Sid Meier's Pirates!

 iOS
  • Publisher: 2K Games
  • Release Date: Jul 21, 2011
  • Also On: PC
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
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  1. hokum
    Sep 30, 2011
    9
    Amazingly addictive little game. It's sandbox, so no two games will ever be the same. You're free to do what you want, however you want. It essentially revolves around four mini-games - sea combat, land combat, fencing, dancing. The downside of this formula is that it can feel a little repetitive after a while. Sid Meier's magic is there - making you juggle several balls at once whichAmazingly addictive little game. It's sandbox, so no two games will ever be the same. You're free to do what you want, however you want. It essentially revolves around four mini-games - sea combat, land combat, fencing, dancing. The downside of this formula is that it can feel a little repetitive after a while. Sid Meier's magic is there - making you juggle several balls at once which means that you quickly lose track of time. This game is easy to learn, difficult to master. Great escapist fun, although a little on the cartoon-ish side. if you want realistic, dark and gritty, look elsewhere.… Expand
  2. SkeeBingo
    Sep 8, 2011
    10
    Anything Sid Meier does should get perfect scores, period. The controls take a little getting used to, but then again translating this type of game to a touch screen must have taken a lot of work. Well done.
  3. Ironplate
    Feb 20, 2018
    8
    I had a very good times with this game, back in the days.
    It’s a pirate simulator full with nostalgia elements.
    + Good and funny animations.
    + Great strategics elements.
    + Arrrrr!
    There is still no game in recent years that compares it. I like it a lot.
  4. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    8
    A terrific swashbucklimg adventure full of fun minigames and interesting combat. It captires the romantic fantasy of piracy incredibly well and is a very replayable experience. Very well done!

Awards & Rankings

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#38 Best iOS Game of 2011
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#55 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2011
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#9 Most Shared iOS Game of 2011

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Modojo
    May 31, 2012
    80
    If you've historically been put off by the complexity of Sid Meier's other titles, this is a lovely action-simulation that will lead you gently into the genre. For strategy stalwarts, there's nothing to fear from this very different Meier game, because it really is a huge amount of fun regardless of your typical gaming preferences.
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  2. NZGamer
    Mar 3, 2012
    94
    Trade and economic growth are explored in a simple and deeply engaging way.
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  3. TouchArcade
    Aug 1, 2011
    90
    It's deceptively deep, riddled with charming animations, colors, and characters, and offers a huge bag of things to do. It also runs well enough and is tuned well enough to recommend it on the iPad, which obviously is a huge plus.
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