Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan

 Game Boy Advance
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  • Summary: It's time to discover new lands on the first ever Game Boy Advance trading game. You'll be the captain of your own ship, with a band of wacky sailors at your command. Become the supreme Sea Trader as you trade in silk, grain, silver, and gold to increase your wealth. Fight off pirates whenIt's time to discover new lands on the first ever Game Boy Advance trading game. You'll be the captain of your own ship, with a band of wacky sailors at your command. Become the supreme Sea Trader as you trade in silk, grain, silver, and gold to increase your wealth. Fight off pirates when they try to steal your goods, or even attack other ships to plunder their spoils. And when you're victorious, carousing is optional.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Nintendophiles
    75
    The selling point is the automatic save system. You can play as long as you want, and you won’t miss anything important and can’t cheat in your business.
  2. GameSpot
    71
    If you're the sort of person who tends to dive right into economy-based sims, there's a good deal to like about Jaleco's Sea Trader.
  3. Cheat Code Central
    70
    Approached with the right attitude this game can be a lot of fun as well as a great learning experience.
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  4. GamePro
    70
    For some inexplicable reason, it’s addictive. These types of games are perfect for portable systems, too…simple and endlessly replayable.
  5. Pocket Games
    70
    One of the game's best traits is its open-ended nature. [Summer 2003, p.70]
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  6. Nintendo Power
    64
    Engaging game play but very little action or animation. [Apr 2003, p.138]
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  7. IGN
    60
    Isn't much more than a G-Rated version of those umpteen different commodity-trading PC shareware games like "Drug Dealer" or "Drug Lord."

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  1. GodFodder
    Apr 13, 2003
    9
    This game is so f'in killer, kinda like Drug Lord or something, but with some fighting and looting built in and a legit market as well This game is so f'in killer, kinda like Drug Lord or something, but with some fighting and looting built in and a legit market as well as a black market. sucks that there isn't a lot of animation, and I could see some opportunities for even more cool, but as an overall, this is a great re-playable pocket game that I won't be selling or trading back in =) Now if you'll excuse me I have this shipment of "Turkish Delight" to move here...then I'm gonna get me some hemp!… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#66 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
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#94 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2003