The other versions support Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed IV Companion App, a free download that lets you turn any tablet into a home for maps, an Animus database, and much more.

The Wii U GamePad acts as a map that comes in handy when you're searching for a particularly hidden piece of treasure, or you can play Black Flag directly off of the screen on your controller. The PS4 and Xbox One versions are nearly identical, and both deliver the same gorgeous adventure.Īll versions of the game come with some form of off-screen support. The way the camera zooms out when your ship reaches its maximum speed, the speakers bombard you with the sounds of the wind, and the sunset turns blood-orange, is simply amazing. And on next gen, the experience is even more impressive thanks to minimal loading and maximum draw distances that seem to go on for miles. The current-gen versions build upon the already-gorgeous AC 3 by showcasing well-lit, tropical locales and the amazing water effects on the open seas.

No matter which console you decide to play Black Flag on, you can rest easy knowing that it’s one of the best looking games of 2013.

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