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Sid Meier's Pirates - Sony PSP

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Sony PSP
Everyone 10+
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews) 82 / 100

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  • Up to 4 players can play simultaneously using the Wi-Fi capabilities of the PSP, each with their own dedicated screen
  • All new treasure hunting not seen in any previous version. There are more than 20 unique locations that the player will have to navigate around to collect pirate treasure, find lost relatives, and Incan cities
  • Full use of widescreen display
  • There are minimal load times and breaks of play when switching game modes. The player will be able to navigate between the 3 major game modes - sailing, ship to ship battles and entering a port - with only minor transition times
  • Using a 3D tile-based environment, players move one square at a time around a large grid of buildings to hide for cover and fight with guards in the town

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  • ASIN: B000LPJR4O
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches ; 4 ounces
  • Media: Video Game
  • Release Date: June 28, 2010
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,600 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
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Sid Meier debuts on the PSP with his award-winning adventure/strategy game, Sid Meier's Pirates! Take on the role of a Pirate Captain to amass fortune and fame and seize your rightful place as one of the most revered and feared pirates in history. There is a whole cast of interesting and dangerous characters to meet, mysteries to solve, exotic island destinations to discover, and powerful alliances to forge. Duel, battle (on land and sea), dance, sneak, and hunt your way to unimaginable riches! Each time you play you create a new and exciting adventure, so the replayability is limitless!
Players test their skills as a sea captain exploring the high seas and dueling in land and sea battles in a richly detailed 3D world. Additional features for the PSP system include wireless Ad-Hoc multiplayer for up to four players, widescreen graphics, new treasure hunts and more. Engage in fierce naval battles, against both single vessels and multi-ship convoys. Harrowing action sequences on ship decks include swinging from yard arms, slashing down sails, and clobbering enemy crew as players make their way to the enemy captain


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41 of 43 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars History, action, strategy, and fun. January 26, 2007
Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   
A beautiful update to a classic, highly playable game. This game is based on one of the first "sandbox" games in which you determine the pace, direction, and goals of the game. You start out motivated by revenge: what did the robber baron do with your family? Soon, you get a ship of your own and can sail the Caribbean at your leisure. The only things that constrain you are the rules of the sea: don't run out of food, don't run aground, don't mistreat your crew or they will mutiny, and don't pick on other vessels that are bigger than you.

You can outfit your ship with different cannons/sails/powder/bunks/armor, any of which affect your ability to do battle. Your character can ally himself (sorry ladies, no "Monkey Island"-style gender equality in a Sid Meier game) with different factions (English/Spanish/Dutch/French, all loosely based in history), and go dancing with governor's daughters in order to win their favor ... and if you're lucky, they'll also give you land, gold, influence, or useful gifts like the +10 Fencing Ability Puffy Shirt (I am not making this up)!

Did I mention the swordfights? They're straight out of Hollywood, full of chivalry and derring-do. You don't need to be a fighting game expert to win a battle; the action sequences are only a small part of the overall experience.

As you move through the game, you'll meet different characters along the way who will give you tips on how to avenge your family, get rich and famous, or dig up buried treasure. Each encounter suggests something else to do, and the whole game is nicely randomized and dynamic enough that it feels like a living, breathing world rather than the collection of code and mini-games that it really is.

Kids will learn some history and Caribbean geography from the experience.
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28 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Arrrrr!; even better than the original January 28, 2007
Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   
I confess; the original version of Sid Meier's Pirates! ranks as my favorite PC game of all time. A very deep, instantly playable game engine powered by a seemingly endless array of adventure paths made the original an ingeniusly addictive (and semi-historically accurate, to boot) pasttime.

Thus, I waited with baited breath for the PSP version, only to let out seafaring cries of joy when playing this oustanding sequel. The same aspects of the PC original are alive and well...only bigger and better. Equally as playable, now chock full of outstanding graphics, clever new features and a terrific soundtrack that is truly toe-tapping. The clever programming across the board shines on Pirates! for PSP; this a polished title that is a must-have for fans of the original or RTS/adventure offerings.

For Pirates! newbies, one of the strongest suits of its namesake predecessors was the ease in picking up the title + playing it right out of the box. The game's depth and features become obvious after hours of addictive adventuring.

Only after you've allied with the Dutch for better access to ports...parlayed status with the Spanish to find buried treasure...recruited crew from Pirate towns...escorted boats from Missionary settlements...then sank your first three English merchantships to keep the crew happy...do you realize you've been consciously making all these decisions all the while, yet they seem both second-hand in nature plus non-complicated to manage. This is -- and was -- the beauty of Sid Meier's Pirates!; just don't blame him if you miss your flight due to a driving obsession to capture the notorious John Morgan before takeoff.

Happy seafaring.
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The smile hasn't left my face yet! April 2, 2007
Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   
I was an extremely avid fan of the original "Pirates!" game on the PC almost 20 years ago, and I am very pleased that the PSP version has come out. I recently picked it up on a whim while at a local electronics store, remembering fondly the hours upon hours of enjoyment I got out of the original, and I am happy to say that this version also gets it right.

I decided to simply start playing instead of reading through the manual, and I was very pleased in that the gameplay and controls are highly intuitive and very easy to master. It's also rewarding in that you do not have to wait a long time before getting into ship battles and swordfights - you can dive right in from the get-go, a refreshing departure from other games in which you have to build up strength, weaponry, etc. before you really get into the fun part of the game.

The swordfight scenes are basically the same as the original's, albeit with much better graphics and cutscenes. I didn't care too much for the new version of land battles, which now are turn-based, because the original was played in real time and was, in my opinion, a lot simpler and flowed better. There are also a better variety of side quests you can embark upon, such as searhing for buried treasure, to plundering Inca cities, to finding lost relatives, to hunting down really bad pirates. As in the original, you get to choose from one of several strengths that you can possess, such as superior swordsmanship, to superior gunnery skill, to skill with navigation, and the like. I found, just as in the original, the most useful skill is that of "Wit and Charm." With such a skill, garnering information from various people, such as bartenders, governor's daughters, and others becomes much easier.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Sid Meier's Pirates
I bought this game after I saw somebody play another Sid Meiers game. I have to say, I'm not impressed. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Samantha Succube
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Excelent!
Published 3 months ago by LUIS G SILVA PIRES
3.0 out of 5 stars ehh
Not very thrilled with this one. It has very simple game play and one can get bored with it very quickly.
Published 17 months ago by Allan Cloutier
2.0 out of 5 stars Not The Hit Title I Expected
Saw accolades and recommendations for this game, so I bought it. Did not live up to the hype. Graphics are something out of an early 1990's PC game, controls are simplistic, and... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Judah
2.0 out of 5 stars Not as slick as the PC version
I thought this would be an exact port, but many of the game play elements are far less polished than the PC game. Read more
Published 23 months ago by KendoPt4
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun!!
This game is fun.I played it years ago on PC,and was happy to find it for the PSP. Its good fun for people of all ages. If you like pirates and/or strategy games-pick it up.
Published on April 27, 2012 by Jason
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Sid Myers Pirates!!!
I expected the game to be at my house 2-3 weeks after I ordered it... It took about 5-7 days. I got it and started playing it, and I'm hooked. Excellent replay value too.
Published on January 15, 2012 by Tom
2.0 out of 5 stars A very disappointing port of a good game
I really enjoyed Sid Meier's Pirates! on the XBOX and so was looking forward to taking the same game on the go with the PSP version. Read more
Published on May 4, 2011 by James McCain
2.0 out of 5 stars repetitive and too easy
in two words: repetitive and boring. the gaming repeats 4 or 5 actions all the time without any evolution happening. u got a new ship and well u keep dominating the word as before. Read more
Published on April 20, 2011 by Fernando C. Cardoso
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun for the first 3 hours
This is a solid, open-world/sandbox adventure game that involves plundering towns/ships, searching for hidden treasures, dancing with governors' daughters, earning ranks, etc.. Read more
Published on August 10, 2010 by DJ_King_SD
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