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Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag ships 10 million copies, over 30% on PS4/XB1
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purpletentacle
Member
It's amazing they sold one copy after AC3.
hypostatic
Member
Amazing game. Best game out on PS4 at the moment. Deserves all the recognition it can get.
In fact, it might have widely been considered a GOTY contender if it wasn't an AC game.
In fact, it might have widely been considered a GOTY contender if it wasn't an AC game.
FullMetaltech
Member
Nice. I got this as a gift for xmas and have enjoyed it alot.
Seriously. I still need to play AC4 but I'm extremely skeptical after AC3.
AC3 wasn't as bad as people on GAF think.
KojiKnight
Member
Hyperbole at it's best. AC3 was never ever a bad game despite Gaf's claims. The worst AC game perhaps, but it was still better than half of the triple A games out this year... though that may be saying something more of "AAA" titles.
WhiskeyKnight
Member
I liked it, but they really need to overhaul the mission design for the next one.
I'm getting pretty sick of tailing anonymous targets and eavesdropping on conversations that have nothing to do with the plot.
I'm getting pretty sick of tailing anonymous targets and eavesdropping on conversations that have nothing to do with the plot.
Thought AC4 was great, wish there was more assassin material in it though, as fun as the other themes were. It was fresh. AC4 I felt did not justify Edwards skills enough to warrant him being on the same levels as the assassins. Those were the few flaws I found.
A massive improvement over AC3 and what it does justify is the sales.at 10 million sold, hopefully that will grow as the generation matures.
Looking foward to some Egypt/Japanese/Victorian London AC.
Just require the ship trading trophy for my platinum
(PITA)
A massive improvement over AC3 and what it does justify is the sales.at 10 million sold, hopefully that will grow as the generation matures.
Looking foward to some Egypt/Japanese/Victorian London AC.
Just require the ship trading trophy for my platinum
(PITA)DUFFMCWALIN
Member
12 millions for AC3 according to their report last year.
Portugeezer
Member
AHA-Lambda
Member
How does that compare to AC3? Seems lower to me.
SwiftDeath
Member
Bomba clearly
Oh it's not square enix? Then it probably made a small profit
Oh it's not square enix? Then it probably made a small profit
backflip10019
Member
It's a great game, so I'm happy.
The Dutch Slayer
Member
That is nice shipped but what is 4+ mil of those are just sitting in stores waiting to be discounted.
Last few times they Ubi always said about SOLD trough numbers for AC because they were proud of the numbers.
And with 5 platform release 10 mil is not that much for the series.
Last few times they Ubi always said about SOLD trough numbers for AC because they were proud of the numbers.
And with 5 platform release 10 mil is not that much for the series.
Krisprolls
Banned
Yes, I liked the game but they need more creativity in missions and maybe less collectible.
Add random events, make the game a bit harder, hold the hand a bit less, make it less linear too.
Still, I played it a lot. The graphics are gorgeous (PS4 version) and the naval battles don't get old fast.
IOnEI Falcon
Member
Serious. AC3 really killed this franchise for me. Maybe in a couple years I will jump back in.
It was definitely my favorite open world game of 2013. Being a pirate was amazing, and I didn't enjoy AC3 much at all. I officially regained interest in the series thanks to AC4.
ReplacementPelican
Member
Are you okay?
it's definitely tons better than AC3, and while retaining the same fundamental issues of the serie it balances em with a massive open world that's actually quite interesting to explore. Even tho I hate pirates and everything about them game is a good 25 hours fun
Aquamarine
Member
>30% of those shipments come from PS4 / Xbox One versions (according to Ubisoft).
It is lower. They shipped 12 million of AC3 in the same amount of time last year.
Considering there was a 50% off sale a couple weeks ago, I was under the impression that there was an abundance of copies on shelves instead of in people's homes. I bought that way on PS3 because, for $30, it seemed like a decent deal.
As for the game's quality, Havana, Cuba is a shit fest of slowdown, and the UI is disgustingly intrusive. The water looks wrong, and the detail of architecture seems like a step back compared to Brotherhood and Revelations. The sailing and ship combat are fun, but still too simplistic. Seeing a ship take off at 20mph from being anchored at a dock is just ridiculous, but really seems like it illustrates the corners cut in all aspects of the design.
I haven't been inclined to play the game in a week, and I was able to plow through every previous iteration of the series - typically enjoying the locomotion of scaling every building. Now, I'm just done with it all until Ubisoft delivers SOMETHING in their check list game design that's more than half-assed.
As for the game's quality, Havana, Cuba is a shit fest of slowdown, and the UI is disgustingly intrusive. The water looks wrong, and the detail of architecture seems like a step back compared to Brotherhood and Revelations. The sailing and ship combat are fun, but still too simplistic. Seeing a ship take off at 20mph from being anchored at a dock is just ridiculous, but really seems like it illustrates the corners cut in all aspects of the design.
I haven't been inclined to play the game in a week, and I was able to plow through every previous iteration of the series - typically enjoying the locomotion of scaling every building. Now, I'm just done with it all until Ubisoft delivers SOMETHING in their check list game design that's more than half-assed.
I'm curious how the next-gen console launches affected sales. It seems all the major franchises were down across the board, even if only slightly. I think some could be chalked up to Assassin's Creed III selling remarkably well due to the American Revolution setting, for one. And then it certainly did poison the well for Black Flag, which I'm sure a lot of people were leery of. Curious how this year's title sells. Still, 10 million units is a remarkable number.
Yup, deserved.
Love the pirate theme. Love the fact the plot doesn't take itself so seriously.
If they would re-do the mission design and make the open world a little more dynamic, (Just don't put a bunch of shit on the screen to collect just because...Reasons!) then it would really take the experience to another level.
A re-work of the combat would be nice...A little skill of the player would be pretty sweet with sword combat.
Also, a little sense of progression would be good as well. They dabbled with it in AC4. (ie, there are things you cannot do unless you upgrade..especailly the ship). Give me a feeling Im getting stronger.
Other than that, yeah...please give me another pirate game Ubisoft!
Love the pirate theme. Love the fact the plot doesn't take itself so seriously.
If they would re-do the mission design and make the open world a little more dynamic, (Just don't put a bunch of shit on the screen to collect just because...Reasons!) then it would really take the experience to another level.
A re-work of the combat would be nice...A little skill of the player would be pretty sweet with sword combat.
Also, a little sense of progression would be good as well. They dabbled with it in AC4. (ie, there are things you cannot do unless you upgrade..especailly the ship). Give me a feeling Im getting stronger.
Other than that, yeah...please give me another pirate game Ubisoft!
Relax and play some Assassins Creed. I heard that's a great game franchise.
AC3 sucked. It just about put me off the series. If it weren't for the WD delay and the good word of mouth I wouldn't have bought AC4, and I've played every AC game in its release month.
buddha0991
Member
Schweinehund
Member
Ships aren't boats though.
The difference is simple, a boat can fit inside a ship, but a ship can't fit inside a boat.
Napalm_Frank
Member
This is a very, very good thing.
thank you
ReturnOfTheRAT
Member
I've had to take a break from the game. I was ongoing it a lot and the felt the sameness of it kick in. I didn't want to sour on it completely, so I've taken an extended hiatus from it.
jim2point0
Banned
I personally don't care what "people on GAF" think (as if everyone on the forum felt the same, which they don't), but it was the only AC game I couldn't bare to even TRY to finish. The beginning section drags on and is really dull. I could not stand playing as Hatham, and every 5 minutes I found I was holding E to skip some pointless cut scene.
Then it was the exact opposite with AC4, which is my favorite one so far. I actually don't like Edward as a character all that much (what happened to the awesome-looking Edward from the trailers, anyway). I liked Adewale more.
I really hope they go through with the standalone pirate game franchise thing and leave all the AC nonsense out of it.