Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™

The Best Assassins Pirate game ever to exist
with a Great story!

The high point of the series, though at its best when just being a pirate game rather than an Assassins' Creed game.

This game was and honestly still is a great game, however ubisoft has shut down the servers and you can no longer access certain content. I purchased the deluxe edition long ago and can no longer play any of the things i paid extra for and even the "fleet" content is no longer playable. Very very disappointing

Accidentally the best pirate game of all time whilst still being a great assassin's creed game. If you love pirates then i could not recommend a better game. I also just like going on my ship and plundering other ships to kill time and just listen to music, its so chill i love it. there is also so many references to historical figures like bartholomew, Kidd and blackbeard, getting to plunder alongside them, building your own fleet and controlling the west indies. It is a beautiful game. Beautiful.

Can't even access ubisoft connect to play the game I bought a damn decade ago. Ubisoft is a garbage company.

really fun pirate game that keeps getting interrupted by some boring ass assassins story

super fun i really enjoyed and ik whoever else plays it will very much enjoy it

can't even make a ubisoft connect account bc ubisoft connect is a dogshit launcher. so, the game is unplayable and steam wont refund the game. wonderful!

To this day, the most fun pirate game available. It's a shame Skull and Bones took the... "direction" it took.

The best Ubisoft and pirate themed game ever made!

I recommend it, and would give it 10/10

Lost a 100% save due to Ubisoft being a garbage company. Just pirate the game. Faster load time, much more stable gameplay and you are guaranteed to have your save no matter how garbage Ubisoft is.

this is sutch a cool game I wish it wasnt locked to ubisoft. i cant even play the game thanks to their email bs.

Esse aqui com muita certeza pode ser o melhor da franquia Ac, caso você goste muitos de piratas, você provavelmente vai gostar, caso vc goste apenas da franquia você também vai gostar, esse jogo é uma mistura perfeita de grind e Ac
Ele não enrola na hora do grind igual outros jogos da franquia, é um jogo com uma dinâmica de combate incrível, mapa muito bonito e com muitos detalhes, os combos de assassinatos são muito bem feitos, explica um pouco sobre a era de ouro das grandes navegações, Em resumo RECOMENDO

Probably one of the best pirate games of all time… the GOAT… If Ubisoft created a remaster of this game it would be the top seller on Steam in no time. Graphics, story, and combat were great for its time. 9.5/10

This is a great pirate game super fun and a good story with likable characters

If you asked me what the best Assassins's Creed game that uses the AnvilNext engine, I'd say it's this game. I won't lie tho the first 2 hours might seem slow but as soon as you get your hands on the Jackdaw the game fully reveals itself as a masterpiece. The Naval combat in this game is probably the best Naval combat you can experience and you'll find hours of fun upgrading the Jackdaw and taking on larger foes

This game is still great, whether you've played it before or for the first time it holds up fantastically well.

BUT quite tragically it's an ubisoft game... so:

- It can't be shared even with steam's family library.
- It asks for an Ubisoft account.
- It forces you to login to said ubisoft account once a day to let you play. There are some comments about using offline mode to stop this which is a no longer available option on ubisoft connect.
- If you get hit with "A Ubisoft service is currently unavailable. Please try again later." Tough luck you can't play the game you purchased.
- Kenway's fleet doesn't work until you install a mod by Nynoen (adding the name so it's easier to search).
- There is something iffy about the resolution. Sometimes it opens on a smaller screen and you have to close the game so it fixes itself.
- The achievements can only be seen on Ubisoft connect.

Make Edward Kenway proud and sail the high seas for a much better experience.

unmatched pirate experience, plus you will get taste of legendary captain Kenways' life. i know Ubisofts' entries not been good recently, but dont let graphics discourage you, if you been playin games since 2014 you already know graphics are decent( they have done very good job with water related graphics) story wise and experience 100% recommended

My previous review was negative due to the game relying on Uplay/Ubisoft Connect, and that service being garbage. The Game itself is good, really good even now that I've actually gotten to play a bit, certainly scratching that pirate itch (hopefully not the bad kind). Just know that, sadly, to get this to run through steam, you're going to have to jump a few hoops with Ubisoft.

I really wish games that relied on another launcher weren't on steam like this, but what can you do I guess.

Great game but you are forced to download ubisoft connect. Not to mention they suck as a company. This was the last good game they made.

Great game!

One of the best Assassin's Creed games in my opinion.
Pros:
Good graphics (for a 2013 game)
Great storyline
Big map to explore (the main reason I play it)

Cons:
Uplay
There isn't a new combját system

Amazing 10/10 game, and the single best pirate game ever made.

Negative reccomendation in 100% due to ubisoft connect, that somehow manages to be even more annoying and user unfriendly than the eternally infamous games for windows live.

Curse anyone and everyone involved in making this stain in software history.

I like this game; it's fun and enjoyable. However, when I get settled into my chair, grab my controller, and fire up this game, I discover I have to log into my UBISOFT account in order to play the game.... It literally deters me, and I open another game in my library.

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
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a Phenominal adventure.
is the best way to describe this game.
An exciting adventure with an amazing story and incredible pirate gameplay.

The Assassin's Creed series has had its highs and lows, but this is probably the best one to date. Sailing the seas and exploring islands never gets old.
And that's what matters most. Pure, enjoyable fun.

Definitely a game worth playing. Dive in and enjoy!

On modern hardware this game runs like a paraplegic dog, so not very well at all. The Ubisoft Connect launcher which replaced the old Uplay launcher makes this whole experience even more painful because it asks you to retype your password for your account every time you launch this game. Ubisoft truly is a shit show in 2024.

Having played many titles in the Assassin's Creed series, Black Flag stands out as my absolute favorite—surpassing even the highly praised Assassin's Creed II. This game delivers an exhilarating experience that perfectly balances land-based parkour action with thrilling naval combat, and somehow it nails both.

The ship combat, far from being repetitive or dull, is an absolute highlight. The strategy and intensity required to manage your vessel during high-seas battles provide a unique layer of immersion. Each encounter feels satisfying and dynamic, making every upgrade to your ship feel meaningful as you become a more formidable force on the ocean.

The atmosphere in Black Flag is truly phenomenal. Whether you're sailing through crystal-clear Caribbean waters or exploring pirate hideouts, the world feels alive and brimming with detail. The weather changes, the sounds of the ocean, and the lively ports all contribute to an authentic and captivating pirate experience.

What I adore most is the story. Edward Kenway, a pirate with dreams of fortune, becomes an unlikely yet compelling protagonist. His transformation from a selfish rogue to someone shaped by the Assassin's Creed lore is one of the most engaging character arcs in the series. The narrative pulls you in with a perfect mix of historical intrigue and personal stakes, wrapped in the golden age of piracy.

Surprisingly, the game excels in blending on-land assassin parkour with water-based gameplay, which I initially thought would be an awkward combination. But somehow, it works perfectly. From scaling towers in Havana to boarding enemy ships mid-battle, the transitions between land and sea are seamless, maintaining the fluidity and excitement that Assassin's Creed is known for.

In short, Black Flag is a masterpiece that brings fresh innovation to the franchise while staying true to its roots. For me, it sets the gold standard in the series, and even after many other entries, it remains an unbeatable favorite.

They will countinue to ruin great games with their cancer filled ubisoft launcher shit save yourself the headache and play anything else.

FUCK UBISOFT AND THEIR SHIT ASS LAUNCHER!! Who tf thought it was a good idea to make you enter your ubisoft password each time you wanted to play? Games still amazing but UbiConnect can suck my balls

Unfortunately after a certain point you are forced to open your fleet map early in the main story. Apparently it tries to connect to no longer existing ubisoft servers. As it does not work, you can no longer continue after that point and your locked out of further progress.

Fantastic game and definitely one that I enjoy playing every year or so. Have to say I can't recommend it due to the horrible Ubisoft launcher. If you can get the game to work with an alternative launcher, I HIGHLY recommend it.

Game was awesome when it came out played it on PS4 at the time
now days got a PC that makes the PS4 look like its bit ch and can't even start it up to play
shameful Ubisoft is a greedy company stay away from this one waste of money cash grab

0/10 for crashing every time I tried to start it! That's what the Ubisoft company is worth also!

Runs terribly on modern machines. Can't even play in windowed mode. This game is amazing, get it on console or something.

Wanted to play a bit but couldn't remember my Ubisoft connect PW. After a few attempts my account got 'suspended'. Reset PW but remained locked out of my own game that I paid for. F U Ubisoft. Will never buy another game from you as long as there is such a thing as Ubisoft Connect. I bought black flag on Playstation years ago and now on PC so I payed twice but can't even play it now. F U.

Avoid at all costs because of Ubisoft.

Bought this in 2014 and I can no longer access the game that I bought because they integrated Uplay despite it being the same account for both Steam and Uplay, CD key says it's already claimed, an absolutely terrible company Ubisoft, don't buy anything they are involved in!

I could probably get it sorted with Ubisoft support but at the end of the day I just wanted to play the game I legitimately purchased and shouldn't have to open a support ticket and wait a week for it to be resolved.

DO NOT BUY UBISOFT GAMES.

Even though it's one of the best AC games, I can't recommend this version. I have to enter my Ubisoft password every time I want to play. And the game is hampered by online features that add nothing to the game and prevent you from having 100% completion. Get this game for a console instead.