The Tiny File Size of ‘Assassin’s Creed Black Flag’ Is Proof That Games Have Become Too Bloated
The article discusses the return of Assassin's Creed Black Flag and highlights its relatively small file size compared to modern games. It emphasizes how the game maintains a rich and engaging world despite its modest storage requirements. The author reflects on the trend of bloated game sizes and the need for more meaningful gaming experiences.
- ▪Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has a file size of only 64GB, which is modest compared to other recent titles.
- ▪The game features a sprawling map similar to the original, with added islands and locations to explore.
- ▪In contrast, Ubisoft's previous game, Assassin's Creed Shadows, takes up 115GB but lacks memorable locations.
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Amid the great teal sea of the Caribbean, where the dolphins bound beside the ship named the Jackdaw; where the sails and the rigging twang and flap in a calming rhythm; where the men carry a song on the wind, “It is time to go now, haul away your anchor”; and where there is nothing else but a horizon, I know I am home. Assassin’s Creed is returning to its series high point, and it’s made me realize how much we’ve missed from games we played 13 years ago, both technically and…
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