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Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag truly marked a turning point for Ubisoft's fabled franchise. By the time of its release, the gaming community had grown somewhat tired of the developer's annual releases. With the growing sentiment among the fanbase that the Assassin's Creed games did not have much to offer anymore, Black Flag had its work cut out. Upon release, however, the game was met with immediate positive fan reception and critical acclaim.
The pirate adventure of Edward Kenway was an instant classic and is one of the best games in not just the series, but in all of gaming. The game featured a variety of elements, including ship combat. So we look at five games, each with unique aspects that might appeal to those who enjoyed the various facets of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag.
From exploration to naval warfare, these games offer something for every Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag fan
5) Assassin's Creed: Rogue
To get the obvious out of the way and pick the closest game in the series to Black Flag's release and structure, Assassin's Creed: Rogue is our first pick on this list. Perhaps one of the most overlooked and underrated titles in the series, Assassin's Creed: Rogue is a darn fine game.
The game turns the series on its head and puts players in control of an Assassin-turned Templar. Rogue follows the story of Shay Cormac as he learns the ways of the Templar and hunts members of his former Brotherhood.
Assassin's Creed Rogue sees the return of the excellent naval combat from Black Flag but with a few original twists of its own. The game feels like the spiritual successor to Black Flag and is a brilliant entry in the series.
4) Sea of Thieves
Sea of Thieves is the ultimate pirate adventure game for fans of the genre and provides enough to feel truly immersed in its world. The game might not have reached the level of success the developers hoped for, but that's not a fault of the game itself.
Sea of Thieves is an excellent multiplayer game that truly delivers the pirate adventure experience unlike any other. It has produced some amazing gaming moments, including a Jack Sparrow-like escape from a Youtuber called KaineCow.
3) Horizon Zero Dawn
Out now on PC as well, Horizon Zero Dawn is undoubtedly one of the best games of the last decade. The game evokes the same sense of adventure, exploration and wonder as Black Flag.
Horizon Zero Dawn is packed to the brim with moments of absolute awe, such as the first time players come across a mechanical dinosaur known simply as Machines. The game is one of the most visually impressive titles on the PC currently, thanks to the impeccable Decima Engine, and the core gameplay loop and exploration will have players coming back to it for multiple playthroughs.
2) Far Cry 3
If violent adventures in tropical islands are among your primary reasons for playing games, then you can't go wrong with Far Cry 3. While you cannot captain a pirate ship in the game, you can still murder five pirates in one fell swoop and throw a knife at the sixth.
The game is set in the fictional tropical paradise called Rook Islands, which are as beautiful as they are dangerous. Players can spend hours upon hours exploring the beautiful vistas of Rook, but they would be well advised to be on the lookout for a honeybadger in the grass.
Overall, Far Cry 3 is an extremely fun game that will draw you in with its beauty and throw challenges every step of the way.
1) Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2 is an absolutely massive adventure in terms of both the scale and ambition of the story. The game thematically shares a lot with Black Flag in that both stories aim to truly deconstruct the outlaw/pirate fantasy.
Red Dead Redemption 2 evokes a sense of adventure and fun, with its huge map just begging players to explore it. There are secrets all over the map, with the player even stumbling across random but meaningful events. For example, players can simply be roaming about in the forest and come across a KKK meeting, which they can either promptly end by way of their pistol, or simply ignore and ride on by.
