Sid Meier’s Pirates!

The reissue of the 1987 game Sid Meier’s Pirates tells the story of an immigrant boy from the Old World whose family is captured and sold into slavery due to debts. The hero escapes captivity and becomes a ship captain in search of his family. This is the main storyline of the arcade game.

However, Sid Meier’s Pirates offers maximum freedom, and it is not necessary to follow the storyline linearly. There are other options for the development of events, such as:

– Engaging in trade;
– Searching for treasures;
– Becoming a pirate.

If trading becomes boring, treasure maps can be purchased at any tavern. But the last of the three options, which involves plundering ships and cities, is perhaps the most exciting. However, before starting criminal pirate activities, it is worth gaining the support of allies in the form of influential countries in the Caribbean Basin, promising not to touch their ships. Approach the choice of patrons carefully, taking into account the politics of the region, so as not to accidentally side with outsiders!

Overall, it is an interesting maritime sandbox game where you can attend a ball with the daughter of a colony governor, kill groups of enemies, and solve puzzles. The multitude of diverse storylines keeps the game from becoming boring and encourages replayability. Critics praise it for its decent graphics for its time and a large number of built-in mini-games.