Massacre 7646 Report post Posted February 26, 2013 I would happily buy a standalone pirate game, but if this is real, I'll be on the fence about it until I've played it. The naval combat didn't really feel much like AC to me. Ironic, considering it was one of the best things about AC3. I've still got my fingers crossed for a modern day AC, or even the futuristic version I mentioned way back. On that note, Watch_Dogs seems very AC-esque to me. I thought the title was just a codename at first. This says to me that a near-future AC game would work, but the fact that Watch_Dogs exists makes it pretty unlikely, because the games would be too similar. A man can dream... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evan466 20 Report post Posted February 26, 2013 I'd rather the new one take place in Russia or France. I've pictured the Assassins being a lot like Sam Fisher in modern times, more like conviction Fisher than like Choas Theory Fisher. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ViceMan 1380 Report post Posted February 27, 2013 It seems Ubisoft listened to the fans with the naval combat, that was the best thing about ACIII. However the game itself was a little lacklustre and consequently I can't get hyped for any news about AC IV, which is a shame because i'd like to be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtagrl 4317 Report post Posted February 27, 2013 This is plausible considering the relatively short turnaround time between release dates. I can see them taking existing naval battle mechanics from 3 as the basis for 4. There are great historical eras to mine for pirate lore in which the Assassin/Templar battle could fit...I'm just not sure if they can pull off "Assassins of the Caribbean" and make it feel like part of the existing series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Hussain- 62 Report post Posted February 27, 2013 The Barbary Corsairs were notorious pirates from North Africa so it's a possibility it could be centred around there in the Mediterranean. Although it seems Edward Kenway might be the main character according to rumours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angeal18 138 Report post Posted February 27, 2013 Can't say I'm too hyped for this after how disappointed I was with AC3, it seems like their milking this series with half assed cash ins at this point. Hope they prove me wrong but I doubt it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handsome B Wonderful 331 Report post Posted February 28, 2013 So it's official. http://au.ign.com/ar...ox-art-revealed The protag has 4 pistols on the box art? lol, is this a FPS AC? I can't say I'm opposed to the AC series as a whole, and there is a severe lack of quality piracy themed shenanigans in the gaming world, but I just don't think these two things will go together well. If Ubisoft had announced a spin-off game set in the Caribbean that had similar themes and fighting mechanics to AC, but no shitty Desmond storyline, and no jumping into haystacks every 20 seconds, I would have jizzed all over myself. Instead, when I heard about AC3: Walk The Plank Edition (face it, that's what this is), I thought "hmm, sounds original" and went back to thinking about games that actually sound interesting. Thanks Ubisoft for listening to the majority of AC fans who have been asking for a feudal Japan setting since the first game. Oh well, there's always next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaPn bOnEs 8527 Report post Posted February 28, 2013 @HBW - pirates typically carried multiple pistols in a fight because of how long it took to load them... i gotta say though, if the flag from this game is in a collector edition, i will buy it ... i too am concerned at how this will fit into the world of assassin's creed, just like the rest of you... but AC3 proved that they're evolving the series into it being more than just stealthy assassins... hell, in brotherhood i started to get that feeling... the order of assassin's wasn't much of a kept secret anymore... also, i don't know if anyone saw this, but supposedly the other side of that leaked poster a few days ago had this on the back of it, the map of AC4 ... while i agree that this should of been created as a seperate entity, and i also don't know why it's called IV when it's more like 3.25, but i've wanted a true pirate game and if this game can deliver on just a fraction of that lore, i will be forever grateful because i know this will open the door for others to test the waters in this particular genre... that thought alone is what has me excited about this game ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asdfsdh 7 Report post Posted February 28, 2013 I think it's called AC 4 because the number changes when there is a new protagonist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayge 689 Report post Posted February 28, 2013 I feel as if AC III is still a pretty new game, I've barely played it... I hope not every game after this is going to be annual. The only annual game that succeeds is CoD, due to the online aspect. AC though, has complete shit MP (in my opinion). I don't even play CoD anymore, but AC multi-player is just terrible, and serves no replay value. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaPn bOnEs 8527 Report post Posted February 28, 2013 @asdf - then why is there 'black flag' attached to this title? AC3 didn't have a tagline... perhaps they plan on using this protag in multiple games? < { iphucked this post!! } Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Hussain- 62 Report post Posted February 28, 2013 If the game is centre around 1715, then the assassin could definitely be Edward Kenway . I wonder who they will put in the animus this time though, maybe William Miles? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mercy 30 Report post Posted February 28, 2013 Trailer 4th March. http://assassinscreed.uk.ubi.com/announce/index.php Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massacre 7646 Report post Posted February 28, 2013 If the game is centre around 1715, then the assassin could definitely be Edward Kenway . I wonder who they will put in the animus this time though, maybe William Miles? No spoiler needed for this one. Edward Kenway has been confirmed as the protagonist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evan466 20 Report post Posted March 1, 2013 Hope it's not William Miles cause he sucks. Don't know how I feel about the pirate theme but I'll give it a chance. Hopefully the character will be likable this time, Conner also sucked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaPn bOnEs 8527 Report post Posted March 1, 2013 where was this confirmation massacre?? i haven't heard anything along those lines except speculation... kotaku seems to have insider information from the source itself, but they're refraining from leaking it for fear of losing those connections... @hussain - not a bad guess for the modern day protag... didn't think about that one... i thought maybe they'd tap into a new guy who had no idea of his past... but then we'd be re-training a new character to be an assassin... you're probably right on that one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GunSmith 2452 Report post Posted March 1, 2013 I wouldn't mind seeing a Wild West-era Assassin's Creed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Hussain- 62 Report post Posted March 2, 2013 http://www.polygon.c...-trailer-leaked Trailer Has been Leaked if anyone wants to see it. EDIT you have to use the link at the bottom of the article Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtagrl 4317 Report post Posted March 2, 2013 It's been marked as private. :\ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Hussain- 62 Report post Posted March 2, 2013 Try this link https://cdn.anonfiles.com/1362245692264.mp4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtagrl 4317 Report post Posted March 2, 2013 Hm. That page won't load. I appreciate you trying, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Hussain- 62 Report post Posted March 2, 2013 Well its working for me. Anyway the confirmed assassin is Edward Kenway and it looks like this will be released on next gen consoles too. Release date is October 29th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massacre 7646 Report post Posted March 2, 2013 Second link prompted me to begin a 30mb download, mp4 file. Thought it would be a very low-res version of the trailer, but it was actually a pretty decent resolution. All CGI, very well done. Wasn't excessively boat-ish. Has my interest. If you can't wait two days and the download works for you, give it a go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaPn bOnEs 8527 Report post Posted March 2, 2013 i can wait, i am off on monday, i might watch IGN's lead up to the reveal for something to do... < { iphucked this post!! } Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massacre 7646 Report post Posted March 2, 2013 I was going to wait, but the resolution was good, so I figured I'd go ahead and watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
