Simple but fun all the same.
User Rating: 8.5 | Pirates of the Caribbean PC
POTC The game is not in any way related to the movie series, which is probably why I liked it. You had a certain of freedom to do whatever you wished in the Caribbean. Either be a merchant and trade goods from island to island or a pirate ready to attack and steal cargo from other ships, you can adjust your core skills and ship accordingly. The leveling system is similar to most RPG's as you can spend attribute points in different areas of skill. You're not in your ship all the time, as you are often involved in fencing battles on land or if you decide to board enemy ships. There is a small range of swords and guns to purchase to give you the upper hand aswell. You can also hire a crew to aid you on land or to sail ships and help you on the battlefield. The melee combat system was very simple and plain, having a button to attack and a button to block but worked well all the same. The battles on the sea on the other hand are quite well done as you load your cannons with different ammo types and put your sails up/down to increase/decrease speed, you also have the option to sink the enemy ship, or board and capture it, by capturing ships you sell them at a ship dealer too. Different ships have different advantages and disadvantages. This game reminded me quite a lot of Freelancer, only a lot simpler. I thought it was very fun to play and like in other RPG's you can stay away from the main quest completely if you so choose. Shame there was no multiplayer.
