I do like the look of this one because pirates. But I couldn't stick with Revelations and skipped 3 so I'm not sure it's worth getting this after missing a chunk of the story.
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Review - Pirate this Game!
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Well, at least it's coming out on PC. I haven't played AC since the first one, but this one sounds interesting. Might wait until it's on sale, but I do love me some open world sea roaming.Mcoffey said:Awesome! I'm glad it's good. I think I'll pick it up on Steam right n-
What? It's not out on PC yet? Ubisoft delayed the PC version by another month? For no discernible reason?
Snarkiness aside, I always did like Sid Miers Pirates, so I guess that, plus a decent story and combat, is fine by me. I'll probably pick this up eventually.
You know, pirates are also pretty despicable people. I'm surprised this got a 5/5.
(Yeah, cheap shots!)
(Yeah, cheap shots!)
That's more or less my feeling, but they've instilled a bit more confidence on me with all the vids [propaganda] showcasing a return to stealth. While the game isn't anything like AC1, if you ignore the fact that has the AC name on it I can't really see a reason to to dislike the game.NpPro93 said:
As far as assassinating, I always felt that AC1 actually didn't have a lot of it. I spent most of that game stuck on a horse trying to get into the cities, but even once in there were only 9 real kill targets in the game, no more (probably less) than others. The AC2+s definitely felt the best in that regard, and then 3 went off doing its thing (I liked it, but it didn't hold me as well). Ubisoft has a tendency to overcompensate and then pull back some, so after 3 I am actually inclined to believe their claims for Black Flag.
Going by that article it seems like the author gave the book that name because it was an anti-consumerist product encouraging people to actually steal the book rather than it just being a nice sounding name. It also seems to go against basically any other law concerning theft and drug use, which I'm sure isn't what you're going for.Greg Tito said:
Also that's a low content post Greg, thought you'd know better
By thunder, I be just in the process o' swingin' into a pirate-y mood recently. I'll be makin' sure to be pickin' this here title up on me next voyage into port.
...yeah I don't think I'd make a good pirate anyway. But, cool that the game doesn't suck!
...yeah I don't think I'd make a good pirate anyway. But, cool that the game doesn't suck!
How about http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steal_This_Album!hazabaza1 said:Going by that article it seems like the author gave the book that name because it was an anti-consumerist product encouraging people to actually steal the book rather than it just being a nice sounding name. It also seems to go against basically any other law concerning theft and drug use, which I'm sure isn't what you're going for.Greg Tito said:
Also that's a low content post Greg, thought you'd know better
They used the title on this one as a bit of a flip-off to the people who leaked the original unfinished version of the album.
I also don't think the header for the review was a good idea, but it's not a big deal, as the review does not actually advocate stealing the game.
IIInnnnnnnnteresting to say the least. I had not been interested in this newest installment after losing interest in #3 a few hours in. The pirating looks amazing though.
Question, does this game still have the awful immersion-breaking 'current-time' parts all the previous games had? I just loathe the Animus, why can't I just enjoy the well-crafted current setting?!
Overall, I really hope they made the navel battles possible through multiplayer, and definitely looks like a game I might pick up after x-mas.
Question, does this game still have the awful immersion-breaking 'current-time' parts all the previous games had? I just loathe the Animus, why can't I just enjoy the well-crafted current setting?!
Overall, I really hope they made the navel battles possible through multiplayer, and definitely looks like a game I might pick up after x-mas.
Hmmm, wasn't thinking of picking this up seeing how bad ACIII was, but now im intersted. maybe if it goes on sale I'll pick it up.
Only thing that really concerns me from the review was that "Combat is the same as the others". So stealth isn't as important again? sounds like you can counter-spam everyone and not worry about stealth, or is there enemy units that you WANT to hide from, that would be a step in the right direction.
Only thing that really concerns me from the review was that "Combat is the same as the others". So stealth isn't as important again? sounds like you can counter-spam everyone and not worry about stealth, or is there enemy units that you WANT to hide from, that would be a step in the right direction.
Meh, I'd prefer if the sharks had lasers attached to their foreheads.BloodRed Pixel said:
OT: Looks good, might pick it up at Christmas. When it's on sale on Steam. Cos I'm cheap.
Question. [small]Already answered down below.[/small]
I haven't been interested in the series thus far (as in, I've never played a single AC game, ever), but AC IV does look quite interesting indeed. Do I need to keep up with previous' games events to understand what's going on?, I ask, because I've heard the story got a little convoluted and I fear for being left in the dark if I ever want to play this one.
I haven't been interested in the series thus far (as in, I've never played a single AC game, ever), but AC IV does look quite interesting indeed. Do I need to keep up with previous' games events to understand what's going on?, I ask, because I've heard the story got a little convoluted and I fear for being left in the dark if I ever want to play this one.
Basically you use technology to relive the lives of assassins in the past. Anything else is so many peanuts they'll provide with exposition, lots of exposition. But all you need to know for this game is 'You are a pirate!'SupahGamuh said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLMJpHihykI
I had fallen out with the AC story because the meta-plot was getting cumbersome, imo. Knowing that Desmond Miles has been ditched has done more to sell me on this than any number of swearing pirates.