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Assassins Creed 4: Black Flag |OT| Not Based on a DisneyLand Ride
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Has anyone been able to redeem the pre-order DLC on the PS4 version? I entered my code on the SEN website and put them in my PS4 download queue, but I can't find any trace of them anywhere on the actual PS4.
Edit: Seems like there's some kind of problem with communication between the SEN end of things and PSN. I put the code in the PSN store on my PS4 and it worked.
Edit: Seems like there's some kind of problem with communication between the SEN end of things and PSN. I put the code in the PSN store on my PS4 and it worked.
Hate AC3 more than any game that's not Zelda Spirit Tracks, but after 2 hours of this I'm really happy. It's classic AC that I love and not the travesty that was AC3.
That being said, you know how when you get to a new area and it lists all the stuff on the island/city? Is there any way to bring that back up again besides leaving and coming back? The collector OCD in me wants to pop it up and see my progress in the city while I'm in it.
That being said, you know how when you get to a new area and it lists all the stuff on the island/city? Is there any way to bring that back up again besides leaving and coming back? The collector OCD in me wants to pop it up and see my progress in the city while I'm in it.
Right bumper.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Just unlocked theoutfit thing, but I'm not sure if I wanna wear it. Supposedly you take less damage, and it does look kind of neat. But I wish it had a hood to cover Edward's playdough looking hair.TemplarMost of the time, I just use his default assassin outfit because I just think it looks better than most others.
Funny thing is, in cut-scenes he will still do the animation as if to pull up the hood over his head, even though there is none
looks very silly..
While I don't hate AC III, I agree. Almost immediately, AC4 just feels like a better game. The setting is a more natural fit, and while doing missions in Havanna, it actually feels like I'm an Assassin, sneaking around. AC III just didn't feel all that great in the cities.
Black Flag isn't perfect, I mean it's still got some annoyances, but so far it feels a lot better than ACIII.
And yeah, the game runs well on the PS4. Goodbye chugging console framerates. Can't wait for the 1080p + AA patch. It's gonna be a beaut.
Trent Strong
Banned
Another Ubisoft game with a terrible framerate on the 360. This is getting ridiculous. I should have waited for the PS4 version.
Just hold RB in the Xbox version.
It really is "night and day". I redbox'd it for PS3 or a day and it was difficult to control, especially in cities, due to the framerate dips. Now that I have it on PS4, it's like a completely different game where I no longer have to wrestle with the controls. Loving it.
HueyFreeman
Banned
Any timeframe on this?
Finally finished this game. Been a great ride with a little disappointment here and there. Sticky hand syndrome when trying to chase something is still there. So annoying. Don't know if the series can ever fix this.
The ending is kind of a let down. Didn't feel... epic, for lack of a better word. Very anti climatic. Didn't having any inklings that I was playing the last mission in the game until it's over.
But it's definitely one of the better entries. Right up there with Brotherhood.
The ending is kind of a let down. Didn't feel... epic, for lack of a better word. Very anti climatic. Didn't having any inklings that I was playing the last mission in the game until it's over.
But it's definitely one of the better entries. Right up there with Brotherhood.
F0rneus
Tears in the rain
Watched a friend play through the first couple hours on the "User1" account on my PS4. Jeebus, what a gorgeous looking game. It truly looks next-gen and the pacing is blazing fast. No more 8 bullshit hours of bland wandering (ACIII...ahem). Can't wait to dig into it myself.
Haven't played much AC since 2, which i loved, but I grabbed 4 anyway. I can't believe how far this series has strayed from 2. Everything feels smashed together and clunky. I'm seeing no passion for the historical setting and the entire world feels lifeless. The main character's light hearted personality is fun but his design is incredibly bland.
I'm gonna keep going, though, maybe it'll grow on me once I can start exploring the ocean but so far, really not enjoying it. (MP seems like it could be a fun though).
I'm gonna keep going, though, maybe it'll grow on me once I can start exploring the ocean but so far, really not enjoying it. (MP seems like it could be a fun though).
symphonask
Member
Played every AC except Revelations (I have it on Steam). Should I play Revelations or jump straight into ACIV?
SuperEpicMan
Banned
I have just got this on PS3 and have just about done everything in Havana, can I transfer my save game to PS4 if I do the upgrade thing?
I'm a huge AC fan and I just couldn't finish revelations. I say youtube the ending it's pretty important if your worried about story. Then play or youtube AC3. I finished AC3 and thought it was worth the time. Then jump into ACIV.
symphonask
Member
Already played AC3 - didn't like it. I was hoping I would like Revelations a lot more because of the big city to traverse, but if it's that bad I'd just skip it and play AC4.
All right so I did the whole 10$ upgrade thing from PS3 to PS4.
Is there an easy way to see if all the bonuses were brought over to the PS4?
-The Playstation exclusive stuff is the Aveline Mission I see on the main menu I assume? Btw when should I do those? Are they related to the main AC4 story at all?
-The "Limited Edition" (Hidden mystery pack and Captain Kenway's legacy pack) bonus things, how do I know if I have them on PS4?
Is there an easy way to see if all the bonuses were brought over to the PS4?
-The Playstation exclusive stuff is the Aveline Mission I see on the main menu I assume? Btw when should I do those? Are they related to the main AC4 story at all?
-The "Limited Edition" (Hidden mystery pack and Captain Kenway's legacy pack) bonus things, how do I know if I have them on PS4?
Raven77
Member
This comment scares the crap out of me. The one thing that has bothered me since day 1 with this game is how quickly you move around the world and from one activity to another.
I don't have ADD, sometimes I like to take my time. Does the game force you to advance so quickly???
I was just about to ask if I should get it on 360 after canceling my PS4 preorder.
I loved the Ezio games on 360 but I'll wait to play AC4.
semiconscious
Member
the comment is directed at the lack of an over-extended 'introduction' section, in favor of simply filling out background info as you progress. gameplay-wise, you move around the world as quickly or slowly as you please. i've spent days ignoring the storyline, & doing nothing but exploring, battling, treasure-hunting, & harpooning, & it's been a blast - afa open-world games go, this game hits the same spot for me that rdr did. lots of wide-open space to do whatever you're in the mood for...
Raven77
Member
Wow...sounds amazing! Thanks for restoring my hope.
th4tguy
Member
This is what I'm waiting to find out. I got all of my games digitally and I have quite a bit of them so I will wait for the patch to play this game. I loaded it up and compared to cod and KZ, I really could tell the difference.
Simo
Member
I'll second his comment as I'm doing the same: Ignoring the story mission, well slowly advancing towards it, and just sailing around exploring undiscovered locations, raiding warehouses, capturing forts and ships and doing the odd Assassin contract here and there.
Problem is that getting caught up doing that stuff means I haven't progressed the story in 3 days or so. That and once you unlock the Kenway's Fleet metagame it's another time sinkhole. lol
All that said, I would advise though actively doing the story missions up to at least Sequence 3, where I'm at, due to the abilities and ship unlocks.
GlenChivas
Member
After who the hell knows how many entries in the series, would it kill them to add a fucking crouch button? And don't remind me about that contextual crouch move bullshit. I want a dedicated button.
I just really want a crouch button.
I just really want a crouch button.
semiconscious
Member
good point. you needn't stick to the story exclusively, but, yeah, you'd be best holding off till sequence 3 before going completely nuts
...wsoxfan1214
Banned
So, for someone who hated AC3 and thought Connor was unbearable, how is this game and its protagonist?
Also, how does it look on the PS4? Want my first game to show off the system.
Also, how does it look on the PS4? Want my first game to show off the system.
shinobi602
Member
Anyone tried installing the Uplay passport on PS4 and getting an error? It keeps telling me it can't install.
Snapshot King
Member
Somehow I think it'll be two weeks, so that the PS4 version and Xbox One versions are brought to parity as the latter releases. Just a cynical guess though.
Escape Goat
Member
Edward doesn't have much of a character. If you hated Connor then I guess a protagonist without any compelling characteristics might be an improvement.
F0rneus
Tears in the rain
No, it's up to you. The "tutorial" lasts about 5 minutes, but everything else is on you. When I got the prompt the leave the tutorial island, I spent a good 20 minutes collecting everything on it and moving on to the first city hub. And after getting there, I repeated the process.
ACIII was one of the biggest disappointments in my gaming life and Connor was a lifeless husk. ACIV, is everything you wanted from it. Edward is a pirate, through and through. He's a boozing seaman, who doesn't give a fuck. So he's awesome. And the game looks insanely good. You will feel the next-gen bump. Remember the crazy gifs with the rain and the foliage? It's really in there.
jacob armitage
Banned
i'm sure this has all been addressed i'm just at work so can't really search around, but i had two quick questions.
1: So assassins creed 4 on ps4 doesn't sink up to the ac initiates yet, can i still get the rewards from initiates into ac 4 ps4?
2: Is it correct that the companion app is only available for samsung tablets and ipads? i'm using a galaxy s3 and was surprised to find it not compatible.
Seems silly to limit the second screen functionality and the ac initiates stuff to certain platforms, i suppose they just couldn't get everything ready in time. Hopefully more support is coming.
Thanks for any info, i feel lazy just asking but today is a hectic day and appreciate any info !
1: So assassins creed 4 on ps4 doesn't sink up to the ac initiates yet, can i still get the rewards from initiates into ac 4 ps4?
2: Is it correct that the companion app is only available for samsung tablets and ipads? i'm using a galaxy s3 and was surprised to find it not compatible.
Seems silly to limit the second screen functionality and the ac initiates stuff to certain platforms, i suppose they just couldn't get everything ready in time. Hopefully more support is coming.
Thanks for any info, i feel lazy just asking but today is a hectic day and appreciate any info !
Anybody know about those?
No, unless that island has another mission. Dunno, but as far as I know everything shows up on the map/pause menu, so it's not hard to keep track of it.
Yes. Whenever, it's completely separate from the main game as well as unrelated to it. I don't have any pre-order stuff but they seem to include costumes, so just go into the Edward part of the pause menu and see if they're there, which would mean the rest of stuff is as well.
Gouty
Bloodborne is shit
This. I've got other stuff to play so I'd rather hold out for 1080p. Gaf knows everything and everybody, tweet someone on the project, someone, anyone!
SillyEskimo
Member
I'm pretty sure there is no 3D option for this or any other ps4 game right now. They seemed to have either dropped the option or everyone was in such a rush at launch that they did not dedicate any resources to 3D.
Maybe in the second wave of titles, but for now there are zero 3D launch titles for the PS4.
SillyEskimo
Member
Btw, I am also awaiting the 1080p patch. I played single player cod last night for about an hour in 720p. PSN finally got sorted out and when I went to play 1080p, it did not recognize my save. I'm fine with that, but the difference between the 2 resolutions is staggering. I want AC4's world to look as good as possible so I'll wait.
SillyEskimo
Member
Lost my BF4 save after patching too.
No AC4 until that patch!
No AC4 until that patch!
petethepanda
Member
Hopefully the patch is soon. It'll probably take me a month to beat the game.
keltickennedy
Member
Yes. The game does actually have a lot of sound errors. In the beginning of the game when you get to the first city and the title appears, i had no music or ambient noise. Just the two characters talking.
Other than the I think the game is pretty damn fun. Loos and runs great too I am happily surprised.
mitchman
Gold Member
Raven77
Member
Ahh, thanks for the advice. Open world games are my favorite style and I like to know just about how far to advance the story to get enough unlocked to go my own way.
GTA V is an astonishing game BUT I do hate the fact that I've had to put nearly 25 hours into the story mode to unlock the ability to do everything (like jet ski races, parachute, etc.) Don't get me wrong, great story and loving it. I just wanted to explore Los Santos on my own for 5-10 (or 50) hours on my own without things getting spoiled by missions sending me everywhere.