Author Topic: Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag - Cross-gen pirate assassins (Read 4680 times)

ManaByte · « **on:** February 26, 2013, 05:48:03 PM »

Xbox 360 screen, but it'll be on next gen too.

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Don Flamenco · « **Reply #1 on:** February 26, 2013, 05:49:20 PM »

we're gonna have an auto-platforming party tonight!

Powerslave · « **Reply #2 on:** February 26, 2013, 05:50:12 PM »

Time to kill off this franchise.

Himu · « **Reply #3 on:** February 26, 2013, 10:03:23 PM »

Another assassins creed. Time for me to take another dump.

Rahxephon91 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 26, 2013, 10:04:59 PM »

Good thing I dropped this series after 2. I'm pretty sure I'd become tired of it by now.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 26, 2013, 10:13:53 PM »

Just play Risen 2 instead

chronovore · « **Reply #6 on:** February 26, 2013, 10:19:31 PM »

Yeah, more pirate battles is rarely a bad thing.

ManaByte · « **Reply #7 on:** February 26, 2013, 10:20:41 PM »

Quote from: Exodust SoulBurn on February 26, 2013, 10:16:51 PM

No lie, the ship battle stuff was my favorite thing in AC3 and the only good thing to come out of it. So I'm looking forward to this.

This.

I want an entire game of nothing but AC3 ship battles.

chronovore · « **Reply #8 on:** February 27, 2013, 02:21:19 AM »

If that's what this turns out to be, ubisoft is smart as all hell.

cool breeze · « **Reply #9 on:** February 27, 2013, 03:49:41 AM »

large image of the map found on the other side of the poster

http://i5.minus.com/iD4rip46ITEmk.jpg

looks to have one large land mass and a bunch of smaller ones. If it's Assassin's Creed: Wind Waker, I might be interested in it.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #10 on:** February 27, 2013, 04:11:58 AM »

Are the ship battles in AC3 as good as the ship battles in Sid Miers' Pirates! and Skies of Arcadia?

brawndolicious · « **Reply #11 on:** February 27, 2013, 06:34:03 AM »

Quote from: Exodust SoulBurn on February 26, 2013, 10:16:51 PM

No lie, the ship battle stuff was my favorite thing in AC3 and the only good thing to come out of it. So I'm looking forward to this.

Agree, the actual cities were just boring.

And goddamn those freemason tunnels.

radioheadrule83 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 27, 2013, 07:06:50 AM »

There might be a Native American slave-trade angle to this, as well as piracy. The end of AC3 might be a hint to that. The piracy might surround the lucrative movement of materials between the New World -- but also, whites in America were engaged in the trade of Native American slaves (as well as African) between the Caribbean, Spain and other colonies. That might be an interesting story to tell. No idea how it'd tie into the weird sci-fi story AC has going on though.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #13 on:** February 27, 2013, 07:31:22 AM »

Quote from: radioheadrule83 on February 27, 2013, 07:06:50 AM

but also, whites in America were engaged in the trade of Native American slaves (as well as African) between the Caribbean, Spain and other colonies.

Really? That's very interesting.

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #14 on:** February 27, 2013, 07:33:37 AM »

That will be 13 AssCrud games in six years.

Himu · « **Reply #15 on:** February 27, 2013, 09:21:55 AM »

Quote from: fryinghigh on February 27, 2013, 03:49:41 AM

large image of the map found on the other side of the poster

http://i5.minus.com/iD4rip46ITEmk.jpg

looks to have one large land mass and a bunch of smaller ones. If it's Assassin's Creed: Wind Waker, I might be interested in it.

Now you got my interest.

demi · « **Reply #16 on:** February 27, 2013, 09:33:15 AM »

I have no idea what this could contribute at all to the mythos. The story is done. I imagine they won't even touch the present day stuff anymore, with the throwaway ending they gave in 3.

As such, I give no fucks for this game. And 3 is pretty dogshit anyway, a good time to jump out.

ManaByte · « **Reply #17 on:** February 27, 2013, 09:51:52 AM »

Quote from: The Sceneman on February 27, 2013, 04:11:58 AM

Are the ship battles in AC3 as good as the ship battles in Sid Miers' Pirates! and Skies of Arcadia?

Better. Best video game ship combat ever.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #18 on:** February 27, 2013, 09:59:55 AM »

Is AC3 really that bad? It's right up my alley as far as timeline and settings go. I was gonna wait until it hits $20-25 anyway, but it sounds like folks have a lot of problems with it.

demi · « **Reply #19 on:** February 27, 2013, 10:38:47 AM »

I absolutely hate it. I've spent all my time doing shitty fetch quests and collectables more than actual killing. Connor is a dopey fuck.

Every time I play it, I just yell at my TV at how shit most of it is.

I -especially- hate the naval battles. What a complete waste of resources.

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #20 on:** February 27, 2013, 10:55:56 AM »

Quote from: radioheadrule83 on February 27, 2013, 07:06:50 AM

There might be a Native American slave-trade angle to this, as well as piracy. The end of AC3 might be a hint to that. The piracy might surround the lucrative movement of materials between the New World -- but also, whites in America were engaged in the trade of Native American slaves (as well as African) between the Caribbean, Spain and other colonies. That might be an interesting story to tell. No idea how it'd tie into the weird sci-fi story AC has going on though.

i'm sure it will tackle these difficult issues in a thought-provoking and fresh way. What if the slave traders were actually evil tentacled space mice who have a base on Mars and dive into human bodies on Earth via a memory transplant machine? Only Desmond can stop them, but first he must dive into the memories of one of his Italian-American ancestors, build a steam-punk spaceship, get his ass to Mars, and whoop E.T.'s ass.

radioheadrule83 · « **Reply #21 on:** February 27, 2013, 11:03:56 AM »

Quote from: Don Flamenco on February 27, 2013, 10:55:56 AM

i'm sure it will tackle these difficult issues in a thought-provoking and fresh way. What if the slave traders were actually evil tentacled space mice who have a base on Mars and dive into human bodies on Earth via a memory transplant machine? Only Desmond can stop them, but first he must dive into the memories of one of his Italian-American ancestors, build a steam-punk spaceship, get his ass to Mars, and whoop E.T.'s ass.

I would buy this. Gaming needs more B-Movie quality games. Games that are just totally shit-tastic, with ridiculous stories. Like the ending to Conduit 2 on acid.

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #22 on:** February 27, 2013, 11:10:39 AM »

I would buy that too, if it were made by anyone else. The AC team would try to pass it off as serious business.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #23 on:** February 27, 2013, 11:16:27 AM »

It would be better if they just make it a completely different pirates game that just shares the AC name, kinda like what Bioshock infinite is doing

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #24 on:** February 27, 2013, 11:19:07 AM »

I wanted to love AC3 since that is my favorite history of time and im a history buff but it's so inane / boring that I couldn't get further than 8 hours.

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #25 on:** February 27, 2013, 12:22:25 PM »

prediction: aware that people are fatigued on this, they're gonna position it as completely different somehow. then the "different" stuff will turn out to not be significant and it'll still be an auto-platforming, shallow combat piece of shit game like the rest of them.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #26 on:** February 27, 2013, 02:57:11 PM »

Quote from: Eel O'Brian on February 27, 2013, 09:59:55 AM

Is AC3 really that bad? It's right up my alley as far as timeline and settings go. I was gonna wait until it hits $20-25 anyway, but it sounds like folks have a lot of problems with it.

New York and Boston aren't that fun to explore but the combat is much better and the privateer missions are pretty amazing. Also the missions where you take part in American Revolution battles are pretty awesome.

You still have the annoying assassin recruit/trade economy micromanaging. Connor is a bit boring and too seriosu compared to Ezio but I liked the story and the way Desmond's arc ended. It's totally a cliffhanger though so who knows how many more AC games we'll see next generation?

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #27 on:** February 28, 2013, 11:28:23 AM »

The subtitle makes me think that there will be more Assassin's Creed IV: ______ games.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #28 on:** February 28, 2013, 02:14:54 PM »

Quote from: @KazHiraiCEO

Wow, I can’t believe that the long wait for another Assassin’s Creed game is almost over. So excited!

Purple Filth · « **Reply #29 on:** February 28, 2013, 02:24:54 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on February 28, 2013, 02:14:54 PM

Quote from: @KazHiraiCEO
Wow, I can’t believe that the long wait for another Assassin’s Creed game is almost over. So excited!

that fake Kaz twitter is usually gold

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #30 on:** February 28, 2013, 03:49:55 PM »

One day I'll beat AssBro...after that, who can know what the future holds?

Diunx · « **Reply #31 on:** February 28, 2013, 04:05:43 PM »

Bet they gonna snob this island like video games always do.

Bildi · « **Reply #32 on:** March 01, 2013, 08:47:09 AM »

I dropped the series half way through AC2. But AC pirates could be awesome.

ManaByte · « **Reply #33 on:** March 02, 2013, 12:26:27 PM »

cool breeze · « **Reply #34 on:** March 02, 2013, 01:48:27 PM »

Trailer makes this new guy seem more 'fun' like Ezio. Did they anticipate that everyone would dislike the native american guy?

I hadn't noticed that the PS3 and PS4 have the same logo...that's odd.

demi · « **Reply #35 on:** March 02, 2013, 02:12:50 PM »

I finally discovered something I like about Assassin's Creed 3

WOLFPACK

aka Assassin's Creed Horde

Absolutely awesome - and more AC than AC3 entirely.

Just a shame the COD distinguished mentally-challenged fellows dont know how to play it.

maxy · « **Reply #36 on:** March 03, 2013, 11:04:46 AM »

http://www.allgamesbeta.com/2013/03/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag.html

chronovore · « **Reply #37 on:** March 03, 2013, 07:06:41 PM »

Yes, please.

cool breeze · « **Reply #38 on:** March 04, 2013, 12:26:36 AM »

I saw another screen shot this morning showing that you can swim underwater.

I dropped Brotherhood after 8 hours, lost interest in the next two (three including that vita thing), but that pirate fantasy got me interested. I played way too much sid meiers pirates on xbox, psp, and iphone.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #39 on:** March 04, 2013, 12:39:36 AM »

I refuse to get pre-excited about another AC game until I hear they actually fix some shit.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #40 on:** March 04, 2013, 12:49:51 AM »

I will say this, we do need more pirate games.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #41 on:** March 04, 2013, 01:20:12 AM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on March 04, 2013, 12:49:51 AM

I will say this, we do need more pirate games.

Eurobore: Yes, we do need more pirated games.

maxy · « **Reply #42 on:** March 04, 2013, 07:08:40 AM »

Previews are up,find them at your favorite website

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- Kenway is a member of the assassins, but holds most allegence to himself.
- He's fighting a band of rival pirates.
- Giving "the HBO treatment" to pirates.
- No Desmond Miles. You control an employee of Abstergo Entertainment, a subsidary of Aspergo. They're researching the life of Edward Kenway to make...a video game.
- Big focus on Kenway's ship. Can upgrade/customise.
- Spyglass to spot ships and distant islands.
- Open world ship exploration. Metroidvania style world design that requires ship upgrades to better access certain areas.
- Calling it "true open world" and "systemic gameplay". Don't want players to be burdened with loading screens and an abundance of cutscenes as they explore the world.
- Blackbeard, Charles Vane, Calico Jack, Anne Bonny, and Ben Hornigold make an appearance.
- Bartholomew Roberts' assualt on 42 Portuguese ships, and the Spanish Armada wreck, to be shown.
- Open ended assassinations to return.
- Random events in the game world. Example: accidentally stumbling upon an giant enemy ship, then luring that ship into a tropical storm. Boarding the weakened ship to conquer.
- Underwater swimming confirmed.
- Whale hunting
- Cuba, Nassau, tip of Florida, and The Bahamas. Jungles, temples, villaiges, Mayan ruins, underwater shipwrecks, etc.

Best on PS4,though

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Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag will be getting exclusive features for the PlayStation 4, Ubisoft has announced.

Ubisoft has already revealed that the PlayStation 3 version of Assassin's Creed IV will contain 60 minutes of exclusive content. This content will also be made available for the PlayStation 4 version

Even without the additional features, Guesdon says the PlayStation 4 version of the game will be the best version to play. "You can imagine that we will use [the PlayStation 4's] full capacity and the potential of the console. Just graphically speaking it will be really enhanced. Just think about the lighting, the physics, the ocean simulation that will be experienced."

http://www.gamespot.com/news/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-to-get-exclusive-ps4-features-6404751

pilonv1 · « **Reply #43 on:** March 04, 2013, 07:26:19 AM »

Well it's not going to be best on Wii U is it.

maxy · « **Reply #44 on:** March 04, 2013, 07:29:10 AM »

WiiU controller

cool breeze · « **Reply #45 on:** March 04, 2013, 01:31:13 PM »

That stuff all sounds interesting

I wonder how cross-gen stuff will be handled.

If it's on par with the PC version, I'll just go with the PC version (if I get it). There have been cases where the 'next gen' versions are better than the PC versions, like Soul Reaver and Rayman 2 Dreamcast. And there were big differences between the Xbox and Xbox 360 versions of some games, like GRAW and and splinter cell double agent.

for starters, it doesn't sound like they're coming out the same time. 360, PS3, and Wii U coming out first. Later PS4, Durango, PC. Wii U definitive version for like 15 days

benjipwns · « **Reply #46 on:** March 06, 2013, 11:08:53 PM »

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #47 on:** March 06, 2013, 11:20:10 PM »

Quote from: benjipwns on March 06, 2013, 11:08:53 PM

cool breeze · « **Reply #48 on:** July 10, 2013, 01:33:22 PM »

the random dicking around as a pirate part of this game looks fun.

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Author Topic: Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag - Cross-gen pirate assassins (Read 4680 times)