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Hardy Har Har

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 17, 2008
Author: Amazon User

So a little time has passed and now not only can you run the X-box version of this game on the 360, but you can download it from X-box Live! Is it still worth playing today? Oh yes! First of all, I like the console version better than the PC version. It just feels more pick-up-and-play on the Xbox, the controls work beautifully (I vastly prefer pressing buttons to hitting number keys on a keyboard), and with the high-resolution rendering on the 360 the game looks wonderful. In fact, I only have one complaint. You can't skip the intro movie on the 360 for some reason.

If you like the PC version you may want to change over to this version for sheer ease-of-use. If you've never played the game before you ought to give it a try just to find out how a series of minigames can make for a full-blown game, and why Sid Meyer's games are as popular as they are. I don't play it every day. When I do play it I stop when I beat it and leave it alone for a while. But when I do start playing, I get hooked deep until I beat the game again and hopefully best my high score once again (the real replay value comes from trying to end the game with a super-high score). Give it a try and hopefully the game will do the same for you. Have fun!

fun and addictive -- another excellent Sid Meier game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 10, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This game does have some faults -- the gameplay is shamelessly repetitive at points. But it just doesn't matter, because the world the game creates is so much fun to play around in, and the freedom to move among the various activities available (ship battles, sword fights, land battles, dancing minigame) is complete. It definitely has that "just five more minutes" quality that Sid Meier seems to achieve so regularly.

The Xbox port is great and controls very nicely. Works well on the Xbox 360 as well. Just make sure to update the game through the in-game interface (not just through Xbox 360) as you'll get extra content that way and be able to upload your scores to Xbox Live.

Excellent game, changes everytime you play it

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 26, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I think this game is endless. You can play it different every time! This is one of the few games that I have consistently played over the years. Yes I said years, my son and I have gotten countless amounts of hours and enjoyment from this game. I highly recommend it.

great fun

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 22, 2007
Author: Amazon User

great game, but there is a glich where your ship can run aground (really it just gets stuck) in map mode and you cannot get it back in the water. Fun if you can avoid this.

One of the best

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 25, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is one of the most addicting video games I've ever played. Fun and interesting, easy to pick up and play, good graphics and variety of play styles.

If they were to make on online pirate game, consult Sid Meier's Pirates.

Not bad

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: July 20, 2007
Author: Amazon User

It's a good game overall, but the fight scenes are kind of lame. The multilayer is really cool with your friends. THe best thing about it is that it's one of the backwards compatible games for the Xbox 360 so you can play it on both consoles!

good game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 8
Date: November 07, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I liked the original pirates for the nintendo system and this game has iproved on that idea.

A delightful fun filled game.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: November 04, 2006
Author: Amazon User

If you are looking for a different type game that you will have hours of enjoyment and fun with, this is the game for you. It has excellent graphics and a lot of action. We never get tired of sailing the high seas for our Pirate's bounty and battles. I recommend for family fun and as a game that is different.

History with a Bang

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: August 27, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I played this game when it first came out for the Macintosh, yes that's right, the venerable Macintosh SE. It was very replayable and burned in a decent knowledge of the history and geography of the Caribbean Ocean. What better way to learn about the silver trains, letters of marque, and wind patterns than to play as a pirate or pirate hunter? What better way to burn the locations and historical importance of Barbados, Curacao, and Cuba into your memory?

I highly recommend this game for all ages. It is a great role playing adventure allowing many choices. Furthermore, like all of Sid Meier's games, it also is highly educational. It has been updated since the original release with much better graphics and elements of standard XBox/PS2 role playing games. It is an updated classic.

A Fun Game for Kids

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: August 26, 2006
Author: Amazon User

My [...] son has spent a lot of time on this game and really enjoys it. He has learned Geography, cities, etc. so it is educational as well as fun. That is what every parent wants isn't it? Education and fun? I am completely for any game that helps my child learn while disguising it as fun LOL

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