Advanced Search Beta »
Basic Search Fields
Click Here
Sid Meier's Pirates! iOS
Sid Meier's Pirates! Image
Metascore
88 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critics What's this?

User Score
9.0 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

Your Score
10 out of 10
Rate this:
  • Summary: In Pirates! you take the leading role of a pirate captain in the 17th-century Caribbean, amassing fortune and fame in an attempt to seize your rightful place as one of the most revered (and feared) pirates in history. As your reputation and skills grow, so will the size and quality of your crew and your ability to take on larger enemy ships, raid and plunder heavily fortified ports, and locate ancient treasure. There's a whole cast of interesting and dangerous characters to meet, mysteries to solve, exotic island destinations to discover, and powerful alliances to forge.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. No DPad
    Jul 26, 2011
    100
    Absolutely stunning. This stands as one of my all-time favorite games for the iPad, considering the fact that there's so much to do and so little time.
  2. AppSafari
    Jul 26, 2011
    100
    At $6.99 (currently) this game is real value and other developers should take note.
  3. TouchArcade
    Aug 1, 2011
    90
    It's deceptively deep, riddled with charming animations, colors, and characters, and offers a huge bag of things to do. It also runs well enough and is tuned well enough to recommend it on the iPad, which obviously is a huge plus.

See all 9 Critic Reviews

User Reviews

Write a Review
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. SkeeBingo
    10
    Anything Sid Meier does should get perfect scores, period. The controls take a little getting used to, but then again translating this type of game to a touch screen must have taken a lot of work. Well done.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. hokum
    9
    Amazingly addictive little game. It's sandbox, so no two games will ever be the same. You're free to do what you want, however you want. It essentially revolves around four mini-games - sea combat, land combat, fencing, dancing. The downside of this formula is that it can feel a little repetitive after a while. Sid Meier's magic is there - making you juggle several balls at once which means that you quickly lose track of time. This game is easy to learn, difficult to master. Great escapist fun, although a little on the cartoon-ish side. if you want realistic, dark and gritty, look elsewhere.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

Related Articles

  1. iPhone, Games

    iPhone/iPad Games Guide: What to Buy This Month

    iPhone/iPad Games Guide: What to Buy This Month Image
    Published: August 2, 2011
    Last month's top iPhone and iPad games include something for everyone, from casual puzzlers like "Qvoid" to an iOS port of the manic shooter "Deathsmiles."
    More »
Click Here

Recommended Products

  1. Dungeon Raid

    • Release Date: Nov 15, 2010
    • Platform: iOS
    Dungeon Raid Image

  2. Stenches: A Zombie Tale of Trenches

    • Release Date: Nov 5, 2010
    • Platform: iOS
    Stenches: A Zombie Tale of Trenches Image

  3. GOBTRON

    • Release Date: Apr 1, 2011
    • Platform: iOS
    GOBTRON Image

Current iOS Games

Full List »
  1. Anomaly Warzone Earth
    Metascore: 95
  2. Contre Jour HD
    Metascore: 93
  3. iBlast Moki 2 HD
    Metascore: 93
  4. Where's My Water?
    Metascore: 92
  5. EDGE Extended
    Metascore: 91
  6. Jetpack Joyride
    Metascore: 91
  7. Monsters Ate My Condo
    Metascore: 88
  8. Machinarium
    Metascore: 88
  9. Spy Mouse
    Metascore: 88
  10. Sid Meier's Pirates!
    Metascore: 88
  11. Crimson: Steam Pirates
    Metascore: 88
  12. DrawRace 2
    Metascore: 88
  13. Mage Gauntlet
    Metascore: 87
  14. Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation
    Metascore: 87
  15. Scribblenauts Remix
    Metascore: 86
  16. Tiny Heroes
    Metascore: 84
  17. Another World - 20th Anniversary
    Metascore: 83
  18. Dark Meadow
    Metascore: 79
  19. Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions
    Metascore: 72
  20. Shadowgun
    Metascore: 72
All Current Games »