Is Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag Hard? Difficulty Rating 5.1/10

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Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag

Full Release (2013)

DIFFICULTY

5.1/10

Moderately Difficult

(9 ratings)

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Difficulty Summary

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag offers a moderate challenge, balancing accessibility with moments that require focus and adaptation.

Why Players Find It Difficult

Players usually describe the challenge in this game as coming from a few core areas:

Tight movement and timing requirements throughout
Small execution mistakes can quickly cause failure
Success depends on consistency across long sequences
PC control schemes may add complexity in action-heavy sections

Who Will Find It Difficult

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag may challenge beginners and players unfamiliar with similar games, but experienced players will usually find it manageable after learning its systems. Players who rated games like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Far Cry 4 at a similar challenge level may find Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag broadly comparable in difficulty.

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9 ratings

avg: 5.1

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Based on 9 ratings on Normal/Default difficulty, the average score is 5.1/10. Most players rated this game around 5.

Developer(s)

Ubisoft Montreal

Publisher(s)

Ubisoft Entertainment

Genre(s)

Platform, Adventure

Platform(s)

PC (Microsoft Windows), Wii U, PlayStation 3, Google Stadia, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

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About Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag

Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag begins in 1715, when pirates established a lawless republic in the Caribbean and ruled the land and seas. These outlaws paralyzed navies, halted international trade, and plundered vast fortunes. They threatened the power structures that ruled Europe, inspired the imaginations of millions, and left a legacy that still endures.

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