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Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
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- EXPLORE AN OPEN WORLD FILLED WITH OPPORTUNITIES: Discover the most diverse Assassin's Creed world ever created. From Kingston to Nassau, explore 50 unique locations where you can live the life of a pirate.
- BECOME THE MOST FEARED PIRATE IN THE CARIBBEAN: Command your ship, the Jackdaw, and strike fear in all who see her. Plunder and pillage to upgrade the Jackdaw with ammunition and equipment needed to fight off enemy ships.
- MULTIPLAYER EXPERIENCE: Play with your friends in the ruthless and critically acclaimed multiplayer experience. Choose from an eclectic cast of characters from the Golden Age of Pirates and fight to the death in exotic locations.
- A BRASH REBEL ASSASSIN: Become Edward Kenway, a charismatic yet brutal pirate captain, trained by Assassins. Edward can effortlessly switch between the Hidden Blade of the Assassin's Order and all new weaponry including four flintock pistols and dual cutlass swords.
- EXPERIENCE THE GRITTY REALITY BEHIND THE PIRATE FANTASY: Stand amongst legendary names such as Blackbeard and Benjamin Hornigold, as you establish a lawless Republic in the Bahamas and relive the truly explosive events that defined the Golden Age of Pirates.
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ASIN | B00CX8VYM0 |
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Release date | November 19, 2013 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #33,847 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #807 in Xbox One Games |
Product Dimensions | 6.9 x 5.35 x 0.6 inches; 2.4 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Rated | Mature |
Item model number | 53811 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 2.39 ounces |
Manufacturer | Ubisoft |
Date First Available | January 1, 2013 |
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It is 1715. Pirates rule the Caribbean and have established a lawless pirate republic. Among these outlaws is a fearsome young captain named Edward Kenway. His exploits earn the respect of pirate legends like Blackbeard, but draw him into an ancient war that may destroy everything the pirates have built.
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Customers like the graphics, saying the game is gorgeous and realistic. They also find the entertainment value to be great, with fun scenes and combat that is incredible and epic. Customers say the game provides many hours of gameplay for the money. They like the map size. However, some customers dislike glitches. Opinions are mixed on performance and storyline.
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Customers find the game's entertainment value to be engaging, with fun gameplay and a beautiful and interesting world. They also say the game provides hours of entertainment with nice challenges and fun scenes. Customers also mention that the gameplay is above average for an AC title, and almost all seas missions are fun. They say the storylines are best-in-franchise, and naval combat is fun.
"...Storming bases and capturing ships was really fun, but got old -- which is allowed, you won't enjoy anything forever -- but the story falling flat..." Read more
"...again, the graphics are great, game play is smooth, and it's well thought out...and at least the authors saved the turtles...not the monkeys tho..." Read more
"...Great game." Read more
"Large world to play in. Many missions to accomplish. Can get a little repetitive and lost in the constant traveling through different sections...." Read more
Customers find the graphics in the game beautiful, clear, and realistic. They also appreciate the vibrant, colorful view of life, and the well-designed island locations.
"...Bottom line? I guess I feel like this game is gorgeous, a wonderful early game for Xbox One, but not truly compelling...." Read more
"...Foliage is more realistic - again, it's a combination of lighting and overall detail - and you do spend a lot of time in and around foliage - from..." Read more
"...The graphics are great especially when sailing. The ocean looks amazing and imo the waves are move natural than AC3...." Read more
"...Graphics - 7/10Graphics in this game range from beautiful for some landscape views to a bit underwhelming when it comes to character close ups..." Read more
Customers like the combat in the video game. They mention that the naval combat is incredible, beefed up, and epic. They also say the combat is wonderful, and the sailing and ship battles are fun. Overall, customers give the game a solid 4 for action and playability.
"...AC4, and IMHO, it is a must buy for anyone who owns an X1...gameplay is really smooth, storyline is well thought out, and the graphics are great!" Read more
"...The combat in every regard is great, as is the ability to sail. The controls are simple yet deep enough to always be fun...." Read more
"...Ship battles are amazing, interactive, the objectives are random, and taking down larger ships (until you get every upgrade like me) actually..." Read more
"...The naval gameplay has been beefed up and that was one of the most compelling aspects of AC3...." Read more
Customers find the value of the video game software to be great. They mention that it provides many hours of game play for the money. Some say that the seller is awesome and the game is a decent overall gift.
"...At the current price, though, this game is a wonderful bargain. I don't regret buying it at all, and I stand behind my original review...." Read more
"...Definitely worth your money." Read more
"...That being said I am still a fan and still enjoyed the game its worth the $25...." Read more
"...It's so addictive and exciting. The missions are a lil hard but it's worth it. I died so many times but I never give up...." Read more
Customers find the map size of the video game to be huge, with lots to explore and side quests to do. They also say the game has tons to offer along with the compelling main storyline. Customers also mention that the game is fun and adventurous, with many locales and secrets to find.
"...Also, there are treasure maps to be found...and chests to be looted once you get the maps...and the game did a great job of letting you know, if you..." Read more
"...I am enjoying the game a lot. Tons of side missions to do and collectibles...." Read more
"...Take down fortresses, find hidden treasure, craft outfits and ammo pouches by hunting and skinning animals...." Read more
"...There are nice challenges, and fun scenes. I like the Caribbean locations, and being a pirate...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the storyline. Some mention that it's fun, and offers the best-in-franchise storylines. They also say the plot is entertaining, and the game play is more interesting than earlier Assassin Creed games. However, others say that the main story isn't all that amazing, and it can get a little repetitive. They complain about the repetitive cinematic scenes, and that the ending is kind of meh.
"...buy for anyone who owns an X1...gameplay is really smooth, storyline is well thought out, and the graphics are great!" Read more
"...Part of that is because, well, the main story just isn't all that amazing, and it really doesn't fit with open world very well...." Read more
"...In fact, I found this to be the most engaging and character driven story of the lot.The largest drawback is the wonky free run system...." Read more
"...Main missions are quite interesting for the most partReal world storyline - 5/10..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the video game. Some mention that the storyline, graphics, and gameplay have been worked out well. However, others say that the game did not work at all, is not functional, and is very buggy.
"...Unlike AC 3, exploration in AC 4 is loads of fun. It doesn't feel like work...." Read more
"...can build and manage your own trade fleet and it is much more intuitive than managing trade or assassin's in previous games.Great game." Read more
"...that MUST be completed EXACTLY as the damn designer intended, AC4 fails with stupid, STUPID, irritations and quite a few bugs that I haven't even..." Read more
"...-Ship wreckages. Cool idea. The sharks have laser beam eyes that detect you through anything. Enjoy...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the glitches in the video game. They mention that it prevents them from advancing, it crashes, and it's a little buggy. Some customers also say that the game has a huge problem where it becomes stuck.
"...-Multiplayer. Got about an hour in. Dropped out of games. Couldn't find much. Couldn't find many people to play with. Oh, it's my internet? Doubt it...." Read more
"...And they're still as frustratingly finicky as ever, with a small AI glitch being all it takes to force you to repeat the same five minutes of..." Read more
"...Even though the game is installed to the HD, there is something wrong with the data loaded for the port of Nassau that causes an instant crash when..." Read more
"...its easily understandable but its very weak, and by very i mean really really weak; you wont really be as attached to the characters in this game..." Read more
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Unlike AC 3, exploration in AC 4 is loads of fun. It doesn't feel like work. Every street of Havana is full of color and life, and sunshine (nice in the winter here by Puget Sound; also, nice in the summer when it rains everyday). I found myself wandering the streets, staring at people, and climbing buildings just for fun -- I even have been doing side quests -- it's what it felt like to be in AC 2, where it is a joy to experience the world they have created. I just rushed through AC 3, and I hated exploration... it always felt like work. Caribbean islands and seas are nothing short of remarkable on the xbox one.
Controls feel smooth and familiar, offering you more choices in combat (like in the Ezio trilogy, but unlike AC 3... see a theme yet?), buying stuff matters again, and I find myself excited about an AC game for the first time since Ezio. Honestly, I may end up liking this game even more than the Ezio trilogy. Big words, I know, but this game really takes the Xbox One out for a spin. Gorgeous, simply unbelievable setting and graphics.
After BF 4 I thought I was impressed by the Xbox One, but it is AC 4 that has really made me excited about the next generation of gaming and glad I invested the money to buy it. This is the first game that I don't feel bad in the slightest paying $60 since Skyrim. Even BF 3+4 and COD require expensive season passes to get the full value of the game... AC 4 on Xbox One is the best value for the money of any game out there.
--- EDIT 11/17/14 ---
Well, about a year has passed. I don't usually update my reviews, but because this review is listed on the home page and seems to get a lot of viewing, I wanted to do my civic duty and update it.
First, I still haven't beat it. I constantly got caught up in the side stories and never did finish the main story. Part of that is because, well, the main story just isn't all that amazing, and it really doesn't fit with open world very well. You either do side stuff or the main story. I guess that's par for the course, but truly compelling writing would not allow that.
You get bored of most games eventually, so it isn't fair to criticize the game for that, really it is the total hours spent before getting bored that matters, as well as the sense of satisfaction at "beating" a game -- which never happened (obviously). In the end I got distracted by newer games. Watch Dogs, for instance, had much more staying power -- I did get bored, but only after beating it and loving it.
Bottom line? I guess I feel like this game is gorgeous, a wonderful early game for Xbox One, but not truly compelling. I never did learn to care all that much for the characters, though they were fun, and I never really learned to care about the story. Storming bases and capturing ships was really fun, but got old -- which is allowed, you won't enjoy anything forever -- but the story falling flat is much harder to forgive.
At the current price, though, this game is a wonderful bargain. I don't regret buying it at all, and I stand behind my original review. I got to beat it now so I can play the next installment (which sounds pretty broken right now).
On a side note -- Battlefield 4 turned out to flop -- that seems worth pointing out as I reference that in my review. Titanfall was the winning shooter of Xbox Year 1 for me. Feel free to pour on the hate. :)
---Graphics---
The graphics are outstanding...not quite next gen - if compared to RYSE - but still outstanding...they're pretty darn good on the 360, but the X1 version really takes it up a notch - this is really noticeable in scenes such as swimming - the depth of the water literally goes from a depth of a few feet (360) to 20 feet deep, thanks to the lighting additions afforded by the X1 - simply beautiful. Foliage is more realistic - again, it's a combination of lighting and overall detail - and you do spend a lot of time in and around foliage - from hunting, to sneaking...
Ironically, the same improvement in graphic detail and lighting can make some things look markedly worse - in certain scenes peoples faces, hay stacks, and a few other things are more cartoon like and IMHO, looked better without the added detail...
---Storyline---
I thought there was no way I was going to enjoy being a pirate...or sailing a ship around 'the world'...especially when sailing a ship was fairly arduous in AC3...but in AC4, it is absolutely a blast - as one reviewer wrote - 'this maybe the best pirate game ever produced!' - and I have to agree...it was just flat out fun taking the crew around the world, fighting with other ships...boarding them, and adding them to my fleet...
IMHO, If you're going through the effort to take on a ship and win, you might as well 'add them to your fleet' - this way, you can either upgrade your fleet (same ship more speed, more firepower), or scuttle them...at least at that point, you'll get the choice...vs immediatly scuttling or repairing your ship...it's pretty cheap just to repair your ship at many fast travel points, should you need to...
The modern day part is an interesting departure from past AC's...overall, I liked the idea of it and what it offers to the AC story...and I'll just leave it at that...(no spoilers here!)...
---Looting---
As with other AC games, there's bounty to be had...you'll have chests on land and out to sea, in addition to warehouses to loot...
As with anything else in this 'world' you can get this loot in and out of the main story line...chests can be looted once, but warehouses can be looted more than once...check your map...if you find a warehouse that 'is full', just fast travel to that town and loot it...to me these are really fun missions...you have to take a key off someone, and loot the warehouse without the bell being sounded - conversely, you can just incapacitate everyone on the plantation and loot the warehouse - personally, I like looting the warehouses undetected...
Also, there are treasure maps to be found...and chests to be looted once you get the maps...and the game did a great job of letting you know, if you were in a location that was on a treasure map (if you have discovered the map)....
---Diving---
Underwater diving, via a bell - this was cool. The underwater graphics were amazing! Tho, I found the swimming ability to be a bit waning...which really came into play when the sharks were around...but still a cool addition...
---Hunting---
As in previous AC's, you're going to be doing some hunting...on land and on the sea. I found the harpooning side of the hunt to be fun (your going to want to upgrade your harpoons, harpoon storage, and rowboat)...again, the graphics are great, game play is smooth, and it's well thought out...and at least the authors saved the turtles...not the monkeys tho (they're just eating berries minding they're own business..why kill them?...just saying...lol...)
---Synchronizing---
Climbing to sync points was really, really smooth in AC4...(and they fixed that 'glitch' in AC3s towers where you'd climb all the way to the top only to find out you're on the wrong side of the tower to be able to pull yourself up and sync....nice!)
---Sweet Moves---
One of my favorite moves in AC3 was the horse assassination - jumping from a galloping horse, right into an assassination...in AC4, they've given you a similar move...while boarding a ship, you can swing on a rope from your ship and go right into an assassination on the other ship...sweet!
---Summary---
I had a blast playing AC4, and IMHO, it is a must buy for anyone who owns an X1...gameplay is really smooth, storyline is well thought out, and the graphics are great!
Thankfully, AC 4 is amazing. I've never been a huge fan of scaling and running across rooftops. Especially with AC's often times inaccurate free-run. AC 4 solved this problem for me by essentially taking the city running and replacing it with ocean running. Sailing your own customization ship through gorgeous open waters, plundering ships and discovering chests, gold fleets, forts to conquer and hidden objects turned a game where finding collectibles went from tedious to the most fun aspect.
The combat in every regard is great, as is the ability to sail. The controls are simple yet deep enough to always be fun.
The only complaints I have are the story and free running. The story is not really an AC story until about 2/3rds through the game but that is not to say the story is bad. In fact, I found this to be the most engaging and character driven story of the lot.
The largest drawback is the wonky free run system. I often found myself trying to scale up or jump off of things I did not intend. It was frustrating at times but never broke the game.
This is the only game in which finding all the extras has actually been fun for me and I found myself doing EVERYTHING in the game from following treasure maps to building my own trade fleet. YES! You can build and manage your own trade fleet and it is much more intuitive than managing trade or assassin's in previous games.
Great game.
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I am a big fan of first person shootout games, it give bit different experience while playing this game. Mission are almost similar to each other.