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5 min readTriple Play: Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
When Ubisoft released Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag in 2013, it was a pivot point for the series—a pirate game that proved the franchise could survive the departure of its beloved protagonist Ezio Auditore. Now, over a decade later, the remake Black Flag Resynced has sold three million copies in its first weeks, and the hosts of Triple Click—Maddie Myers, Jason Schreier, and Kirk Hamilton—have returned to the Caribbean to figure out why this particular pirate adventure still holds water.
The Remake Plus Treatment
This isn't a simple remaster. Kirk Hamilton, who reviewed the original for Kotaku in 2013, categorizes Resynced as a "remake plus"—a term he coined to describe games rebuilt in a new engine with actual new gameplay and mechanics. The combat has been significantly revamped, moving closer to the snappy rhythm of Batman: Arkham or Shadow of Mordor, though Kirk finds it still a bit "rubber bandy" and unable to fully lock in. The skill tree is entirely new, and the rope grapple—originally a late-game reward—now appears early, letting players yank enemies toward them. Smoke grenade spam remains a viable strategy for bypassing combat entirely.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:03) **Welcome & Episode Setup** - The hosts introduce Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the 2013 pirate-themed game, and give a brief overview of the show’s listener support and upcoming bonus episodes.
- 2 (05:08) **First Impressions: Ship Combat Debate** - Jason and Maddie clash over the naval combat, with Jason finding it slow and clunky while Maddie enjoys it, and both compare it to the land-based stealth and combat.
- 3 (08:17) **Edward Kenway’s Character Arc** - The hosts discuss how Edward Kenway starts as a selfish, unlikeable pirate but grows into a more sympathetic figure through his relationships and narrative arc.
- 4 (09:31) **Kirk’s History with Black Flag & Assassin’s Creed** - Kirk shares his experience reviewing the original game in 2013, and contrasts it with the series’ evolution from Ezio to Connor to Edward.
- 5 (11:45) **Edward in the Assassin’s Creed Lineage** - The hosts place Edward within the series’ history, comparing him to fan-favorite Ezio and the less charismatic Connor.
- 6 (17:35) **Writing, Dialogue & Historical Figures** - The hosts praise the game’s writing by Darby McDevitt, the fun pirate slang, and the inclusion of real historical pirates like Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet.
- 7 (20:16) **Combat & Stealth Improvements in Resynced** - The hosts discuss the revamped combat system, new skill tree, and early access to the rope weapon, making stealth and swordplay more modern and satisfying.
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Show Notes
Jason, Maddy, and Kirk pull out their spyglasses and zoom in on Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, the remake of the 2013 classic for modern platforms. They talk about the sea battles, the game's gruff hero, and what works (and doesn't work) about this new reimagining.
One More Thing:
Kirk: Denshattack!
Maddy: Little House on the Prairie (2026)
Jason: The Mermaid Mask
LINKS:
Kirk’s 2013 review of AC IV: https://kotaku.com/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-the-kotaku-review-1453735783
Stephen’s newsletter on Resynced’s take on the modern day stuff: https://www.gamefile.news/p/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-review
Background article about the Little House reboot: https://redpopnews.com/netflixs-little-house-on-the-prairie-proves-the-story-was-always-big-enough-for-the-truth-and-authenticity/
Tee Lopes - “There’s A Trick To It,” Andrew One - “Coastline Funk,” Sean Bialo - “Passing Ariake Breeze” - from the Denshattack OST
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