Perhaps the graphics are not as we have seen in Infinity Blade, but the depth of this game far exceeds anything Infinity Blade has to offer and as such I see it as a non issue.Īs expected Pirates! features very detailed sounds, and small details like differing boat speeds depending on wind conditions at sea also set this game apart. The graphics are good, very good in fact, the close up scenes when dueling or talking to people in towns is a little rudimentary but I feel it adds to the nostalgic feel that takes me back to full scale games of old.

The level of detail given with regards to anything from crew happiness to ship damage is great and adds to the depth of the game. As a result, every time you play Pirates! it can be a different experience as you choose your own destiny. The freedom to sail the seas and attack and conquer every other ship or bombard towns is there for you to choose, each attack bringing different rewards or consequences. While the map only covers the Carribean it feels like your whole pirate world is there, and there is more to do than you can possibly imagine.

The first thing that struck me squarely in the face when I started playing Pirates! was the sheer scale of the game. Pirates! is a game to completely immerse yourself in and play for hours at a time. This game is for gamers, it goes beyond the sort of game that you play in a waiting room between appointments and beyond the short level arcade style that we have become used to on iOS devices.

The map is vast and the options and challenges seemingly endless, but you never have to feel lost as there are lists for the various challenges, with just enough guidance to keep you going on your chosen path. The ever important pirate roll of seducing the ladies is there too, and requires a bit of a soft touch as you dance and gift your way into their hearts. Destroy the ships in a sea battle or board them for a duel on the decks to discover secrets. Vessels can be traded or upgraded for you own fleet to allow more hold space for treasure.

Here lies the opportunity to attck other ships, plunder their treasure and sink or keep their vessels as you please. Indulge your inner pirate and take to the seas to be as conquering as you please as you capture treasures, ships and the hearts of the ladies. Sid Meier’s Pirates! for iPad brings a classic game with a somewhat cult like following to the iPad.

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