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Dom Peppiatt

73 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

EurogamerJul 8, 2026Score 60Pre-release Review

“There is an ebb and flow to Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced: for every positive change the remake offers, it feels like there's a negative just beneath the surface.”

+3.9

Caleb Gayle

43 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

CinelinxJul 8, 2026Score 90Pre-release Review

“Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a stunning remake that brilliantly captures the essence of what made the original so captivating: Edward Kenway. Though I believe the experience could have been even better with more access to the hidden blade during combat and the inclusion of the beloved DLC, Freedom Cry, Black Flag Resynched delivers an adrenaline-pumping pirate adventure that kept me hooked from start to finish.”

+20.7

Michael McCann

27 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Cubed3Jul 8, 2026Score 70Pre-release Review

“It is perhaps (and this isn’t meant harshly) not essential gaming in 2026. There is a stipulation on this comment, however, that rests somewhere on a sliding scale of whether or not someone has played the original back in the day or not. For a fan of the original, it’s a pleasure to revisit its characters and world and it will be surprising to them just how much variety of content there was that is now carried over into a much shinier remake. It doesn’t dare to push toward any new ground. The question it asks, though, is does it have to? What Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced does do, and what Ubisoft has generally been good at creating over the years, is the perfect casual experience, and it is hitherto priced as such.”

-9.2

Jim Smale

295 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Gert Lush GamingJul 8, 2026Score 88Pre-release Review

“If you have the time to sink into it, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is a fantastic way to return to the Caribbean. It’s got a great, solid flow, the naval combat remains incredibly accessible, and the sheer amount of content available is staggering. While it’s held back by a few repetitive mission designs and some annoying, unskippable cutscenes, the core experience is as fun as it has ever been. It’s a pirate adventure that manages to stay engaging from start to finish, and if you’re looking for a game to lose yourself in, you really can’t go wrong here.”

+6.1

Chris Melnyk

26 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Smash JumpJul 8, 2026Score 90Pre-release Review

“Although there isn’t any multiplayer or DLC with Resynced, it honestly doesn’t need them to be as addicting and entertaining to play. The game doesn’t feel like a sinking ship. Rather, it feels like a restored beauty taking its rightful place in front of the fleet.”

+6.3

Lorris Tabbone

4 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

GameHope.comJul 8, 2026Score 75Pre-release Review

“It’s not the radical overhaul we’d hoped for, but rather a glorified remaster that’s very well put together.”

-7.4

Lorenzo Mango

48 reviews

Latest: Echoes of Aincrad

Everyeye.itJul 8, 2026Score 60Pre-release Review

“In the 40 hours required to complete the adventure, the gameplay loop feels very redundant and not always adequately refined. As far as we're concerned, Echoes of Aincrad is only suitable for die-hard SAO fans.”

+4.5

Thiago da Silva

28 reviews

Latest: Echoes of Aincrad

GameBlastJul 8, 2026Score 70Pre-release Review

“Echoes of Aincrad draws in fans of the source material with an intriguing narrative, epic battles, and a wide variety of builds, though it lacks character development. However, limited exploration, uninteresting activities, and repetitive enemies make the duels tedious, rendering the project unappealing to new players.”

+0.6

A.J. Maciejewski

3281 reviews

Latest: Echoes of Aincrad

Video ChumsJul 8, 2026Score 77Pre-release Review

“Echoes of Aincrad is a charming game that has intuitive combat and rewarding character growth. Although its repetitiveness brings down the experience from time to time, I still couldn't help but want to keep playing so I could see where my chums would end up next. 🌐”

-4.1

Herbert Viana

1 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Portal E7Jul 8, 2026Score 80Pre-release Review

“I don't know if a remake of a 2013 game was really necessary, but the fact is that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced manages to perfectly replicate the great experience provided by the original version, modernizing mechanics, bringing new features that expand the game's universe, and cutting segments that added little to Edward Kenway's journey. It is an extremely fun game, both for newcomers and those revisiting the Caribbean seas.”

-0.6

Debora Pape

11 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Digitec MagazineJul 8, 2026Score 60Pre-release Review

“Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced delivers memorable quests, strong dialogue, and an immersive pirate atmosphere that makes its Caribbean setting a joy to explore. However, its oversized open world is filled with repetitive collectibles and activities that rarely justify the detour. The game also tries to juggle stealth, naval combat, platforming, fleet management, and more, resulting in an experience that often feels unfocused despite its many strengths.”

-1.4

Andrea Maiellano

70 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

SpaziogamesJul 8, 2026Score 85Pre-release Review

“Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a successful remake that modernizes a classic with improved visuals and expanded gameplay, serving as a solid action-adventure for both veterans and new players. While minor, aged flaws remain, the title successfully elevates the 2013 original and sets a strong foundation for the future of the series.”

+6.5

Console Creatures Staff

18 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Console CreaturesJul 8, 2026Score 80Pre-release Review

“Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is like discovering a lost treasure. So much could have gone wrong in bringing this behemoth back from the depths, but Ubisoft does so with tremendous care and respect.”

-0.7

Raouf Belhamra

172 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Digitale AnimeJul 8, 2026Score 95Pre-release Review

“"The Pirate Legend Returns in a Modern and Ambitious Form" Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is not just a remake, but a successful rebuild of one of the series' best games. Improvements to combat, stealth, exploration, and naval battles make it the most complete Black Flag experience, with new content that justifies a return even for fans of the original. Simply put, this is the version Edward deserved.”

+6.3

Spencer Legacy

456 reviews

Latest: Echoes of Aincrad

MonsterVineJul 8, 2026Score 60Pre-release Review

“Echoes of Aincrad has the potential to be a stand-out Sword Art Online game, but it struggles to bear the weight of strangely archaic mechanics and monotonous missions. The story and visuals may be enough to get series fans into the game, but anyone else will likely be hard-pressed to get much out of the game.”

+3.9

Rafael Martins Malaquim

1 reviews

Latest: Echoes of Aincrad

Final WeaponJul 8, 2026Score 40Pre-release Review

“Echoes of Aincrad is a classic case of "sometimes less is more". It's a game that dilutes too much of its content in an attempt to look grander than it is. This can be a fun experience for those who value certain gameplay loops and new takes on established combat formulas, but it's frankly unacceptable for a AAA title. Only major SAO fans will likely get something out of this one.”

-11.1

Umair Khalid

13 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

GamesHedgeJul 8, 2026Score 95Pre-release Review

“Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is a remake done right, and I will praise Ubisoft for handling it this way. It is not just a visual treat; it adds new mechanics in nearly every aspect of the game to expand it and immerse the player even more in the world of piracy. I can easily say that there is no other game ever made that captures the true essence of being a pirate. Even Ubisoft’s Skull and Bones does not come close to it, and that was a proper game made for pirates. Whether you are a long-term Assassin’s Creed fan, an old Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag player, or a new player just experiencing this brilliant franchise, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is a gorgeous remake that will keep you occupied for hours. This is Ubisoft gold.”

+6.7

Genghis Husameddin

174 reviews

Latest: Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok

DayOneJul 8, 2026Score 75

“Endless Ragnarok brings a lot of cool fights and content to Relink and, if you haven’t jumped into this ARPG, this expansion effectively joins the base game at a great price. If you’re an existing player and were a fan of the base game, Endless Ragnarok will be for you! If you enjoyed your time with Relink and felt as though you’ve had enough of its loop, this expansion ultimately might not really do much for you. ∎”

-0.9

Sherman Castelo

29 reviews

Latest: Echoes of Aincrad

República DGJul 8, 2026Score 74Pre-release Review

“Echoes of Aincrad delivers fun combat and pleasing visuals, making the journey through Aincrad quite engaging. However, the repetitive open world and some design decisions prevent the game from reaching its full potential. Even so, it is a competent action RPG that will certainly appeal to most players”

+0.2

Sheree Buchholz

8 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Nexus HubJul 8, 2026Score 90Pre-release Review

“Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced is now the quintessential experience for one of the best games in the series - a lovingly crafted remake that goes above and beyond to improve and refine the original in substantial ways.”

+20.4