Now, with Ubisoft’s review embargo behind us, opinions are pouring in from every which port - so how does this lengthy adventure stack up? Well, the salty sea dogs of the Internet have spoken, and Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag appears to be in shipshape.
However, while the vast majority of outlets report smooth sailing, others appear to be less-than-thrilled with some of the game’s unfortunate quirks. Overused mission types come under some particularly heavy fire, while many critics appear to agree that the game’s storyline represents a solid at best outing for the franchise.
For a more in-depth appraisal of the game, check out these choice reviews - as well as our own official Black Flag review:
NOTE: While some of these opinions are based upon PS4 copies of the game, the only discernible differences between current and next-gen editions relate to improved frame rates and higher quality textures and effects. Sony-exclusive content also goes largely unmentioned.
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Game Rant (Andrew Dyce):
Score: 4.5/5
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Joystiq (Ludwig Kietzmann):
Score: 4/5
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Gamespot (Shaun McInnis):
Score: 9/10
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Polygon (Arthur Gies):
Score: 7.5/10
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IGN (Marty Sliva):
Score: 8.5/10
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Videogamer (Steven Burns):
Score: 7/10
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Eurogamer (Tom Bramwell):
Score: 9/10
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CVG (Matt Gilman):
Score: 9/10
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NowGamer (Adam Barnes):
Score: 8/10
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Game Informer (Joe Juba):
Score: 8.25/10
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Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag is now available for PC, Xbox 360, Wii U and PlayStation 3 platforms. Xbox One & PS4 versions are slated to debut alongside their respective consoles, later this year.
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