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Sid Meier's Pirates! (Wii)

 
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Release Date: 10/05/10
Genre: Action Adventure
Developer: 2K Games
Publisher: 2K Games
ESRB Rating: Everyone 10+
ESRB Content: Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Alcohol Reference, Mild Violence

Overflowing with intense pirate action, Sid Meier’s Pirates! features a treasure chest of gameplay riches, including the traditional mini-games from the classic original such as Sword Fighting, Ship Combat and Dancing, as well as two brand new Wii-exclusive mini-games – Bombardment and Lock Picking. In addition, the Wii version will offer exclusive character and ship customization options.
All hands on deck! Exclusively for Wii™, Sid Meier’s Pirates! is an exciting high-seas adventure that allows junior buccaneers to helm one of 27 fully customizable ships as they descend upon unsuspecting ports of call to amass a motley crew of seafaring bandits. Captains must collect hidden treasure maps, undertake daring missions and courageous rescues, and swiftly hand out pirate-style justice to local braggarts before hearing the wild call of the ocean and setting sail for mind-blowing open sea engagements unlike any other game before on the Wii.

Overflowing with intense pirate action, Sid Meier’s Pirates! features a treasure chest of gameplay riches, including the traditional mini-games from the classic original such as Sword Fighting, Ship Combat and Dancing, as well as two brand new Wii-exclusive mini-games – Bombardment and Lock Picking. In addition, the Wii version will offer exclusive character and ship customization options.

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Reviews

6.8
based on 1 top critic
and 4 virtual ratings

6.0
Control issues and other frustrations make this a very disappointing version of the classic game of adventure on the high seas.

7.0
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