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Released 15 August 2003

Format XBox, PC

Developer Ubisoft

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Pirates Of The Caribbean

Review
Bad news for fans of Disney’s swashbuckling romp: Johnny Depp’s Jack Sparrow doesn’t appear in the POTC video game. Neither do Orlando Bloom’s Will Turner, Keira Knightley’s Elizabeth Swann nor Geoffrey Rush’s Barbossa. Christ, it doesn’t even make reference to the Disneyland ride that inspired the film in the first place!

Instead, it’s an unrelated role-playing quest where gamers take control of newcomer Nathaniel Hawk as he trades goods, explores the Caribbean archipelago and battles enemies on the high seas. The quest features an engaging open-ended structure where players choose their own destiny and become an honourable sea trader or a fearsome cutthroat, and the ship-to-ship combat sequences are thrilling and look fabulous.

However, getting past the robotic controls and clumsy swordplay requires the patience of a saint, meaning that few players will discover the treasures that POTC has to offer.

Reviewer: David McComb

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Average user rating for Pirates Of The Caribbean

Sweet

Like the gta of the sea- a very good game but the absence of any film-related material makes for lack of interest. The freedom and open-ended gameplay is superb however. Durable for a couple of hours at a time.... sometimes ... Read More

blaud About me

10:27, 23 May 2008 | Report This Post

RE: Brilliant

The game is good for a couple of hours but interest is pretty short. damn repetitive ... Read More

Daniel Kelly About me

18:09, 31 July 2006 | Report This Post

Brilliant

I think this film wasnt as good as the first but i did love it. I think these kind of films should be made more often because you don't really see films with pirates. Anyway, this film is great, it is better than all the other ones around. ... Read More

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16:46, 29 July 2006 | Report This Post

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