Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag

2Mad2BeMad

ScumLord wrote: »

It looks massive and varied but I still find it hard to get excited about this game. I still haven't bothered to finish 3.

The setting just isn't that interesting. With two I really wanted to explore but the American setting is too recent and uninteresting.

i agree and disagree
all my opinion of course :P

im liking number 3, although ive only recently got it, and i didnt play revelations

but i am enjoying this setting but like i said i only got it less then a week ago, this franchise TO ME should of been put to rest after brotherhood, their really just milking the series now, same with cod, fifa, and pretty much every other greedy game company out their like them

only franchise im actually liking now which you could agree or disagree with, is battlefield , i havnt got tired of it yet, even the spin off games of it were hella fun

Pushtrak

I wasn't that gone on 3, and I've been thinking this will feel more like an expansion to 3 than a proper new game. I'm thinking that less with the new video, but it's still a bit of a concern. Will have to see how it is once it is out.

chrislad

3 was a bit disappointing but I loved the naval additions. The DLC for 3,while a bit light, offered some unique gameplay additions like the animal powers. I would really like to see the flight mode animal become a regular.

ScumLord

2Mad2BeMad wrote: »

but i am enjoying this setting but like i said i only got it less then a week ago, this franchise TO ME should of been put to rest after brotherhood, their really just milking the series now, same with cod, fifa, and pretty much every other greedy game company out their like them

Maybe I just overdid it playing assasins creed, I came to it late too. I loved 2 and as soon as I finished it I went straight into the next one and the next one. The story and setting were very interesting.

By the time I got to 3 I may have just been burnt out and lost interest completely.

A lot of people want to see a modern version but I think I'd like that setting even less, it would just be any other 3rd person game then IMO. It was the ancient setting that worked for me.

Zero-Cool

This actually looks really interesting....but then I said that about AC 3 as well. Looks like a mix of AC and Far Cry 3.

Nuri Sahin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7YqVLNzlFs

2Mad2BeMad

i liked all the assassins creeds except for assassins creed 1

but this looks horrible, but then again ive never been a fan of pirate games

also im really confused on the ending to assassins creed 3
what happens now ? :L

Josey Wales

The latest gameplay footage look terrific. They really sell the idea of the massive game world being totally open. The fact that it doesn't need to load is great.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKkc4IoMb70

Zero-Cool

Some pics released showing modern day. It could actually drop the modern day shananigans but the guys office looks class with the figures, looks like you can collect them as there are some missing ones.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/422361/assassins-creed-4-screenshots-show-present-day/

LauraW7746

I have to admit I wasn't blown away by AC 3, I felt extremely let down.
When AC 4 was announced and it was gonna be a pirate game involving a lot of naval missions, I was apprehensive about it I hadn't really gotten into the naval stuff in AC3, thought the game was completely gonna suck.
However after seeing the last few gameplay trailers, I have to say I'm getting excited about this now and think it has the makings of a great game.
Anyways thought I would share this link from ubisofts blog it's a Q&A with the games writer about the present day aspects to the game.

http://blog.ubi.com/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-present-day-abstergo/

Richard Dower

new vid to enjoy; http://www.polygon.com/2013/8/14/4620936/assassins-creed-4-video-walks-through-the-art-of-sneaking-and-stealth

Nuri Sahin

Getting a bit more excited about this as we're closing in on it's release. I see people who disliked ACIII as well as those who were fairly 'meh' about the next gen line up early doors have changed their mind after getting their hands on IV at PAX namely.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z13kNrZeE_s

GTR63

Based on AC III the PS3/360 ones will look like this, not including the screen tearing & pop ups.

Richard Dower

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScIR0HUyMlI

Nuri Sahin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjkU1p18uIc

richymcdermott

Not going to lie , in the past I have been very vocal about how I disliked the way ubisoft have treated the Assassn creed series which I truly loved it was the game that made me want a ps3 back in 2007.

I did not like revelations and while Assassin Creed 3 was on the right track , the game to me was too boring and by the end when you were just about getting into it , it just ends.

I did not care for Connor Kenway with his brick personality and the lack of depth he had in his character.

But despite all that for the last few months building up to Black flag I am truly loving what I am seeing.

The world looks so colourful and vibrant , and I have heard Ubisoft have let you explore without Restrictions without unlocking bits of the map. I have not been this excited for an assassin creed game since brotherhood. I just hope the mission structure has more variety to them but as of right now ARGGHHHHHHH

ScumLord

richymcdermott wrote: »

I did not like revelations and while Assassin Creed 3 was on the right track , the game to me was too boring and by the end when you were just about getting into it , it just ends.

I got bored of AC3 I went back to finish it off since this game was coming and found I was on the last mission, I'd given up out of frustration and the frustration started straight away on replay.

I hope they separate the running and freerunning buttons. It's so frustrating when you're running away from someone down an alley or something and he just decides to leap onto some wall or other obstacle that's near by.

COYVB

currently installing and raring for some piratic action! embargoes up tomorrow for review watchers

COYVB

My bad, embargo ends 10.01pm irish time on Monday - I misread something

(hint: that's not a bad sign for the people who are often worried about late embargoes)

ConFurioso

Have to admit, I'm Getting slowly drawn into the idea of this more and more. Gonna wait for some reviews, but if this could be AC3 minus bugs and plus fun, I can imagine myself getting it. Looks gorgeous.

Kirby

I might wait a month and get it for the xbone instead. Probably only a minor improvement visually because its cross platform but it will give me something to play on next gen apart from fifa. :P

COYVB

Kirby wrote: »

I might wait a month and get it for the xbone instead. Probably only a minor improvement visually because its cross platform but it will give me something to play on next gen apart from fifa. :P

having played it on both gens (ps3 & ps4) I can see no difference at all aside from less popup

Zero-Cool

COYVB wrote: »

having played it on both gens (ps3 & ps4) I can see no difference at all aside from less popup

Really? I saw a comparison video and devs showed the tech on ps4 and what they can do with the environment, jungle, seabed etc. I wouldn't mind waiting for this on PS4 but would expect a bit of a leap in graphics.

COYVB

sheehy83 wrote: »

Really? I saw a comparison video and devs showed the tech on ps4 and what they can do with the environment, jungle, seabed etc. I wouldn't mind waiting for this on PS4 but would expect a bit of a leap in graphics.

I haven't done a side by side as we don't have a PS4 yet, but I spent a few hours with the PS4 version on Tuesday then dived straight into the PS3 version the next day and, honestly, there's so little difference

I actually thought the PS4 version WAS the PS3 version when I initially saw it - it wasn't until I picked up the controller that I realised

*edit*

A caveat there is that the water looks a LOT better, but the actual on land stuff, I can't see any difference (frame rate was better though)

GTR63

COYVB wrote: »

having played it on both gens (ps3 & ps4) I can see no difference at all aside from less popup

Is it as buggy as AC III?
That was a disaster at launch

COYVB

cant really go into any great depth, but ive not encountered any non visual issues

Kirby

COYVB wrote: »

the water looks a LOT better, but the actual on land stuff, I can't see any difference (frame rate was better though)

Better looking water in a game that's like 70% water anyway is a big deal. And a better frame rate is gravy.

Like I said, the game was built for current gen and is cross platform so there isn't going to be sweeping differences.....but minor graphical improvements are welcome and good enough for me. As I said, with watch dogs delayed, I'll want something to play on my xbone apart from Fifa and Ryse.

ScumLord

Watching this pirate documentary makes BF seem fairly historically accurate. It goes into the upgrades they did to their ships.

the groutch

do you need to set up a Uplay account to redeem any of the Skull Edition DLC, or is it just for the Amazon pre-order bonus?

Potential-Monke

My figureine corner is quickly turning into an Assassins Creed corner!

Zero-Cool

Click have there review up, mad to play it now but think I will waut to get it on ps4.

Sephiroth_dude

Test chamber


http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2013/10/29/test-chamber-assassins-creed-iv-black-flag.aspx

Also they it gave 8.25

ConFurioso

Think I'm gonna get this, seemsnto be getting all around good reviews.

LauraW7746

I can't wait to play this seems they have made a big improvement over AC3. Unfortunately have to wait a month until I get my PS4

TrustedApple

Same seen the IGN review there and i just cant wait to play it pity i have to wait to the PS4 to play it but it will be so much better to play next gen after how bad 3 was when it 1st came out running on the PS3

But on amazon i am getting my ASS Creed 4 a week before my PS4 grand so LoL

Getting the Black Skull €58 euros so happy out

LauraW7746

I decided to cancel my skull edition with gamestop they were charging €89.99 which is a total rip off. Ordered with Amazon last week for £58.99 should get it for around €70 way better price for that edition IMO. Trying very hard to cut down on getting CEs but had to get an AC4 CE Will hopefully receive the game before I get PS4 also.

biggebruv

i have to wonder how many people will end up buying this just because they have a brand new ps4 and are looking for a big name game to play

also watchdogs is gone from launch meaning even more chance of people picking this up just to get use out of the new console

i tried AC3 last year like hell will i go back again a single year later i dont care if somebody else developed it
its only been a year since that game

reviews were also high for AC3 aswell so whats going on here
it was amazing how different the public felt about AC3 compared to the reviews

LauraW7746

I was really disappointed with AC3 seemed fine when I was playing through it first but when I went back to play it again I realised how **** it was.
When they announced AC4 and said it would be a pirate game I thought they had gone too far and were gonna totally butcher it but I played it at eurogamer expo and it is more of the AC we used to know and love like AC2 & brotherhood rather than AC3.
I'll be honest if AC4 wasn't a launch title for PS4 I would have cancelled my preorder as watchdogs and Driveclub have been delayed. I'm actually struggling to think of what other game I will get at launch as I don't have much interest in FPS.

COYVB

samapple789 wrote: »

it will be so much better to play next gen

You're in for a fierce disappointment

TrustedApple

COYVB wrote: »

You're in for a fierce disappointment

Why did you magically go to the future and play the game ?

As if i am not mistaking its not out yet on next gen

Mr Freeze

samapple789 wrote: »

Why did you magically go to the future and play the game ?

As if i am not mistaking its not out yet on next gen

Reading his posts above, he has played both current and next gen versions of the game.

Lucky for some

ConFurioso

Had a few games to trade, so I caved and got it. I'm weak! (PS3)

COYVB

samapple789 wrote: »

Why did you magically go to the future and play the game ?

As if i am not mistaking its not out yet on next gen

You're correct, it's not. However, I played it on PS4 last Tuesday. Perks of being a game journalist

ScumLord

COYVB wrote: »

You're correct, it's not. However, I played it on PS4 last Tuesday. Perks of being a game journalist

How does the free running work? Is it the same as AC3 where you have one button for running and free running? Or like in the other games where you have a run button and then hold down another one to free run? In the IGN review he says the character would jump on things unintentionally which leads me to believe it's the same as AC3.

COYVB

ScumLord wrote: »

How does the free running work? Is it the same as AC3 where you have one button for running and free running? Or like in the other games where you have a run button and then hold down another one to free run? In the IGN review he says the character would jump on things unintentionally which leads me to believe it's the same as AC3.

Same as AC3

ussjtrunks

COYVB any chance you know what the resolution/framerate of the ps4 version are like trying to decide between ps4 and pc versions

COYVB

ussjtrunks wrote: »

COYVB any chance you know what the resolution/framerate of the ps4 version are like trying to decide between ps4 and pc versions

it was final retail code so no debug markers on screen, but afaik it was 1080p - frame rate looked 30fps, but I've absolutely no way of knowing

ussjtrunks

COYVB wrote: »

it was final retail code so no debug markers on screen, but afaik it was 1080p - frame rate looked 30fps, but I've absolutely no way of knowing

Was the framerate stable or was it all over the place like AC3

COYVB

It was solid, didn't notice any slowdown anyway, but I didn't encounter any smokey areas or anything like that. Draw distance was very good and the water looked great, other than that it's almost identical to the PS3 version besides a locked frame rate

ConFurioso

This is quite enjoyable so far. The setting is gorgeous and it's just a bit more fun than the serious history lesson that was AC3. One thing that really annoyed me about the past games was the tutorials just appearing in the top right corner with small text. Sometimes I missed important points or moves. AC4 gives proper explanations. Also, so far no superfluous weapons.

The naval battles can be tough, but I enjoy them. Also it seems like you can upgrade your ship a **** load. So far, so good.