Frankly, we're still wondering if Ubisoft has found a means to successfully include stealth gameplay into their traversal. That might change once the guards become sharks, but we'll reserve judgement.
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We're not quite sure how fans will react to the design, since guard aggression in the series has consistently been criticized as an interruption (not a challenge) to more enjoyable gameplay.
We've known for some time that Kenway would be engaging in shark battles during his underwater exploits, but the walkthrough video shows that the mammals actually model the same behavior as traditional guards following their patrol routes, growing suspicious when spotting the player, and becoming aggressive once a corresponding meter is filled. Especially given the risks (beside drowning) that players will be dealing with. We'll forgive the length of time that Edward Kenway appears to be able to hold his breath, given just how impressive the visuals of the aquatic aspect of Black Flag appears to be. That includes Kenway, who, according to the previously released walkthrough videos, will be spending his time attacking cargo shipments throughout the Caribbean, taking on private assassination contracts, and reducing naval forts to rubble with the help of his own ship, The Jackdaw.Īlthough much of the gameplay has been seen elsewhere, the underwater treasure-hunting continues to be surprisingly well-polished. Although Kenway would presumably be the hero of the game, the writers have pulled no punches, with the cast of actors seeking to bring history's most infamous pirates to life, warts and all. Ubisoft has been touting from the start just how expansive and seamless the world of Black Flag will be, and while that's expected when promoting an open-world adventure, the amount of walkthrough videos back up their claims. As one of the Caribbean's elite pirate community, Kenway (and players) will have plenty of ways to fund their illegal ventures - and plenty of people trying to stop them, if the video is any indication. To help with the task, the studio has released another walkthrough video - with commentary from the game's director Ashraf Ismail - this time detailing the life of Edward Kenway. The first Assassin's Creed title to directly target fans of open-world piracy is almost here, but to make sure they're keeping all of their audience as interested, Ubisoft wants to remind fans that Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag will be a step forward for the franchise, not just a pirate-themed side story.