Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
LumiScore
Growth
45/100
Growth Value
- Strategic Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Parents should consider the game's M rating and its depiction of violence and mature themes. It is advisable to monitor play sessions for duration due to the open-world nature of the game and discuss the historical context and fictional elements with children.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— Fails the test
While there are female characters like Anne Bonny, their interactions primarily revolve around male characters or plot points initiated by them.
Parent Pro-Tip
Engage with your child about the historical aspects of the game, such as the famous pirates and the political landscape of the era. Discuss the strategic elements of naval combat and stealth, and how problem-solving skills are applied in the game's challenges.
What your child develops
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag encourages strategic thinking through naval combat and stealth missions, and develops spatial awareness as players navigate the open world and engage in ship-to-ship battles. The historical setting also offers opportunities for learning about the Golden Age of Piracy and colonial history, fostering a deeper understanding of past eras.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Assasin's Creed IV: Black Flag is a pirate game. Being the fourth “numbered” instalment in the series, the story follows a new protagonist, Edward Kenway, who tries to build his Pirate Republic.