Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

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  1. Alernew
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Один из лучших асасинов
    Большой открытий мир неплохой сюжет
  2. 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
  3. anna9
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    Really likeable characters and good plot but ships' fights were so fatiguing and wearisome. But piratical climate, locations and history were very enjoyable.
  4. Ba-Ouai-Logic
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    As my friends always told me, "It's an awesome pirate game, but it's not an assassin's Creed". But I don't tottally agree with them, cause I think that firstly yes it's a pirate masterpiece speaking about video games but also it's an awesome Assassin's Creed game, and as an Assassin's Creed fan I think that it's good that Ubisoft finally showed us that the assassins are not always the goodAs my friends always told me, "It's an awesome pirate game, but it's not an assassin's Creed". But I don't tottally agree with them, cause I think that firstly yes it's a pirate masterpiece speaking about video games but also it's an awesome Assassin's Creed game, and as an Assassin's Creed fan I think that it's good that Ubisoft finally showed us that the assassins are not always the good guys, and that sometime they spent years killing people for their money, not caring about anything and anyone before they saw the real reason of their existence.… Expand
  5. danield80
    Jun 28, 2020
    7
    The sailing part of the game is perfect, entertaining, satisfying.
    The part on foot is worse than in other older and newer ac games. Too simple "run from-bush-to-bush" sneaking, easy combat. Uninspiring assassinations. Most of the missions are "tail" and "eavesdrop." The story is being incessantly interrupted by some "I don't care about" present day chapters.
    Pity, considering the on sea    The sailing part of the game is perfect, entertaining, satisfying.
    The part on foot is worse than in other older and newer ac games. Too simple "run from-bush-to-bush" sneaking, easy combat. Uninspiring assassinations. Most of the missions are "tail" and "eavesdrop." The story is being incessantly interrupted by some "I don't care about" present day chapters.
    Pity, considering the on sea missions are awesome, the graphics are great (for 2013). Ubisoft should've made a new IP only about the sailing. But that wouldn't make that much profit as ac game would do.
    7.7/10    … Expand
  6. 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
  7. Dr_Unk
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Another Solid game from Ubisoft. I do feel that the series is starting to wear me down. As I was getting towards the end, I ended up rushing thru the rest game just so I can finish it and be done with it.
  8. PaektusanLeader
    Jun 24, 2020
    7
    Quite a decent game, but the mechanics are quite weird. The story is alright as well.
  9. coolwali
    Jun 22, 2020
    7
    While the story is amazing, ship combat gets boring after a few hours. Ship exploration has very little to actually find. On foot, the lack of challenge or varied gamelay hurts.
  10. DinoBeam
    Jun 21, 2020
    6
    It starts out feeling like the ultimate pirate game with a great cast of characters, but falls to overly un-fun dark writing and frustrating missions. If Pirates of the Caribbean is %100 fun and adventure, Black Flag comes only to %25, after feeling like %90 early on.
  11. ToshLichev
    Jun 21, 2020
    7
    A good game that should have never bared the AC logo imo. Not an Assassin's Creed game in any way, shape or form. That aside, it can be quite fun at times, the story and characters are interesting enough and the setting is pretty cool. Major con - ship stealth, the whole ship aspect is annoying enough as it is for me, but ship stealth? Are you f***ing serious?
  12. Kluco
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Assassin's creed IV takes a different approach than the previous games however AC IV still feels like an Assassin's creed game. Biggest difference from previous games is added Ship battles. Ship battles are enjoyable at times but get very repetitive and can be frustrating when you cant can't continue the story because you ship is too weak and you need to upgrade. Story is great, mainAssassin's creed IV takes a different approach than the previous games however AC IV still feels like an Assassin's creed game. Biggest difference from previous games is added Ship battles. Ship battles are enjoyable at times but get very repetitive and can be frustrating when you cant can't continue the story because you ship is too weak and you need to upgrade. Story is great, main character Edward is very likeable.… Expand
  13. KasperNyvang
    Jun 21, 2020
    6
    Well it's a really good pirate game, with a bit of assassin tossed into the mix
  14. Huzy1
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Black Flag revolutionised and completely changed assassins creed. Brought so much more to the game & clearly redeemed itself from its failures with AC3. Loved playing the game, spent hours alone on ship battles. The storyline alone was worth playing the game for & in my opinion, one of the top 3 AC games to date.
  15. Generalkeknobi
    Jun 8, 2020
    10
    The best AC, you dont need to be a fan to enjoy it, it's a great game and the best pirate game for sure
  16. Hellothere22
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing game. For me this is up there for one of the best assassins creed if not best Ubisoft games. You’ve got a consistently enjoyable gameplay, an amazing story with interesting characters and really heart breaking moments and great graphics. If you can, please play this game it’s such a worth while experience. Only minor issue is with glitches but other than that, a nearAbsolutely amazing game. For me this is up there for one of the best assassins creed if not best Ubisoft games. You’ve got a consistently enjoyable gameplay, an amazing story with interesting characters and really heart breaking moments and great graphics. If you can, please play this game it’s such a worth while experience. Only minor issue is with glitches but other than that, a near perfect game.… Expand
  17. gud1
    May 23, 2020
    4
    What i liked :
    - the way how developers packed up ground and sea gameplay mechanics
    - world detalization. On PS3 it looks the same as on PS4 and it looks amazing. Its actually polished AC 3 engine, which was a breakthrough it time of AC3. - Game packed with side activities related to Caribean Pirate theme. - Water battles looks very impressive. And now come sad things (( : - Name    What i liked :
    - the way how developers packed up ground and sea gameplay mechanics
    - world detalization. On PS3 it looks the same as on PS4 and it looks amazing. Its actually polished AC 3 engine, which was a breakthrough it time of AC3.
    - Game packed with side activities related to Caribean Pirate theme.
    - Water battles looks very impressive.
    And now come sad things (( :
    - Name of the game is wrong : there is 5% about assassins and 95% about pirates. Ubisoft should do these games (Black flag and Rogue) as separate IP.
    - Main story is poorly written and flat . It stimulates to skip boring cutscenes pretty soon.
    - Main protagonist constantly wines about money : mone , money that , lifetime money , blah blah money. Actually the whole story is about drunkard who always wants to get more money. Other side characters are even more mediocre and you barely can recall their names when you see them.
    - Around 75% of the gameplay you will spend on getting on the ship , getting off the ship , and boringly sailing . In couple of hours you will be tired of songs that you crew sing and you will question yourself , why developers did not add the button DISABLE SONGS PERMANENTLY into the option menu, instead of forcing you to press down button regularly.
    - Because of the setting of the whole game (pirates , ships , masts , ropes) there are a lot of small objects around the player all the time, which makes AC3 style "stick to closest object" traversal mechanic to go crazy and most of the time you are trying to fight controls , instead of enjoy smooth parkour run.
    - All side activities are insanely repetative and do not contain any entertainment information around them : open X chests , gather X prisms , open X bottles ... etc

    Overall it is very nieche game , for the people who are obsessed with Pirates and sailing thema. It should be called Pirate Simulator instead of AC.    … Expand
  18. geo333
    May 9, 2020
    8
    Its a great adventure game with amazing water and boat interaction, the only thing I dislike is the constant needed upgrade to advance in the game.
  19. Br_AgSs
    May 5, 2020
    8
    Nice game. The combat is nice but could be better, the ship combat is very nice, makes you feel like a true pirate. The story is kinda weak, the time passes too fast, and Edward never actually becomes an assassin. The graphics are kinda bad for a 2014 game. Still, nice game overhall.
  20. Menni
    Apr 27, 2020
    8
    Open World davvero interessante da girovagare sia a piedi che in nave, solita buona trama che caratterizza i titoli di questa serie, il multiplayer epico come sempre
  21. dayungvinci
    Apr 13, 2020
    7
    Das Spiel ist an sich gut. Doch es gibt sehr viele Sachen die stören: Die Steuerung: JUNGE WIE SOLL ICH DAUERND R2 HALTEN KÖNNEN ICH HATTE NACH 15 MIN SPIELEN EINEN KRAMPF IN DER HAND
    Die Story: ich habe die Story von Anfang an nicht verstanden. Die Story ist keine Story.
    Die Grafik: die Grafik ist gealtert, das merkt man, aber da es ein 2013 Spiel ist sollte man sich nicht darüber    Das Spiel ist an sich gut. Doch es gibt sehr viele Sachen die stören: Die Steuerung: JUNGE WIE SOLL ICH DAUERND R2 HALTEN KÖNNEN ICH HATTE NACH 15 MIN SPIELEN EINEN KRAMPF IN DER HAND
    Die Story: ich habe die Story von Anfang an nicht verstanden. Die Story ist keine Story.
    Die Grafik: die Grafik ist gealtert, das merkt man, aber da es ein 2013 Spiel ist sollte man sich nicht darüber aufregen. Ich empfehle dieses Spiel wirklich nur im Sale, es ist nicht so gut.    … Expand
  22. Maurice1
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Excellent open ended game with excellent graphics and a very fun story. Enjoyed it immensly
  23. 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
  24. mrkp
    Jan 14, 2020
    6
    сначало вроде ничего, выход и сражения в море интересны и красивы, но после пяти - шести часов однообразие и скучный сюжет надоедают
  25. 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
  26. AbdullahOT
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Best Assassin's Creed .اجمل جزء لأساسن كريد بالنسبة لي
  27. 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
  28. Lonitx
    Dec 2, 2019
    8
    the best assassin's creed game by far, I loved every minute especially the part on your ship.
  29. 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
  30. alexslork
    Nov 3, 2019
    5
    Самая ненавистная часть для меня. Я ее просто терпеть не могу.
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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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Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

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  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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