Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

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  • Summary: The year is 1715. Pirates rule the waters of the Caribbean and have established a lawless Republic. Among these outlaws is a lethal young captain named Edward Kenway. His notorious exploits earn the respect of legends like Blackbeard, but draw him into an ancient war that may destroyThe year is 1715. Pirates rule the waters of the Caribbean and have established a lawless Republic. Among these outlaws is a lethal young captain named Edward Kenway. His notorious exploits earn the respect of legends like Blackbeard, but draw him into an ancient war that may destroy everything the pirates have built for themselves.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Hooked Gamers
    Nov 27, 2013
    90
    There are refinements still to be made but Black Flag is a stunning return to form worthy of any gamer’s time.
  2. PC PowerPlay
    Dec 30, 2013
    90
    Makes up for the failings of AC3, delivering a fantastic, engaging open world experience. [Jan 2014, p.78]
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  3. DarkZero
    Jan 16, 2014
    90
    Fans that were bummed out by Assassin’s Creed III will most likely find Black Flag to be a welcoming return to what they love about the series, with a great story, amazingly crafted world and smart additions to the sailing that make it a refreshing part of the Assassin’s Creed formula.
  4. Everyeye.it
    Dec 19, 2013
    87
    At the end of a generation, Ubisoft gives us a new and great chapter of Assassin's Creed. Black Flag, despite some congenital defects works great, focusing on the exploration and a free roaming component refreshed for the most.
  5. IncGamers
    Nov 24, 2013
    80
    Like its winsome protagonist, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag is fixated on pursuing the riches of high-seas piracy and seems reluctant to be drawn into convoluted Templar plots. The most self-aware Assassin’s Creed title to date, and one that makes the most of some aging mechanics.
  6. GameWatcher
    Nov 19, 2013
    80
    The game looks absolutely beautiful, is jam packed with things to do, and as ever, the combat is a joy to fiddle with.
  7. GameCritics
    Mar 5, 2014
    60
    Ironically enough for a game which centers around the concept of genetic ancestry, however, it continually lets itself down by refusing to break away from its own tired and worn-out heritage,

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  1. Positive: 372 out of 526
  2. Mixed: 87 out of 526
  3. Negative: 67 out of 526
  1. Blitz_Petrik
    Jun 29, 2021
    10
    I think this is the best Assassin's creed game and one of the best if not the best pirate game :)
  2. ZehFox
    Aug 12, 2022
    10
    i started playing assassins creed by playing THIS one, it was amazing. huge open world, i see that ubisoft did an amazing job on this one, Ii started playing assassins creed by playing THIS one, it was amazing. huge open world, i see that ubisoft did an amazing job on this one, I MEAN YOU CANT HATE PIRATES!… Expand
  4. Sloanster
    Nov 19, 2013
    10
    The Assassin Creed Franchise has had its up and downs, but ACV is absolutely an up. This game is extremely fun and I recommend it to anyoneThe Assassin Creed Franchise has had its up and downs, but ACV is absolutely an up. This game is extremely fun and I recommend it to anyone who enjoyed the previous games. The ship combat has improved and the graphics are beautiful. This game is probably my favorite in the franchise so far.… Expand
  5. hosein_rasouli
    Jan 18, 2014
    9
    the series of ac is always prefect ac4 is too.sailing is great in this game but after a while its gonna boring and this is when happen youthe series of ac is always prefect ac4 is too.sailing is great in this game but after a while its gonna boring and this is when happen you sink some men o war and u see its to easy and boring . finding chest and animous fragment on world map was boring some effect of naval war like shooting to sails wasn't good but if u just complete missions u will not see that difficulties if we want deduce: ac 4 is great game for his fans and who want play its for first time. great graphic .great game play .great story but its have some little difficulties and i think its not important… Expand
  6. Izoeros
    Apr 25, 2022
    8
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  7. Svetlendrius
    Jun 19, 2020
    7
    A good assassin, with a good plot, is held in one breath, a large world of beautiful locations.
  8. vianna77
    Oct 6, 2014
    0
    It gives you sea sickness after playing... you just can`t figure out if you are throwing up because of the stupid game or because of the factIt gives you sea sickness after playing... you just can`t figure out if you are throwing up because of the stupid game or because of the fact that everything keeps moving after you close the game.

    Since AC2, all those games are getting worse! Only bought it because it was almost free in Humble Bundle. Well. If you are looking for a good game, try something else.    … Expand

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