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Vinicius Caldas

14 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Manual dos GamesJul 8, 2026Score 100Pre-release Review

“Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced proves that a remake doesn’t need to reinvent a classic to justify its existence. By modernizing the gameplay mechanics and expanding the original game’s story, Ubisoft has delivered the definitive version of Edward Kenway’s journey.”

+8.7

Mostafa Zahedi

125 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

GamefaJul 8, 2026Score 85Pre-release Review

“Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is the definitive way to experience one of the franchise's most beloved adventures. It delivers thrilling naval battles, stunning visuals, smart improvements, and a world that's still a joy to explore. Despite a few shortcomings and technical issues, the overall experience remains exceptional and stays true to everything that made the original great.”

+7.0

Milan Radosavljević

7 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Virtualni KutakJul 8, 2026Score 95Pre-release Review

“Black Flag Resynced proves that even after more than a decade, Edward Kenway's adventure can still feel fresh, exciting, and unforgettable. Ubisoft didn't simply remaster Black Flag, they reimagined it with modern gameplay while preserving everything that made the original unforgettable. Few remakes manage to honor their source material while making it feel completely new. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced does exactly that, delivering the definitive way to experience one of the franchise's greatest adventures. The result is a pirate adventure that's every bit as magical today as it was over a decade ago.”

+6.7

Stephen Sander

1 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

ZTGDJul 8, 2026Score 90Pre-release Review

“And while I have stated that not every game needs a remake, this one gives me hope that maybe in the future, we might see a “Resync” of my favorite games of the series being the Ezio Trilogy.”

+9.7

Robert Ramsey

410 reviews

Latest: Echoes of Aincrad

Push SquareJul 8, 2026Score 50Pre-release Review

“Echoes of Aincrad understands the tone and appeal of Sword Art Online - and that counts for a lot - but it's let down by undercooked gameplay systems and disappointingly dull quest design.Those looking for a grindy action RPG might enjoy how progression is handled, and hardcore fans of the source material will probably push through for the sake of a mostly entertaining story, but you'll still need to stomach so many issues.”

-2.3

Zeca Rabelo

3 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

GameHallJul 8, 2026Score 80Pre-release Review

“Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced understands exactly why the original is so fondly remembered. Instead of reinventing the wheel, it chose to preserve what made this installment one of the franchise's most beloved, while modernizing visuals, refining systems, and adding fresh content that enriches the return to the game.”

+11.6

JONG-BONG, CHOI

1 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

FOMOSJul 8, 2026Score 87Pre-release Review

“Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced polishes what made the original so beloved, reimagining it for a modern era, while beautifully weaving the Kenway family saga into a tale that makes us dream of adventure once more.”

+6.7

Jeff M Young

220 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Analog Stick GamingJul 8, 2026Score 95Pre-release Review

“If you haven't already dipped into Black Flag’s waters, then you're in for a treat. It's not only an impressive Assassin's Creed title, but easily one of, if not, the best pirate game to sail the seven seas. The improvements here are solid additions across the board, with upgrades and quality of life improvements that took a game that was already impressive and have made it just so much better.”

-0.8

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

Ben Abderrahmane Mohamed Samy

18 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Just Play itJul 8, 2026Score 95Pre-release Review

“Ubisoft has succeeded in delivering a true example of what a remake should be. AC Black Flag Resynced does not settle for simply improving the graphics; it rebuilds the entire game while modernizing its gameplay systems, without losing the charm that made it one of the best entries in the Assassin’s Creed series. It is an experience that proves some classics truly deserve to return when they are handled with this level of care.”

+5.6

Maciej Pawlikowski

8 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

GRYOnline.plJul 8, 2026Score 90Pre-release Review

“This is perhaps the best Assassin’s Creed game I’ve ever played. Black Flag, whilst a game with a vast, open world, still holds onto what the series once stood for. It holds onto its character. Because of this, I didn’t even mind the flaws all that much – the ones I’d subconsciously linked to that old, well-worn and much-loved Assassin’s Creed series. With Black Flag Resynced, Ubisoft has brought out the very best in the game, reminding us once again why this series became so popular.”

+5.5

Luke Addison

46 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Thumb WarsJul 8, 2026Score 90Pre-release Review

“Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is one of the best remakes we've ever had. Maintaining what made the original special whilst making it more modern, and adding some flair of its own in new stories and content is no easy task, and yet, here it is. A good remake will make you remember what you loved about the original, and it does exactly that, and I was transported back 13 years when I first played it. The removal of the modern day setting does leave a bad taste in my mouth, but the updated mission structure, graphical overhaul, new routes for parkour, fleshing out and a proper background for the likes of Steed and Blackbeard all make up for it, and then some. This is a return to form for Assassin's Creed, and hopefully Ubisoft take note and continue with it going forward.”

+1.0

Hasipcan Kahraman

2 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

TourensJul 8, 2026Score 85Pre-release Review

“Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a game that will satisfy you as long as you set your expectations correctly. If you're expecting a completely redesigned remake, you might not find what you're looking for. However, if your goal is to re-experience one of the most beloved games of AC series with modern graphics, enhanced presentation, and smoother gameplay, Ubisoft has largely succeeded in doing so.”

+3.4

Rahul Majumdar

22 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

GameWatcherJul 8, 2026Score 90Pre-release Review

“Black Flag's narrative was always strong, focusing on Edward's journey to freedom and the losses he has to bear while exploring every nook and cranny of the Caribbean Sea. The remake doesn't change that, instead fleshing out the story with meaningful additions. Besides parkour, it doesn't fix what wasn't broken in the first place. Black Flag was, and will remain with the new version, one of the strongest Assassin's Creed titles in the franchise.”

+0.8

Neil Bolt

485 reviews

Latest: Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok

GameWatcherJul 8, 2026Score 80

“Endless Ragnarok isn't a game changer for Granblue Fantasy: Relink, but it does stock the base game with better-balanced and deeper endgame gameplay. There's not much new in terms of story, and there's a fair bit of reskinning and rehashing going on, yet this is a smart expansion for a relatively breezy RPG experience.”

-1.0

Mateusz Wróbel

45 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

PPE.plJul 8, 2026Score 75Pre-release Review

“Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is simply a decent game, but – in my opinion – it lacks that certain something found in the latest instalments of the series. The changes to both land and sea combat make for a brilliant experience in the first dozen or so hours of play, but ultimately it very quickly becomes rather monotonous.”

+5.1

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

Jordan Ramée

79 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

GameSpotJul 8, 2026Score 70Pre-release Review

“All said, I regard Resynced with the exact same sentiments as Mass Effect Legendary Edition. Resynced goes beyond the scope of a traditional remaster and adjusts the content of Black Flag to make improvements to the experience (what you’d expect for a remake).”

-3.2

Vincenzo Augusto Zandoná

7 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

GameBlastJul 8, 2026Score 90Pre-release Review

“Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced nails what mattered most: the visuals are stunning, naval combat has never been better, and the expanded story finally gives Edward, Caroline, and the rest of the crew the depth they deserved. A few rough edges won't stop veterans from feeling the wind at their backs again — the Jackdaw is back, Edward is back, and in fine style.”

-4.4

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.”

-0.3