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Sid Meier's Pirates! - Live the Life (2004)
December 07, 2004
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Deceptively simple, Sid Meier's Pirates! Live the Life is one of the most charming gaming experiences either. Though this has much to do with the art style and Sims-talk of characters, the entire game is in fact light-hearted and very enjoyable. Sailing the Caribbean, from Florida town to Panama and Vera Cruz to Trinidad is pleasant in and of itself. If you wish to merely trade, you can trade. If you want to be a pirate or a hero of your nation, you can do that too. Save your family? Only if you feel like it.

Description:
The New Sid Meier’s Pirates!

Now it’s time for Sid Meier and Firaxis Games to bring this exquisitely rich, action-adventure game into the 21st century. An entirely new game engine will deliver updated gameplay, stunning new features, spectacular 3D graphics and enhanced surround sound, 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.

As your reputation and skills grow, so will the size and quality of your crew, and your ability to take on larger .....

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Available on:
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Publisher:
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Developer:
FiraxisOfficial Website ]

Genre: Adventure

Year Released: 2004

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5 user(s) rated this product an average of 46%  Click here to read all 5 reviews
Rating:
71%
not a classic, but still good
by: defiant_ on March 01, 2008
In the end, you will think this game should have been so much more... and you rarely if ever say that about a sid meier's game. This game is very g... Read Full Review
Rating:
65%
Nice update on the original
by: Domicron on June 15, 2005
Now I never played this on the Amiga or whatever it first came out on...but I did play Pirates! Gold on my trusty Sega Genesis way back when. It wa... Read Full Review
Rating:
1%
Might be good...if I could play
by: ammysma on December 29, 2004
Until fixes are available, and I can do more than sail into port before the game boots me out, I have no choice but to give this product a 1.... Read Full Review
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