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Piracy.","promoteAt":null,"publishDate":"2013-10-29T08:00:02.000Z","slug":"assassins-creed-4-black-flag-review","feedTitle":"Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Review","feedImage":{"__typename":"Image","url":"http://assets1.ignimgs.com/2013/10/28/ac4review1022131280jpg-e95dfe_160w.jpg"},"v3Id":"526ee1d70c2be4f2a53b7aeb","url":"/articles/2013/10/29/assassins-creed-4-black-flag-review","heroVideoContentId":"10800350-23ff-4caa-ac98-1fc005121d3f","heroVideoContentSlug":"assassins-creed-4-black-flag-video-review","processedHtml":"\u003csection class=\"article-page\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag is a smart, sprawling sequel that wisely places an emphasis on freedom and fun while trimming most of the fat that bogged down Assassin’s Creed III’s ambitious but uneven adventure. Ubisoft’s take on the Golden Age of Piracy begins in 1715, and is presented with a much-appreciated lighter tone that isn’t afraid to make fun of itself in the name of an entertaining journey.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2013/10/28/ac4review1022131600jpg-e95dff.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2013/10/28/ac4review1022131600jpg-e95dff.jpg\" class=\"article-image-full-size\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003csection data-transform=\"mobile-ad-break\"\u003e\u003c/section\u003e\u003cp\u003eSailing across the massive expanse of The Caribbean, exploring gorgeous and unique islands, and getting yourself into all sorts of swashbuckling trouble provide some of the most rewarding and memorable stretches of gameplay I’ve experienced all year. Even after putting in well over 50 hours with the Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U, PC, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 4 versions, I’m still discovering new islands to explore and tombs to raid.\u003c/p\u003e\u003csection data-transform=\"ignvideo\" data-slug=\"assassins-creed-4-black-flag-xbox-one-review-commentary\" data-loop=\"\"\u003e\u003c/section\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo matter which console you decide to play Black Flag on, you can rest easy knowing that it’s one of the best looking games of 2013. The current-gen versions build upon the already-gorgeous AC 3 by showcasing well-lit, tropical locales and the amazing water effects on the open seas. And on next gen, the experience is even more impressive thanks to minimal loading and maximum draw distances that seem to go on for miles. The way the camera zooms out when your ship reaches its maximum speed, the speakers bombard you with the sounds of the wind, and the sunset turns blood-orange, is simply amazing. The PS4 and Xbox One versions are nearly identical, and both deliver the same gorgeous adventure.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll versions of the game come with some form of off-screen support. The Wii U GamePad acts as a map that comes in handy when you\u0026#39;re searching for a particularly hidden piece of treasure, or you can play Black Flag directly off of the screen on your controller. The other versions support Ubisoft\u0026#39;s Assassin\u0026#39;s Creed IV Companion App, a free download that lets you turn any tablet into a home for maps, an Animus database, and much more. There\u0026#39;s a lot of information to digest in Black Flag, and being able to utilize a second screen instead of constantly bouncing in and out of menus helps keep you in the experience.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack Flag learns from AC 3’s initial 10 hours of banal hand-holding by immediately throwing you into the action. After a lean and exhilarating opening mission that places you in the blood-soaked boots of Connor’s much livelier and more likeable grandfather Edward Kenway, the world blossoms and allows you to explore its vast uncharted waters. The size of the world is staggering, and the fact that it\u0026#39;s absolutely brimming with fun and rewarding activities made me want to get lost as possible as I traveled from point A to point B.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen you ignore the main mission prompt and simply set out in search of your own fun, Black Flag is at its best. It treats you like an adult, and allows you to explore its gorgeous and activity-filled world to your heart’s content. Want to discover every nook and cranny of Kingston’s sprawling expanse in search of Templar secrets? Or would you rather buy a small fishing boat and hunt for all manner of deadly sea creatures, using your spoils to upgrade your character? Maybe you just want to sail to a remote island, climb to the top of a mountain, and gaze in awe at the world around you. Black Flag is all about embracing freedom and carving your own path through the world.\u003c/p\u003e\u003csection data-transform=\"ignvideo\" data-slug=\"assassins-creed-4-xbox-one-vs-ps4-graphics-comparison\" data-loop=\"\"\u003e\u003c/section\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe freedom to tell your own stories also exists in the multiplayer mode, which, once again, refines the unique cat-and-mouse gameplay originally introduced in Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood. Having to blend into your surroundings and try to trick other players into thinking you\u0026#39;re an A.I.-controlled NPC provides ample moments of tense and entertaining mayhem. Just like previous versions, it’s a welcome alternative to the standard deathmatch that\u0026#39;s become the norm in most multiplayer games, but it’s not substantial enough to be the main reason to keep coming back to Black Flag.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso back and better than ever is the series\u0026#39; signature feeling of momentum. It does a great job of marrying the vertical city-based traversal of Assassin’s Creed II with the energetic frontier movement of AC 3. That being said, Edward still occasionally disobeyed my commands by errantly jumping off rooftops and climbing up walls that I never wanted to scale in the first place, but those are minor nuisances. Also, the world’s vast scope invites a handful of hiccups. For instance, the body of a guard who’s holding a necessary key might disappear if you leave the area, meaning that you have to restart a mission. Black Flag is peppered with these sorts of annoyances, and though they certainly aren\u0026#39;t deal-breakers, they had a tendency to pull me out of the experience a bit too often.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUbisoft wisely avoids the morose spaghetti bowl that Assassin’s Creed’s plot lines have become in favor of a much lighter tale that embraces the adventuresome spirit of classic pirate stories. I loved the fact that Edward is so unlike his Assassin relatives, and much more interested in the pursuit of money than the opaque goals of some secret cabal. It\u0026#39;s a refreshing change of pace from a series that had started to take itself a bit too seriously.\u003c/p\u003e\u003csection data-transform=\"ignvideo\" data-slug=\"making-assassins-creed-4-part-1-setting-sail\" data-loop=\"\"\u003e\u003c/section\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis lighter tone is also evident in the way that Black Flag feels less violent than its predecessors. Death animations are relatively short and sweet, with a surprising lack of blood for a game centered around stabbing people. The restraint is admirable, and it makes combat more fun and less serious business slaughter than in recent years. Then again, Black Flag also tends to repeat some of the Assassin\u0026#39;s Creed series’ favorite mistakes, like forcing you to tail a prospective victim at a safe distance for minutes on end while you’re given an exposition dump. It’s mighty annoying that I had to spend 10 minutes listening to rarely memorable dialogue before I could make the kill.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the main story is a bit of letdown, I was honestly shocked at how much I enjoyed my time spent outside of the Animus. These first-person missions are mostly optional, but surprisingly great. As a new Abstergo employee working to develop an entertainment product based on Edward’s life, you’ll quickly find yourself embroiled in a bit of corporate espionage that ultimately leads to you to discover all sorts of secrets that gleefully hint at the future of the series.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/section\u003e","showCommerceDisclaimer":false,"review":{"__typename":"Review","id":"467171","score":8.5,"scoreText":"great","editorsChoice":false,"scoreSummary":"Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is a gorgeous, fantastic sequel that gives you the freedom to make your own fun.","verdict":"The amazing world of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag has kept me gladly occupied for longer than any other game in the series, even though its story isn’t the strongest. At no point in my dozens of hours was I ever at a loss for something to do. Simply sailing wherever the wind takes me and seeing what sort of trouble I can get into is a complete joy. Beyond the underwhelming main campaign, Black Flag delivers a world brimming with gorgeous places to go, amazing secrets to discover, and nefarious pirates to stab.","reviewedOn":null},"articleId":"514e94e6-7591-4206-b95f-4ab56c826ffe","isCommunity":"no","resource":"article","pageType":"article","twitterCard":"summary_large_image","hasAds":true,"extraAds":false,"isPreview":false,"pageTitle":"Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Review","image":"https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2013/10/28/ac4review1022131280jpg-e95dfe_160w.jpg?width=1280","description":"Black Flag is a massive, gorgeous, and fantastic sequel that gives you the freedom to make your own fun.","category":"Review","categories":["Review"],"objectId":"5faa80b5-65f1-43f0-8191-672556bddbd7","objectSlug":"assassins-creed-iv-black-flag","genreSlugs":["action","adventure"],"platforms":["Stadia","Xbox One","PC","PlayStation 4","Xbox 360","PlayStation 3","Wii U"],"platformSlugs":["xbox-360","ps3","wii-u","xbox-one","pc","ps4","stadia"],"franchiseNames":["Assassin's Creed"],"editPage":{"type":"article","params":{"id":"514e94e6-7591-4206-b95f-4ab56c826ffe"}},"additionalDataLayer":{"content":{"contentId":"514e94e6-7591-4206-b95f-4ab56c826ffe","objectIds":["5faa80b5-65f1-43f0-8191-672556bddbd7"]}},"commercePage":false,"articleType":"Review","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/10/29/assassins-creed-4-black-flag-review"},"image":"https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2013/10/28/ac4review1022131280jpg-e95dfe_160w.jpg?width=1280","url":"https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/10/29/assassins-creed-4-black-flag-review","description":"Black Flag is a massive, gorgeous, and fantastic sequel that gives you the freedom to make your own fun.","@type":"Review","itemReviewed":{"@type":"Game","url":"https://www.ign.com/games/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag","name":"Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":8.5,"worstRating":0,"bestRating":10},"datePublished":"2013-10-29T08:00:02.000Z","headline":"Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Review - IGN","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"IGN","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://oystatic.ignimgs.com/src/core/img/widgets/global/page/ign-logo-100x100.png"}},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Marty Sliva","url":"https://www.ign.com/person/McBiggitty"},"dateModified":"2021-08-18T23:06:41.391Z","commentCount":4946,"comment":[{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2023-03-14","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"DaddySpaghetti73"},"text":"\u003cp\u003eGreat game with a mid main story line. Also in some missions you find yourself surrounded with 20 odd guards you have to escape from them but all you really need to do is counter then parry until they're all dead lmao\u003c/p\u003e","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-05-19","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"pimpmyshed"},"text":"i like to read","upvoteCount":1,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-04-09","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"gamerinexile"},"text":"Holy crap, man. Have you ever taken a writing class? I know this is just a video game website so it doesn't really matter, but I found it impossible to read your post because it was just one endless run-on sentence. Also, you started by saying you had a question, but you didn't get to your question until the very end of your novel. Sorry to nitpick, but trim your posts down and use some punctuation in them so people actually want to read them. Just a suggestion. ","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-04-22","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"Ksegrammenos"},"text":"This review regards the main story as a \"minus\" and describes it as disappointing... What the actual f@k? AC4 has the most engaging storyline since AC2. -Some spoilers ahead- I mean it just bombards you with pirates, epic naval battles that actually have a part to play in the scenario, women dressed as men, betrayal, insanity, regret, loss of loved ones, etc, etc NON STOP, i personally had tears well up my eyes in more than one occasions... honestly IGN stop overrating crappy games and underrating great ones.","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-04-26","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"Topher1888"},"text":"They are all good games. My least favourite is Revelations. But playable all the same ","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-04-26","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"Topher1888"},"text":"AC2 is easily the best. ","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-04-30","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"Datfreshpie"},"text":"http://youtu.be/3OnSnsYJ3xQ","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-05-11","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"SamFisherTheSpy"},"text":"I have finished game with overall 94% sync, this game was great.Sinse AC II series went on inertion but IV gave the series another push.Character was so better than AC III, having finished story it kinda lets you down, shifting focuses and some unticlimatic moments,(15 guards chasing you, and you're haveing chat with your victim,Problem of series), but overall better then previous game.Had lot of fun sailing.Recomended for doubting minds :)","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-05-14","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"AZAXD"},"text":"You could just choose to never back down from a fight face to face as an assassin.","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-05-14","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"AZAXD"},"text":"I keep watching the Parting Glass scene over and over and crying my eyes out.","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-05-14","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"AZAXD"},"text":"Try not to get too involved in somebody else's number system.","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-05-15","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"Mtorre90"},"text":"Hey...ok so when I first played AC III I didn't enjoy it I thought it was ok but not great and I always questioned why i loved the setting, the gameplay was really great while I didn't understand e story (this was my first AC game) it just didn't click...so I decided to play this game again but before I did that I would read into the other AC games to get the story and I would promise myself that I would explore more of the game and the side missions (admittedly I stuck really to the main missions with the occasional naval mission which I love). So last month I started the game again and...well...I really like the game now that I understand the story a lot more but I appreciate the details and the acting of the game and your right the secondary missions aren't not hard people just don't want to put the effort (although that ship mission to kill Charles lee was soo hard I gave up), love the homestead and the interactions with the people, LOVED the naval missions (did all of them this time), had a blast finding all of the forts, and collect the pages. There are only a couple of things that were bad in the game...I still don't get the economy thing, I'm confuse with the whole thing still but thankfully it's not vital for the game. Also the whole training people and send them to do assassination missions I don't get either (maybe I'm dumb lol) and one other thing that bothered me was the main character Connor. I never connected with the guy he was too stiff and boring...one of the reasons why i liked the homestead missions was that it humanize him a bit. But overall I love AC 3 and is a great (not prefect) game and glad that is in my library and to think I was so close of selling the game to gamestop (seriously I was close)","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-05-24","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"RyanLikesCookies"},"text":"8.5 and a deduction for a disappointing main story?Bah. I loved the story. Beautiful ending in my opinion.","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-05-26","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"Habitashi"},"text":"sorry for being late http://www.gamespot.com/review...","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-06-02","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"Lifelinegijoe11213"},"text":"I know, weird scoring system. Can't wait to finally play the game and get into the story.","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-06-21","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"kshats"},"text":"+ Review takes into consideration all platforms+Goes into detail with video evidence+Explains without giving away spoilers the story and advantages and disadvantages-Comments negatively on something I enjoyed2/10 RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGEthis, this is what i'm reading in the comments","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-06-25","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"dc19allday"},"text":"I personally think black flag is a solid \"10\" in my opinion. I wasn't left with the ''well i guess that's it\" feeling for one.Also I hope they make aAC black flag 2 next year.This was perfect for Assassin's creed fans tolead us right, into unity which looked very beautiful at E3.#is it october yet ??","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-06-26","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"Ferthlocan"},"text":"I'm honestly surprised that there wasn't more criticism when it came to the actual plot of the game itself, which was boring and very thin. This felt to me like it was just a rehash of old AC games without really expanding on anything. I'm surprised it's done so well in reviews. I found it, if not bad, then a letdown. I would have liked some innovation. The game also ended on something of an abrupt note with virtually no closure. It felt rushed.","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-06-29","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"hodge80"},"text":"Best AC in the series, why? Because it's actually fun to play, thumbs up to Ubisoft to go down the pirate route, the others we're good games but dragged down by yawn fest history lessons.","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-07-09","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"iGonzo3"},"text":"A nice pirate adventure in the world of ssassins and Templars but the missions were really repetitive and unimaginative (find, listen, follow, kill) compared to other AC games. Meanwhile the storyline has left me unsatisfied and bored, the big bad enemies this time just weren't that much fun to tackle somehow and the whole time you wait for your hero to become a true assassin only to discover it's the end. The fact that Edward knows everyone from the start instead of meeting or slowly befriending them makes the introduction of those characters unspectacular, your ship's crew is basically only Adevale (and they don't mind if you behave not like a pirate should), the main reason for his obsession is unexciting and makes you feel like something is missing. But don't suspect that all this piracy is just a convenient disguise, no, Edward is 100% pirate and doesn't have a hidden agenda or higher purpose. Also I can't even remember one unique mission that uses the weather in an epic way, a storm that sets the mood, pumps adrenaline and is memorable (a wasted opportunity).","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-07-12","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"tsibosp"},"text":"Really? 8,5? A stealth-action game where battles consist of spamming the attack button to kill endless hordes of stupid enemies ? The AI is still ABYSMAL for god sake. Enemies cant hear you running behind them, cant hear gun shots 5 meters away from them. They SEE YOU in red zones and you go behind a corner and forget you were there in 3 seconds and go about their patrol route like nothing happened. Story wise is thin as hell and of course still no CROUCH button in a STEALTH game. How much money does Ubisoft throw your way to write these reviews?","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-07-20","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"PotkesINC"},"text":"Maybe it got that score because it's just a fun game?","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-07-21","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"ACLink"},"text":"I haven't hacked all the Computers on the optional Abstergo missions, so I have a question... Does one ever find out what happens with those 1st civilization guys after Desmonds sacrifice? I know those 2 Scenarios from AC3, but did it actually happen that way? Not that I'm super invested in that story, I'd just like to have some closure on that front","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-07-25","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"tsibosp"},"text":"Fun game for who?You, me, the guy around the corner? You don't write reviews based on your likes and dis-likes. There are some standards to objectively criticise a work by the sum of it's parts. All instalments of the Assassin's Creed franchise suffer from the same problems and they keep giving them scores above 8-9.0 again and again while it should be around 6-6.5 . It's sad,really.","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-07-28","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"KoushikSen"},"text":"I don't know . I played it almost running from every sniper and any other guards in the RED zone, they detect me pretty quickly enough. although detection should be more realistic like sniper elite 3. but still it fun to play and explore, and he is a ASSASSIN btw if u can hear his footstep immediately then u r superman. but if after running, u stop behind any enemy he'll look back. 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Ubisoft’s take on the Golden Age of Piracy begins in 1715, and is presented with a much-appreciated lighter tone that isn’t afraid to make fun of itself in the name of an entertaining journey.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2013/10/28/ac4review1022131600jpg-e95dff.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://assets1.ignimgs.com/2013/10/28/ac4review1022131600jpg-e95dff.jpg\" class=\"article-image-full-size\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003csection data-transform=\"mobile-ad-break\"\u003e\u003c/section\u003e\u003cp\u003eSailing across the massive expanse of The Caribbean, exploring gorgeous and unique islands, and getting yourself into all sorts of swashbuckling trouble provide some of the most rewarding and memorable stretches of gameplay I’ve experienced all year. Even after putting in well over 50 hours with the Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U, PC, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 4 versions, I’m still discovering new islands to explore and tombs to raid.\u003c/p\u003e\u003csection data-transform=\"ignvideo\" data-slug=\"assassins-creed-4-black-flag-xbox-one-review-commentary\" data-loop=\"\"\u003e\u003c/section\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo matter which console you decide to play Black Flag on, you can rest easy knowing that it’s one of the best looking games of 2013. The current-gen versions build upon the already-gorgeous AC 3 by showcasing well-lit, tropical locales and the amazing water effects on the open seas. And on next gen, the experience is even more impressive thanks to minimal loading and maximum draw distances that seem to go on for miles. The way the camera zooms out when your ship reaches its maximum speed, the speakers bombard you with the sounds of the wind, and the sunset turns blood-orange, is simply amazing. The PS4 and Xbox One versions are nearly identical, and both deliver the same gorgeous adventure.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll versions of the game come with some form of off-screen support. The Wii U GamePad acts as a map that comes in handy when you\u0026#39;re searching for a particularly hidden piece of treasure, or you can play Black Flag directly off of the screen on your controller. The other versions support Ubisoft\u0026#39;s Assassin\u0026#39;s Creed IV Companion App, a free download that lets you turn any tablet into a home for maps, an Animus database, and much more. There\u0026#39;s a lot of information to digest in Black Flag, and being able to utilize a second screen instead of constantly bouncing in and out of menus helps keep you in the experience.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack Flag learns from AC 3’s initial 10 hours of banal hand-holding by immediately throwing you into the action. After a lean and exhilarating opening mission that places you in the blood-soaked boots of Connor’s much livelier and more likeable grandfather Edward Kenway, the world blossoms and allows you to explore its vast uncharted waters. The size of the world is staggering, and the fact that it\u0026#39;s absolutely brimming with fun and rewarding activities made me want to get lost as possible as I traveled from point A to point B.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen you ignore the main mission prompt and simply set out in search of your own fun, Black Flag is at its best. It treats you like an adult, and allows you to explore its gorgeous and activity-filled world to your heart’s content. Want to discover every nook and cranny of Kingston’s sprawling expanse in search of Templar secrets? Or would you rather buy a small fishing boat and hunt for all manner of deadly sea creatures, using your spoils to upgrade your character? Maybe you just want to sail to a remote island, climb to the top of a mountain, and gaze in awe at the world around you. Black Flag is all about embracing freedom and carving your own path through the world.\u003c/p\u003e\u003csection data-transform=\"ignvideo\" data-slug=\"assassins-creed-4-xbox-one-vs-ps4-graphics-comparison\" data-loop=\"\"\u003e\u003c/section\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe freedom to tell your own stories also exists in the multiplayer mode, which, once again, refines the unique cat-and-mouse gameplay originally introduced in Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood. Having to blend into your surroundings and try to trick other players into thinking you\u0026#39;re an A.I.-controlled NPC provides ample moments of tense and entertaining mayhem. Just like previous versions, it’s a welcome alternative to the standard deathmatch that\u0026#39;s become the norm in most multiplayer games, but it’s not substantial enough to be the main reason to keep coming back to Black Flag.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso back and better than ever is the series\u0026#39; signature feeling of momentum. It does a great job of marrying the vertical city-based traversal of Assassin’s Creed II with the energetic frontier movement of AC 3. That being said, Edward still occasionally disobeyed my commands by errantly jumping off rooftops and climbing up walls that I never wanted to scale in the first place, but those are minor nuisances. Also, the world’s vast scope invites a handful of hiccups. For instance, the body of a guard who’s holding a necessary key might disappear if you leave the area, meaning that you have to restart a mission. 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Even after putting in well over 50 hours with the Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U, PC, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 4 versions, I’m still discovering new islands to explore and tombs to raid.</p><output class="box-wrapper jsx-2673806401" data-cy="article-video"><div class="jsx-3069850610 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9"><div class="badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352"><svg data-cy="icon-play" class="ign-icon jsx-477205226 jsx-366601295 icon-play" focusable="false" viewBox="-2 0 17 21" aria-hidden="false" role="img"><title>Play</title><path stroke="none" fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M16.094 9.176c1 .6 1 2.049 0 2.649L2.341 20.092A1.545 1.545 0 0 1 0 18.768V2.232A1.545 1.545 0 0 1 2.34.908l13.753 8.268Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></div></div></output><p data-cy="paragraph" class="paragraph jsx-2269604527">No matter which console you decide to play Black Flag on, you can rest easy knowing that it’s one of the best looking games of 2013. The current-gen versions build upon the already-gorgeous AC 3 by showcasing well-lit, tropical locales and the amazing water effects on the open seas. And on next gen, the experience is even more impressive thanks to minimal loading and maximum draw distances that seem to go on for miles. The way the camera zooms out when your ship reaches its maximum speed, the speakers bombard you with the sounds of the wind, and the sunset turns blood-orange, is simply amazing. The PS4 and Xbox One versions are nearly identical, and both deliver the same gorgeous adventure.</p><p data-cy="paragraph" class="paragraph jsx-2269604527">All versions of the game come with some form of off-screen support. The Wii U GamePad acts as a map that comes in handy when you're searching for a particularly hidden piece of treasure, or you can play Black Flag directly off of the screen on your controller. The other versions support Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed IV Companion App, a free download that lets you turn any tablet into a home for maps, an Animus database, and much more. There's a lot of information to digest in Black Flag, and being able to utilize a second screen instead of constantly bouncing in and out of menus helps keep you in the experience.</p><p data-cy="paragraph" class="paragraph jsx-2269604527">Black Flag learns from AC 3’s initial 10 hours of banal hand-holding by immediately throwing you into the action. After a lean and exhilarating opening mission that places you in the blood-soaked boots of Connor’s much livelier and more likeable grandfather Edward Kenway, the world blossoms and allows you to explore its vast uncharted waters. The size of the world is staggering, and the fact that it's absolutely brimming with fun and rewarding activities made me want to get lost as possible as I traveled from point A to point B.</p><p data-cy="paragraph" class="paragraph jsx-2269604527">When you ignore the main mission prompt and simply set out in search of your own fun, Black Flag is at its best. It treats you like an adult, and allows you to explore its gorgeous and activity-filled world to your heart’s content. Want to discover every nook and cranny of Kingston’s sprawling expanse in search of Templar secrets? Or would you rather buy a small fishing boat and hunt for all manner of deadly sea creatures, using your spoils to upgrade your character? Maybe you just want to sail to a remote island, climb to the top of a mountain, and gaze in awe at the world around you. Black Flag is all about embracing freedom and carving your own path through the world.</p><output class="box-wrapper jsx-2673806401" data-cy="article-video"><div class="jsx-3069850610 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9"><div class="badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352"><svg data-cy="icon-play" class="ign-icon jsx-477205226 jsx-366601295 icon-play" focusable="false" viewBox="-2 0 17 21" aria-hidden="false" role="img"><title>Play</title><path stroke="none" fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M16.094 9.176c1 .6 1 2.049 0 2.649L2.341 20.092A1.545 1.545 0 0 1 0 18.768V2.232A1.545 1.545 0 0 1 2.34.908l13.753 8.268Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></div></div></output><p data-cy="paragraph" class="paragraph jsx-2269604527">The freedom to tell your own stories also exists in the multiplayer mode, which, once again, refines the unique cat-and-mouse gameplay originally introduced in Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood. Having to blend into your surroundings and try to trick other players into thinking you're an A.I.-controlled NPC provides ample moments of tense and entertaining mayhem. Just like previous versions, it’s a welcome alternative to the standard deathmatch that's become the norm in most multiplayer games, but it’s not substantial enough to be the main reason to keep coming back to Black Flag.</p><p data-cy="paragraph" class="paragraph jsx-2269604527">Also back and better than ever is the series' signature feeling of momentum. It does a great job of marrying the vertical city-based traversal of Assassin’s Creed II with the energetic frontier movement of AC 3. That being said, Edward still occasionally disobeyed my commands by errantly jumping off rooftops and climbing up walls that I never wanted to scale in the first place, but those are minor nuisances. Also, the world’s vast scope invites a handful of hiccups. For instance, the body of a guard who’s holding a necessary key might disappear if you leave the area, meaning that you have to restart a mission. Black Flag is peppered with these sorts of annoyances, and though they certainly aren't deal-breakers, they had a tendency to pull me out of the experience a bit too often.</p><p data-cy="paragraph" class="paragraph jsx-2269604527">Ubisoft wisely avoids the morose spaghetti bowl that Assassin’s Creed’s plot lines have become in favor of a much lighter tale that embraces the adventuresome spirit of classic pirate stories. I loved the fact that Edward is so unlike his Assassin relatives, and much more interested in the pursuit of money than the opaque goals of some secret cabal. It's a refreshing change of pace from a series that had started to take itself a bit too seriously.</p><output class="box-wrapper jsx-2673806401" data-cy="article-video"><div class="jsx-3069850610 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9"><div class="badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352"><svg data-cy="icon-play" class="ign-icon jsx-477205226 jsx-366601295 icon-play" focusable="false" viewBox="-2 0 17 21" aria-hidden="false" role="img"><title>Play</title><path stroke="none" fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M16.094 9.176c1 .6 1 2.049 0 2.649L2.341 20.092A1.545 1.545 0 0 1 0 18.768V2.232A1.545 1.545 0 0 1 2.34.908l13.753 8.268Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></div></div></output><p data-cy="paragraph" class="paragraph jsx-2269604527">This lighter tone is also evident in the way that Black Flag feels less violent than its predecessors. Death animations are relatively short and sweet, with a surprising lack of blood for a game centered around stabbing people. The restraint is admirable, and it makes combat more fun and less serious business slaughter than in recent years. Then again, Black Flag also tends to repeat some of the Assassin's Creed series’ favorite mistakes, like forcing you to tail a prospective victim at a safe distance for minutes on end while you’re given an exposition dump. It’s mighty annoying that I had to spend 10 minutes listening to rarely memorable dialogue before I could make the kill.</p><p data-cy="paragraph" class="paragraph jsx-2269604527">While the main story is a bit of letdown, I was honestly shocked at how much I enjoyed my time spent outside of the Animus. These first-person missions are mostly optional, but surprisingly great. As a new Abstergo employee working to develop an entertainment product based on Edward’s life, you’ll quickly find yourself embroiled in a bit of corporate espionage that ultimately leads to you to discover all sorts of secrets that gleefully hint at the future of the series.</p></section></section><div class="stack jsx-1475529924"><div data-cy="verdict" class="article-section"><h3 data-cy="title3" class="title3 jsx-12333944 jsx-3517023867">Verdict</h3><p data-cy="article-verdict-paragraph" class="article jsx-3932497636">The amazing world of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag has kept me gladly occupied for longer than any other game in the series, even though its story isn’t the strongest. At no point in my dozens of hours was I ever at a loss for something to do. Simply sailing wherever the wind takes me and seeing what sort of trouble I can get into is a complete joy. Beyond the underwhelming main campaign, Black Flag delivers a world brimming with gorgeous places to go, amazing secrets to discover, and nefarious pirates to stab.</p></div><div class="jsx-2155806329 adunit-wrapper"><div class="jsx-2155806329 bobble bobble-1 pogocnt pg-article"><div data-mix-name="secondaryMedrec" data-pos="1" data-pogo-hide="1" class="jsx-343126785 pogo-slot"></div></div></div></div><div data-pogo="outstream"></div></div><div class="jsx-3517015813 right-rail"><div class="jsx-448876066 sticky-wrapper"><div class="jsx-2155806329 adunit-wrapper"><div class="jsx-2155806329 bobble bobble-0 pogocnt pg-article"><div data-pogo="sidebar" data-mix-name="tallAd" data-pos="0" class="jsx-343126785 sidebar pogo-slot"></div></div></div><div class="stack jsx-2509706801 jsx-1262923914"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="jsx-3309421902 page-content"><h3 data-cy="object-summary-embed-title" class="title3 jsx-12333944">In This Article</h3><div 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Also in some missions you find yourself surrounded with 20 odd guards you have to escape from them but all you really need to do is counter then parry until they're all dead lmao</p>","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-05-19","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"pimpmyshed"},"text":"i like to read","upvoteCount":1,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-04-09","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"gamerinexile"},"text":"Holy crap, man. Have you ever taken a writing class? I know this is just a video game website so it doesn't really matter, but I found it impossible to read your post because it was just one endless run-on sentence. Also, you started by saying you had a question, but you didn't get to your question until the very end of your novel. Sorry to nitpick, but trim your posts down and use some punctuation in them so people actually want to read them. Just a suggestion. ","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-04-22","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"Ksegrammenos"},"text":"This review regards the main story as a \"minus\" and describes it as disappointing... What the actual f@k? AC4 has the most engaging storyline since AC2. -Some spoilers ahead- I mean it just bombards you with pirates, epic naval battles that actually have a part to play in the scenario, women dressed as men, betrayal, insanity, regret, loss of loved ones, etc, etc NON STOP, i personally had tears well up my eyes in more than one occasions... honestly IGN stop overrating crappy games and underrating great ones.","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-04-26","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"Topher1888"},"text":"They are all good games. My least favourite is Revelations. But playable all the same ","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-04-26","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"Topher1888"},"text":"AC2 is easily the best. ","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-04-30","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"Datfreshpie"},"text":"http://youtu.be/3OnSnsYJ3xQ","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-05-11","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"SamFisherTheSpy"},"text":"I have finished game with overall 94% sync, this game was great.Sinse AC II series went on inertion but IV gave the series another push.Character was so better than AC III, having finished story it kinda lets you down, shifting focuses and some unticlimatic moments,(15 guards chasing you, and you're haveing chat with your victim,Problem of series), but overall better then previous game.Had lot of fun sailing.Recomended for doubting minds :)","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-05-14","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"AZAXD"},"text":"You could just choose to never back down from a fight face to face as an assassin.","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-05-14","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"AZAXD"},"text":"I keep watching the Parting Glass scene over and over and crying my eyes out.","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-05-14","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"AZAXD"},"text":"Try not to get too involved in somebody else's number system.","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-05-15","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"Mtorre90"},"text":"Hey...ok so when I first played AC III I didn't enjoy it I thought it was ok but not great and I always questioned why i loved the setting, the gameplay was really great while I didn't understand e story (this was my first AC game) it just didn't click...so I decided to play this game again but before I did that I would read into the other AC games to get the story and I would promise myself that I would explore more of the game and the side missions (admittedly I stuck really to the main missions with the occasional naval mission which I love). So last month I started the game again and...well...I really like the game now that I understand the story a lot more but I appreciate the details and the acting of the game and your right the secondary missions aren't not hard people just don't want to put the effort (although that ship mission to kill Charles lee was soo hard I gave up), love the homestead and the interactions with the people, LOVED the naval missions (did all of them this time), had a blast finding all of the forts, and collect the pages. There are only a couple of things that were bad in the game...I still don't get the economy thing, I'm confuse with the whole thing still but thankfully it's not vital for the game. Also the whole training people and send them to do assassination missions I don't get either (maybe I'm dumb lol) and one other thing that bothered me was the main character Connor. I never connected with the guy he was too stiff and boring...one of the reasons why i liked the homestead missions was that it humanize him a bit. But overall I love AC 3 and is a great (not prefect) game and glad that is in my library and to think I was so close of selling the game to gamestop (seriously I was close)","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-05-24","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"RyanLikesCookies"},"text":"8.5 and a deduction for a disappointing main story?Bah. I loved the story. Beautiful ending in my opinion.","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-05-26","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"Habitashi"},"text":"sorry for being late http://www.gamespot.com/review...","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-06-02","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"Lifelinegijoe11213"},"text":"I know, weird scoring system. Can't wait to finally play the game and get into the story.","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-06-21","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"kshats"},"text":"+ Review takes into consideration all platforms+Goes into detail with video evidence+Explains without giving away spoilers the story and advantages and disadvantages-Comments negatively on something I enjoyed2/10 RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGEthis, this is what i'm reading in the comments","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-06-25","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"dc19allday"},"text":"I personally think black flag is a solid \"10\" in my opinion. I wasn't left with the ''well i guess that's it\" feeling for one.Also I hope they make aAC black flag 2 next year.This was perfect for Assassin's creed fans tolead us right, into unity which looked very beautiful at E3.#is it october yet ??","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-06-26","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"Ferthlocan"},"text":"I'm honestly surprised that there wasn't more criticism when it came to the actual plot of the game itself, which was boring and very thin. This felt to me like it was just a rehash of old AC games without really expanding on anything. I'm surprised it's done so well in reviews. I found it, if not bad, then a letdown. I would have liked some innovation. The game also ended on something of an abrupt note with virtually no closure. It felt rushed.","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-06-29","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"hodge80"},"text":"Best AC in the series, why? Because it's actually fun to play, thumbs up to Ubisoft to go down the pirate route, the others we're good games but dragged down by yawn fest history lessons.","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-07-09","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"iGonzo3"},"text":"A nice pirate adventure in the world of ssassins and Templars but the missions were really repetitive and unimaginative (find, listen, follow, kill) compared to other AC games. Meanwhile the storyline has left me unsatisfied and bored, the big bad enemies this time just weren't that much fun to tackle somehow and the whole time you wait for your hero to become a true assassin only to discover it's the end. The fact that Edward knows everyone from the start instead of meeting or slowly befriending them makes the introduction of those characters unspectacular, your ship's crew is basically only Adevale (and they don't mind if you behave not like a pirate should), the main reason for his obsession is unexciting and makes you feel like something is missing. But don't suspect that all this piracy is just a convenient disguise, no, Edward is 100% pirate and doesn't have a hidden agenda or higher purpose. Also I can't even remember one unique mission that uses the weather in an epic way, a storm that sets the mood, pumps adrenaline and is memorable (a wasted opportunity).","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-07-12","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"tsibosp"},"text":"Really? 8,5? A stealth-action game where battles consist of spamming the attack button to kill endless hordes of stupid enemies ? The AI is still ABYSMAL for god sake. Enemies cant hear you running behind them, cant hear gun shots 5 meters away from them. They SEE YOU in red zones and you go behind a corner and forget you were there in 3 seconds and go about their patrol route like nothing happened. Story wise is thin as hell and of course still no CROUCH button in a STEALTH game. How much money does Ubisoft throw your way to write these reviews?","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-07-20","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"PotkesINC"},"text":"Maybe it got that score because it's just a fun game?","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-07-21","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"ACLink"},"text":"I haven't hacked all the Computers on the optional Abstergo missions, so I have a question... Does one ever find out what happens with those 1st civilization guys after Desmonds sacrifice? I know those 2 Scenarios from AC3, but did it actually happen that way? Not that I'm super invested in that story, I'd just like to have some closure on that front","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-07-25","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"tsibosp"},"text":"Fun game for who?You, me, the guy around the corner? You don't write reviews based on your likes and dis-likes. There are some standards to objectively criticise a work by the sum of it's parts. All instalments of the Assassin's Creed franchise suffer from the same problems and they keep giving them scores above 8-9.0 again and again while it should be around 6-6.5 . It's sad,really.","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0},{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Comment","datePublished":"2014-07-28","author":{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Person","name":"KoushikSen"},"text":"I don't know . I played it almost running from every sniper and any other guards in the RED zone, they detect me pretty quickly enough. although detection should be more realistic like sniper elite 3. but still it fun to play and explore, and he is a ASSASSIN btw if u can hear his footstep immediately then u r superman. but if after running, u stop behind any enemy he'll look back. In AC universe crouching not gonna help u if u r not in the cover which they(UBISOFT) gave if u r in the corn field ..","upvoteCount":0,"downvoteCount":0}]}</script></div><div id="ow-notifications-wrapper" class="jsx-1779429293 sidebar"><div id="ow-notifications" data-ow-notifications-placeholder="true" data-instance-id="EmbeddedNotifications" class="jsx-1779429293"></div></div></div></body></html>