Pirate Hunter

 PC
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
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  1. PC Gamer
    72
    It's cruddy combat system aside, it's an entertaining high-seas adventure. [Jan 2004, p.102]
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  2. GameSpot
    71
    The direct single-ship controls feel much more like "Pirates!," and the new mechanics create some engaging battles. However, the new linear goal structure limits and oversimplifies Pirate Hunter's gameplay in a way that removes the free-ranging charm.
  3. Yahoo!
    70
    Once you've mastered the ship-to-ship battles, captured a few towns and messed around with the simple trading system, you'll have seen the majority of what it has to offer...If you fancy a few hours of easy-going fun on the high seas, give it a try.
  5. GameBiz
    68
    A fun yet repetitive and slow-paced romp through the history of the Caribbean.
  6. IGN
    68
    If you're looking for a game that will pit you in the role of a pirate, with about 5 hours of gameplay, decent graphics, and an enthralling soundtrack, look no further. But if your desire lies in a game with a great deal of depth, replay value, and longevity, this game may not be your cup of tea.
  7. Game Informer
    60
    This isn't a bad game; it's just a very, very dull one. The only action to be found anywhere is in the ship battles, but even these are tedious. [Jan 2004, p.157]
  8. Adrenaline Vault
    60
    An uncomplicated and readily accessible approach to experiencing the colorful lives of swashbuckling buccaneers on land and at sea. However, the similarity of the challenges, linear scenarios, substandard sound effects, and deficient artificial intelligence definitely constrain the enjoyment you will experience here.

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User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. AdamB.
    Dec 31, 2003
    8
    As a fan of the tall ship era, I found this game most enjoyable. It was a toss back to the original Pirates! that I played endlessly on my As a fan of the tall ship era, I found this game most enjoyable. It was a toss back to the original Pirates! that I played endlessly on my Commodore 64. I've spent many hours so far playing the game and have only completed 2 scenarios, yes the game is repetative, but then so was Pirates! The biggest drawback I see is that you can only have one (1) ship in combat no matter how many are in your fleet, and then you go against how ever many are in the other fleet. Personally I've gone 1 on 4, that add a touch of challenge, but also frustration in the fact that I had 6 or more ships in my fleet. All in all a good game with plenty of replay value.… Full Review »
  2. Jok`RdeMo
    Nov 14, 2003
    6
    Those ppl who still remember Pirates! Gold will recognize them in this game. The bad thing is that it this game is nothing new, just better Those ppl who still remember Pirates! Gold will recognize them in this game. The bad thing is that it this game is nothing new, just better graphics as in Pirates!Gold. And it gets pretty boring after some missions - just always the same :(… Full Review »
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