description Sid Meier's Pirates! Overview
Sid Meier’s Pirates! is an action-adventure strategy game created in 1987 by Sid Meier for the Commodore 64. The title was initially intended to capitalize on interest in Meier's combat vehicle simulation games. It has since been adapted for numerous platforms, including Apple II, IBM PC, and Nintendo Entertainment System.
info Sid Meier's Pirates! Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1987 |
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When did Sid Meier's Pirates! first come out?
The original `Sid Meier's Pirates!` was released in 1987 by MicroProse. It first appeared on the Commodore 64 before reaching other home computers.
What do you actually do in Sid Meier's Pirates!?
You sail the Caribbean, attack ships, duel captains, trade goods, divide plunder, and pursue personal goals like finding lost family members. The game mixes action, strategy, role-playing, and open-ended sandbox play.
Which version of Pirates! do modern players usually mean?
Many modern players mean the 2004 remake, also called `Sid Meier's Pirates!`, which brought updated 3D visuals and streamlined controls. It was released for Windows and later appeared on platforms including Xbox and PSP.
Is Sid Meier's Pirates! connected to Civilization?
It is connected through designer Sid Meier and MicroProse rather than through story or mechanics. `Civilization` came later in 1991 and is a turn-based empire game, while `Pirates!` is a Caribbean sandbox adventure.
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