Gaming studios have been trying to perfect the pirate game for ages, but Ubisoft did this years ago with Assassin’s Creed Black Flag. When I originally tried the game, I was thrown off a little because I expected something specific from an Assassin’s Creed game. While the stealth elements and assassinations were present, there was a huge emphasis on sailing and ship combat. Gamers were enthralled with living the life of a pirate, upgrading their ships, and building their crew. Year after year, people thought they would be getting a remake of the beloved title, and the prayers were finally answered with Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced.
With this being a remaster, I won’t rehash a ton of details about the story, but I will focus on what was added to the experience. The first thing you might miss is how good the game looks. Often, when “modern” games are remastered, there isn’t a huge amount of visual change. I had to go back and look at old footage to see how much work Ubisoft put into the visual upgrade. Now, when it comes to some of the largest visual upgrades, that probably goes to the Resident Evil franchise, but a lot of work was put into Black Flag Resynced.
Added content and mechanics are where Ubisoft really made some significant changes. If you were a fan of the original game, you will notice that the modern-day content was removed and in its place are Rifts. Rifts are optional quests within the Animus that provide the player with more story context and “What If” scenarios. I know some folks weren’t big fans of the modern-day content, but that will be missed on my side.
Overall, there is over six hours of new content added to the game. Along with the Rift content, there are three new naval officers with associated quests. I’m sure I haven’t been able to touch each piece of additional content, but your money will be well spent with Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced.
Other than the improved graphics, exploration and combat got a major upgrade. In the original game, you could only dive in specified areas. Now, wherever there is water. you can dive and explore. Ubisoft has added a ton of new treasure and unlocks to discover. With the newly added perk and trinket system, you can discover new weapons with special perks and trinkets that buff gameplay.
Combat has been almost completely overhauled. Things like parries, heavy strikes, and takedowns have been added. If you’re a fan of the original game, this will make things feel brand new. If you’re new to Black Flag, combat feels as complete and fluid as any other current Assassin’s Creed game.
Everything presented in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced brings this fan favorite into the modern age. New and old players alike will find something to love. Those searching for that perfect pirate experience, it can be found right here. While games like Sea of Thieves and Ubisoft’s own Skull and Bones are amazing games with some great mechanics, they are still compared to Black Flag. This is a true example of a company listening to fans and improving on something great.
If you want to try Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, it is available now. It’s defintely a great time to jump in.