Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

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  1. chrisjones914
    Jul 12, 2014
    9
    Without a doubt my personal favorite in the Assassin's Creed series! I've always been fascinated with lives and times of pirates since I was a kid, so much like Red Dead Redemption this game is a love letter to someone like me! The lead character is a lovable picture perfect pirate and the story is very interesting with many awesome levels and twists that I don't think you'll see coming! IWithout a doubt my personal favorite in the Assassin's Creed series! I've always been fascinated with lives and times of pirates since I was a kid, so much like Red Dead Redemption this game is a love letter to someone like me! The lead character is a lovable picture perfect pirate and the story is very interesting with many awesome levels and twists that I don't think you'll see coming! I enjoyed this game very much last year on the Playstation 3 and I'm enjoying it even more this time around with the enhanced graphics of the Playstation 4! Everything is rendered with the most detail you could imagine, everything so little as water splashing on the deck of your ship or the leave of a push brushing against your body as you move through it you will find it very hard to develop a complaint against this game, not only in the graphics department but the game as a whole!… Expand
  2. 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.
  3. dustyogd
    Apr 21, 2014
    9
    Loved the game played till i got 100% the games open world of the seas made you fell like a pirate. Also the other characters in the game had lots of different personality. fishing ,finding, treasure, upgrading your guy, an your boat, going into woods to hunting are all really fun to do. Movement in the game was really easy to manipulate so is the combat sneaking and boat battles.Loved the game played till i got 100% the games open world of the seas made you fell like a pirate. Also the other characters in the game had lots of different personality. fishing ,finding, treasure, upgrading your guy, an your boat, going into woods to hunting are all really fun to do. Movement in the game was really easy to manipulate so is the combat sneaking and boat battles. things i did not like was going on the land and exploring because there was not much land to explore on.… Expand
  4. longshot28
    Dec 23, 2013
    9
    ACIV: Black Flag is by far my favorite entry in the franchise, and I'm looking forward to continuing the game withe DLC. The game was stunning to look at and the story was great. The only drawbacks I felt the game had were the redundancy of certain missions, and no variety of options to obtain items needed for upgrades.

    Overall ACIV is a fantastic game.
  5. Falcon_D_Storms
    Dec 23, 2013
    9
    I wanted to wait until I finished this game before writing anything, and so I have. It took me from launch day until late December, but I have collected every animus fragment and finished the story. And It. Was. Glllllorious. A nearly perfect open world sandbox pirate game, with everything you liked about Assassin's Creed games, with the best character and best story so far.
  6. Killamonjaro
    Nov 16, 2013
    9
    Ubisoft has made some vast improvements over their assassins creed franchise this go round. Not only in the graphics(which are obviously the best on the next gen consoles and gorgeously so.) but in almost everything involving the presentation of the story/gameplay. From the start of the game you jump right into action and almost immediately are allowed to go wherever you want. The actionUbisoft has made some vast improvements over their assassins creed franchise this go round. Not only in the graphics(which are obviously the best on the next gen consoles and gorgeously so.) but in almost everything involving the presentation of the story/gameplay. From the start of the game you jump right into action and almost immediately are allowed to go wherever you want. The action is free flowing as all the other ACs and combat feels responsive but has some clunks with bad parrys.

    I'm not gonna lie I hated AC3. I couldn't get sucked into it I feel like the story was way too far out there. the first few hours of it were so tedious and running around in the giant woods felt more like a task than a great adventure. Having the Caribbean as your playground was the best decision they could've made. The islands themselves are small making doing the various tasks on them less daunting, but being able to sail yourself from island to island gives the sandbox feel a hugely realistic sense to it.

    I really love the protagonist in black flag as well, really fits the description of what a real pirate is and not what you'd read in peter pan. The abstergo/animus angle has been really well done also. No longer are you pulled obnoxiously out of the immersed world you're trying to assassinate to go run around in the "present day" and do some sci-fi stuff. I always thought it was a cool idea that you're not really in the past but controlling an avitar of sorts but was never really produced well. It's not really a spoiler since you learn it in the first 5 minutes of the game but Abstergo is now an entertainment corporation and you are part of a research team to test a new IP that they are trying to create using the animus machine. Abstergo goes on to say that they are the reason behind the assassins creed games and even tie into liberation right off the bat. It feels great but you can definitely get the jist that something might be up with them.

    Anyway, don't let the haters who couldn't afford new consoles or got ones that didn't work so their taking their rage out on the internet deter you. this game is definitely worth a play through even if you absolutely hated assassins creed 3(i know i did!)     … Expand
  7. Gamingrules37
    Apr 26, 2014
    9
    When I reviewed this game for the PS3 I loved it, But I told that Black Flag did not have enough to do, But after playing this game on PS4 for 5 months now, I am able to say that Black Flag was a experience, It has lot of stuff to do and is just fun, AC4 has a brilliant main character, Edward along with Ed Thatch, Adawale, James Kidd and others create a story which is centered aroundWhen I reviewed this game for the PS3 I loved it, But I told that Black Flag did not have enough to do, But after playing this game on PS4 for 5 months now, I am able to say that Black Flag was a experience, It has lot of stuff to do and is just fun, AC4 has a brilliant main character, Edward along with Ed Thatch, Adawale, James Kidd and others create a story which is centered around money, It never takes itself seriously, Gameplay is fun and you spend a lot of time upgrading the Jackdaw which is your ship and buy all sorts of weapons and outfits, However the true problem with AC games still stands, Which are these annoying main missions which involve tailing, Eavesdropping and assassinating, The missions have moderate variety and I hope they innovate with that soon enough, Nonetheless AC4 is amazing, a game that will make you come back to it very often and a game that I would recommend it to anyone ! 9/10 !!!… Expand
  8. rondeezie
    Nov 17, 2013
    9
    Its a good game a sign of things to come, best launch Tittle for the ps4. Its a very fun game the only knock I have is I wish there was more control on the stealth aspect of the game.
  9. GamingZen
    Nov 18, 2013
    9
    Let me first say that I'm a huge fan of the Assassin's Creed franchise and have no problem with annual releases. That being said, this may be my favorite in the series yet! Ezio from AC2 is an incredible character, but our new assassin Edward is equally impressive and a joy to play with. Never has the world felt so alive and rich with things to see and do. Travelling around the openLet me first say that I'm a huge fan of the Assassin's Creed franchise and have no problem with annual releases. That being said, this may be my favorite in the series yet! Ezio from AC2 is an incredible character, but our new assassin Edward is equally impressive and a joy to play with. Never has the world felt so alive and rich with things to see and do. Travelling around the open seas in sunny weather with the wind at your back, or battling the raging waves in a storm while engaged in a heart pounding navel battle in your ship never gets old.

    The stealth and melee gameplay is as tight as ever, but my only minor complaint is I wish Ubisoft would have gave our assassin the ability to duck at will. There are plenty of character and ship upgrades to keep you looking for resources through most of the game (think Farcry 3), a cool mini game where you send your fleet out to trade resources, underwater exploration, and tons of side quests.

    The PS4 version looks beautiful! While not a true next-gen title there are lots of added effects for your eyes to enjoy. Weather and lighting are much improved, foliage is more dense and reacts to wind more realistic, improved framerate and draw distance, and many other subtle things to improve an already amazing looking game. So do yourself a favor if you enjoy action and adventure, pirate and assassin's, go out and buy this game now! If you don't like the Assassin's Creed series then you may want to rent it first, but there's a chance you may end up enjoying it.    … Expand
  10. LiquidFrostbite
    Jul 13, 2014
    9
    Easily the best game in the Assassin's Creed franchise. After the low that was Assassin's Creed 3, I think most fans can agree that we were worried about the next AC being a disappointment, as well.

    Connor was probably the most disliked AC character to date, with his monotone, mediocre voice-acting and overall dull "must do right" character. Edward Kenway, on the other hand, brings a    Easily the best game in the Assassin's Creed franchise. After the low that was Assassin's Creed 3, I think most fans can agree that we were worried about the next AC being a disappointment, as well.

    Connor was probably the most disliked AC character to date, with his monotone, mediocre voice-acting and overall dull "must do right" character.

    Edward Kenway, on the other hand, brings a much lighter tone to the franchise, akin to Jack Sparrow.

    The story is great. The combat, crafting, free-running and everything else has all been revamped. I bought this game the day it came out and it has quickly become my favorite Assassin's Creed.    … Expand
  11. afrowe
    Nov 27, 2013
    9
    This is the new installment in the AC franchise, and it definitely lived up to its hype. The open-world feel to it is stunning, and it's fun even to just sail around and explore different islands. You'll never be bored, since it's packed with so much to do, such as finding buried treasure, harpooning whales/sharks, going diving, completing assassination contracts, and much much more.This is the new installment in the AC franchise, and it definitely lived up to its hype. The open-world feel to it is stunning, and it's fun even to just sail around and explore different islands. You'll never be bored, since it's packed with so much to do, such as finding buried treasure, harpooning whales/sharks, going diving, completing assassination contracts, and much much more. Visually, the game is amazing. It's definitely a step-up from AC3, and the open-worldness adds to a sense of excitement to even just get out there and see what you can do. The sailing has definitely been improved from AC3, and it can be very fun to do. On the other hand, the game falls victim to previous games' level scenarios, such as tailing people and eavesdropping on conversations. Even though sailing can be fun, it can also get tedious, especially considering how massive the map is. Thank God for fast-traveling, though. The game is often at its best when you're on land, which isn't exactly what the developers were going for when they had an idea for an open-world pirate game where you can sail the seas. Overall, a very good game, and definitely worth a purchase.… Expand
  12. huss2215
    Dec 26, 2013
    9
    Graphics: Amazing, some of the best on next gen, but still not. 9.5.

    Sound: Amazing soundtrack, great voice acting. 10. Gameplay: The game mixes in elements from the old AC games but adds in a ton of “sea gameplay”. In this game you get to sail the seas as a pirate plunder ships for treature/materials, the ship gameplay has been advanced from AC3. The majority of the game    Graphics: Amazing, some of the best on next gen, but still not. 9.5.

    Sound: Amazing soundtrack, great voice acting. 10.

    Gameplay: The game mixes in elements from the old AC games but adds in a ton of “sea gameplay”. In this game you get to sail the seas as a pirate plunder ships for treature/materials, the ship gameplay has been advanced from AC3. The majority of the game takes place on the sea and the game is actually made difficult. For example you need to plunder ships to upgrade your jackdaw ship to continue on the sequences so they’re not as tough. The games multiplayer is similar to the previous games, but it is still very fun and addicting, although I felt AC3 wasn't as glitchy. The singleplayer also has issues connecting to uplay servers, making it a pain for those that want to access the in-game fleet, or those hoping to get annoying trophies like sharing is caring. Typical UBI-Glitch for ya. The game is good the features are glitchy. 9.

    Story: The story is great, and the new character Edward is likeable more than Connor to most, he will feel like the character with charm, and gives the game the right balance it needed for a while. The story unfolds in a predictable way, but also this game does not feel like an AC game and could have been a standalone pirate game. The out of animus story never really progresses, leaving more cliffhangers and disappointments. Average story. 7

    Replay Value: Tons of stuff no doubt. The game itself can take from 12-20 hours to complete plus there’s multiplayer, and tons of collectibles/side missions. 10.

    Overall Score: 9.1 out of 10.    … Expand
  13. CNS
    Nov 15, 2013
    9
    This game is amazing. it took everything i loved about AC2 and AC3 and combined it into a very good game. the side missions and collectibles will make you spend hours with this game, especially if you want those trophies.
  14. SaucyJack
    Nov 22, 2013
    9
    I have found my time in the West Indies to be a more fun and open experience than I ever thought it would be in my return to the series. While I have logged over 70 hours across two different platforms I rarely felt like I was aimlessly adrift. The creators do a good job giving you the tools you need to start enjoying the world and then turning you loose. They have distilled the previousI have found my time in the West Indies to be a more fun and open experience than I ever thought it would be in my return to the series. While I have logged over 70 hours across two different platforms I rarely felt like I was aimlessly adrift. The creators do a good job giving you the tools you need to start enjoying the world and then turning you loose. They have distilled the previous iterations of the series into a more expansive, refined and adventurous game.

    There are some things I would have liked to see a bit more polished. While movement is good overall, there were times where I felt it was lacking (usually when falling to my "death" or chasing after someone). Also, like most open world games there are some small glitches or exploits you could abuse if you so choose. Finally, while I enjoyed the story line overall, I felt that the pirate theme could have stood on it's own and the "Assassin's Creed" parts were a bit shoe-horned. It wasn't glaring or a big issue just something I felt while playing.

    Next Gen versus current gen:
    At first I didn't notice a big change, as I was looking at character models looked, clothing etc. While you could tell a difference it wasn't glaring, then I started to really play the game. While subtle, the changes aren't small. The biggest change is the draw distance and clarity at range. Where before you could tell there was a soldier off in the distance, now you can see him clearly.You can tell what weapon(s) he has, direction he's facing etc. The world as a whole is much more clear and moves more naturally, especially I noted the water, explosions and smoke.

    Black Flag has a few flaws but it's a lush and vibrant world where I was able to have some pretty incredible adventures.    … Expand
  15. Kotsoros37
    Nov 25, 2013
    9
    Assassins Creed 4 was definitely a pleasant surprise for me this year, and on next gen it looks beautiful. I won't dwell on the graphics too long, but the next gen versions look stunning. It may be early in the next gen life cycle, and still not be miles ahead of the current gen versions, but the difference is noticeable.

    I have played all the Assassin's Creed games, and the sheer    Assassins Creed 4 was definitely a pleasant surprise for me this year, and on next gen it looks beautiful. I won't dwell on the graphics too long, but the next gen versions look stunning. It may be early in the next gen life cycle, and still not be miles ahead of the current gen versions, but the difference is noticeable.

    I have played all the Assassin's Creed games, and the sheer amount of things to do in this game, from plundering and boarding ships, assassination contracts, finding relics, exploring the sea and acting like a bad ass pirate, and just traversing the world doing a bunch of other mini side quests( which are actually really, really fun this time!) is astounding! I have never had this much fun playing an Assassin's Creed game.

    Now for the story. The story is a fun change of pace from the rest of the series, and unlike other critics this does not disappoint me. The story focuses on more of your life as a pirate stuck in the middle of the Assassin-Templar feud, and this tends to get amusing and is quite enjoyable playing both sides and showing them who's boss, in badass assassin-pirate style!

    This is my first review so I am going to keep it really short.

    Thanks for reading, hope you like the game!    … Expand
  16. Elitesmile101
    Nov 27, 2013
    9
    Though the story may not be as epic Assassins Creed 4 has very very good game play and still a strong story to completely immerse you in its beautiful environment
  17. YackleberryFinn
    Nov 28, 2013
    9
    I have typically been a fan of all Assassin's Creed Games, and this installment did not fail to live up to standards. This game had a surprisingly difficult naval warfare system, which was extra rewarding as you plundered an enemy ship. Sadly though, as it was difficult, there were some moments where the mechanic became so difficult I had to get off the game for a while because of howI have typically been a fan of all Assassin's Creed Games, and this installment did not fail to live up to standards. This game had a surprisingly difficult naval warfare system, which was extra rewarding as you plundered an enemy ship. Sadly though, as it was difficult, there were some moments where the mechanic became so difficult I had to get off the game for a while because of how frustrated I got. Nonetheless, It was enjoyable for it's rewarding loot and weapon upgrades. As the game was very fun, I would not like to see Naval Warfare, Hunting, or guns in Assassin's Creeds in the future. They need to go back to Assassins like Altair and Ezio, in my opinion.
    Pros:
    Living to expectations
    Interesting and Intense Story line
    Surprisingly Difficult Naval warfare, unlike the last installment
    Cons:
    Frustrating Naval Warfare
    Same, counter-revolved combat system    … Expand
  18. redrx8gt2005
    Jan 15, 2014
    9
    If You Didnt Like Assassins Creed 3's Naval Missions You Might Think To Yourself , Why Buy This Game ? Well Here Is Why A) They Made The Naval Missions A Lot Easier And Simpler To Adapt To B) Playing As A Chris Hemsworth Look-A-Like Pirate Is Awesome C) The Graphics Look Absolutely Stunning Closest To PC You'll Get On A Home Console D) You Get Some Extra DLC For The PS4 Like Playing AsIf You Didnt Like Assassins Creed 3's Naval Missions You Might Think To Yourself , Why Buy This Game ? Well Here Is Why A) They Made The Naval Missions A Lot Easier And Simpler To Adapt To B) Playing As A Chris Hemsworth Look-A-Like Pirate Is Awesome C) The Graphics Look Absolutely Stunning Closest To PC You'll Get On A Home Console D) You Get Some Extra DLC For The PS4 Like Playing As Aveline From Assassins Creed Liberation , the list goes on , overall the game plays the same as the other games in the series but just looks superior and more polished it will also keep you busy long after you finish the main quest , with lots of side quests , treasures and collectibles to find , i been at it for a week and i can say it 100% upgraded on the 3rd One… Expand
  19. jakobman14
    Jan 11, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I definetly think it tops AClll. It's graphics look more colorful and shiny. The ships have been improved from AClll and it's a massive world to explore, find chest, challenges, letters, weapons,cargo, animal hides and much more. I did not like the story. Spoiler alert!!! What happens after the end where Edward stands with his kids because there is no part after that in the Animus where you could kill the boss finish all the hacking it dissapoints my and why is it Edward joins the Assassins at the end? Why not in the middle of the story?… Expand
  20. Turbodowg
    Jan 4, 2014
    9
    I have never really been an Assassins Creed fan partly because I was addicted to COD for so many years until now. Black Flag has got me hooked and I am thoroughly enjoying it. The graphics are beautiful and the world created feels authentic. Sunny towns, beaches and deep oceans all look magnificent on the ps4. The pirate theme adds a particular charm to the game and makes the world funI have never really been an Assassins Creed fan partly because I was addicted to COD for so many years until now. Black Flag has got me hooked and I am thoroughly enjoying it. The graphics are beautiful and the world created feels authentic. Sunny towns, beaches and deep oceans all look magnificent on the ps4. The pirate theme adds a particular charm to the game and makes the world fun to be a part of while playing.

    The ship sections are particular impressive and add a whole new style of gameplay keeping the player excited and refreshed throughout. Sometimes just sailing around listening to the crew singing sea shanties and admiring the views is enough to fill a relaxed game session. The story is intriguing and characters feel fleshed out. The protagonist Edward is fun to play as and has a big personality and good story.

    The controls are fluent and work well for the most part except they can sometimes frustrate on a timed chase mission when you end up climbing down a ladder instead of scaling a roof! But these are tiny complaints. Combat is tight and works really well, learning to counter and break attacks adds skill making fights more enjoyable than just button mashing. Missions are varied and the rating system allowing you to submit a 1-5 star rating at the end of a mission seems a great way to submit feedback for Ubisoft to make future changes and improve gameplay.

    The game is long and the map is massive with lots of places to explore. There is also an app I downloaded to complement the game which I would recommend to get the most from the game. I haven’t completed it yet so I’m not sure how good the ending is but I am excited to find out what happens.

    This is a ps4 launch title you need in your collection.    … Expand
  21. e1000io
    Jan 22, 2014
    9
    Había decidido abandonar la saga Assassin Creed por tediosa y repetitiva, pero esta ultima me ha vuelto a enganchar, un juegazo del que he disfrutado como hacia tiempo que no disfrutaba.
  22. Dooron
    Apr 9, 2014
    9
    I first played the first assasin's creed and never really got in to it. I found the game and story uninteresting. I took a chance on ACIV when I bought my PS4 and I'm very pleased that I did. I have been playing this on and off for around 5 months now and I still enjoy it, even without touching multiplayer. This is a great game with an engaging storyline and tons of side activities to do.
  23. TheLivingPotato
    Feb 20, 2014
    9
    Simply put, this game is amazing but has some places where it can make this Amazing game even greater. The storyline is very immersive and lengthy and features a great and authientic cast of characters. The map is HUGE and the locations all based of real life areas. There are many things that add to the replayability of this game: harpooning, hunting, assassin contracts, exploring, huntingSimply put, this game is amazing but has some places where it can make this Amazing game even greater. The storyline is very immersive and lengthy and features a great and authientic cast of characters. The map is HUGE and the locations all based of real life areas. There are many things that add to the replayability of this game: harpooning, hunting, assassin contracts, exploring, hunting down ships,a unique multiplayer mode and many, MANY more.

    The ship you have under your command is called the Jackdaw and is an integral part of the game. It is almost like a 2nd main character. It can be upgraded with things such as better broadside cannons, mortars, swivel guns, rams, hull strength, harpooning equipment and more. It's looks can also be customized (the sails, figureheads, wheels,etc.) The ship feels realistic to sail over the beutiful waters (which over time become wavy and relaxed or stormy). The ship feels as though it has a realistic amount of weight. The water is also beutifully built and is highly realistic expecially during storms. The main character Edward Kenneway is likeable and also can be customized quite a bit (guns, outfits, swords, blowdarts,etc). You can sail the open seas and combat random ships (different areas of the map have varying ship strengths). And plunder their loot then you have 3 options.
    1. Repair the jackdaw
    2. Wanted level -1
    3. Add to fleet.

    The cities feel authentic and you can gamble, hire dancers, hire bodyguards, drink till your drunk and the cities feel lively such as people doing jobs talking walking around playing music and more.

    The fleets are amazing and the gameplay amazing.

    2 bad parts.

    Melee combat can be improved and i wish the ships had more varying loot (i.e. ships carrying oranges from Florida and tobacco, grain, corn,etc) it would make it more believable also i wish you could explore OUTSIDE of the cities when not on water.

    Should I buy? If you have patience and time to burn YES this game is very good though it is quite long so be prepared. Also the 1st few hours may feel uncaptivating but past that point it is a truly GREAT GEM.

    7.5/10- GRAPHICS
    9/10- Storyline
    8.5/10- Gameplay.
    10/10- Length & replayability
    10/10- Soundtrack
    9/10- Overall    … Expand
  24. flame6000
    Feb 22, 2014
    9
    When ubisoft boasted 70 unique locations in assassins creed black flag i couldn't help but feel a bit sceptical after the previous game in the series which did anything but impress, but this time they wernt lying, from uncharted islands to large cities, shipwrecks and forts there is so much to do in this game. You play as Edward Ken way a pirate exploring the Caribbean sea as you please,When ubisoft boasted 70 unique locations in assassins creed black flag i couldn't help but feel a bit sceptical after the previous game in the series which did anything but impress, but this time they wernt lying, from uncharted islands to large cities, shipwrecks and forts there is so much to do in this game. You play as Edward Ken way a pirate exploring the Caribbean sea as you please, this sense of freedom along with the revised combat system and improved naval battles shows ubisofft can still make good assassins creed games. Plundering ships and hearing your crew sing authentic pirate shanties are highlights but this is still an assassins creed game and so eavesdropping and tailing is a common diversion this is why i could not give this game a higher score. Assasins creed 4 comes packing with a multilayer mode which is interesting at best but always filled with tense competitiveness. This game is a must buy on next gen with features such as touch pad interaction with maps exclusively for PS4 and improved graphics for both next gen devices compared to the ps3 and xbox 360 counterparts.… Expand
  25. CosmicGamer
    Feb 26, 2014
    9
    Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag is the PS4 game that I have enjoyed the most. Everything about is is fun. From plundering unsuspecting ships, to jumping from rooftop to rooftop, taking out your assassin contracts. The sailing mechanics in this game are easily the best out there. Why? Because its simple and straightforward. The handling you have over your ship is completely determined by howAssassins Creed IV: Black Flag is the PS4 game that I have enjoyed the most. Everything about is is fun. From plundering unsuspecting ships, to jumping from rooftop to rooftop, taking out your assassin contracts. The sailing mechanics in this game are easily the best out there. Why? Because its simple and straightforward. The handling you have over your ship is completely determined by how fast your going, if you are just prowling the waters at a slow pace, you will have precision control over where you turn. But if your just sailing away at full speed, you will find yourself turning right, then left, then a little more right, and the a little left again to get to the trajectory you want to be at. Fighting other ships is another big part of the game. There are so many ways enemy ships will try and sink you, and so many defensive strategies you will need to develop. Smaller ships will try and shoot you down from an angel where you can't shoot them, where bigger ships will just try and ram into you at full speed. There are many ways to play as a pirate, and i guarantee you will enjoy all of them. One of the only complaints I have about this game is the voice acting. It just never seems to be right. The voices will often times merge to the point where you won't be able to hear who's talking, sometimes you will need to strain to hear the characters talk over the crash of waves, and other times there voices will come booming through your television way louder than usual. This, however, does not deteriorate from the actual game play at all. The combat is still balanced, with swords, pistols, and poisoned darts that you can use to overcome your enemies, and awesome stealthy assassinations that you can perform to take a single person out quietly. Overall, AC4 is a very good game, and is the one I have enjoyed the most on my PS4 so far.… Expand
  26. Oraakkeli
    Jun 9, 2014
    9
    This is how I like my games. A good plot, awesome main characters, spot on gameplay. A massive improvement from AC3, I might add. The repetitive side missions, frustrating island hopping and (rarely) annoying controls take away the one point. The immersion, the fun and everything I expect of a proper game are there. More, please.
  27. Feeder16
    Mar 19, 2014
    9
    Brilliant game and brilliant story.

    Once again main criticism is around the trophies as a number are unachievable as I don't know many people with PS4 and none of them have Black Flag.
  28. Midnights
    May 4, 2014
    9
    This game is such a masterpiece that after months of release, sometimes i m still playing it just for sailing in the open seas and watch for environment in Havana. It makes you feel like a pirate captain and gives you the chance being a master assassin in an amazing world.

    The not-so-good part is the main storyline i think because it is not exciting to be an anonymous worker roaming in    This game is such a masterpiece that after months of release, sometimes i m still playing it just for sailing in the open seas and watch for environment in Havana. It makes you feel like a pirate captain and gives you the chance being a master assassin in an amazing world.

    The not-so-good part is the main storyline i think because it is not exciting to be an anonymous worker roaming in an abstergo office. After playing with Desmond Miles with his breath-taking history, i found these parts boring.    … Expand
  29. deckhart
    May 20, 2014
    9
    Pros:
    - Stealth gameplay is much better. I didn't even mind the "follow" missions.
    - Awesome naval gameplay. there's a lot to stuff to do on the sea. - abstergo story ties in to other assassin's creed games and the overall theme sort of makes sense. - the main story of Kenway is good. I identify much more with Kenway because I really don't care about assassins like him. - lots of    Pros:
    - Stealth gameplay is much better. I didn't even mind the "follow" missions.
    - Awesome naval gameplay. there's a lot to stuff to do on the sea.
    - abstergo story ties in to other assassin's creed games and the overall theme sort of makes sense.
    - the main story of Kenway is good. I identify much more with Kenway because I really don't care about assassins like him.
    - lots of things to do and there's a lot of variety with missions.
    - really like the darts, guns, some bombs

    Cons:
    - most of the locations are quite similar to each other.
    - combat feels like button mashing
    - collectibles (treasures) are useless. They mostly exist to make the game look like there's a lot of stuff to do. just ignore them.    … Expand
  30. srestr3270
    May 24, 2014
    9
    Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is one of the best Assassin's Creed games yet. Gameplay is improved and more fluid, graphics are amazing (both on current and last gen), story is one of the best and engrossing. The part of this game that really shines is the world. The game takes place in a lush, colorful, and lively interpretation of the 18th century Caribbean (Nassau, Kingston and HavanaAssassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is one of the best Assassin's Creed games yet. Gameplay is improved and more fluid, graphics are amazing (both on current and last gen), story is one of the best and engrossing. The part of this game that really shines is the world. The game takes place in a lush, colorful, and lively interpretation of the 18th century Caribbean (Nassau, Kingston and Havana are the three main cities). The world feels lived in and large. In addition to the three main cities, dozens of fully accessible islands are also at the players disposal. Lots of collectables and treasure are sure to keep you occupied after finishing the game. Naval combat is pushed upon you in this game and that is not a bad thing, these naval combat sections are really entertaining. Not only do you play as a pirate in the game but there are a few sections in which you play as a present day Abstergo employee. In addition to all this, the main story is very lengthy (20+ hours). In my opinion the only real downside to this game is the multiplayer which feels like a copy and paste of the the AC3 multiplayer.… Expand
  31. joaopontesvaz
    May 29, 2014
    9
    Graphics: 8.8 Sound: 9.5 Gameplay: 9.2 Fun/Story: 9.2

    A great game, sometimes makes me remember the beautiful Wind Waker (which is very positive). Graphics aren´t next gen at all but generally are very good and there are lots of nice places to discover. This game lasts 20-30 hours at main story and more 10-15 hours in side missions. Some tedious tailing missions and some physics erros    Graphics: 8.8 Sound: 9.5 Gameplay: 9.2 Fun/Story: 9.2

    A great game, sometimes makes me remember the beautiful Wind Waker (which is very positive). Graphics aren´t next gen at all but generally are very good and there are lots of nice places to discover. This game lasts 20-30 hours at main story and more 10-15 hours in side missions. Some tedious tailing missions and some physics erros should be corrected.    … Expand
  32. Longshots
    Jun 15, 2014
    9
    black flag is not only the greatest pirate game but one of the best games of 201314 you play a character that is very different from the other assassins and this is a fresh much needed entry in the series
  33. NeekReviews
    Jul 11, 2014
    9
    Aaaaargh you ready for a review...get it...get it?

    Anyway, this game is the best game of the series since AC2 which was hard to beat, but the world Ubisoft created in this game is near flawless. Standing on a cliff looking out over the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean or battling a rogue wave is breathtaking and we haven't even stabbed anyone yet. The two main characters of this    Aaaaargh you ready for a review...get it...get it?

    Anyway, this game is the best game of the series since AC2 which was hard to beat, but the world Ubisoft created in this game is near flawless. Standing on a cliff looking out over the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean or battling a rogue wave is breathtaking and we haven't even stabbed anyone yet.

    The two main characters of this game, Edward Kenway and The Jackdaw, are both enjoyable to captain if you will. Edward is the most aloof assassin to date and rightfully so, he's a pirate and likes to drink and be merry with the rest of his brethren. Do not get me wrong, he is a badass through and through, and anytime you have more guns than hands you know everything will be alright. The Jackdaw is truly a main character in this game as you spend 50% of the time on her and leaving a path of destruction in her wake.

    The gameplay is fairly standard for this series and as introduced in AC3 it is fun to be able to climb trees in this tropical paradise. The combat is par for the course for the AC series, but for me, the counter system has always been great, but I can see the argument made that it makes combat a little too simple.

    The only reason I couldn't bring myself to give this game a 10 is when you are fighting a horde of enemies (Ship Boarding/Fort Battles) Edward has a hard time figuring out who to fight.

    Overall, this is a must play game for the PS4 and a must own for any AC fan.

    - James Von Doom    … Expand
  34. PeteStaiv
    Jul 17, 2014
    9
    The same good typical Assassin's Creed but in new setting with great addition of new game play on the see! Good combat mechanics with reasonable stealth! One of the best game of the 2013, and is going to a contender for the Game of the year!
  35. Shiftian_Be
    Jul 21, 2014
    9
    Really fun and engaging. Takes elements of all its predecessors and shapes it into something new and innovating. Glad to see the ship battles expanded and oh, so great. I devoured this game and the only two points of criticism I got is the way the end feels rushed ( okay I'll join the assassins, kill kill, the end ) and the level of repetitivity in its side missions.
    The legendary ships    Really fun and engaging. Takes elements of all its predecessors and shapes it into something new and innovating. Glad to see the ship battles expanded and oh, so great. I devoured this game and the only two points of criticism I got is the way the end feels rushed ( okay I'll join the assassins, kill kill, the end ) and the level of repetitivity in its side missions.
    The legendary ships are amazing..    … Expand
  36. Stafmeister
    Jul 31, 2014
    9
    Best Assassin's Creed game since 2. Probably my most played PS4 launch game, lost to do in single player. Loses a point for having pointless Multiplayer trophies.
  37. bigboss1964
    Aug 13, 2014
    9
    Assassin's Creed IV:Black Flag
    Game-play:The game play is awesome i love it,ubisoft use the same techniques as AC3 but they have improve them and now is has no glitches and the dual sword play is awesome,the ship battles have also improved and you will really enjoy shooting with your cannons at the enemy
    Story:A great story with pirates,assassins and templars with well made characters    Assassin's Creed IV:Black Flag
    Game-play:The game play is awesome i love it,ubisoft use the same techniques as AC3 but they have improve them and now is has no glitches and the dual sword play is awesome,the ship battles have also improved and you will really enjoy shooting with your cannons at the enemy
    Story:A great story with pirates,assassins and templars with well made characters that it will take you about 13 to 14 hours
    Graphics:I see some improvements,the game still looks amazing
    Notes:There are lot of weapons and outfits for edward and a lot customisation options for his ship,some times the characters do not appear on the screen but that is only for a few seconds,the side missions are awesome and really fun to play,the huge open world is amazing and you always have something to do there are 4 major cities in the game an lot of small places to make the world feel alive and it succeeds to do that,a must buy masterpiece    … Expand
  38. TheLastofElves
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    I played the game at launch of the Playstation 4, and it was the best launch title in my opinion. It was Assassin's Creed with exploration. Getting the chance to play as a pirate was pretty awesome. The only downfall it got pretty repetitive, but still well worth it, I put 60 hours into the single player campaign and to me that is worth it. Multiplayer though in Assassin's Creed just isn'tI played the game at launch of the Playstation 4, and it was the best launch title in my opinion. It was Assassin's Creed with exploration. Getting the chance to play as a pirate was pretty awesome. The only downfall it got pretty repetitive, but still well worth it, I put 60 hours into the single player campaign and to me that is worth it. Multiplayer though in Assassin's Creed just isn't for me, it is unique but gets boring.… Expand
  39. KasaDaKilla
    Sep 18, 2014
    9
    This is a really good action, stealth and adventure game. The story is ok, but the gameplay is what really makes this game great. You spend most your time on-land, where you will be killing enemies, either by stealth, combat, or gunfire. There are a lot of side missions as well, with good rewards. However, as you are a pirate, you also have a big ship that you can customise and upgrade,This is a really good action, stealth and adventure game. The story is ok, but the gameplay is what really makes this game great. You spend most your time on-land, where you will be killing enemies, either by stealth, combat, or gunfire. There are a lot of side missions as well, with good rewards. However, as you are a pirate, you also have a big ship that you can customise and upgrade, and of course use to take down other ships or fortresses.… Expand
  40. RumThief
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    This game was nothing short of amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed the story, but as one of the game designers for this game pointed out during a demo, your lovely ship, the Jackdaw, is the second main character here. Frankly, one I enjoyed more than our standard protagonist even. The ship combat is addictive and about an authentic as you could possibly want in a video game. It hits all theThis game was nothing short of amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed the story, but as one of the game designers for this game pointed out during a demo, your lovely ship, the Jackdaw, is the second main character here. Frankly, one I enjoyed more than our standard protagonist even. The ship combat is addictive and about an authentic as you could possibly want in a video game. It hits all the right high notes. Your cheering crew singing sea shanties as you crash through the waves seeking a target with water washing over your desk is a surreal feeling. The 'legendary ship' encounters are particularly on-point and satisfying after overcoming them. If you played one of the previous Assassin's Creed games and have ever fancied yourself a pirate, it'd be downright criminal to not play this.… Expand
  41. Thee_Platypus
    Sep 20, 2014
    9
    First off, this game is by far my favorite of the series. Edward was a fantastic character with some outstanding surrounding characters and some not so outstanding.

    Story- The story revolved around Edward getting caught up with the Assassin's and the Templars and a search for something big. All the while, Edward is plundering ships, searching islands for loot, hunting animals, crafting    First off, this game is by far my favorite of the series. Edward was a fantastic character with some outstanding surrounding characters and some not so outstanding.

    Story-
    The story revolved around Edward getting caught up with the Assassin's and the Templars and a search for something big. All the while, Edward is plundering ships, searching islands for loot, hunting animals, crafting weapons and armor, upgrading his ship, and stabbing people. There are plenty of side missions such as Assassin contracts and templar hunts that will keep you sidetracked, too. You can search for all the animus fragments, gather shanties for your crew, and loot chests. You will also climb the viewpoints, defeat naval bases, and swim for sunken treasure. That is just scratching the surface for story and side missions because I highly recommend you play this game. The story is good, but not fantastic.

    Gameplay-
    This game is 50% an Assassin's Creed game and 50% a pirate game. Personally, the sailing portions in the 3rd game didn't appeal to me, and although I liked it better here, the game was easily superior when Edward was stalking someone preparing to kill them. The sailing portions were fun, but got a little repetitive. Naval battles were fun, but there was some major difficulty spike issue that I had through my play through. When you are on land, however, you stick the Assassin's Creed basics. You will tail enemies, assassinate targets, climb rooftops and trees (By far the best part in this game is the nature aspect)and have sword fights. It basically sticks to the roots of the very first game, but flows so much better.

    Presentation-
    The music is amazing. The visuals are downright gorgeous and the sound effects are AMAZING. These are honestly some of the best sound effects I have heard in a game. The way rain hits the gravel and Edwards sprints through the muddy terrain sounds like it's happening right next to you. Seeing a humpback whale breach is amazing as you sail the seemingly endless ocean is breathtaking( see what I did there?)

    Cons-
    -The game can get a little repetitive as the land segments haven't changed much in the past years.
    -Some of the surrounding characters were rather dull and seemed unimportant and sometimes hard to follow story wise
    -Difficulty spikes were littered throughout the game, which got frustrating at some points
    -Why must we have present day segments? It wasn't as bad or as long as Desmond sequences but they were just pointless and took me out of the experience.

    Overall-
    So far the best PS4 game I have played. The story alone will take you 20ish hours and that is without side quests and the bunch. Much better than 3 in every way. Buy this game if you haven't already. Also I want to get Freedom Cry too! :)    … Expand
  42. mrmadness
    Sep 28, 2014
    9
    This is probably the best game on the PS4 library IMO. The combat and control in this installment are vastly improved. The controls very tight and responsive and the combat itself is pretty engaging. Edward Kenway, while not my favorite character in the franchise (that would Ezio); is a very enjoyable protagonist/anti-hero. The newly-introduced pirate gameplay is a welcome new mechanic inThis is probably the best game on the PS4 library IMO. The combat and control in this installment are vastly improved. The controls very tight and responsive and the combat itself is pretty engaging. Edward Kenway, while not my favorite character in the franchise (that would Ezio); is a very enjoyable protagonist/anti-hero. The newly-introduced pirate gameplay is a welcome new mechanic in the series. Sailing your own ship with your own crew on this game's HUGE world adds a lot of atmosphere and fun to the game. And the fights with other ships are difficult, engaging, and really damn fun. You really feel like a pirate AND an assassin in this game. My only "problems" is that the game's world isn't as charming as ACII. But overall this game is bloody amazing, I recommend it to ANYBODY with a PS4.… Expand
  43. AvxrageJoe
    Jun 30, 2015
    9
    After AC II there has not been another AC game as good it was. Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag is breaking the streak. This game is the best AC game with AC II. Great gameplay mechanics, huge open world that you can roam freely with your boat. AC III gave a hint of the naval combat, but they were saving it for this game. The naval combat is amazing. The story is long once again and it feelsAfter AC II there has not been another AC game as good it was. Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag is breaking the streak. This game is the best AC game with AC II. Great gameplay mechanics, huge open world that you can roam freely with your boat. AC III gave a hint of the naval combat, but they were saving it for this game. The naval combat is amazing. The story is long once again and it feels great. Edward Kenway is just as witty and badass as Ezio was in his youth.

    And the present day stuff is not boring either. This game has the least of present day stuff compared to the other games in the series. They have also completely innovated the present day system and it was actually fun to go back to the present day every once in a while after playing with pirates in the 1800th century.

    (I played this game when it came out, I'm just now writing the review)    … Expand
  44. AssassinsCall
    Feb 14, 2015
    9
    Very much improved over ACIII . Probably the best Creed game to date . The battle action is quicker than III's, and the ship handling is vastly improved . Sailing the ship into a sea battle is really the greatest upgrade to the game. Edward's double swords are awesome in ground fighting , especially the two sword throat slash.
  45. el_prez
    Dec 12, 2015
    9
    what the...? how did I miss this game?
    My buddy just let me borrow his copy and he was amazed that I had never played the AC series. I did play the original, back on the XBOX, but I remember getting bored pretty quickly. It was just a bit too linear for my style. I also couldn't get past the Animus thing - it felt like an unnecessary element that kept getting in the way of my fun. I know    what the...? how did I miss this game?
    My buddy just let me borrow his copy and he was amazed that I had never played the AC series. I did play the original, back on the XBOX, but I remember getting bored pretty quickly. It was just a bit too linear for my style. I also couldn't get past the Animus thing - it felt like an unnecessary element that kept getting in the way of my fun. I know it's "essential" to the story - but couldn't the series just offer up the games now without the whole Animus part now? I mean, the series is well established and I just don't see how that part adds anything to the game. I'm sure hard core fans will disagree....anyhow ACBF is amazing - it feels much more open and free so I'm going to give the franchise another shot.
    Story - 8
    Graphics - 9
    Gameplay/Combat - 8    … Expand
  46. Basquilly
    Feb 10, 2016
    9
    I was never a fan of the Assassin's Creed games, until now. What was it about this game that changed my mind. Friggin' pirates! My absolute favourite aspect of this game was the naval combat and just sailing in general. Even when the fast travel option was available, I often found myself hopping on my boat to sail there instead. I could spend 30 minutes just sitting there listening to myI was never a fan of the Assassin's Creed games, until now. What was it about this game that changed my mind. Friggin' pirates! My absolute favourite aspect of this game was the naval combat and just sailing in general. Even when the fast travel option was available, I often found myself hopping on my boat to sail there instead. I could spend 30 minutes just sitting there listening to my crew sing their sea-songs as we travelled past beautiful coastline and island villages. There was something thoroughly relaxing about the experience, something I have experienced in very few games to this date, and I was happy to indulge my time. The game itself followed the classic Assassin's Creed formula, albeit in a more appealing setting. The combat and parkour mechanics were simplistic but adequately satisfying. All-in-all, having wasted over 100 hours in this game, I can say I enjoyed my time immensley.… Expand
  47. Epik_Ninnja
    May 22, 2015
    9
    Think ninja pirates are awesome? The fourth main assassin in the Assassin’s Creed franchise is Edward Kenway, Connor’s grandfather and a pirate of the Caribbean Sea. It could be argued that Black Flag is more of a pirate game than an AC one but I didn’t find myself caring. With a large open Caribbean world filled with things to do and sights to see, this game stands as one of the greatestThink ninja pirates are awesome? The fourth main assassin in the Assassin’s Creed franchise is Edward Kenway, Connor’s grandfather and a pirate of the Caribbean Sea. It could be argued that Black Flag is more of a pirate game than an AC one but I didn’t find myself caring. With a large open Caribbean world filled with things to do and sights to see, this game stands as one of the greatest of all action/adventure games. The story is disappointing but the visuals and gameplay are most definitely not. It’s when you’re not completing main objectives when this game shines brightest. Get into epic naval battles and plunder the ships to upgrade the Jackdaw, jumping on and off your ship any time you want. Take out camps of enemy soldiers with a variety of weapons and tools. Hunt animals such as jaguars, monkeys, and crocodiles or harpoon sharks and whales. Search for sunken treasure. There’s plenty of fun to be had!… Expand
  48. rolodt40
    Jul 1, 2015
    9
    Ok, maybe this game is not for fans of the serie because it adds just so little content to the saga. But if you can abstract from that, the game has a lot of effort, you have combat, stealth, graphics, open world, islands, sailing!! There is a lot to do in this game, a lot of cities to discover. This game is the best AC technically speaking.
  49. RagnarX213
    Jul 25, 2017
    9
    This game rules! Don't listen to these whiny player haters! Amazing graphics! Super fun game play! Put on some headphones and you're whisked away to the sunny carribean! This game is like a mini vacation. I only give it a 9 for the slightly wonky controls, otherwise it's one of the funnest titles on ps4! Ahoy matey!
  50. omer123
    Mar 4, 2016
    9
    Assassins Creed IV Black Flag this is the best assassins creed game **** those people who hate this game it doesnt desrve that it had a great story amazing deatail and they realy make good job beetween the assassins and pirates u play as the badass edward kennway which is better than that weak conner the had a massive map its very big they throwing on it alot of exllent side mission andAssassins Creed IV Black Flag this is the best assassins creed game **** those people who hate this game it doesnt desrve that it had a great story amazing deatail and they realy make good job beetween the assassins and pirates u play as the badass edward kennway which is better than that weak conner the had a massive map its very big they throwing on it alot of exllent side mission and cool combat system satesfing gameplay if you are a huge fan for the franchise so this is the game to pickup its worth uour its worth 60 dollaars shut the **** up and pickitup ****… Expand
  51. MercenaryofHate
    Dec 21, 2016
    9
    This is an awesome game!! simply put: Assassin's Creed 4 is different than it's predecessor in a good way. With the addition of tactical and rewarding Naval combat, long open seas and epic land combat AC4 becomes an experience unlike no other. It finally brings justice to pirate history and does not stereotype pirates as angry bearded men with peg legs and eye patches (well not all ofThis is an awesome game!! simply put: Assassin's Creed 4 is different than it's predecessor in a good way. With the addition of tactical and rewarding Naval combat, long open seas and epic land combat AC4 becomes an experience unlike no other. It finally brings justice to pirate history and does not stereotype pirates as angry bearded men with peg legs and eye patches (well not all of them anyway) but as poor and daring men looking for a better life and adventure! And there is ton to be had as you are allowed to fully explore the map once you progress through the story, use classical pirate-era equipment like flintlocks and scimitars, even deck out and customize your own ship and recruit a crew. You will be fighting many superpowers, secret organization and other pirates on your journey only group you are not allowed to kill are civilians and domestic animals which to me seems like a wasted opportunity; I get that AC doesn't want to be like GTA but what's the harm done if we could stab that annoying character that keeps getting in our way besides if civilians were allowed to be harmed it would have made the experience more rewarding.… Expand
  52. Greghead
    Jun 30, 2016
    9
    Quite simply the best assassins creed to date. The game seems to have so much more character than the others and this seems to totally immerse into the game. The Caribbean/Pirate setting is a work of genius. It's a good looking game that's extremely vivid in terms mood and graphics. An absolute blast !!
  53. Spyral251
    Oct 7, 2016
    9
    The problem with all the AC games is that they will always have mixed opinions. Looking at this from an open world perspective, what you can do, how much you can do, how fun it is to do it, and how long it takes to complete it, this game is excellent. However, the story is disappointing and any hardcore fans of the series will not like the different abstergo storyline setup. Overall, it isThe problem with all the AC games is that they will always have mixed opinions. Looking at this from an open world perspective, what you can do, how much you can do, how fun it is to do it, and how long it takes to complete it, this game is excellent. However, the story is disappointing and any hardcore fans of the series will not like the different abstergo storyline setup. Overall, it is a huge step up from the controversial AC3. This is a very good game overall, highly recommendable. However, if you go into it with the same story expectations as AC2, or sandbox open world expectations as GTA series, you will be disappointed. Do not let the negatives change your mind though. This is a very good game, and at the end of the day, it's fun exploring the large historical open worlds, doing crazy stuff and blowing things up.… Expand
  54. DG7490
    Nov 24, 2016
    9
    A fabulous game, for anyone who hasn't played this yet you will have fun with it. It has what a lot of games don't have that have just come out....content !! there is plenty to do, collect, modify & build. The pirate aspect of this works so well, the world is massive and there are little secret gems all over the place. There are a few repetitive missions or asks of you but on the whole ifA fabulous game, for anyone who hasn't played this yet you will have fun with it. It has what a lot of games don't have that have just come out....content !! there is plenty to do, collect, modify & build. The pirate aspect of this works so well, the world is massive and there are little secret gems all over the place. There are a few repetitive missions or asks of you but on the whole if you switch between the campaign missions, side missions and general exploration you will find a great balanced game. Likeable characters and good graphics ( I cant get over people giving this game a 0 because it doesn't have tomb raider graphics ??) gameplay is solid a few glitches but with a huge open world like this its forgivable. IMO one of the best all rounded games and immensely fun which is after all what you are playing it for !… Expand
  55. VirgonoShaka
    Jun 18, 2017
    9
    After the very disappointing third main game, I wasn't sure what to expect from Black Flag, and in the first few hours didn't do much to curb my enthusiasm, with a main character that starts a little too simple and a main mechanic that was already in the third game although not as wildly used. But in the next couple dozen hours of my experience, I actually came out not only surprised, butAfter the very disappointing third main game, I wasn't sure what to expect from Black Flag, and in the first few hours didn't do much to curb my enthusiasm, with a main character that starts a little too simple and a main mechanic that was already in the third game although not as wildly used. But in the next couple dozen hours of my experience, I actually came out not only surprised, but deeply impressed by the well crafted story-line, main and supporting characters, and even villains. And while the ship mechanic had been used on the third game, Ubisoft definitely improved and worked hard to make it the best part of the game; Edward's Ship (The Jackdaw) feels like another character, and with the amount of time you spend on it, it doesn't end up boring or repetitive. Also the number of activities you can do in the game is very impressive and varied, and it allows you to not get too tired of them in the time playing the game. Also on the good side, the excellent score by Brian Tyler, that really makes you get into the pirate theme, and I have played it outside the game the second most of a pirate music outside the First Pirates of the Caribbean Movie. On the bad side, the main combat mechanics of the game, while fun and good in whole, are not very improved from previous games and the new gadgets, while cool, do not change to much in the aspect of how you played from previous games. Also other stuff carried from previous games not improved like some glitches while climbing and the like, and the sometimes hilariously dumb AI, especially in covert missions. But all in all, a great experience that lefts me wanting to see more of the pirates Assassin's and really gets me in the mood and the characters, and probably the best Assassin's game outside the Assassin's Creed II. So great job Ubisoft, although from what I hear from Unity, it seems you couldn't continue the streak, but we'll have to see. Definitely recommended even if you haven't played previous games, especially if you like pirates. Final Verdict: 8.9… Expand
  56. PairedSaucer
    Jan 2, 2017
    9
    Παρόλο που οι "τρεις μεγάλοι" του software χώρου (Ubisoft, EA, Activision) έχουν κατηγορηθεί στο παρελθόν, ουκ ολίγες φορές, για "αρπαχτές", τα βήματά τους στη νέα γενιά φαίνεται πως έγιναν με περισσότερη προσοχή απ' ότι θα περιμέναμε. Και οι τρεις εταιρίες, μετέφεραν τα projects τους από την προηγούμενη στη νέα γενιά, τίμια και με αξιοπρέπεια. Εμείς, εδώ στο GameOver.gr, σκοπεύουμε ναΠαρόλο που οι "τρεις μεγάλοι" του software χώρου (Ubisoft, EA, Activision) έχουν κατηγορηθεί στο παρελθόν, ουκ ολίγες φορές, για "αρπαχτές", τα βήματά τους στη νέα γενιά φαίνεται πως έγιναν με περισσότερη προσοχή απ' ότι θα περιμέναμε. Και οι τρεις εταιρίες, μετέφεραν τα projects τους από την προηγούμενη στη νέα γενιά, τίμια και με αξιοπρέπεια. Εμείς, εδώ στο GameOver.gr, σκοπεύουμε να καλύψουμε το μεγαλύτερο μέρος των σημαντικών αυτών κυκλοφοριών που "μεταπήδησαν" στα PS4 και Xbox One από τους προκατόχους τους, μιας και τα περισσότερα αξίζουν την όποια επένδυση από την πλευρά των υποψήφιων αγοραστών.

    Το πρώτο και σημαντικότερο κατά την άποψη του γράφοντος παιχνίδι, που μεταφέρθηκε στη νέα γενιά, είναι το Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. Το GameOver έχει καταθέσει ολοκληρωμένη άποψη για τον τίτλο της Ubisoft εδώ και μερικές εβδομάδες, οπότε στο παρόν κείμενο μην περιμένετε να διαβάσετε για το τι μας άρεσε και τι όχι από το παιχνίδι. Σε αυτές τις γραμμές θα ρίξουμε μια σύντομη ματιά στον οπτικοακουστικό, και γενικότερα, τεχνικό τομέα του νέου Assassin's Creed.

    Ο λόγος που δε θα ασχοληθούμε με τα του παιχνιδιού, είναι γιατί ως παιχνίδι το Black Flag του PS4 δε διαφέρει σε τίποτα από τις εκδόσεις των Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U και PC. Για να είμαστε πιο ακριβείς, οι PS3 και PS4 εκδόσεις του τίτλου έχουν αποκλειστικό περιεχόμενο, που αφορά στις τρεις επιπλέον αποστολές της Aveline de Grandpré, που γνωρίσαμε στο Assassin's Creed III: Liberation. Δεν είναι όμως προνόμιο της PS4 έκδοσης, γι' αυτό και δε θα δώσουμε περισσότερο βάρος σε αυτές.

    Εκεί, όμως, που υπάρχει φρέσκο περιεχόμενο, είναι στον τεχνικό τομέα. Καταρχάς, η ανάλυση είναι σαφέστατα βελτιωμένη. Αν και το ελαφρύ aliasing συνεχίζει να υφίσταται, κυρίως στα μοντέλα του φόντου, η εικόνα είναι καθαρή και κρυστάλλινη. Το frame rate είναι επίσης βελτιωμένο, που μπορεί να μην πιάνει τα 60 καρέ ανά δευτερόλεπτο, αλλά συνολικά κρατιέται ομαλό και σε ψηλά επίπεδα.

    Το polygon count έχει αυξηθεί δραματικά, τα textures των μοντέλων και των αντικειμένων είναι ευκρινέστερα και αισθητά πιο όμορφα, ενώ και τα particle effects (φωτιά, καπνοί, ομίχλη κ.α.) εμφανίζονται αρκετά πιο ρεαλιστικά. Σημαντική βελτίωση έχει υποστεί και η μηχανή φυσικής. Πλέον τα φυτά αλληλεπιδρούν με τον κεντρικό πρωταγωνιστή, την ώρα που τα νεκρά σώματα των αντιπάλων, καθώς και τα όπλα που αφήνουν πίσω τους, υπακούουν με περισσότερη ευλάβεια στους νόμους του Νεύτωνα. Επιπροσθέτως, χάρμα οφθαλμών είναι τα βελτιωμένα κύματα και η θάλασσα γενικότερα, ενώ το draw distance έχει αυξηθεί και αυτό κατά πολύ.

    Δεν είναι όμως μόνο τα γραφικά βελτιωμένα, αλλά και ο ήχος. Δοκιμάζοντας τον τίτλο στο PS3 και αμέσως μετά σε DTS 5.1 στο PS4, η αλλαγή που παρατηρήσαμε στα ηχητικά εφέ και στην ποιότητα του surround ήχου γενικότερα, είναι κάτι παραπάνω από εμφανής.    … Expand
  57. BlackChurch
    Jan 25, 2017
    9
    Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag... pirates, islands, shanty, shark hunt. It was great! I enjoyed when I traveled the open world. Yes, this is no typical Assassin's Creed, but it is a good game.
  58. Alio
    Mar 25, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great story really big and good Open world the atmospher was just great the graphics the inverment was great side quest great characters sounds strack really good ,only thing that I didn't like was the outside the animus storyline boring an unnecessary but a solid 9.3/10… Expand
  59. BabyRants
    Mar 29, 2017
    9
    Great game, Loved the ships, the open sea, the challenging bosses, the graphics were great for it's time, Etc. But what I noticed that ruined my experience was how forgettable the naval combat was. It was sad to see my third favorite Assassin's Creed get crushed by such a little thing.
  60. 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
  61. TheMrCtulhu
    Aug 8, 2022
    9
    Шикарная игра про пиратов, невероятное приключение. А какое тут море...
  62. SnowShad0382
    Feb 21, 2022
    9
    Muy entretenido, me gusta la mecanica de los barcos y la verdad siempre he sido fan de esta saga.
  63. DarrionVale
    Aug 14, 2019
    9
    My personal rating for "Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag" (PS4): 8,6/10 - Awesome
    Gameplay: 8,5
    Video: 9
    Audio: 9,5
    Scope: 9
    Balance: 8
    Story: 8
  64. 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.
  65. ProCon
    Mar 18, 2019
    9
    To me it's one of the best games ever. Just when you think you've seen everything, they throw something different at you. The majority of these ideas is excellent (like sailing and sea battles), some are .. well... not perfect but still a nice try (like a scene in the jungle at night, where you have to follow a ship by finding your way though ruins and swamps. Sadly, it's impossible to doTo me it's one of the best games ever. Just when you think you've seen everything, they throw something different at you. The majority of these ideas is excellent (like sailing and sea battles), some are .. well... not perfect but still a nice try (like a scene in the jungle at night, where you have to follow a ship by finding your way though ruins and swamps. Sadly, it's impossible to do without learning it by heart. But since that's pretty much the only part i disliked, this game is awesome. Great character development, fantastic enemies and the best atmosphere I have ever experienced in any videogame. mainquests as well as sidequests are very well done. I loved it from the first minute to the last.… Expand
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. Alernew
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Один из лучших асасинов
    Большой открытий мир неплохой сюжет
  72. PSGaming
    May 30, 2021
    9
    It was a great experience.Story was engaging,gameplay was great, graphics are great for the time.
  73. 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.
  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. 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
  76. 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
  77. Andrei20
    Jul 13, 2022
    9
    This game is very based im not gonna lie to you my friend very based game indeed
  78. 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
  79. 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.
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. J____s
    Oct 9, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ich liebe dieses Game… Expand
  84. 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.
  85. 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
  86. felipelucktt
    Aug 17, 2021
    9
    Ótimo jogo. A implementação dos barcos foi simplesmente ótimo, é o melhor jogo de piratas já feito.
  87. Rockmatador21
    Mar 28, 2022
    9
    Melhor Assassin's Creed sem ser Assassin's Creed! Simulador de pirata e história foda.
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. 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.
  92. 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.
  93. 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
  94. 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
  95. 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
  96. aadms
    Nov 15, 2014
    8
    The story is on the level of the series best so far, Assassin's Creed Brotherhood. It' protagonist is by far the best in the series, however the game doesn't really have an antagonist to combat through the plot, unless you count the protagonist himself. Sadly, the gameplay and animations are from the clunky ACIII version, which can become frustrating when you're doing racing mission toThe story is on the level of the series best so far, Assassin's Creed Brotherhood. It' protagonist is by far the best in the series, however the game doesn't really have an antagonist to combat through the plot, unless you count the protagonist himself. Sadly, the gameplay and animations are from the clunky ACIII version, which can become frustrating when you're doing racing mission to capture someone, or trying to escape, and you get hung up on a wall or decide to crouch on a pole, allowing your enemies to freely shoot you or whack away at you with their swords. At least they toned down the number of enemies on the rooftops so that you can move through town without setting off a hornet's nest. Overall, when movements are performed flawlessly, it looks great. As far as the overall graphics, it's the best so far being in 1080p with no frame drops. The open world is the biggest, without being bored to tears, as you have fast travel, plenty of ships to meet an plunder, or castaways to save and islands to explore. I easily put in a hundred hours playing this. Pirate combat is tough at first because you need to speed resources and money to upgrade your ship. At the end of the game, my ship was not fully leveled up, but I was finally a terror on the seas that I was hoping for. (A good terror because you can't attack innocent vessels without going out of sync+all your assassin contracts are for evil, bad people who are slave traders, smugglers, and those who prey on the weak). Excellent voice work and music all throughout the game. The time I spent in Black Flag was very enjoyable because they hit the 18th century caribbean atmosphere perfectly. Just clean up the wonky combat and animated movement and this game would've been a ten.… Expand
  97. Rosco
    Mar 24, 2014
    8
    A serious return to form for Assassin's Creed. Black Flag brings a reptitive franchise back to life with a fresh, rewarding and stylish outing. If like me previous chapters have left you disappointed, then i'm glad to tell you this is an impressive redemption. Black Flag takes you to the high sea's with Captain Edward Kenway. Who is a far better, interesting and stronger character thanA serious return to form for Assassin's Creed. Black Flag brings a reptitive franchise back to life with a fresh, rewarding and stylish outing. If like me previous chapters have left you disappointed, then i'm glad to tell you this is an impressive redemption. Black Flag takes you to the high sea's with Captain Edward Kenway. Who is a far better, interesting and stronger character than Conor from Assassin's Creed III. Set in the early 18th century Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy and follows the notorious Kenway, grandfather of Conor, who becomes embroiled in conflict waged between the Assassin's and Templars. Gameplay has never been an issue. It's the fact it's become so repetitive and dull and thankfully the introduction of ship based exploring that's all changed. Allowing you to sail is a great addition to the franchise. You already know what your getting from the combat, melee system so there's no change. The setting makes the difference. I've never been a huge fan of Assassin's Creed multiplayer. There is a slight improvement but I still think they need to vastly better it if they hope to compete with the best online. It simply doesn't have that addictive factor that other games do and whilst it is playable, I wouldn't say it's the franchises selling point and certainly isn't as enjoyable as it could or should be in comparison to the single player campaign. All in all, Black Flag is a triumphant return to form for what seemed to be a franchise verging on going stale. The addition of sea exploration is exactly the fresh invigoration the series needed.… Expand
  98. Makaveli
    May 9, 2014
    8
    I gave this a bad review awhile ago and I would like to change the review into a good one... I came back to the game after not having anything to play on my ps4... I never said it was a bad game but I did say that it was the same game as it's predecessors and I was kind of angry with myself for re-buying a game that was essential no different then before,,, The game is good and in myI gave this a bad review awhile ago and I would like to change the review into a good one... I came back to the game after not having anything to play on my ps4... I never said it was a bad game but I did say that it was the same game as it's predecessors and I was kind of angry with myself for re-buying a game that was essential no different then before,,, The game is good and in my opinion the best Assassins creed game to date.. The problem I do have with the game is that it's no different than the PS3 version of the game except a few tweaks to the graphics..… Expand
  99. TheGreatBigBuck
    Jul 18, 2014
    8
    This is a real return to form for Ubisoft. I was so disappointed with the last Assassin's Creed that I almost didn't buy this. It was only after recommendations that I eventually decided to give it a go and I am so pleased that I did.
    Black Flag gives us a main character that you want to get behind again, you want to win and sets it all in a map that you want to travel around. The    This is a real return to form for Ubisoft. I was so disappointed with the last Assassin's Creed that I almost didn't buy this. It was only after recommendations that I eventually decided to give it a go and I am so pleased that I did.
    Black Flag gives us a main character that you want to get behind again, you want to win and sets it all in a map that you want to travel around. The attention to detail as you are traveling around for the strangers you pass to the animals that run by you is just incredible.
    Sure its not without its issue and perhaps the map is a bit too big (I used fast travel a lot) and every now and then it does glitch but this are minor things in a game that has rebuilt my confidence in this franchise. Bring on the revolution.    … Expand
  100. 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
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#7 Best PS4 Game of 2013
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#3 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2013
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#4 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2013

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83

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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