Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
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A gorgeous, relentlessly entertaining open-world piracy simulator packed with interesting 18th century rogues.
'Refreshing' could be applied to several aspects of the game's design, with performances and an attention to detail that place it among – if not ahead – of the franchise's best. And with no discernible shortcomings when placed next to its American-Revolution-predecessor, Black Flag is the step into next-gen that many fans have been waiting for.
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is a gorgeous, fantastic sequel that gives you the freedom to make your own fun.
An ambitious start for Assassin's Creed on next-gen. The vibrant Caribbean world and bloody piracy shine brightest, while the only sour notes come from contrived series story beats and repetitive missions--both need rethinking for AC5.
Fun when you're chasing down your interests, but the enthusiasm deflates when working through the campaign missions
Assassin's Creed 4 is constantly waiting for its dare-to-be-great moment
Easily the most ambitious Assassin's Creed game in years, Black Flag is an outstanding adventure by any standard.
Black Flag takes a sharp left turn from the series' traditional progression, but the ways in which it diverges are what make it one of the most purely entertaining games in the franchise.
