Assassin's Creed® Freedom Cry

Assassin's Creed® Freedom Cry

February 18, 2014
Ubisoft Entertainment
4.2/5.0(41,512 reviews)
AdventureActionAdventure
Good

Overall, player feedback on Assassin's Creed: Freedom Cry has been largely positive, with many comparing it favorably to Black Flag. Players appreciate the emotional narrative and engaging gameplay, although there's criticism regarding its length and some technical issues.

About This Game

Freedom Cry hands the wheel to Adewale, Black Flag's quartermaster, fifteen years on and now a free man running slave ships aground off Saint-Domingue. It reuses Black Flag's sailing and boarding systems but points them at a far darker subject: liberating plantations, arming the resistance and confronting the machinery of slavery directly rather than sailing past it.

It is short, having started life as a standalone expansion, and the mission structure repeats before the credits arrive. That brevity is also its discipline. Where the parent game treats the Caribbean as a playground, this treats it as a crime scene, and players have consistently rated the story above its length. It suits anyone who finished Black Flag and wanted its world taken seriously.

Themes

historicaldarkpoliticalrescueexplorationrevengepirate

Mechanics

open-worldexplorationstealthmelee-combatranged-combatparkourcombathidden-secretscollectiblesstory-drivencutscenesvoice-actingskill-trees

Platforms

PS4

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature

Gameplay

Modes
Single playerMultiplayer
Perspective
Third person

Player Reviews

Good

Overall, player feedback on Assassin's Creed: Freedom Cry has been largely positive, with many comparing it favorably to Black Flag. Players appreciate the emotional narrative and engaging gameplay, although there's criticism regarding its length and some technical issues.

Pros

  • Emotional and impactful story
  • Engaging gameplay mechanics
  • Character development of Adéwalé
  • Access to naval combat and sailing
  • Strong atmosphere and music

Cons

  • Very short playtime
  • Repetitive missions
  • Technical issues and bugs
  • Feels more like a DLC than a standalone game
  • Limited exploration and smaller open world

Based on 100 reviews from steam

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Assassin's Creed® Freedom Cry — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Assassin's Creed® Freedom Cry worth playing?
Assassin's Creed® Freedom Cry has a good reception from players, holding an average score of 4.2 out of 5 across 41,512 reviews.
Is Assassin's Creed® Freedom Cry included with PlayStation Plus?
Yes — Assassin's Creed® Freedom Cry is part of the PlayStation Plus Extra game catalogue, so subscribers on that tier can play it at no extra cost.
Is Assassin's Creed® Freedom Cry single-player or multiplayer?
Assassin's Creed® Freedom Cry supports single player and multiplayer.
What platforms is Assassin's Creed® Freedom Cry available on?
Assassin's Creed® Freedom Cry is available on PS4.
When did Assassin's Creed® Freedom Cry release?
Assassin's Creed® Freedom Cry released on February 18, 2014.
What is Assassin's Creed® Freedom Cry's age rating?
Assassin's Creed® Freedom Cry carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature.
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