Sid Meier's Pirates!

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 24
  3. Negative: 5 out of 24
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  1. mkharris08
    Jul 25, 2017
    8
    Fun and addicting game. Love the Sid Meier games......................................................................................................
  2. BrianK.
    Jul 14, 2005
    8
    Definitely a PC game ported to a console, but a great one. The controls take some getting used to and the load screens are plentiful, if fairly short. Also the graphics are nothing to write home about. Still, the game is heaps of fun and instantly addictive. Folks who loved the original game will find the new version in excellent shape. It's not for everyone, but those folks who Definitely a PC game ported to a console, but a great one. The controls take some getting used to and the load screens are plentiful, if fairly short. Also the graphics are nothing to write home about. Still, the game is heaps of fun and instantly addictive. Folks who loved the original game will find the new version in excellent shape. It's not for everyone, but those folks who enjoy a nice mix of strategy and action will enjoy it immensely.… Expand
  3. DudeLabowski
    Aug 16, 2005
    10
    Arrrrgggggh! This game be better than enjoying the booty in Davey Jones' locker while sippin on grog and juice YO!
  4. DarrenM.
    Jul 15, 2005
    9
    Strangely enough, this is the xbox version of Killer 7. the controls are very adequate if more than slightly dated (think proto-95, hey) and the gameplay is straight monkey island. in this new era of sandbox-style in every genre, a simple old adventure game like this is out of place. which doesn't make it bad. if you're looking for a nice change of pace in a positive, relativelyStrangely enough, this is the xbox version of Killer 7. the controls are very adequate if more than slightly dated (think proto-95, hey) and the gameplay is straight monkey island. in this new era of sandbox-style in every genre, a simple old adventure game like this is out of place. which doesn't make it bad. if you're looking for a nice change of pace in a positive, relatively innocent sort of way, pirates stands with lego star wars as this year's best entry.… Expand
  5. SteveL.
    Jul 17, 2005
    9
    This is a awesome game! I have been waiting for this release for many years. The only thins is they should make a mac friendly version..
  6. LaurieD.
    Aug 16, 2005
    10
    I'm not much of a gamer. I don't have the reflexes for the button mashing games, but Pirates! is a hell of a lot of fun and has loads of game play, even for the casual gamer like me.
  7. Loc
    Oct 13, 2006
    10
    It was the most fun I've had playing a game in a long long time. Thank you Sid!
  8. Andyman
    Jan 15, 2007
    10
    Yaaarrrggggghhhh! Walk the plank, ye Halo-ridden landlubbers! Sid Meier's Pirates is EASILY the best pirate game ever made. Even more amazing is the fact that Sid somehow improved upon the seemingly perfect formula introduced in the original Pirates! game. There are few games in existence that are more addictive than this one... you'll want to explore every inch of the Caribbean Yaaarrrggggghhhh! Walk the plank, ye Halo-ridden landlubbers! Sid Meier's Pirates is EASILY the best pirate game ever made. Even more amazing is the fact that Sid somehow improved upon the seemingly perfect formula introduced in the original Pirates! game. There are few games in existence that are more addictive than this one... you'll want to explore every inch of the Caribbean before you retire from privateering.… Expand

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#45 Best Xbox Game of 2005
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#35 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2005
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#31 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2005

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 47 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 47
  3. Negative: 2 out of 47
  1. Yahoo!
    90
    It's not the most glitzy-looking coin in the haul, but it's finely milled, expertly crafted, and has just enough hidden nicks to give it Old World character and a sense of adventure. It's addictive, and you will lose hours of your life.
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  2. Games Radar
    90
    If you missed the original game 18 years ago, you should definitely pick this up - it could be another 18 years before they make something this purely fun again.
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  3. Boomtown
    90
    The historical period is beautifully realised, and the included onscreen encyclopaedia is great reading. If you have an interest in this period, pirates, the age of sail - you'll find lots to enjoy, especially if you're a fan of the works of Patrick O'Brian or Alexander Kent.
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