Assassin’s Creed IV will be given the “HBO, reality treatment”; no plank-walking or parrots

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Podcast Stories

“We have a fantastic opportunity for pirates in video games. Certainly when Assassin’s Creed III naval came out, there was a clamour from the fans for a pirate game. There’s no-doubt that the people want it, but it’s not easy. It takes a very talented team, a lot of experience and great tech. It’s one thing having good naval combat, but combining that with good boarding and land-based gameplay in a seamless way, is hard to do.

“We’re staying away from cliches. Things like walking the plank, parrots on the shoulder and hooks for hands. We are giving pirates the HBO, reality treatment. And that allows us to redefine piracy in entertainment. No longer is it for kids.”

– Lead content manager Carsten Myhill

I doubt I’m the only one, but something tells me the game will be quite far from a realistic and honest depiction of piracy back in the 17th and 18th century…

Via MCVUK