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Edward Kenway’s actor gave me one piece of advice before playing Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, and I’m glad I followed it
A newcomer to the Assassin's Creed franchise chose to start with the Resynced remake of Black Flag after seeking advice from Matt Ryan, the actor who voiced protagonist Edward Kenway. Despite never having engaged with Ubisoft's original pirate-themed adventure, the author was drawn in by excitement surrounding the remake's announcement and wanted guidance on whether to begin with the classic or the new version.
The remake exceeded the author's expectations with its visual quality and range of activities set across the Caribbean. The experience included naval combat, fort sieges, marine creature hunting, and ship crew interactions, all of which led the author to declare it the strongest Assassin's Creed game they'd encountered, even acknowledging their limited exposure to the broader franchise.
In short
- First-time Black Flag player began with the Resynced remake after voice actor Matt Ryan's recommendation
- Found the remake visually impressive with diverse Caribbean sailing, combat, and exploration gameplay
- Author claims it's the best Assassin's Creed game they've played despite limited series experience
Steelman: both sides, in good faith
The strongest fair case each way — we don't pick a winner.
The case for
Modern remakes represent the optimised expression of a game's potential, with superior graphics, refined controls, and quality-of-life improvements that serve newcomers far better than outdated originals. Starting with the Resynced version allows new players to engage fully without frustration from dated mechanics, whilst capturing the core design that made Black Flag beloved.
The case against
Experiencing the original Black Flag provides valuable context for understanding how the franchise evolved and why this game became culturally significant. There is merit in engaging with games as communities first experienced them, rather than only accessing polished retrospective versions that may smooth away distinctive qualities and personality.
Explained simply
Assassin's Creed is a long-running video game franchise where players take on the role of assassins across different historical periods. Black Flag, released in 2013, is one of the franchise's most celebrated games, set during the pirate era in the Caribbean with ship combat and exploration as central features.
Black Flag Resynced is a newly announced remake of the original game featuring updated graphics and modernised gameplay. The remake has generated interest amongst both longtime fans and newcomers who may be deciding whether to experience the classic version or wait for this new iteration.
Matt Ryan is the voice actor who voiced Edward Kenway, the pirate protagonist of Black Flag. For newcomers to the franchise, the question of which version to start with—the original or the Resynced remake—is a practical consideration when beginning a long game series.
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