Sid Meier's Pirates
SCORE: 51
Video games have a dirty little secret.
When companies can not come up with an idea for a new game, they pick
pirates or ninjas. Yes it is very lazy of them. Obviously Firaxis Games
wanted to do a mini game compilation on the Wii. So they used Sid
Meier’s Pirates, and it came out as you might expect.
Your family is imprisoned by the Marque. That authority figure may be
different if you play a different nation. Gamers can pick French,
English, Dutch, and Spanish). Your goal in Sid Meier’s Pirates is
revenge. Early on in the game you mutiny against your captain and become
the pirate captain of your own ship.
Players are given missions to perform in Sid Meier’s Pirates. This is
what gets you through the story elements of this home console criminal
re-enactment video game. You can also go after ships sailing around. Get
into a battle, and board their ship. As long as you beat their captain
in a sword duel you get their ship. If you lose you go to jail.
On top of the violent content, Sid Meier’s Pirates also contains bad
language and enticement to lust. In my opinion Sid Meier’s Pirates
should have a ‘T’ for thirteen and older only rating. The ESRB looks bad
for giving this game an ‘E10+’ for Everyone ten years old and older. Ten
year olds do not need to have those words and images shoved in their
faces.
The mini games in Sid Meier’s Pirates are simplistic and boring. The
controls in things like sailing is frustrating at best. Other controls
in Sid Meier’s Pirates are okay. Players are also able to sink ships
after capturing them. Why would you do that when you are trying to build
a fleet? You need so many sailors to properly sail each of the ships.
- Luke
Graphics: 40%
Sound: 50%
Replay/Extras: 75%
Gameplay: 40%
Family Friendly Factor: 50%
System: Wii
Publisher: 2K Games
Developer: Firaxis Games
Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY
{Alcohol Reference, Mild Language, Mild Violence, Suggestive Themes}
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