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God damn, what a game. Very easy, unless you're going for 100% synch in which case it's only mostly easy (some of the artificial limitations they give you are poorly executed -- it's not that they're HARD, just that you have to go out of your way to make an opportunity to pull them off). But on the whole it's just plain badass. Might be the best game I've played in years, that wasn't Demon's- or Dark Souls, and obviously, good for very different reasons. Easily the best AC game ever -- which was obvious right from the game's start, when I immediately realized all the things I hated about AC3, and realized what a slump it's been, ever since I guess the original.
Tips:
1. Just go for full synch. It's not THAT much extra time and the investment.... well it doesn't get you anything, but you'll be more invested.
2. Carry a bottle of rum, and drink whenever somebody on screen drinks. You'll probably live.
3. Don't sing along to the shanties, no matter how tempted you are, because officers shouldn't do that, least of all captains.
4. Even though you'll probably lose, fight the 'Legendary Ships' as soon as you get the chance. They're a worthy challenge for your brigate, no matter how many upgrades you buy, but losing early will help you appreciate winning later.
5. There are letters in bottles, which come together to form a mildly-interesting short story. It's mostly worth reading.
6. Hacking is an easy sidequest, which can provide some closure on Desmond's horrifically-terminated storyline and help you relaunch the series in your mind.
7. If your sailors won't stop groaning 'sailboat malarky,' you can command them to shut up with the d-pad (playstation, not sure what for other platforms). You can also command them to sing, if that's your style.
8. Stealth outfit is boss outfit, but the Redcoat uniform looks the best with your golden guns.
9. Kenway's Fleet is a fun minigame. It's a timesink though. If you're trying to optimize your fleet, get two schooners (preferably with 20 cargo space, but they don't matter), and load up frigates and cruisers for the rest. 'Man-o-War' ships with less than 80 cargo space are a wasted dock, and you should scrap them.
10. Just play it, goddamn it, it's a fantastic game.
God damn, what a game. Very easy, unless you're going for 100% synch in which case it's only mostly easy (some of the artificial limitations they give you are poorly executed -- it's not that they're HARD, just that you have to go out of your way to make an opportunity to pull them off). But on the whole it's just plain badass. Might be the best game I've played in years, that wasn't Demon's- or Dark Souls, and obviously, good for very different reasons. Easily the best AC game ever -- which was obvious right from the game's start, when I immediately realized all the things I hated about AC3, and realized what a slump it's been, ever since I guess the original.
Tips:
1. Just go for full synch. It's not THAT much extra time and the investment.... well it doesn't get you anything, but you'll be more invested.
2. Carry a bottle of rum, and drink whenever somebody on screen drinks. You'll probably live.
3. Don't sing along to the shanties, no matter how tempted you are, because officers shouldn't do that, least of all captains.
4. Even though you'll probably lose, fight the 'Legendary Ships' as soon as you get the chance. They're a worthy challenge for your brigate, no matter how many upgrades you buy, but losing early will help you appreciate winning later.
5. There are letters in bottles, which come together to form a mildly-interesting short story. It's mostly worth reading.
6. Hacking is an easy sidequest, which can provide some closure on Desmond's horrifically-terminated storyline and help you relaunch the series in your mind.
7. If your sailors won't stop groaning 'sailboat malarky,' you can command them to shut up with the d-pad (playstation, not sure what for other platforms). You can also command them to sing, if that's your style.
8. Stealth outfit is boss outfit, but the Redcoat uniform looks the best with your golden guns.
9. Kenway's Fleet is a fun minigame. It's a timesink though. If you're trying to optimize your fleet, get two schooners (preferably with 20 cargo space, but they don't matter), and load up frigates and cruisers for the rest. 'Man-o-War' ships with less than 80 cargo space are a wasted dock, and you should scrap them.
10. Just play it, goddamn it, it's a fantastic game.
