Assassin's Creed 4 Black Flag Gameplay Part 7 No Commentary Assassin's Creed 4 Black Flag is an action-adventure video game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and released in 2013. It is the fourth main installment in the popular Assassin's Creed series and a direct sequel to Assassin's Creed III. The game is set in the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy in the early 18th century. The main protagonist of the game is Edward Kenway, a charismatic and roguish pirate who becomes embroiled in the conflict between the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar Order. Unlike previous Assassin's Creed games, Edward Kenway is not an Assassin by birth but rather a pirate who stumbles upon the Assassins and Templars' conflict. Key features and elements of the game include: Open World Exploration: Black Flag offers a vast open world consisting of numerous islands, cities, and naval locations. Players can freely explore this open-world environment both on land and at sea. Naval Combat: One of the standout features of Black Flag is its naval combat system. Players can command Edward's ship, the Jackdaw, engage in thrilling ship-to-ship battles, upgrade the ship, and even board enemy vessels. The naval combat is a central aspect of the game and provides a unique and immersive experience. Pirate Theme: The game fully embraces its pirate theme, allowing players to plunder ships, search for buried treasure, and live the life of a swashbuckling pirate on the high seas. This pirate aspect adds a fresh and exciting dimension to the Assassin's Creed series. Stealth and Assassinations: While the focus is on piracy and naval combat, the game also retains the series' signature stealth and assassination mechanics. Edward can use his Assassin skills to eliminate targets quietly and engage in stealthy missions. Historical Setting: Black Flag is set during the early 18th century, and it features historically accurate locations and characters, including famous pirates like Blackbeard (Edward Thatch) and Charles Vane. Modern-Day Storyline: Like previous Assassin's Creed games, Black Flag features a modern-day storyline that involves Abstergo Industries, the Templars' modern-day front. Players take on the role of a research analyst at Abstergo Entertainment, who uses Edward Kenway's genetic memories to explore the past. Multiplayer: The game includes a multiplayer mode where players can engage in various modes and compete against each other using different Assassin characters. Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag received critical acclaim for its rich open-world environment, naval gameplay, and immersive pirate experience. It is considered one of the standout entries in the series and is beloved by both fans of the franchise and newcomers alike.