Stephen Popovich

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag is, in my opinion, the best Assassin’s Creed game ever made. It took everything I loved about the series and threw it into an incredible open-world pirate adventure. Freeing slaves, attacking enemy ships, stealing treasure, exploring islands, upgrading the Jackdaw, and getting into massive naval battles are just a few of the reasons I love this game. The freedom to sail the Caribbean and decide what adventure to chase next made the world feel alive in a way few games have matched. Edward Kenway is also one of my favorite protagonists in the franchise, and his story perfectly blends the Assassin’s Creed universe with the golden age of piracy. Black Flag wasn’t just a great Assassin’s Creed game. It was one of the best pirate games ever made, and even years later, it’s still incredibly fun to play.