Is the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake worth the 13 year wait?
The remake of the popular video game Assassin's Creed Black Flag has been released, featuring significant graphical updates 13 years after the original. The review notes that the game's setting and visual improvements successfully modernize the classic title.
Why it matters
The release highlights the ongoing trend of remaking classic games to leverage modern hardware and satisfy fan demand for updated experiences.
Image source, Ubisoft Image caption, It's a mystical quest to the isle of Tortuga... amongst other places
You don't need to look hard to find a film or TV fan who will say a reboot is never as good as the original.
Yet gamers often beg studios to remake their favourite titles and give them a new lease of life with modern tech.
Some 13 years after its original was launched, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has been released to cash in on leaps in graphics and gameplay.
Image source, Ubisoft Image caption, Early 18th century Havana has received a significant uplift between the original game (left) and the remake (right)
Assassin's Creed is one of the most popular franchises in gaming, having sold an estimated 230 million copies across its various iterations.
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