Name: | Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag |
Release date: | October 23, 2013 |
Platforms: | PC, XBOX, PS4, X360, PS3 |
Genre: | Action Adventure |
Metacritics Rating: | 84 (PC) |
Our visitor's rating: | N/A |
Average playtime: | 35-45 h |
Our recommendation
Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag is an action-adventure developed by Ubisoft, and is the sixth (no, not fourth) title in the Assassin's Creed series, and a sequel to Assassin's Creed 3. The story follows a fictional conflict of Templars and Assassins on the backdrop of historical locations, specifically early 18th century Caribbean, and the time of the Golden Age of Piracy. The main hero is Edward, a pirate turned assassin, who becomes a very well-known sea-plunderer, influencing many events in the Caribbean.
Players play from a third-person perspective, using sophisticated acrobatics (with the ability to climb almost any building, rock or tree) and combat in an open-world setting of the Carribean. Ships and naval combat is an integral part of the game, with a large portion of it aboard the ship, called Jackdaw, which you can upgrade. You can also board enemy ships, fight naval bases, and much more.
The game received great reviews, with many considering it better than its predecessor. The open world, naval combat, graphics and side content were praised considerably, while many felt the main story was the weakest part. Nonetheless, many considered it a return to form for the franchise, and consider it one of the best games in the series. We recommend it to anyone looking for an open-world pirate game, where you can plunder ships and search for your adventure.
It adds a 5-6 hour story featuring Adewalé; a slave turned assassin. Can also be purchased as standalone, but we feel its better first to buy the main game and see if you like it.
Three multiplayer packs are purchasable, Guild of Rogues, Illustrious Pirate Pack & Blackbeard's Wrath. They cumulatively add 9 multiplayer heroes and maps.
Usual price: | 2.99 $ |
Release date: | Feb 11, 2014 |
It basically cheats to help you in the game (faster technology, more gold, etc.). It includes the Collectibles, Activities and Resource Packs.
Usual price: | 0.99 $ |
Release date: | Nov 19, 2013 |
Platforms: | Classic store price: | Key store price: | |
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Standard Edition | PC, X360, PS3, PS4, XONE | 19.99 $ | 6.97 $ |
Digital Deluxe Edition | PC, X360, PS3, PS4, XONE | $ | 18.98 $ |
Gold Edition | PC, X360, PS3, PS4, XONE | 13.20 $ | N/A |
Season Pass | PC, X360, PS3, PS4, XONE | 7.59 $ | 7.27 $ |
Standard Edition | Digital Deluxe Edition | Gold Edition | Season Pass | |
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3 missions with Aveline, French Assassin (about 1 hour of gameplay) | ![]() |
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Freedom Cry DLC | ![]() |
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Additional items to personalize your ship | ![]() |
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Additional side quests, weapons, armor | ![]() |
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The reason why we separated them from traditional retailers is that these stores have been the subject of a divisive discussion for a long time.
The reason we include them is that you can buy keys on these sites usually for very big discounts, sometimes quite ridiculously cheap. In 99 % of cases, they will work the same as a much more expensive key would. For many people, especially people from countries with lower standards of living, this can mean big savings that have a significant impact on their life, while also playing the game and not resorting to piracy.
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