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Description:
Originally released in 1987, Pirates! received unprecedented critical acclaim for crossing multiple game genres to offer unique, unrivaled gameplay options. Pirates! set the industry standard for innovative game design with its unique blend of open-ended role-playing, real-time adventures and thrilling action sequences.Now it?s time for Sid Meier and Firaxis Games to bring this pioneering action-adventure game into the 21st century. The game engine delivers updated gameplay, stunning features, spectacular 3D graphics and enhanced sound effects, so players can fully experience the intrigue, adventure and danger of life as a pirate on the Spanish Main.In Pirates! you take the leading role of a Pirate Captain in the 17th century Caribbean amassing fortune and fame in an attempt to seize your rightful place as one of the most revered (and feared!) pirates in history. Test your skills as a sea captain exploring the high seas and exotic ports in a richly detailed 3D world. Overtake the enemy and seize valuable booty. Exchange plank-shattering broadsides in fierce naval battles, and engage in duels with worthy opposing captains.The Pirates! carries on with the great gameplay and design simplicity tradition of the award-winning original, while adding more challenging and exciting battle options. It offers a deeper and more varied role-playing experience that includes multiple paths to a wealthy retirement. This and many other features and additions make this gaming classic one of the most highly anticipated releases of this century!
Quick Glance
Game Genre: Strategy
Compatible OS: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Professional
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Media Format: CD-ROM
Summary
Product Title: Take 2 Interactive Sid Meier's Pirates!
Manufacturer: Take 2 Interactive
Power Score: 4.5 | 12 Reviews
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Product Reviews (12)
Sid Meier's Pirates!
Strengths: Fun story and 3-d graphics
Weakness: Some tasks can get monotonous
Raise the jolly roger flag and cruise the seas in serach of plunder and fun! There is quite a variety of tasks and missions in this game, it keeps you coming back for more. There are a lot of ships and upgrades, as well as ship to ship battles, making for a progressive game. Some tasks can get repetitive, but overall an excellent buy!
By xjpilot - Feb 4, 2006
Extremely well done remake
Strengths: Best computer game I've ever played
Weakness: NONE! (It takes most of your time...)
This game is an excellent remake of one of the best games ever, pirates!.. The entire gameplay is improved, with modern graphics. All the boring stuff from the older game is removed and the user has full control over the faith of the Caribbean.. People say that dancing is hard.. Well it just needs lotsa practicing.. plus you get so much stuff for free by dancing, it makes sense for it to be that...
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By chelique - Sep 6, 2005
Sid Meier's Pirates!
Strengths: Open ended game.
Weakness: Dancing is kind of lame.
I love open ended games like this where you do not have to follow a pre-determined storyline. Who has not wanted to be a pirate some time in their lives? Yet another masterpiece by Sid Meier. Thanks Sid!
By bulldog93 - Sep 1, 2005
Reviewed by Brian_DaPope in Arkansas
Strengths: Completely open ended games makes this a blast to play
Weakness: You can only play apprentace level in the 1660 era of the game. Needs to be expanded so you can play all era's of the game in apprentace mode allowing you to do things only apprentaces can do.
I love this game. I have played it from the origanal in the 80's. Great graphics and excellent play and sound make this game really exciting to play.
By Brian_DaPope - Jul 7, 2005
I really enjoy this game. I do...
Strengths: Has several different levels of challenge from the sailing around, dueling, dancing and many different quests.
Weakness: The dancing is really impossible if you dont have the number pad from a regular keyboard.
I really enjoy this game. I do wish that it had a little bit more complexity in terms of each career lasting a little longer, however the game makes you retire based on your age. The dancing is the only other complaint I have, if I wasn't able to 10-key I am not sure I would be able to get anywhere with the dancing part. I would definitely purchase this game again.
By dchepurnov1 - Apr 20, 2005