Alan Wake 2 vs Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Alan Wake 2 vs Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Alan Wake 2 Epic Games Publishing | Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Ubisoft Entertainment |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | October 27, 2023 | October 29, 2013 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Mature |
| Developer | Remedy Entertainment | Ubisoft, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Toronto, Ubisoft Bucharest |
| Publisher | Epic Games Publishing | Ubisoft Entertainment |
| Official Site | https://www.remedygames.com/games/alan-wake-2/ | http://www.assassinscreed.com |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action | Action |
| Game Modes | — | Single-player, Multiplayer |
| Perspective | — | Third-person |
| Average Playtime | — | 25 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo |
| Available On | PlayStation Store, Epic Games Store | PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox Store, Xbox 360 Store, Nintendo eShop |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Community Rating | 4.3 / 5 (443 ratings) | 4.2 / 5 (2,660 ratings) |
| Metacritic | — | 85 / 100 |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | — | OS: Windows Vista SP2 or Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8 (both 32/64bit versions) Processor: Intel Core2Quad Q8400 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X4 620 @ 2.6 GHz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GTX 260 or AMD Radeon HD 4870 (512MB VRAM with shader Model 4.0 or higher) Storage: 30 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers Additional Notes: Windows-Compatible keyboard and mouse required, controller optional. |
| Recommended Requirements | — | OS: Windows Vista SP2 or Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8 (both 32/64bit versions) Processor: Intel Core i5 2400S @ 2.5 GHz or better or AMD Phenom II x4 940 @ 3.0 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 or AMD Radeon HD 5850 (1024MB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0) or better Storage: 30 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers Additional Notes: Supported video cards at the time of release: Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or better and GeForce GTX 400, GTX 500, GTX 600 and GTX 700 series. AMD Radeon HD4870 or better and Radeon HD5000, HD6000 and HD7000 series. Note: Latest GeForce drivers tested: 327.23 for all series. Latest Radeon drivers tested: 13.1 for Radeon HD4000, 13.4 for Radeon HD5000, HD6000 and HD7000 series on Vista and 13.9 for Radeon HD5000, HD6000 and HD7000 series on Win7 and Win8. Laptop versions of these cards may work but are NOT officially supported. |
Alan Wake 2 vs Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag: which should you buy?
Alan Wake 2 offers a more recent and mature experience compared to Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. Alan Wake 2 is available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms while Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag supports additional platforms like Nintendo and Xbox 360. Both games have similar power requirements but Alan Wake 2 has a higher community rating at 4.3/5 compared to Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag's 4.2/5. Given these factors, Alan Wake 2 is recommended for those seeking a more recent game experience and mature content.
Frequently asked questions
Which game is cheaper?
Prices vary based on platform and store, but as of now there isn't specific price information provided.
Which game offers better power requirements?
Both games have similar minimum and recommended system requirements. However, Alan Wake 2 has a higher community rating at 4.3/5 compared to Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag's 4.2/5.
Is one game more suitable for daily commuting than the other?
The suitability for daily commuting depends on personal preference and hardware capabilities. Both games have similar system requirements, but Alan Wake 2 has a higher community rating at 4.3/5 compared to Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag's 4.2/5.
Which game is more recent?
Alan Wake 2 was released on October 27, 2023, while Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag was released in October 29, 2013. Alan Wake 2 offers a more recent and mature experience.