Black Flag Resynced should have followed Resident Evil 4's lead – risks make a remake stronger

This article analyzes Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced, arguing that while it's a fun remake, it missed an opportunity to innovate like Resident Evil 4 Remake. The author suggests that a greater willingness to take risks and iterate on the original's design, rather than strictly adhering to faithfulness, would have resulted in a stronger product. The piece contrasts Black Flag Resynced with successful remakes like Resident Evil 4 and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, which used the original as a springboard for creative new takes.

• Entities
• Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced
• Remake
• Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe
• Metal Gear Solid Delta
• PlayStation 5
• Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
• Game Design
• Assassin's Creed Black Flag
• Resident Evil 4
• Demon's Souls
• Resident Evil 4 Remake
• Ubisoft