CLASSIC GAMEPLAY- The pirate title you never knew you needed: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag is an essential play for history buffs and folks who enjoy adventure games. As a 2013 release, it’s a bit long in the tooth, but Black Flag remains immensely popular. The Ubisoft title follows the chronicles of rogue pirate Edward Kenway, who finds freedom and adventure after setting out to seek his own fortune.

Black Flag features free and breathable gameplay revolving around stealth, combat, and exploration. As an Assassin you move (and kill) in shadows, and the design of the environment is perfectly suited. Unique in the series, Black Flag offers an exciting take on sea combat through Kenway’s ship, the Jackdaw.

The plot? Looking for the mythological Observatory. Of course, Black Flag wouldn’t be an Assassin’s Creed game without centering around the millennium-long war between the Assassins and the Templars who are both battling for the riches in the Observatory. As you watch characters adventure, plunder, lose, and grow, players are left with a feeling of sentimentality: The Assassin’s Creed series is famous for blending historical events (and characters) into its plots, so expect to see figures from your history books on screen.

Be ready to be awed by the scenery: Black Flag’s sprawling map allows players to explore the Caribbean and its seas during the golden age of piracy. It has some of the best graphics you’ll find in a decade-old game, while the texture of characters appear as grainy on occasion, character expressions, movements, and world itself are eerily realistic.

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag has been out for a while, so it’s easy to hunt down. You can collect your spoils now on the PlayStation 5 store, PlayStation 4 store, Steam, and Amazon.

⌛ Hours of gameplay: 23.5 hours

💵 Price: EGP 940

👾 Platforms: Playstation 4, Nintendo Wii U, PC, Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Xbox One

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