Age of Booty [Online Game Code]

by Certain Affinity

Product Details

• Online Game Code: Currently, this item is available only to customers located in the United States and who have a U.S. billing address.
• Note: Gifting is available after purchase via e-mail.
• ASIN: B001LRQ8CK
• Release Date: October 15, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,375 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Local Multiplayer 1-4, Xbox LIVE Multiplayer 1-8, HD (High Definition). Be a pirate! Fight for fortune and infamy in Certain Affinity and Capcom's game of strategy and explosive action that's fun for all ages. Outfit your ship and raise havoc on shimmering seas in lush 3D landscapes. Hone your skills in solo-play missions and fight with friends in up to 4-player split-screen mode - take on computer opponents or play online with up to 8 players over Xbox LIVE or System Link. Explore 25 multiplayer maps, free downloadable maps, and unleash your inner cartographer with a robust, easy-to-use map editor. Share your creations for even more multiplayer mayhem, then plunder your way to victory! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best RTS game on the XBox 360, April 20, 2009

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Mr. Gareth P. Harvey "Guernsey Boy" (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Age of Booty [Online Game Code] (Software Download)

The genius of this game is that they have taken the well-worn formula of standard Real Time Strategy (RTS) games and streamlined it down to its bare essentials, which means it is simple to learn (but not master) and can be played in 10-15 minutes, rather than 1-2 hours for a typical RTS game.

Rather than micro-managing lots of different units, in AoB you only have one ship to control. Your ship sails around the map capturing towns which then give you an income stream of one or two of the three resource types: rum, gold and wood. Combinations of these resources give you upgrades to your ship (either speed, armour or cannons) or to the defenses of your town.

There are also resources floating around in crates, and "power-ups" you can get which provide bombs, whirlpools and temporary invisibility, to spice up your sea battles and give you an extra edge.

Singe player mode is limited as the AI players are not very smart and will frustrate you when you play with them. There are 21 single-player "challenges" - which are fun - but think of them as training for multi-player mode.

Multi-player is where this game really shines! You can play 2v2, 3v3, 4v4 or 2v2v2v2. There are over 35 maps to play on - and you can also create your own with a map editor.

Best to play online with a mic, as communication is key when things get hectic and you are in a tight tussle with the opposition. Get some good team-mates and some challenging opposition - and this game is really FUN!

I have clocked up over 1000 online games so far - and I am only now starting to master the tactics and the layout of all the different maps.

In my opinion, this is by far the best game on XBLA - and it only costs 800 points ($10), which is amazing value. You can download a trial version and check out the online play for a limited time.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lot of game for little cash, April 8, 2009

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Sim (San Antonio, TX USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Age of Booty [Online Game Code] (Software Download)

This game has a lot of stuff in it for the price... single player campaign, multiplayer, even a level editor. Age of Booty is a lot of fun :D

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More free multiplayer trials, May 5, 2009

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Michael Kolb "designer and gamer" (Winston Salem, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Age of Booty [Online Game Code] (Software Download)

I don't know why but more arcade titles that focus at least half of its gameplay on the multiplayer should have multiplayer trials, (cough Death Tank). The biggest reason I purchased this game was due to this feature. Not knowing if the game would work or not, due to sub par broadband (satellite), I used the trial to play online. Games were fun, mostly lag free although some lag noticable (my end), and I was able to successfully join them.

After I purchased the game and went through the single player missions I got involved with the editor. You can get free maps when you enter the editor or trade and share with friends/community. This has lengthened the gameplay time I've had with this game immensely and have not gotten bored with this game. When working with a team the game can be a blast. The AI isn't bad either. Simple pick up and play controls and deep strategy makes this a must for any pirate loving gamer or someone who wants a little strategy in between shooters or other triple A titles.