Sid Meier's Pirates!

Sid Meier's Pirates! (1987)

by MicroProse Software, Inc., Ultra Software Corporation
Genres:Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Strategy, Arcade, Simulator
Themes:Action, Historical
Game modes:Single player
Story: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 the swashbuckling Pirates! Gold.Show more
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March 21, 2025
Brother had this C64 version it was fun to watch:) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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