- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Release Date: Feb 17, 2002
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It was hard enough to put the game down long enough to write this review, if that tells you anything. Pirates might lack graphical “oomph,” but it’s fun.
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The kind of product Westwood is largely known for--complete, compelling, full of great little touches, and just generally elegant (which is a funny thing to say about a game of pirates, pillage and plunder, but so be it).
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Has all the makings of the great sleeper hit of 2002.
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Pirates' great mix of excellent control, superb presentation, fun third-person action, and ship combat make it far more interesting than most of the third-person adventures hitting next gen systems.
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I recommend Pirates for those that are looking for something more than a straightforward hack and slash game – something a little more engaging.
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Offers a freewheeling world, fuzzy-but-attractive graphics, overall elegant production values and a main character you can root for, making it one of the best things to happen to the pirate genre in a long time.
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Pirates is an excellent game in one regard; it allows you a great deal of freedom to explore and to complete the game at your own pace.
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Even if a pirate tale doesn’t shiver your timbers, the Lara Croft–like design of Kat will surely raise your mast.
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Though it isn't totally remarkable from a technical standpoint, Pirates is an endearing and well-thought-out game.
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I wished the visuals and audio were better but they do the job. An effective blend of two genres that as far as I know have never been melded together, and truth be told, I like this game.
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Game InformerThe pirate theme is just dressing, cleverly hiding the fact that this is yet another generic action game that could have been transformed into any conceivable concept. [Mar 2002, p.79]
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A neat combination of gameplay aspects. But it's clear that the adventure aspect takes the spotlight over the ship combat, and unfortunately, it's average stuff.
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It's likely to really impress strict adventure fans - but perhaps feel a little dull to faster paced gamers.
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Whilst it has no major failings there is nothing to mark Pirates: Legend of Black Kat out from the crowd other than the merging of the two styles of play.
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Official U.S. Playstation MagazineThe surprisingly solid two-player mode allows you to wage war on a friend in sea-battle form, which proves highly addictive and competitive. [Apr 2002, p.105]
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Electronic Gaming MonthlyFor a game so short on looks and character, Black Kat is surprisingly engaging. [May 2002, p.109]
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Black Kat is like me first marriage, aye - fun for a few hours, and then as slow a death as you never want to witness, matey.
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There’s nothing terribly wrong with the game but there’s also nothing terribly special either.
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PSM MagazineThere's still fun to be had, but we're hoping for more innovation and greater variety of gameplay. [Apr 2002]
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Featuring an interesting story line and fresh spin on classic gameplay, it may just barely make its way onto the short list of great pirate-themed titles to hit videogame consoles.
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What makes the game worth recommending is that the mixture of so-so adventuring with so-so combat makes for a pretty good game that's addictive and more strategic than games that are strictly focused on adventure or fighting.
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TotalGames.netPirates works as a kiddie game, but has no real redeeming qualities for a tougher audience. It just lacks any attention to detail.
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There is enough here to use as a jumping point for a potentially exciting new series.
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Play MagazineThe game is in serious need of some diversity – namely, some platforming and/or puzzle elements. [Apr 2002, p.59]
Awards & Rankings
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#34 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2002
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User score distribution:
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Positive: 10 out of 14
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Mixed: 3 out of 14
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Negative: 1 out of 14
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Jul 25, 2017
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GigiS.Jul 7, 2002
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CandreaJul 4, 2002