Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

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  1. Azeemo99
    Sep 23, 2022
    8
    With boring stealth, buggy combat and horrific mission structure, it is constantly reminding you that it is an Assassin's Creed game, made by the people that make Assassin's Creed games, Ubisoft. However, the Caribbean has to be one of the most compelling and beautiful open worlds ever created, and coupled with a brilliantly rewarding and deep naval combat system, you can still pour dozensWith boring stealth, buggy combat and horrific mission structure, it is constantly reminding you that it is an Assassin's Creed game, made by the people that make Assassin's Creed games, Ubisoft. However, the Caribbean has to be one of the most compelling and beautiful open worlds ever created, and coupled with a brilliantly rewarding and deep naval combat system, you can still pour dozens of hours into it happily. The story is for the first and apparently last time in the franchise, devoid of the usual Assassin's Creed lore and instead focuses on characters, redemption arcs and explores them deeply, aided with excellent acting.… Expand
  2. Bit_Line
    Mar 27, 2022
    7
    THIS REVIEW IS FOR RUSSIAN SPEAKING PLAYERS!

    Это стала моей первой игрой в серией, и выбрал именно ее, так как вместе с трилогией Эцио называли одной из лучших в серии. Культа вокруг проекта я не понял, и сейчас поясню за плюсы и минусы проекта. Плюсы: 1. Разнообразие активностей. Что в море, что на земле у тебя естт просто куча активностей. В море хочешь - бери на абордаж корабли,    THIS REVIEW IS FOR RUSSIAN SPEAKING PLAYERS!

    Это стала моей первой игрой в серией, и выбрал именно ее, так как вместе с трилогией Эцио называли одной из лучших в серии. Культа вокруг проекта я не понял, и сейчас поясню за плюсы и минусы проекта.

    Плюсы: 1. Разнообразие активностей. Что в море, что на земле у тебя естт просто куча активностей. В море хочешь - бери на абордаж корабли, хочешь - охоться на акул и китов, хочешь - выполняй морские доп задания, хочешь - захватывай крепости и так далее. На земле еще больше активностей - сундуки, карты сокровищ, охота, контракты на убийства, испытания абстерго и так далее. 2. Морские баталии. Морской геймплей намного интереснее, чем на земле. Пиратская атмосфера, много активностей, различные тактики ведения боя, разные погодные условия (туман, водяные смерчи, волны-убийцы). В минусы можно записать только периодически неудобное управление. 3. Паркур. Простой, понятный, эффектный, что еще надо? 4. Графика. От игры 2013 я ждал меньшего, а тут она не просто не вырвиглазная, а даже выдает красивые моменты. Минусы: 1. Наземный геймплей. Геймплей здесь буквально двухкнопрчный - удар саблями/блок. Пытались различными методами разнообразить (дротики, пистолет), но не сделали таким же эффективным, как открытый бой. 2. Сюжет. Он никак не интригует, особенно если идешь не тупо по сюжету, а исследуешь мир. Особенно это видно в моментах, где у тебя должны быть эмоции, но их нет из-за разнообразных причин - от малого экранного времени до нераскрытия персонажа 3. Отсутствие мотивации. Все исследование мира построено лишь на твоем энтузиазме, лишь пара активностей хоть как-то вознаграждается (камни майя в пример). Пропадет энтузиазм - не захочешь исследовать мир, так как кроме как накопления валюты для прокачки оно ничем не прикреплено. Итог. Измененная формула ассассинов с морскими баталиями стала бы успешная, если бы не постный сюжет и скучный наземный геймплей. За небольшую сумму однозначно советую (купил за 400 рублей сам), но за фулпрайс не брать.    … Expand
  3. Rockmatador21
    Mar 28, 2022
    9
    Melhor Assassin's Creed sem ser Assassin's Creed! Simulador de pirata e história foda.
  4. BrianDavid94
    Sep 4, 2022
    8
    Quick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s more rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I findQuick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s more rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'd like. I own a PC (built by me), Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, PS3, PS4, PS5, and a Switch. I prefer Playstation due to their focus on narrative games. For scoring, I’ll be using the Gameinformer review scale and of coursed influenced by my personal opinions.

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

    What stands out in this game is the naval combat and exploration component which took advantage of the large scale open world. The story, combat, and par core (movement) were the weakest parts of the game. Just like previous iterations of the series the par core is hard control. It’s way too often your character will go a different direction or jump down which you weren’t trying to do or trying to do the exact opposite. Story missions were full of tail missions, eavesdropping missions, and are repetitive.    … Expand
  5. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    8
    Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag doesn't continue the story very much. However, the focus on sea battles is a fine addition.
  6. 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
  7. RDRFANFUHATERS
    Aug 17, 2022
    10
    ASSASSIN'S CREED BLACK FLAG IT'S THE BEST PIRATES GAME I'VE EVER PLAYED
    when u talking ABT an open world and your own ship and crew and go for raiding another ships man just take my money aside from the multiplayer that doesn't have any link to the main idea of the game

    I gave the game 10/10
  8. DarthJ
    Aug 28, 2022
    8
    This game is trying to be uncharted and sea dog but it makes it even better. The plot in the Assassin's Creed series is finally more darker then it used to be. I liked it even more then the second part.
  9. Young__fool
    Mar 9, 2023
    6
    I like almost everything about this game, the characters, the combat and the setting. but to be completeley honest i don't really like the ship combat that much at least i don't like it as much as i really want to. I really want to love it but i just can't. and since the game is focused on ships and that kinda stuff i don't get to experience the parts of the game that i like.
    In my    I like almost everything about this game, the characters, the combat and the setting. but to be completeley honest i don't really like the ship combat that much at least i don't like it as much as i really want to. I really want to love it but i just can't. and since the game is focused on ships and that kinda stuff i don't get to experience the parts of the game that i like.
    In my opinion it's an okay game but if you wan't a lot of good ground combat go play AC unity instead.    … Expand
  10. Agt_Killionaire
    Oct 7, 2022
    10
    This was the Assassin's Creed game to pull me into the series. The amount of things you can do it fun and exciting. The free running controls can be unfavorable at times but overall the shine outweighs the flaws.
  11. Phalanga1821
    Jan 30, 2023
    0
    The worst Game i ever played. This Game is a Trial and Error Orgy. The Campaign last 15 Hours. 8 Hours are just "Try again".
  12. Nathan912
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    Este juego es una obra maestra junto a la saga de ezio lo mejor de Assassins donde veremos paisajes increíbles y personajes brutales.
  13. EKYR
    Nov 21, 2022
    7
    arrrrrrrrrrr m8ty

    this is the best and only pirate game i have played im not sure how Ubisoft made such a great game out of an Assassins creed game ofc comes witih the normal AC game problems boring story rubbish characters other than Edward the dialogue is god awful but i love the feeling that the sea shanties and pirate ship atmosphere makes you so immersed into being a pirate    arrrrrrrrrrr m8ty

    this is the best and only pirate game i have played
    im not sure how Ubisoft made such a great game out of an Assassins creed game
    ofc comes witih the normal AC game problems
    boring story
    rubbish characters other than Edward
    the dialogue is god awful
    but i love the feeling that the sea shanties and pirate ship atmosphere makes you so immersed into being a pirate more than an assassin, Edward is my favourite asssasin ever in this series. i hope Ubisoft makes the next AC game on par with this.
    7.5    … Expand
  14. Andre12367
    Nov 27, 2022
    10
    Um jogo divertido, uma jogabilidade ótima, uma história fantástica, além de uma variedade de Ilhas cidade e navios incrível um game fantástico e como eu disse um dos games mais divertido da saga
  15. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    7
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.
  16. 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.
  17. FarNine
    Feb 25, 2023
    8
    Plot: 9/10
    Bugs: 10% of the game (sounds and speech synchrony)
    Graphics: 8/10
    Gameplay: 8/10
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. Idk123456789
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    Best assassin's creed game by a mile and one of the best open world games ever made.
  22. Lezzly
    May 28, 2023
    8
    Black Flag dał mi nowe spojrzenie na serie Assassin's Creed. Przewybornie napisany bohater, który przemierza morza i oceany na swojej Kawce z liczną załogą to coś, czego jeszcze nie było. Gigantyczna mapa pozwala nam na wiele godzin zabawy, co jak dla mnie jest okej. Najbardziej podobała mi się Havana. Nie muszę chyba wspominać o klimacie jakiego możemy doświadczyć. Mocna zmiana.
  23. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    8
    Best pirate game ever made. Too many following missions, but the sailing and the exploration and the upgrades and the stealth and the swashbuckling... it's just damn good.
  24. FrankCreeper
    Jul 28, 2023
    8
    A beatiful sequel of Assassin's Creed 3 with a fantastic free roaming style....and a great setting of atmosphere and a beatiful story.Still worth it to play after a decade only one thing is bad the repetitive of combat system style
  25. HereYouGoBuddy
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    Pirates, assassins, ships, the Sea. Just perfect. You can see the love and care thay developers put into this game.
  26. SCP-576
    Aug 1, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego de las HISTORIA de la humanidad recomendable al 200% Si querés entretenimiento comprarlo merece la pena
  27. Killerpummkin
    Aug 10, 2023
    7
    It's good, but you don't enjoy it, with the money they spend, it could be much better, but it's good enough.
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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

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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