
Sid Meiers Pirates!
$7.93 on GamesPlanet UK. Decide if it is worth your time, not just your wallet.
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Worth it, but only if you are ready now
The game looks strong, but the current price does not scream urgency. Buy for intent, not backlog guilt.
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Worth it, but only if you are ready now
The game looks strong, but the current price does not scream urgency. Buy for intent, not backlog guilt.




About This Game
The pitch
Sid Meiers Pirates is an action-adventure strategy game, a remake of 1987 game of the same name. Its set in an open world around the Caribbean islands.
Best for
Action, Adventure, RPG fans • players into Singleplayer and Atmospheric
Right now
$7.93 on GamesPlanet UK.
Standout signal
Expect a mix of Singleplayer, Atmospheric, RPG.
Sid Meiers Pirates is an action-adventure strategy game, a remake of 1987 game of the same name. Its set in an open world around the Caribbean islands.
The game features numerous activities, including sailing and exploration, ship battles, trading and diplomacy. The core gameplay of the game is sailing among the islands, cities and colonies. Every tip on the map provides great opportunities for both economic issues and fights, as you can attack ships and capture cities some battles include sword fighting mini-game. Completing different quests, you will gain diplomacy points of one of the in-game factions. This will reveal additional options, such as dancing with a governors daughter at a ball. The game also features AI historical pirates, such as Henry Morgan and Blackbeard. While the story aspect is not in focus of this game, theres a little background of the hero you play as. After customizing your character, you start as a sailor under the command of a very harsh captain. One day the riot begins, and you become the new captain. Since then you can explore the world and do everything you want together with your crew.
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Minimum
Minimum: Windows® 98/Me/2000/XP, Pentium® 1.0 GHz or higher, 256 MB RAM, 1.2 GB Free HDD, 64 MB video card* with Hardware T&L support, Windows® 98/Me/2000/XP-compatible sound card*, DirectX® version 9.0b (included) or higher * Indicates device should be compatible with DirectX® version 9.0b or higher.