The PC recreation on the Mac

This game really stands the test of time. Ive played this game in almost every form I can get my hands on, and its still fun for me today. Faithful to the original in many ways, this remake is now several years old, having been out for many years on the PC and XBox. The game itself has changed surprisingly little since the original versions debuted back in the 80s. If youve played a prior version, youll feel right at home with this modern represenation. If youve played the PC version, then you already know what this is.

For those who havent played it, the game basically puts you in command of a ship (or fleet) to do with as you like. You can set out on missions to discover your lost family, seek out lost treasures and cities of gold, or even wage war on the various empires and their settlements. You can hunt down the other pirates on the waters or try to romance the ladies for political and material gain. The calandar races on and you live a pirates career trying to accomplish all you can before you have to eventually retire.

Starting a new game can mean sitting down to a full days gaming commitment or just a few minutes out at sea sinking the enemy and plundering their treasures. What you choose to do in the game can drastically alter what kind of game you ultimately end up playing. Conquoring all of the settlements under the Spanish flag, for example, is a much more difficult goal than simply going on a treasure hunt. The open ended nature makes this the sort of game you could find yourself playing over and over again, even many years later.

Highly recommended!

Jace of Fuse! about Sid Meier's Pirates!