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Like Morrowind, if modded, it is BETTER!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 20 / 21
Date: March 29, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Okay, sure, PotC is a buggy game. Yes, DisneyBucks caused the release to be rushed. NO, Bethesda did not design this game, Akella, the Russian game developer who designed Sea Dogs did. This game was supposed to be Sea Dogs II and no one was more dismayed than Akella when they saw what they had to do to their beautiful work. They did what they could, but in the time alloted, they unfortunately could NOT perform miracles.

Enter the average gamer, aka MYSELF. The manual is terrible (no wonder some of you have trouble with swordfights or storms, you have no clue of what to do). The game is buggy. You don't know why your PC is crashing all the time. What do you do? Well I first looked on the web for a patch to fix the bugs. Nothing. :( THEN I found there were websites that hosted free mods - there were people writing modifications to PotC that made the game INCREDIBLE!!! Bugs were fixed! Unfinished and locked quests were unlocked and finished. New quests were added. You could play the game past the end of the main quest. There were new ship skins and new characters (play as Capt. Jack Sparrow!), new items, and EVEN NEW LOCATIONS!

Look up "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Build 12" in any search engine, and you'll find what I'm talking about. This game is OUTSTANDING when modded, and the people at the site you find will help you if you get stuck.

It's a darned good game. In its original state it is a strong base for excellent gameplay if the problems are eliminated. It's fun - has adventure - drama - intrigue - GORGEOUS art - and imaginative scripting. Those who disagree - do you play Morrowind unmodded? Isn't it better with the mods?

Yup, I thought so. Get PotC... Get the mods. Immerse yourself in a fantastic absorbing game that has me STILL playing it today. BUY THIS GAME!

I'd buy it again in a heartbeat.

A great rpg

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 8
Date: August 24, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game, by no means, is for newbies. IF you think your a real rpg gamer then this is teh game for you. It will take work for you too build up your forces and your ship, but after that things are smooth sailing. SUre teh combat isn't the best but it's the rpg physics and exploration that count, you will never run out of open water or islands..... never. The game also has a deep stat and skill system which both lend themselves to brilliance.

The graphics are the best point of the game, too much greatness to be had. Better than it's counterpart morrowind in that department this game gives you a wet dream every time you look upon it.

Simply put, this game needs to be bought, it's great roleplaying and great fun. Don't let reviews fool you, this game is exceptionally good.

PotC

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 9
Date: June 11, 2004
Author: Amazon User

First I have to say that all this talk about bugs isnt making any sense to me. Ive not encountered one yet. And, besides that, this is an extremely entertaining game.

This is the first RPG ive ever bought and played and I am very happy with my purchase. The beginning of the quest is slow, but it quickly picks up pace. Ive not actually finished the main story yet, but I have encountered several long and fun subquests along the way. You can become a hitman for a merchant or simply escort traders to their desination.

I have only one major complaint: It's way to difficult manuevering throughout the jungle areas of an island. There need to be more signs to mark the pathways.

Besides that complaint, there really isnt much else. Overall, I believe that if you have a decent computer you probably wont encounter these bugs that others are finding unberable. The prive on this game is very cheap right now as well, only $20 for a 45 hour quest and many other subquests and freelance play.

best pirates game ever

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: February 29, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Pirates of the Caribbean, despite all of the other reviews, is frankly the best RPG and pirate game i have ever played/heard of
Its great graphics go beyond that of any Xbox game. Its Islands look so real that my mom walked by the screen and did a double take. Aside from graphics, its plot is awesome (except that its not as much like the movie as i had hoped) You can control, buy, customize, and capture real ships. You can explore catacombs and jungles. At the end you can even raid an incan temple! You can build up your party and fleet and customize their/your abilities. In fact there is so much you can do, that i cand fit it in the 1000 word limit. The rest i have to say is that it may not work on some computers with POOR graphics cards (for those of u POTC haters) and that when i got it, i was amazed at how much i enjoyed it. I also have to say that im sorry for the people who cant play it because of bad computers because your missing the best computer game that i have ever played! so for all of you POTC lovers BUY THIS GAME!!! it will be more than worth your money

This Game Is Like My Second Life

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: August 10, 2005
Author: Amazon User

If I had to choose a second life to live I would choose the life of one of the pirates in this game. Everything from the thrilling battle scenes to the great soundtrack is amazing. after i beat it once i just fooled around in the pirate world wich is just as fun as following a story line. the only difference is your creating your own story line. if u liked the movie, BUY THE GAME!!!!

This is a cool game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: July 01, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I have played in first version of this game wich called Sea Dogs.
It was the greatest game about pirates and ships.
I think Sea Dogs 2 (or Pirates of the Carribean if you wish) will be the best game of this summer.
I advice it to all people who likes pirates, slaves and the sail age. It will be fun!!!

I can see fine...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: February 05, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I personally liked this game. I don't know why I can while most other people can't, but I could see fine during the night, and although the jungles are a little hard to navigate through, you get the hang of it after a while. I loved all the battles you could do in this game, and the freedom of deciding where to go next..

Worth it, with some work--

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: December 31, 2006
Author: Amazon User

The game was relatively enjoyable as it comes from the box. It was engaging enough that I played the whole way through it to see how the story unfolded, even though it was a bit cheesy and the game itself considerably buggy and quite obviously unfinished. The gameplay itself was decent, although a bit repetetive. At sea, however, the graphics are impressive enoug that simply watching the ships cut through the waves is reason enough to play. The word majestic comes to mind--insofar as it can be applied to a video game.

It is important to note--for you Depp fans--that there is no Jack Sparrow in the game as it ships. Also, the game has very little to do with the movie. It was originally developed as a wholly different game, until being bought by Disney.

Now what I consider to be the best part of this game is the modding community around it. Google "POTC Build Mod" and you will see what I mean. What it is is an extremely well developed mod that significantly alters the game and adds a huge amount to it. The features are too many to list, but if you get this game I strongly suggest you get the mod. The difference is enormous, and the mod alone justifies buying the game.

How can you all say that!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 07, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Great game, once the controls were mastered. Extremely open-ended with a LOT of gameplay. Graphics are seamless and wonderful. Ship battles are exciting and a real challenge. Encountering storms is the most challenging aspect as it is difficult to master sailing in them.

All in all, with the amazing graphics, many side quests, customizable characters, and overall fun factor, this is a great game if you have the system to run it.

The Next Great RPG

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 37 / 39
Date: July 06, 2003
Author: Amazon User

From the creators of Morrowind comes Pirates. The game was originally Sea Dogs II, but Disney bought out the game. However, the game is still awesome with great graphics, good sound, and a lot of fun installed into it. The game is similar to Morrowind, and heavily encourages exploring. You can trade, or buy, or sell. You can choose the attitude and qualities that your character will have, and the entire game is very open-ended. The combat is great, with the sea battles being especially exciting! The game plays as if you were a pirate, and the game unravels like a tale about, well, pirates and what they do. Overall, this game is great for open-ended fun and will provide a great gaming experience for a fan of Disney's ride, the movie, or pirates!

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