
The new setting, full of historical figures and an array of mysterious locations to explore in the waters of the West Indies, suits the series well. Edward’s devotion to the pirate’s life (and the coin that comes with it) creates a unique high-seas adventure, but Ubisoft Montreal’s desire to craft a different experience may have taken priority over making a refined one.Īssassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag replaces the towering cathedrals and expansive wilderness from previous entries with worn shanties and open water. He gravitates more toward the “everything is permitted” half of the Assassin’s creed, killing and plundering for his own self-interest. While they pursued abstract goals like justice, freedom, and revenge, Edward’s motivation is more tangible.

Edward Kenway isn’t like the previous heroes in the Assassin’s Creed series.
