Pirates: The Legend of Black Kat

 Xbox
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. Xbox Nation Magazine
    50
    The game's odd predilection for nighttime levels ensures that players will be doing double duty fighting and squinting. [Summer 2002, p.91]
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  2. Official Xbox Magazine
    71
    The more I played, the more I settled into a fun, if not too deep, experience. [June 2002, p.74]
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  3. GameSpy
    64
    kept waiting for this game to become fun. It doesn't really.
  5. IGN
    60
    This is the definition of a middle of the road game.
  6. All Game Guide
    60
    There is considerable room for improvement, but Pirates is a hearty choice for those who'd rather focus on attacking than adventuring.

Awards & Rankings

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#65 Best Xbox Game of 2002
90
#90 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2002

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. chosen0ne
    Oct 7, 2021
    9
    The story is kind of basic and the acting is sub-par, but it's just so FUN!!! It's easy to understand and brilliant to play. I just wentThe story is kind of basic and the acting is sub-par, but it's just so FUN!!! It's easy to understand and brilliant to play. I just went back and broke out my old Xbox to replay this title and it's still pretty good by today's standards. Wish it would get a remaster or re-release on Switch or PC.… Full Review »
  2. SIPPIO
    Mar 14, 2019
    10
    This game has the best of both Pirate worlds..
    Ship/Naval combat/exploring & Fighting on land w/ decent/standard fighting mechanics and    This game has the best of both Pirate worlds..
    Ship/Naval combat/exploring & Fighting on land w/ decent/standard fighting mechanics and puzzles.
    ~The game has character upgrades & separate ship agrades like weapons & hull or ram damage etc..
    *I didn't finish it because IM NOT A COMPLETIONIST & PLAY GAMES TILL I GET BORED.
    and I did get bored b4 I finished it...
    But now that I collect PS2/OG Xbox games= I realized many other 40 year olds do too & they need to know that this game is thee best Pirate game save for AssCreed Black Flag..

    **Off Topic~ it amazes me that Pirate themed games suck all these years/decades...
    Sea of Thieves shoulda woulda coulda & even Black Flag was mediocre compaired to what should be....
    Actually ive been wanting a improved version of Pirates Black Kat since 2002...    … Full Review »
  3. TheLoneWolf
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    This game is such a classic beat em up game. One of the best pirate games of all the time. The graphics might a bit dated, but the gameplay isThis game is such a classic beat em up game. One of the best pirate games of all the time. The graphics might a bit dated, but the gameplay is still solid.… Full Review »
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