![]() ![]() Even wrapped in byzantine machination upon machination, the characters shine through. Blackbeard and James Kidd are among the standouts, but the rest do a great job as well. It gets Edward from point A to point B, but Black Flag's real strength is in Edward and his supporting cast. The story doesn't necessarily fare as well, but it's a passable effort. Early on, Edward isn't really on any side except his own he's honorable to a point, but coin is what pushes him forward, not his conscience. Edward's quest for riches made him to become a pirate and they've landed him right in the middle of the age-old war between the Assassins and Templars. Like Connor, Edward's motivations are clear, but unlike Connor his motivations drive the story forward. Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is a chance for Ubisoft to show that they acknowledge what went awry before and prove they've used their year of development to create a better experience.īlack Flag drops you in the shoes of Welsh pirate Edward Kenway, who immediately struck me as a more charismatic personality compared to his stoic grandson, Assassin's Creed III's Connor. That game was full of good ideas hampered by poor execution, wrapped in a story that started very slow and sprinted towards an unsatisfying finish. So here we go, Ubisoft chance to prove to fans that they learned from the disappointing Assassin's Creed III. ![]() ![]() Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team. This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Also available onXbox 360, Wii U, PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4. ![]()
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