Port Royale

 PC
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. Armchair Empire
    93
    With a strong AI, a tried and true game concept, and beautiful graphics and sound, Port Royale is a great game.
  2. GameZone
    85
    Port Royale has depth of gameplay and presents this enjoyable but challenging escapade against a rich background of a battle for power in the Caribbean.
  3. GameSpot
    85
    Even though you may find moments of frustration with the game's missions and its challenging economic model, digging deep into Port Royale provides a varied and open-ended experience--along with the simple satisfaction of playing as a pirate.
  5. IGN
    84
    A pretty comprehensive game that has a lot going for it. The main problem I have with it is that it takes so damn long to get started. It's just so slow.
  6. Gamer's Pulse
    84
    Port Royale takes advantage of this amazing time and creates a wonderfully fun economic simulation. The graphics are great, and the sound fits the bill.
  7. Gaming Age
    83
    Game play is top notch and will not only keep your interest high with its versatility, but with it’s addictive game play.
  8. ActionTrip
    81
    To put it simply, Port Royale rekindles the flame of oldies like "Pirates," which comes as welcomed refreshment and a decent challenge to the mind (too many games resort to the old FPS-style shoot to kill cliché).
  9. Game Chronicles
    80
    Fans of the "Patrician" series or the infamous "Pirates!," will enjoy this title loaded with sea-faring trade, fierce ship-to-ship warfare and an endless replay value set during the age of colonial expansion. However, the steep learning curve and relative monotony early on, may lead less patient gamers to abandon ship.
  10. Adrenaline Vault
    80
    Despite the shortcomings of getting started, beware once you finally do. Port Royale is a wonderfully addictive game that is loaded with grand possibilities.
  11. GameSpy
    75
    A good game buried under a lousy interface and a steep learning curve.

Awards & Rankings

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#58 Best PC Game of 2003

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 25
  3. Negative: 3 out of 25
  1. TanBoonC.
    Sep 26, 2004
    9
    Best game I have ever played before. Consume a lot of time to make our company grows and grow. Pirates should be more aggressive to level upBest game I have ever played before. Consume a lot of time to make our company grows and grow. Pirates should be more aggressive to level up the difficulties.… Full Review »
  2. RyanC.
    Jul 26, 2003
    8
    It would be even better if the company would come out with a patch for the US version quick! it freezes on autosave....definitely a pirate fan though!
  3. D.Pogue
    Jul 8, 2003
    7
    While this game is fun, it has a steep learning curve, and, in my opinion is very difficult. I have spent many hours playing and trying out While this game is fun, it has a steep learning curve, and, in my opinion is very difficult. I have spent many hours playing and trying out various missions, which are difficult in their own right. All an all a decent title, quite similar to Pirates of the old days. However, i find it to be missing something.… Full Review »
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