Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Review

An in-depth analysis of Ubisoft's action-adventure title.

What is the game about?

Sail the Caribbean as the charismatic pirate Edward Kenway.

How is the game optimization?

The game runs on the Anvil engine. PC scaling varies based on hardware, while modern console platforms handle it with solid performance targets.

What is the launch price?

The game launched with the following pricing structure:

  • Standard Edition ($19.99 USD)
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  • Gold Edition ($39.99 USD): Includes Freedom Cry story DLC.

Which edition/version to buy?

Gold Edition. Freedom Cry is an excellent, meaningful expansion.

Rating of the game

88 / 100

The Good & The Bad

The Good

  • The best pirate game ever made
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  • Incredible sea shanties and naval combat
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  • Edward Kenway is a fantastic lead

The Bad

  • Too many tailing missions
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  • Modern day is weak

Is it worth to buy the game?

Yes, especially for fans of history and open-world action RPGs.

Discount Predictor

Historically, this game reaches 70% off ($11.99) during major publisher sales.

When are major sales for this game?

You can reliably find major discounts during:

  • Steam Summer/Winter Sales, Ubisoft Fests
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