Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag review

Exceptional

by NivMizzezya

Really great- not big on sea battles sorry!

9/10.

8/10

8/10

The best pirate game I've played so far. Soundtrack is great, especially the Shanties, Naval combat works really well. The only real downside are the story missions which are 80% tailing.

Black Flag is an outstanding game that works more as a pirate game rather than an Assassin’s Creed game, however there are enough elements of Assassin’s Creed that it does not feel too foreign from the franchise. The main character Edward is one of the best in the series and his journey from selfish pirate to unselfish Assassin willing to take on his role as a father is a fantastic one that also has its slow moments. Although it is unfortunate that the moments directly involved with the Assassin Brotherhood feel like the games weakest moments the game feels more about Edwards journey about accepting the role of Assassin rather than showing his journey as one. The modern day segments are a bit slow but I do not mind them as much as others. Overall, this is a game I believe everyone should give a try.

Assassin's Creed game should have: good (= not bad) plot, challenging fights, good stealth, interesting characters. Black Flag doesn't have anything from this list. It is a funny pirate simulator but it really shouldn't be named "Assassin's Creed".

Best original formula Assassins Creed game.  Best played on WiiU, no joke.

This is pretty much the best one. Hope Ubisoft can stop raping long enough to make that Pirates game based on the ship combat from this game.

The best pirate game out there

Easily the best Assassin's Creed game because it's the least Assassin's Creed game out there.