Sid Meier's Pirates!
78Happy KittySadkitty Score
86KitSuperintelligent review
71Critics4 critic reviews
74Players39 ratings
You'll criss-cross your way along the 17th century Spanish Main in search of all-new adventures. You'll lead a crew of hot-blooded buccaneers into rollicking harbour towns. And risk your booty and your life plundering enemy ships! Hunt for magnificent treasures! Unravel the mysteries and clues of your adventure! Even battle your way through enemy waters on grueling rescue missions! Will you win your rightful place in history? Or will you end up shipwrecked on a distant island? The answer can only be found in…
Kit's verdict · 8.6/10
Pure swashbuckling fun that still delivers a full pirate life in a few hours.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Open-ended pirate sandbox
- Charming minigames
- Easy to pick up
Not so much
- Minigames get repetitive
- Sword fights are shallow
Play it if anyone who wants a light, breezy pirate adventure.
Skip it if players who want deep naval strategy.
Cheats & codes
No cheat codes
Sid Meier's Pirates! doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Tips
Play it better
- Pick the fencing skill at the start if you struggle with sword fights.
- Sell captured cargo to big ports, which pay more.
- Keep your crew happy by sharing loot often.
- In ship battles, sail with the wind and fire grapeshot to thin enemy crews before boarding.
- Use smaller fast ships early to avoid heavier navies.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
Tap a secret to reveal it.
Did you know?
Trivia
- It's a remake of Sid Meier's 1987 game Pirates!.
- Firaxis rebuilt it with 3D graphics and new minigames.
- It later came to the PSP and iOS.
- Sid Meier designed the original after Silent Service and before Civilization.
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