Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

 Wii U
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 249 Ratings

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  1. Focaccia
    Oct 14, 2017
    10
    Assassin's creed IV is a masterpiece. The naval battles, the new addition to this game, are fast-paced, fun, and control really well. The main cities are also very detailed and are a joy to explore. The story is amazing, especially the ending, and the main missions are the most fun in the entire franchise with some typical AC missions and some new unique ones which are equally as fun.Assassin's creed IV is a masterpiece. The naval battles, the new addition to this game, are fast-paced, fun, and control really well. The main cities are also very detailed and are a joy to explore. The story is amazing, especially the ending, and the main missions are the most fun in the entire franchise with some typical AC missions and some new unique ones which are equally as fun. There are tons of side quests to distract you from the main quest, such as the assassination contracts, which are really fun to complete. The jumping and climbing mechanics are executed perfectly, i've never had any problems while climbing buildings. The wii u version has a map on the gamepad, which allows you to see where you are going without having to pause the game, a really useful touch. This is one hell of a game, and a must have for any assassin's creed fan.… Expand
  2. ChronoJase
    Oct 30, 2013
    10
    The latest installment of AC, is packed with action and a thrilling storyline. The Wii U version utilises the controller's screen as a map, weapon selection and is also able to play the game entirely on the gamepad.
  3. Game_Row
    Oct 30, 2013
    10
    I have been an Assassins Creed fan since the very beginning! I ventured in the life of Altaiir, Ezio, and Conner and am happy to say that I have only played the first 30 minutes of Black Flag and I am amazed! The story line, the graphics, the controls are phenomenal! I have played all the other games on Playstation 3 console and this is my first venture to a different console, and iI have been an Assassins Creed fan since the very beginning! I ventured in the life of Altaiir, Ezio, and Conner and am happy to say that I have only played the first 30 minutes of Black Flag and I am amazed! The story line, the graphics, the controls are phenomenal! I have played all the other games on Playstation 3 console and this is my first venture to a different console, and i tell you i am not regretting it. i thought i would have trouble trying to find online matches, but that is not the case. There are always someone looking for a multiplayer match. Overall, the best Wii U game to date!

    Instagram: Game_Row    … Expand
  4. BADMANBIFF
    Dec 23, 2013
    10
    I have been a solid Creed fan since day one, I own all of the previous games on Xbox 360 and I can honestly say this version is much superior, I have played on PS4, Xbox One and 360, loading times are faster than the competition, gamepad use is good usual off screen play and map functionality is all there but not essential it is easier to check the gamepad map than having to load up theI have been a solid Creed fan since day one, I own all of the previous games on Xbox 360 and I can honestly say this version is much superior, I have played on PS4, Xbox One and 360, loading times are faster than the competition, gamepad use is good usual off screen play and map functionality is all there but not essential it is easier to check the gamepad map than having to load up the normal map, soundtrack is epic the pirates singing is a laugh, graphically I have seen the comparison vids and can honestly say its up there with Xbox One and PS4 Wii U is finally flexing some muscle, multiplayer connects perfectly with no problems and lots of people online to match against, the way you manage Edwards fleet and vessel is awesome as is the sea battles, so far Edward tops Ezio and Connor in every way(fighting and character) and is definitely more likeable than Haytham! Definitely a must have for the Wii U, you can snapshot you moments to the Miiverse, the story has become more epic, without spoiling anything you just need to crack on with it, people will still be playing this in 6 months time there is just so much to do 10/10 get in there on your new Nintendo, Peace.… Expand
  5. Quicksilver88
    Nov 2, 2013
    10
    This game is super on WiiU...I am very dissapointed that only one mainstream source has reviewed it. I tried it on PS3 and the WiiU version is superior.....better grafix/textures, better lighting, water, and smoke/fog effects and by far better framerate is crowded areas. Ubi has finally hit the sweet spot on WiiU and this game is awesome on any platform. OffTV is great for a game like thisThis game is super on WiiU...I am very dissapointed that only one mainstream source has reviewed it. I tried it on PS3 and the WiiU version is superior.....better grafix/textures, better lighting, water, and smoke/fog effects and by far better framerate is crowded areas. Ubi has finally hit the sweet spot on WiiU and this game is awesome on any platform. OffTV is great for a game like this that has so many playing hours and if you use gamepad as second screen it is not revolutionairy but does a nice job with real time map and by allowing you to place the HUD on the gamepad to keep the big screen clean. Please WiiU owners support UBI and this game (Rayman also top notch) so we keep getting 3rd party games on WiiU. AC4 does a 1.1GB download on first launch that surely must be caching core components on flash/hd because the load times are fast and there are no hiccups in cut/scenes or problems with texture/character loads like other WiiU games. Bring on WatchDogs as WiiU is showing it can handle games like this with the proper developers doing the work.… Expand
  6. strapcharles
    Nov 4, 2013
    10
    This is the best AC game ever made. Hands down. Also best Wii U game I've ever played. Graphics seem almost next-gen. Gameplay and everything is just as amazing as you'd expect.
  7. Truth007
    Nov 2, 2013
    10
    Seriously! There too many trolls in this life! Ignore the idiots that keep giving negative scores without giving an explanation. I am a video game fan PERIOD! The wii u version is better then both the ps3 and Xbox version. It has sharper texture cause it is at native 1080p on wii u while it's only 720p on the other two. Wii u's version is 14gb while the other two are slightly under 10gb.Seriously! There too many trolls in this life! Ignore the idiots that keep giving negative scores without giving an explanation. I am a video game fan PERIOD! The wii u version is better then both the ps3 and Xbox version. It has sharper texture cause it is at native 1080p on wii u while it's only 720p on the other two. Wii u's version is 14gb while the other two are slightly under 10gb. That's a decent size difference. Why do people have to hate on any console?… Expand
  8. jamesweber
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    mainly i would say the textures in the graphic design are superior to the consoles, honestly, and better than other Wii U games currently. i've always liked the way nintendo handles graphics over the other ones. something more smooth and fluid about them. this game is perfect for Wii U in that way. not to mention, of course, outstanding gameplay. probably the most epic game on Wii U right now.
  9. AlexFili
    Nov 23, 2013
    10
    Assassin's Creed IV is the best in the series yet. Gorgeous graphics, nice controls, fun multiplayer... this is by far the most enjoyable game I have played in a long time. Edward Kenway is such a likeable character and you will really enjoy this. The gamepad shows the map and you can do Off-TV Play on it as well. Perfect and a must-buy.
  10. Jonhuggs
    Jun 4, 2014
    3
    Oh man, let me preface by saying that I own this game on PC and Wii U and have played the Xbox 360 version as well. The game itself is very good, great even. I upgraded my video card on PC just for this game. But as for the WII U version it's a half assed port and visually it's worse than even the 360. If I would have paid full price for this I would have felt sick, thank god it onlyOh man, let me preface by saying that I own this game on PC and Wii U and have played the Xbox 360 version as well. The game itself is very good, great even. I upgraded my video card on PC just for this game. But as for the WII U version it's a half assed port and visually it's worse than even the 360. If I would have paid full price for this I would have felt sick, thank god it only costed me 10 bucks at bestbuy. So great game, open world, pirate ships and the like, but horrible graphics on the Wii U version.… Expand
  11. MiSSle15
    Nov 1, 2013
    8
    I was never a HUGE fan of the AC series. I played AC2 and AC3 but never beat them. By no means did I think the games were bad, I just got bored with the repetitiveness of the missions. That all changed with AC4 though. I'm only a few hours into it but I'm enjoying the open world very much. The amount of exploring you do between the story missions more that makes up for the repetitivenessI was never a HUGE fan of the AC series. I played AC2 and AC3 but never beat them. By no means did I think the games were bad, I just got bored with the repetitiveness of the missions. That all changed with AC4 though. I'm only a few hours into it but I'm enjoying the open world very much. The amount of exploring you do between the story missions more that makes up for the repetitiveness I felt in the other games in the series. I think the pirate idea was a great one to explore and I'm looking forward to getting many hours of enjoyment out of this game!… Expand
  12. Krawbeard
    Nov 19, 2013
    10
    This game does a great job and has made alot of improvements since the previous titles.
    I would say the game is just about as ground breaking as the second one and definitely took out as much boring aspects from the first one they could.
    Outside the animus story is a weird one to get adjusted to which can make the player love or hate it, in which for myself I don't care too much about    This game does a great job and has made alot of improvements since the previous titles.
    I would say the game is just about as ground breaking as the second one and definitely took out as much boring aspects from the first one they could.

    Outside the animus story is a weird one to get adjusted to which can make the player love or hate it, in which for myself I don't care too much about the outside animus part on this new installment and does not make me hate the game either, but really love the in the animus story.

    Its all about the life of Connor's grandfather. The Pirate.

    And for those of you who have always wanted a great pirate game then look no further.

    Its like playing Assassin's creed 2 with a pinch of 3 along with the open worldliness and sailing of legend of Zelda windwaker.

    Its been a while since I've had a game make me feel so excited and counting down the clock till I get off work.

    The wii u delivers a great experience. if you are looking for smoother frame rates and better graphics than 360 and Ps3 but can't afford the expensive Ps4 and Xbone then this game meets you in the middle and does not disappoint.

    The Gamepad gives you a perfect extra large map to view everything with. plus not to mention playing it off screen. I live with my girlfriend, and I knew I'd get addicted to this game, so it's perfect on Wii U to keep both of us happy because she can watch her Tv shows all night while I play this game.

    Even the Gamepads graphics for off tv play looks amazing and runs smooth.

    So I'll say give this game a chance plus not to mention you can post your progress and pictures of in game play on the miiverse as well as see what others are getting into and learn new things from each other.

    So yes give it a chance especially if you own a wii u! Give nintendo some support. There's too many nintendo haters out there who don't know their roots, so bring some love to nintendo and pick up your copy today!

    One more thing. Uplay has an app on nintendo so that is a must to download and is free of charge filled with its own achievements that reward its players. Trust me on this!    … Expand
  13. elitefour
    Dec 14, 2013
    10
    oh man,Ubisoft has inovated with this game
    it has better graphics,a better plot and a better gameplay
    that assassins creed iii
    i loved it. this is a must buy to Wii u
  14. nanibaba
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
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  15. jcareb
    Jan 28, 2014
    10
    Finally, I beat it. Best game ever. The graphics are amazing, the story was the best thing along with the gameplay. This was 20 hours of gameplay i'll remember for the rest of my life.
  16. Sewercat
    Jun 28, 2014
    0
    A great idea and good execution ruined by repetitive quests and cutscenes. When you start to see ships to plunder and go "nah, I don't want to deal with another cutscene of some simpering captain" you know this game is dead. Had this concept taken place in any other franchise, say Just Cause, GTA, it could have been great. Unfortunately it took place in Assassins Creed and if Ubisoft isA great idea and good execution ruined by repetitive quests and cutscenes. When you start to see ships to plunder and go "nah, I don't want to deal with another cutscene of some simpering captain" you know this game is dead. Had this concept taken place in any other franchise, say Just Cause, GTA, it could have been great. Unfortunately it took place in Assassins Creed and if Ubisoft is good at anything, it's using Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V. They've been pasting the same **** side quests into every AC game since AC1 despite that being the biggest complaint for every game in the series. Besides that, AC has never been a truly open-world franchise. Pirate ships really need true open world openness. Sailing up to an island only to find out that it's just a polygon wall with a rock texture on it ruins the experience...over and over and over again.

    I would give it stars for its awesome animations and a great try at the concept (i've been hoping for a game like this for like 15 years) but for me it's incomplete. 10 hours in and I had to set it aside from boredom. That's just unacceptable. This franchise needs a new engine if it's going to do everything Ubisoft wants it to do.    … Expand
  17. lalloco
    Jan 21, 2015
    10
    Best Assassin's Creed game is available for Nintendo Wii-U and not a bad port.

    I'm not going to spoiler, just to say that for pirate lovers this is a must have one with good history, nice landscapes and fun gameplay. About graphics compared with other consoles, of course Playstation 4 version looks better, but Wii-U one looks far better than Xbox-360 and Playstation 3 ones. Just    Best Assassin's Creed game is available for Nintendo Wii-U and not a bad port.

    I'm not going to spoiler, just to say that for pirate lovers this is a must have one with good history, nice landscapes and fun gameplay.

    About graphics compared with other consoles, of course Playstation 4 version looks better, but Wii-U one looks far better than Xbox-360 and Playstation 3 ones. Just check some comparision youtube videos and you will notice. Check also videos comparing the frame rate difference no one notices and you will notice where haters are.

    So Wii-U version is best looking than Xbox-360 or PS3 at points where you can notice, check for yourself beyond hater comments.    … Expand
  18. TomComics
    Dec 3, 2013
    9
    This is my first Assassin's Creed game, and I have to say, it is a very good game. Although I have started far in the series, I am really enjoying the story as adventurer Edward Kennay, sailing the seas as an Assassin in great graphics, offering a great storyline, and interesting challenges. Along side the single player, multiplayer is addictive and entertaining. I am having a slight hardThis is my first Assassin's Creed game, and I have to say, it is a very good game. Although I have started far in the series, I am really enjoying the story as adventurer Edward Kennay, sailing the seas as an Assassin in great graphics, offering a great storyline, and interesting challenges. Along side the single player, multiplayer is addictive and entertaining. I am having a slight hard time adjusting to each game mode, but having a fun time. Overall, this is a great game and new experience for me, and I am excited to play future Assassin's Creed titles on my Wii U.… Expand
  19. Thunder5555
    Apr 14, 2016
    5
    Ubisoft title and 3rd party title for nintendo console... a disaster.
    I looked forward to playing this game and decided to pick it up for Wii U because I wanted to avoid Uplay on PC. What I got was not what I hoped for...
    First and worst issue is the controls. For Wii U sticks, the deadzone is around 50% when on foot. While controlling a boat, this isn't the case. This makes fine    Ubisoft title and 3rd party title for nintendo console... a disaster.
    I looked forward to playing this game and decided to pick it up for Wii U because I wanted to avoid Uplay on PC. What I got was not what I hoped for...
    First and worst issue is the controls. For Wii U sticks, the deadzone is around 50% when on foot. While controlling a boat, this isn't the case. This makes fine adjustments to aim near impossible. And as always, Ubisoft just abandons it's products.
    Load times are also horrid..
    and the framerate... it's all over the place especially when you're supposed to move fast or fight.
    Other than that, the climbing mechanics are kinda nice, not as fluid as in shadow or mordor tho, and the character gets "stuck" (doesn't want to continue climbing until you move sideways for a tiny bit) just about 20% of the time. Combat would work nicely if it wasnt for stick issues..
    I don't really know if the game is any good if I played it on something else, but for Wii U version... Avoid it. Seriously. It's really bad...
    Oh and some people are saying that the game looks amazing... well, it's ok, could use some anti-aliasing.    … Expand
  20. tiho
    Sep 11, 2016
    9
    A very fun AC, especially thanks to the open-world pirate gameplay. My only criticism would be with respect to the main story, that isn't particularly interesting. But overall it's a great game, of the kind there aren't much on Wii U.
  21. ricklongo
    Jan 16, 2014
    8
    A rare and welcome open-world adventure game on the Wii U, the fourth main entry in the Assassin's Creed series is filled with exciting quests, epic battles and a ridiculous amount of content.

    The game puts you in the skin of Edward Kenway, a Welsh buccaneer who ends up becoming a pirate and getting involved in the centuries-old war between assassins and templars. Truth be told, the    A rare and welcome open-world adventure game on the Wii U, the fourth main entry in the Assassin's Creed series is filled with exciting quests, epic battles and a ridiculous amount of content.

    The game puts you in the skin of Edward Kenway, a Welsh buccaneer who ends up becoming a pirate and getting involved in the centuries-old war between assassins and templars. Truth be told, the story itself is nothing to write home about; the writing goes from passable to bland, whereas the (thankfully short) modern-day segments are not only eye-rollingly dull, but completely uncalled for in a game about pirates. Thankfully, the lush Caribbean setting more than makes up for it, and exploring the many tropical islands in Central America will be an experience to remember.

    One of the games biggest victories is the plethora of different ways to play it. There are stealth missions, sword combat sequences, huge naval battles (including fantastic sidequest battles with "legendary ships"), underwater exploration, land and sea hunting, boardgame-like trade missions, and more. Most of them are fantastic, whereas some (like underwater segments and, especially, the modern-day parts) can be a bit dull; either way, this variety ensures than gameplay almost never gets stale, and there's always something different for you to do should you get bored of a particular style of play. In this way, this is really many games in one, and the basics of each of them are surprisingly intuitive.

    A particular disappointment is how Ubisoft missed opportunities in porting it to the Wii U. Having the gamepad as a large map is awesome, but there is so much more that could have been done. For you to interact with the map (by setting markers, for example), you need to press select and use the analog sticks to scroll through it. This is perfectly acceptable on other platforms, obviously, but why not let us do that on the gamepad touchscreen? It would not only be a time-saver, but a tangible reason for people to choose the Wii U version over others.

    Be that as it may, Black Flag is still one of the better ways to get your M-rated action fix on the Wii U. The game's great sense of immersion (helped by the beautiful visuals) will entice you to spend countless hours roaming every corner of its world, and the whole experience can easily exceed 50 hours if you're keen on exploration.

    Rating: 8.0    … Expand
  22. jrwchil
    Feb 16, 2014
    9
    This game is pretty much gonna have you talking like a pirate for days (be warned telling your wife to swab the decks you lazy bilge rat does not go down well) bruises aside whats not to like pirates, adventure life on the open sea the graphics are stunning and the controls have been improved. You can tell the development team had fun with this and it shows in the way the game plays out.This game is pretty much gonna have you talking like a pirate for days (be warned telling your wife to swab the decks you lazy bilge rat does not go down well) bruises aside whats not to like pirates, adventure life on the open sea the graphics are stunning and the controls have been improved. You can tell the development team had fun with this and it shows in the way the game plays out. My only gripe is yet again the Wii U gets stuffed on the dlc. It is a self fulfilling prophecy that dlc want sell on the Wii U so lets not bother.… Expand
  23. jrob23
    Jul 5, 2014
    5
    This is almost unplayable it looks so bad. It appears Ubisoft ported the PS360 straight over and didn't bother trying to clean it up or maximize it for the Wii U. The jaggies and frame rate drops are considerable. This does NOT look next gen and it is all Ubisoft's fault. I'm assuming because I didn't try it on PS4 that that would be the version to play. The Wii U version looks awful.This is almost unplayable it looks so bad. It appears Ubisoft ported the PS360 straight over and didn't bother trying to clean it up or maximize it for the Wii U. The jaggies and frame rate drops are considerable. This does NOT look next gen and it is all Ubisoft's fault. I'm assuming because I didn't try it on PS4 that that would be the version to play. The Wii U version looks awful. Don't waste your money.… Expand
  24. PMG
    Jul 9, 2014
    9
    In my opinion this is by far one of the best games of 2013. As an Assassin's Creed game goes it is a farly open stealth game that despite not being were difficult, can be a challenge if you wanna be extra sneake. The differens is that you can sail, with probely the best sailing ever found in a video game. Visuels are also impressive and though they might not be completly onpar with otherIn my opinion this is by far one of the best games of 2013. As an Assassin's Creed game goes it is a farly open stealth game that despite not being were difficult, can be a challenge if you wanna be extra sneake. The differens is that you can sail, with probely the best sailing ever found in a video game. Visuels are also impressive and though they might not be completly onpar with other consoles one tye Wii U, i don't care. Story wise it has one of the best protagonists in the series, only outperformed by Etzio. If you like pirate games, team up with Keenway, Blackbeard and Colico jack in this fantastic game.… Expand
  25. ZzHDGamerzZ
    Jan 14, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The graphics are good, not as good as some people say but its ok, the gameplay... OMG that gameplay the feeling of beign a NINJA!!! The game has some bugs that they need to fix and the connection issues like the bug when you go to the first island of the game and everything starts lagging, the game is too easy sometimes but there are some really hard parts and that is good you know it makes you feel like: "Naa this is easy" and then BUM!! a giant ship beats the crap outta ya. Something that i like too is the new gun system where you can aim walking.… Expand
  26. amstans
    Jul 9, 2014
    6
    I enjoyed the graphics, sound effects, music and gameplay. The ship battles got tedious, especially when the odds are 100% in your favour you have to watch a long predictable repetitive battle scene (instead of playing the game). THERE ARE WAY TOO MANY MISSIONS. It's hard to imagine completing them all before boredom sinks in. Playing online is also boring as there are supremely advancedI enjoyed the graphics, sound effects, music and gameplay. The ship battles got tedious, especially when the odds are 100% in your favour you have to watch a long predictable repetitive battle scene (instead of playing the game). THERE ARE WAY TOO MANY MISSIONS. It's hard to imagine completing them all before boredom sinks in. Playing online is also boring as there are supremely advanced players who have played these games before waiting to kill you and call you n00b. Although I give thanks to Ubisoft for supporting Wii U, it's hard to overlook some of the game breaking glitches. Once I was hovering in the air unable to move and another example is getting stuck in the mast of the ship. I guess I am spoiled by highly polished Nintendo titles because after 50% progress the game starts feeling tired and offers no new experiences.… Expand
  27. kasparius
    Dec 4, 2014
    6
    At first I liked the game, the open pirate world is a lot of fun to explore, but once I got to the meat and bone of the game I was thoroughly disappointed. Ubisoft gives you the ability to rate missions and halfway into the game I realized that I had not rated any of them more than 3 out of 5 stars, and 2 out of 5 was the average. They made zero effort to bring any kind of real gameplay,At first I liked the game, the open pirate world is a lot of fun to explore, but once I got to the meat and bone of the game I was thoroughly disappointed. Ubisoft gives you the ability to rate missions and halfway into the game I realized that I had not rated any of them more than 3 out of 5 stars, and 2 out of 5 was the average. They made zero effort to bring any kind of real gameplay, or skill based progression to the game. The stealth missions are particularly laughable, especially if you have played a true stealth game like Metal Gear or Tom Clancy. To top it all off, the sailing portions are lifted straight out of Windwaker. Avoid, unless you have no more games to play.… Expand
  28. TheSiriocaz
    Oct 27, 2014
    8
    Black Flag has one very real world, all thanks to the freedom brought by ships, which can be fully customized and are able to assault other ones. This is the most interesting part of Black Flag, as you can do this for 100 and not getting bored. However, land-based missions may not be as solid as other Assassin's Creed games.
  29. unclomz
    Dec 8, 2014
    8
    Simply put its the best version of the game compared to any other platform, no doubt by the way, the graphics are incredibly and gamepad use for map is pretty cool. If you enjoy games for escapism this is a good game. However I find it too easy personally and too repetitive but its the only Assasins creed game that has kept me hooked for a while.
  30. DonLiendro
    Feb 20, 2015
    9
    Llevo un mes y medio jugándolo y me falta aun bastante. Es un juego enorme pero tiene la capacidad de volver adicto al usuario. Tiene sus errores pero admito que no me han entorpecido la experiencia de juego. Que si la historia, que si el personaje... el juego como tal me ha divertido y me sigue divirtiendo mucho.
  31. DBPirate1129
    Jul 5, 2015
    9
    Strangely, a step forward and a step back for the Assassin's Creed series.

    But let's focus on the positives first, shall we? Black Flag greatly improves the already great ship combat from Assassin's Creed III. It also adds free roaming with main character Edward Kenway's ship, the Jackdaw which is a nice touch. Sometimes you just want to take in the sights and the ocean waves (oh, and    Strangely, a step forward and a step back for the Assassin's Creed series.

    But let's focus on the positives first, shall we? Black Flag greatly improves the already great ship combat from Assassin's Creed III. It also adds free roaming with main character Edward Kenway's ship, the Jackdaw which is a nice touch. Sometimes you just want to take in the sights and the ocean waves (oh, and shanties) and the occasional ship battle. Black Flag also added a better sense of immersion. In III, the citizens just felt like they were just...there and not a part of the city. Here, they can actually interact with the soldiers, attempt to fight you if you pull out a weapon, and more. I felt like I wanted to collect more things here than in III. One of the main collectibles in III were the almanac pages which ultimately did nothing. The sea shanties are Black Flag's answer to that and the good thing is I actually want to collect them.

    Ubisoft makes some random changes to the on-land combat here, making it a bit tougher and making the soldiers even more picky than they were in III, which I thought was impossible. Pull out a gun for a second and the soldiers will chase you and shoot you on sight. Grab onto a ledge and a soldier on a roof will attempt to ignite a new World War. The actual combat changes are a bit minor and you get used to them after a while but the thing is they are unnecessary changes and unneeded (pretty much describing Assassin's Creed Unity there).

    I really enjoyed the story of AC3. It was engaging, I really liked the grey areas the Assassins and Templars had, I liked the setting, and the characters were interesting. Black Flag gets 2.5 out of those things right: the setting, the characters, and at times engaging. When Edward starts going off on his pirate adventures, the story grounds to a halt. He is given the boring task of finding medicines while the story could be better focused on Assassin and Templar business...which brings me to the missing grey areas. Black Flag paints the Templars as psychopaths who want to spy on people and invade their business. Meh. In my opinion, III's better on the story side while Black Flag is better on the overall gameplay.

    Overall, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag makes improvements while at the same time degrading some aspects of the game so to me...I actually like them the same amount and not one more than the other.    … Expand
  32. tre802001
    Aug 30, 2015
    9
    AC IV is how you keep an ongoing franchise fresh. Really nice job of adding the ship battles. A lot of content in the game. The fishing was entertaining. Multiplayer was much improved from ACIII.
  33. AMMANN7
    Sep 5, 2015
    9
    9/10

    Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag improves on III taking one step backwards and two steps forward

    + Great story
    + Interesting characters
    + Open world
    + Sea exploration
    + Ship Battles

    - Frame-rate
    - Awful Online Multiplayer
  34. vinicius77777
    Feb 24, 2016
    9
    esse foi o melhor jogo que a ubisoft lançou para o wii u sem sombra de dúvidas. o jogo tem uma boa história, ótima jogabilidade, um mundo grande cheio de segredos, uma ótima trilha sonora e um bom modo online. só não gostei da forma que ele virou assassino, acho que poderia ter sido mais interessante, por isso não dei 10. mas o resto ficou ótimo.
  35. ManWhitNoName
    Oct 17, 2016
    10
    Este Assassins creed es el mejor que he jugado, pero lo jugué en la peor versión, esta algo mal optimizado, con mas bugs que el anterior y corre alrededor de 25 fps, el juego en si le daría 9 pues tiene un sistema mejorado de barcos, con un exuberante mundo abierto así como una historia mas interesante y mas horas de juego, aparte en si es muy buen juego de piratas, pero esta versiónEste Assassins creed es el mejor que he jugado, pero lo jugué en la peor versión, esta algo mal optimizado, con mas bugs que el anterior y corre alrededor de 25 fps, el juego en si le daría 9 pues tiene un sistema mejorado de barcos, con un exuberante mundo abierto así como una historia mas interesante y mas horas de juego, aparte en si es muy buen juego de piratas, pero esta versión rebaja un poco la experiencia.… Expand
  36. Lutomi
    Feb 11, 2017
    10
    I just finished the game on Wii U and I can say it is one of the best Assassins Creed of all times. The naval battles are really exciting allowing you to board the ship after a gun figth and I can hardly get bored of the different side missions they offered. It has such a great plot story, high quality graphics and beautiful landscapes. Controls are very intuitive to use, sound design isI just finished the game on Wii U and I can say it is one of the best Assassins Creed of all times. The naval battles are really exciting allowing you to board the ship after a gun figth and I can hardly get bored of the different side missions they offered. It has such a great plot story, high quality graphics and beautiful landscapes. Controls are very intuitive to use, sound design is surrounding and story is very well balanced between the modern plot at Abstergo and the life of Kenway. It introduce a new experience of hunting in the sea and every island feels like a totally different place, which a unique atmosphere. This is by far the most enjoyable and innovative game I have ever played.… Expand
  37. Nijord
    Sep 10, 2017
    10
    It is an excellent game in every aspect. The best AC ever made so far. Characters has so much chemistry, engaging storyline and a very well done art direction. I enjoyed a lot the naval combat, which has improved a lot since ACIII, you can board ships now and it's a perfect mix between naval and close Combat. You can also switch between Abstergo offices and the Animus so this gives theIt is an excellent game in every aspect. The best AC ever made so far. Characters has so much chemistry, engaging storyline and a very well done art direction. I enjoyed a lot the naval combat, which has improved a lot since ACIII, you can board ships now and it's a perfect mix between naval and close Combat. You can also switch between Abstergo offices and the Animus so this gives the game something to refresh yourself just in case you begin to feel bored on one environment or the other. Map is really huge, and another great thing is the whole world underwater that is there to explore. The only point against is that Ubisoft recently took down the online servers for WiiU users... but... apart from that the whole game is the best in the series.… Expand
  38. Jeff10ct
    Nov 26, 2017
    8
    I would not call myself a true "gamer" because, although I've owned a few systems, I've only truly completed about 3 games in my life (the original Tomb Raider, Super Mario 64, Batman Arkham City: Armored Edition and AC4) - not counting the Mario Karts. I had a blast playing this game, but I do see how true gamers would get annoyed with what seems to be repetitive quests and side games.I would not call myself a true "gamer" because, although I've owned a few systems, I've only truly completed about 3 games in my life (the original Tomb Raider, Super Mario 64, Batman Arkham City: Armored Edition and AC4) - not counting the Mario Karts. I had a blast playing this game, but I do see how true gamers would get annoyed with what seems to be repetitive quests and side games.

    My only real complaints with the game are (a) the constant "Area Not Available During this Memory" popups when you're trying to avoid getting crushed by 15 ships. If it's an "open world" concept, why can't you access all areas during all memories.. and (b) the controls on the Wii U can be a bit clunky and glitchy. For instance, during one of the naval battles for one of the forts, I literally got stuck between 2 boxes and it took about 10 minutes to get out of them. That was super frustrating.

    But, all in all, I really enjoyed this game. I haven't gotten into the online play yet, but am actually looking forward to playing online to get to 100% completion, as well as to play around with the training modules.    … Expand

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  1. FNintendo
    Jan 14, 2014
    80
    The Assassin's Creed series is teetering on the brink of saturation. Credit to Black Flag for escaping that fate thanks to its interesting and innovative mechanics. Naval exploration brings in several additional hours of gameplay, which along with its competent plot contribute to make Black Flag the best Assassin's Creed game since the second chapter of the series.
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  2. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    Dec 15, 2013
    91
    A huge, almost constantly entertaining game. Brash, soulful and clever, it's astonishing that a title on a yearly schedule came out this meaty.
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  3. Multiplayer.it
    Dec 12, 2013
    87
    Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag is a great game on Wii U, but considering the frame rate issues, the absence of DLC support and a somewhat disappointing use of the Gamepad, you might want to stick to the other versions if you have the chance to.
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