The Jackdaw (Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag)
With pirates, they’re only as good as their ships, and the same holds true in gaming. While the naval missions in Assassin’s Creed III weren’t anything to to write home about, sailing around the high seas is the best part of the sequel. Just like any pirate, Edward Kenway has to get his eventual ship first, which is one of the best parts of the game in and of itself. Not only do you and he have a new ship for your troubles, you get to name it the Jackdaw and already have a crew and quartermaster that have helped you take it for your own.
What makes the Jackdaw so great isn’t just that you take it for yourself in a totally boss fashion. It feels like a location that grows as you do, whether that involves you upgrading your armor and cannons through coin or finding new sea shanties for your crew to sing. Just steer the ship towards anywhere you want, listen to some tunes, and enjoy the grand ride of piracy.
