Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag - PlayStation 4

by Ubisoft

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Product Details

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• ASIN: B00BMFIXOW
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: November 12, 2013
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (897 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #371 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
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Product Description

Platform: PlayStation 4 | Edition: Standard

Product Description

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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Assassin's Creed^® IV Black Flag™

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.

Key Game Features

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 flintlock pistols and dual cutlass swords.

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 including:

• Loot underwater shipwrecks
• Assassinate enemies in blossoming cities
• Hunt for rare animals in untamed jungles
• Search for treasure in lost ruins
• Escape to hidden coves

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. The ship's improvements are critical to Edward's progression through the game. Attack and seamlessly board massive galleons, recruit sailors to join your crew and embark on an epic and infamous adventure.

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.

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.

Assassin's Creed^® IV Black Flag™

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.

Key Game Features

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 flintlock pistols and dual cutlass swords.

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 including:

• Loot underwater shipwrecks
• Assassinate enemies in blossoming cities
• Hunt for rare animals in untamed jungles
• Search for treasure in lost ruins
• Escape to hidden coves

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. The ship's improvements are critical to Edward's progression through the game. Attack and seamlessly board massive galleons, recruit sailors to join your crew and embark on an epic and infamous adventure.

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.

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.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

122 of 144 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Play Game November 13, 2013

By Varun

Platform for Display:PlayStation 4| Edition:Standard|Verified Purchase

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

All I can say is What a turn around for the Assassin's Creed Series. I have had early access to a PS4 through a friend who won the T-bell competition and my copy of AC4 arrived early today. While I have not completed the full game yet I can tell you that after the disappointment that was ACIII this game is in a new league. While some online reviewers find the story to be a bit dull I must disagree. The story starts out strong and has stayed strong thus far. Some of the side quests are the same find this person follow this person but overall they are all very interesting. The new ship element is probably the best part of the game. The ability to sail around the virtual world and find your own adventure is second to none. Graphically all I can say is wow. After having seen both the PS3 and PS4 version together the difference is night and day. The dynamic weather effects are some of the best I've ever seen from a console game and the high fidelity textures just blow my mind. If you are getting a PS4 please do yourself a favor and do not pass up on this game.

EDIT:

Progressing farther into the story I can still stay all that was said previously in my review still holds true and in some cases and surpassed what was written. Recently, Ubisoft released a patch for AC4 allowing it to run in full 1080p instead of the 900p it was in before. While you may not think this makes a huge difference let me tell you. Everything is so much crispier than before. Textures in the background of the game are now a bit more clear instead of looking like someone badly painted the rocks etc... even with this increase in resolution there is no frame rate drop.

Gameplay wise ... WOW. The naval battles are probably my favorite part of the game. I could literally spend hours engaging in the ship battles and then hunting down the hunter ship sent after me. Another one of the subtleties I enjoy is the spear fishing of shark and whale. While it is somewhat repetitive it's still very fun and rewarding every time. Read more ›

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Assassins Creed game since Assassins Creed 2 November 23, 2013

By Anthony Arias

Platform for Display:PlayStation 4|Edition:Standard

Ill start by saying that I wasn't expecting much from this game. After AC3 and Revelations (the worst game of the series) I was just about down with the series. However, I wanted more games on my PS4 so I decided to give AC one last shot...and it was worth it. Being a pirate is so much fun and the game looks great. Best game in the series since AC2 and now is my favorite game of the whole series.

47 of 63 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Pirate Game of All Time! November 14, 2013

By Live in the Balance

Platform for Display:PlayStation 4| Edition:Standard|Verified Purchase

This game is simply the Best Pirate game I have played since Sid Mier's Pirates and I think it is even better. I went into playing this with a little low expectations from all the not so great reviews (DO YOURSELF a FAVOR and THROW THOSE REVIEWS OUT OF YOUR MIND!!!) This game is a jewel in the caribbean. I absolutely love the graphics , the songs, and the Jackdaw kick butt. This game is so fun just wondering around the beautiful landscapes looking for treasure (its truly a sight to be seen, on top of the great graphics is the stellar gameplay that is so much fun to jump across the building and trees. It is vastly improved from AC 3 which I thought was a solid game but this is a masterpiece. Cheers

24 of 32 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a pirates life for me! November 16, 2013

By Thomas R. Manning

Platform for Display:PlayStation 4|Edition:Standard

Honestly, I've only played a couple hours of this game but it's already my favorite AC game! The graphics are INCREDIBLE and the story is a lot more fun this time around. I really enjoy the character of Edward Kenway and I can't wait to see where the rest of the story takes him. The voice acting is fantastic and commanding my own ship through hurricanes and enemy ships is some of the most fun I've had in a game for a long time!

I can't get enough of this game and I still need to go hunting in the ocean, search for treasure, and play online!

If you liked any of the Assassins Creed games and held off because you were worried they were getting stale, don't hesitate! Buy this game!

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Big improvement on AC3 November 22, 2013

By Banquero

Platform for Display:PlayStation 4|Edition:Standard

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

So I've had this game for 2 days now and I can't put it down. It is a vast improvement over AC3 (a game that I actually liked). Most of the fun part is being a pirate! I haven't even done many assassinations, I spend most of my time on the ship!

In the last game the naval missions seemed like side quests or a distraction from the gameplay/storyline. In this game it plays a central role. In the last game your stuck on that ship and you are limited to steering and firing you cannons and progressing with mission. In AC4 you can roam free in the caribbean, attack any ship you want and you can even board and capture enemy vessels! You can sail to tiny uncharted islands and just jump off the ship and swim to the beach to look for treasure. Whenever you return to your ship your crew cheers! You can recruit your crew in the cities or rescue them from shipwrecks. Your crew even sings sea shantys as you sail around. Occasionally a storm blows through and you have to navigate rough waters and avoid rogue waves and water spouts. Sometimes you get lucky in a sea battle and a water spout destroys your enemy for you!

On land the gameplay is similar to previous AC games. You have the main story missions along with side missions. There are various things you need to collect (animus fragments, sea shanty lyrics, documents), objectives to meet (sync viewpoints, catch couriers etc). The "real world" storyline outside of the animus is still there although I only got there once (I'm only 7% in. Thanks to all the pirating I haven't progressed much in story). The hunting/crafting is back and similar to AC3. Although there doesn't seem to be a penalty for shooting the animals this time. UPDATE: Now that I have finished the main story I can add a bit here. For those who do not like the "real world" story, in this game it is largely optional, many times you can just jump back into the animus. Even after beating the game (main story) there is plenty of replayability, and I am currently attempting to defeat the 5 legendary ships (these are the most difficult battles in the game).

Kenways Fleet is as minigame similar to the assasins guild in AC2 Revelations. When you board a English, Spanish or hunter ship and defeat enough of the crew (and depending on size of the ship, cut down flag and kill the captain/officers), you have the option to send the ship to Kenways Fleet. When you do this you can go into the captains quarters of your ship (or use the companion app) and choose to manage your fleet. You can then send the fleet to trade routes to earn money and improvements for your ship. to clear the trade routes your ships can battle English/Spanish ships in the minigame.

The graphics are amazing. When it rains the wood on your ship actually looks wet. Near the coasts the water is crystal clear and you can see the sandy bottom (just like in the real caribbean). Out in the open sea the water is darker and the waves foam and during storms there are rogue waves and waterspouts. The level of detail in Kingston, Nassau and Havana is excellent. Everything is very detailed

The controls are similar to previous Assassin Creed games with the notable difference of the "touch pad" on the PS4 controller. If you click the touch pad it brings up the map. The "options" button next to the touch pad brings up the animus menu and database.

Finally there is the companion app. I won't knock down the rating on the game due to the companion app disappointment since you really don't need it, and thats more a critique of the app and not the game. The reason I say its a disappointment is because most tablet/smartphone devices can't download it from Google Play store for some reason. Its says device not compatible. It is compatible with Google Nexus (which I dont have), and hopefully they make it available for all in the future. UPDATE: Gamefaqs has a guide on how to install this app on "incompatible" devices. I managed to install it on my HP Touchpad (with android honeycomb OS) and it works great! The companion app is really cool and few people ever mention it. The app allows you to manage your fleet and trade routes on your tablet when your not playing PS4. Also you can use it while you are playing the game using it as a map (treasure map or navigation). You can access the Animus database with it and check notifications. I like to have it open next to me as I play so when I capture a ship and send it to my fleet I can immediately put it to work instead of having to drop what i'm doing to go inside the ship cabin open up the menus to get to the fleet options. More games should use companion apps like this Read more ›