Spreadsheets of the Caribbean? I am a big fan of pirate games, and I really wanted to like this title. But there doesn't seem to be much that's piratical; mainly lots, and LOTS of buying, selling, and starting up and running of businesses. The game's learning curve is steep, and the tutorial isn't very helpful. When you do get to the sea battles, the clumsy combat system makes things very frustrating. The graphics are very good, with amazing detail; waves lap up on the beach, and palm trees sway in the wind. Sound is decent as well. Replayability is very good, as the game is completely open-ended. But if you're looking for a good, rollicking pirate game, this ain't it. Wait for Pirates of the Caribbean, or Sid Meier's remake of the classic Pirates!
Port Royale, as with quite a few other games, puts you in the Carribbean during the 16th and 17th centuries. However, Port Royale allows you to control numerous convoys of ships (up to 20) to send out to patrol the seas ... Read Full Review
It's true: this game is extremely complicated and takes hours of play to understand. However, the longer I play it, the more fun it becomes. At first I struggled to make any income, and was stuck with one measly ship. ... Read Full Review
