I definitely recommend this game to anyone that likes the open world concept games. I'm not a huge gamer anymore but I really enjoy playing this one. The controls are pretty easy to get a hang of quickly. I like the concept of being elusive and hidden to try to get past enemies instead of having to kill them all (of course you can do that too but I don't think that's the intent of the game). I love that you get a pirate ship and can have battles with other ships either for fun or to gain important things for upgrades to your own ship. You don't have to follow the storyline as you can just do your own thing and explore, which I really do like. Overall a great game!

I'm a huge fan of Assassin's Creed. I loved the first AC, though some think of it as just a bit more than a tech demo with potential. AC2 is where everyone embraced this series until it turned to yearly releases. The last good one for me was Brotherhood, with AC Revelations being more of the same, and AC3 being downright boring. I thought that was it for me and Assassin's Creed... until I tried one more time with AC4 Black Flag. It was the right choice, and it ended up being my favorite AC game. The main character is the most charismatic of the AC series, and the Black Flag has supporting characters and a story that you actually care about . While the Assassin based gameplay is largely the same, it's the sailing the seas as a pillaging pirate and the sea combat (first seen in AC3) that keeps this game fresh. If you were starting to get or already burned out on the AC series like me, I encourage you to give AC4 Black Flag a try.

I'm a big fan of the AC series, and this one definitely makes up for any missteps that Ubisoft made with AC III. Most of the fat has been trimmed away to provide us with a truly enjoyable romp around the Caribbean as an Assassin Pirate. Unlike some other characters in this franchise, Edward Kenway is a great character right form the beginning. He's not as boring as Connor and you don't have to grow into him like Ezio. The gameplay is typical AC fare, so if you hate the games to begin with, this isn't likely to change your mind. The naval combat is fun, raiding ships and towns is a blast, and even the underlying story is pretty decently penned. My only real gripes are that some of the gameplay can be a little repetitive (typical of ANY open world game) and the graphics just don't quite look next gen. Don't get me wrong, they look better than the PS3 and 360 versions, but they pale in comparison to dedicated examples like Tomb Raider:Definitive Edition. I can't wait for devs to stop trying to develop for new and old at the same time and either make two separate games or dedicate fully to the future.

This is by far an excellent story, great side mission and quest. Collect chest, treasure chest, as you explore the great seas in the Jackdaw. You can even hunt animals. Excellent game.

Definitely one of the best Assassins Creed games! The pirate setting, getting your own pirate ship and hoping from island to island is a lot of fun. The storyline is engaging with some very cool characters along the way. This is top tier Assassins Creed. Highly recommend checking it out.