Yo ho ho and a- wait this is an Assassins Creed game?!
    Yes, this is an AC game, with it's combat and movement smoother than ever before, with a satisfying array of pirate era weapons to outfit yourself with. But more than that, this is by far the best pirate / open world sea game ever created! The ship feels right, the weight of it and how you maneuver around the Caribbean islands just    Yo ho ho and a- wait this is an Assassins Creed game?!
    Yes, this is an AC game, with it's combat and movement smoother than ever before, with a satisfying array of pirate era weapons to outfit yourself with. But more than that, this is by far the best pirate / open world sea game ever created! The ship feels right, the weight of it and how you maneuver around the Caribbean islands just feels so good! You will easily loose hours when you realize you've just enjoyed sailing around with no particular goal other than to be Edward Kenway. The story is gripping enough for any AC title, you're not getting an Altair or Ezio level of story but an interesting one with a like able crew alongside the protagonist nonetheless. With an interesting twist to the modern day playable character, it's a great entry into the series and by far the best pirate game around! The islands are intersting, the sea and weather has to be some of the most beautiful to grace this generation of gaming and the historical characters play their roles perfectly, couldn't ask for more really.    … Expand
  99. Lonit
    Sep 17, 2019
    9
    this is the best assassin's creed game, which is a little weird but I enjoyed the naval parts a lot
  100. Lucca_Baraqueti
    Aug 14, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse jogo é muito bom ainda mais o final que o Edward aparece no primeiro cenário do 3 jogo da franquia… Expand
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#7 Best PS4 Game of 2013
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#4 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2013

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. GamingTrend
    Apr 20, 2014
    90
    The PlayStation 4 version of the game is mechanically the same as the PlayStation 3 version, but the new engine is eye-poppingly awesome.
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  2. Merlin'in Kazanı (Turkey)
    Jan 30, 2014
    83
    Ubisoft significantly improved the multiplayer side of things. Also, story takes you places.
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  3. Thunderbolt
    Jan 4, 2014
    80
    It’s difficult to imagine Assassin’s Creed ever leaving the sea behind.
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