One of the best ACs available on WiiU. Naval freedom and pirate gameplay are excellent. GamePad offers useful map and information. Best multiplatform version of the era with some exclusive features.
Your verdict
Category
Action Adventure1 player18+
Description
Edward Kenway, a Welsh pirate turned Assassin, sails the 1700s Caribbean to amass fortune and glory while uncovering a conspiracy with worldwide consequences. Published by Ubisoft, released in 2013 in the United States, Europe, and Japan. Open-world maritime adventure with dozens of islands to explore, epic naval battles, whale hunting, the GamePad as a captain's logbook, and a sea shanty soundtrack.
Assassin's Creed IV - Black Flag review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Turquoise waters, billowing sails and blazing sunsets: the 18th-century Caribbean becomes a playground of sun-drenched beauty. The rendering of the ocean and the tropical light lend the smallest boarding a cinematic sweep. This maritime splendour, alive and coherent, remains one of its greatest assets.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾13,9 GB📅19/11/2013
Published by Ubisoft
Assassin's Creed IV - Black Flag (Wii U) price, value & rarity
Is Assassin's Creed IV - Black Flag still worth playing in 2026?
The high point of Ubisoft's pirate formula, Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag unfolds a living Caribbean sea where sailing, boarding and island exploration become the heart of the game. The exhilarating freedom, the sea shanties and the balance between stealth and maritime adventure make it one of the series' most loved entries. The Wii U version uses the GamePad for the map and management without loading. An excellent adventure game for fans of open worlds and pirate epics.
