Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag on PS3 is a free-roaming action-adventure game set in 1715 when pirates rule the Caribbean and have established a lawless pirate republic. Play as Edward Kenway, a fearsome young privateer turned pirate captain whose exploits earn the respect of pirate legends like Blackbeard but draw him into an ancient war between Assassins and Templars that may destroy everything the pirates have built. The game features the most expansive open world in the series at the time, combining land exploration with extensive naval combat as you captain your ship, the Jackdaw, across the Caribbean Sea. Explore three open-world islands, over 50 locations, and engage in naval battles, treasure hunting, crew recruitment, and eighteen side activities including gambler's riddles, plant hunting, chest hunts, and more. The PS3 version runs at 720p resolution and includes all original content, though the next-gen versions have improved graphics and performance [web:688][web:689][web:691][web:692].