15 of the best games about pirates for different platforms

1. Risen 2: Dark Waters

platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360.

Unlike the first part, which is more reminiscent of classic fantasy in Risen 2 is dominated by a pirate theme. Despite this, the game is a direct sequel to the original and tells the story of a world in which the terrible Titans awakened from a long sleep.

In the sequel, the hero is sent to the South of the island, inhabited by pirates. It is rumored that only they know how to rid the world of the giant creatures that have become a threat to all humanity.

Risen 2 - Role Playing Game open world. Tasks it can be solved in different ways, with the player's actions have a direct impact on the environment.

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2. Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag

platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U.

The project tells about the English pirate Edward Kenuee - the captain of the ship "Galka", captured them in the Spanish Navy. In the fourth part of Assassin's Creed pays great attention to the naval battles - with all the consequences.

The Black Flag at your disposal is a huge world with a multitude of islands and a few large cities, among which you can move freely on his own ship. You can improve it, which affects both the martial features and the appearance. And then there is the opportunity to collect a real team of pirates, who will voice song until you cut through the endless expanse of the sea.

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3. Sid Meier's Pirates!

platforms: PC, Xbox, PSP, Wii.

Colorful design of the author of the famous series strategies Civilization is divided into a series of mini-games that require you to different skills. Despite the presence of a family history of the protagonist, enslaved evil Spanish nobleman, move the plot does not necessarily: you can simply explore the Caribbean islands in search adventure.

In Sid Meier's Pirates! you happen to not only sail the seas and engage in intense battles, but also to trade, to capture ships, fight with swords and even dance.

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4. Sea of ​​Thieves

platforms: PC, Xbox One.

In this multiplayer game you will become a member of the crew of the pirate ship. You have to search for treasures in the many islands, to fight with the skeletons and marine reptiles, as well as with other players, who may want to take away from you acquired overwork.

On deck, each assigned its own role. One person can load a gun, the other - to stand up for a giant wheel, because of which nothing can be seen. Therefore, the third on the nose with a compass in the hands of the vessel shall report, in which direction to move. At this time, the fourth player is free to climb the mast and look out for approaching danger.

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5. LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game

platforms: PC, PSP, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS.

Platformer based on the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean"In which almost everything is made of the famous designer. As long as you're running on a variegated levels and battle with a variety of enemies, from the whole row fall out the details of LEGO. For them, for example, you can buy many of the characters and take them to the team.

The project more than 20 fans of the series of familiar locations and a lot of scenes taken from different parts of the film. Gameplay is often built on the interaction between players, so most fun to play together with friends to pass.

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6. Dogs 3. City of Abandoned Ships

platforms: PC.

"Dogs" - the iconic pirate series, known to the general possibilities of interaction with the environment. "City of Lost Ships" - one of the best of its representatives. In this part there is a rich story in the spirit of the best adventure novels, as well as a huge world where you can do anything.

Perform a variety of quests, battle with the enemy fractions and mysterious monsters, submerged in a treasure hunt. Another important feature - the ability to find the mysterious bay, which vanished more than a ship.

The creation of the "City of Lost Ships" was attended by fans of the series. Therefore, the interests of the players takes into account entirely.

Unfortunately, the project does not apply digital form. You can buy it only on a disk.

7. Windward

platforms: PC, Android.

Cooperative action role-playing with the isometric view in which the ships of different power you need to swim on a randomly generated world. You can fight with the pirates, to trade or just search for points of interest - it's up to you.

You will find the cities that need assistance and resources to improve their vessel. And you will be able to unlock new talents and abilities that will help you in battle. In this case, the more you take away from the starting point, the more complex and therefore more interesting will be the game.

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8. The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360.

A remake of the legendary quests from LucasArts, adapted to modern standards. This is a game with excellent humorous and interesting puzzle game in which are incredibly naive and curious character goes in search of pirate treasure.

The Special Edition all the locations, characters and objects are drawn in a new style. Developers rewrote musical accompaniment, sounded replicas of all the characters, and also added a help. Fans of the classic version will appreciate the opportunity at any time to switch between the new and the old graphics visual design.

The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition - an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with one of the best quests in the history of video games. And then you can go through the rest of the series, which consists of five games.

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9. Maelstrom

platforms: PC.

The Maelstrom, you will find yourself in the water, full of bloodthirsty pirates and deadly monsters. You have to choose one of three factions, each with unique ships, and join the naval battle with the other players.

Destroying enemy ships, you will receive gold, for which will be able to pump the combat power, movement speed, command and protection abilities. It is also possible to hire captains, who, for example, make it possible to collect more people on board, or to strengthen the power of shots.

Maelstrom - a great choice for those interested in the genre battle royalBut I tired of the traditional shooters and want something new.

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10. Tropico 2: Pirate Cove

platforms: PC.

The second part of one of the most popular economic simulations, the authors decided to devote the pirates. You will become their king, will manage the island and make its inhabitants happy. And it needs a lot of loot and run.

As workers in Tropico 2 protrude captive, each of which can be increased to full term pirate community. The main goal of the player - to keep the power, ensuring the happiness of the prisoners and not allowing them to relax or escape.

Among other things, the game has a scenario in which you need to survive in not the most pleasant climatic conditions.

The project is available on Steam as part of a set of Tropico Reloaded, which also includes the original game and the addition of Tropico: Paradise Island.

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11. The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt

platforms: PC, iOS, Android.

Playing with a good storyline, which allows you to take the helm of a pirate ship and go in search of adventure. You can take part in the grand naval battles with smugglers, traffickers and the military, as well as improve your ship and of character.

The choice is given 20 classes of ships, and it is possible to assemble a fleet. It is possible to construct buildings and manage multiple databases. In game five nations: their attitude to you will depend on your actions.

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12. Ships of Battle Age of Pirates

platforms: Android.

As captain of your own ship, you can travel to places like Florida, Cuba and Nassau. There are lots of different jobs. For example, to kill the big shots and build peace. And you can make a war, and even try to defeat the legendary captain of the Black Beard.

There are over 20 ships that can equip various types of ammunition. Also, the project boasts several storylines that are based on true stories of conquest. Another advantage of Ships of Battle Age of Pirates - excellent three-dimensional graphics.

13. Crimson: Steam Pirates

platforms: iOS.

The game is made in the style of steampunk, tells of the adventures of pirate Thomas Blood. Dangers await him not only on the surface of the sea: in the sky hovering airships, which now and then strive to throw a firebomb, and the underwater submarines waiting to release a deadly torpedo.

Crimson: Steam Pirates is a mixture based strategy and action. At the same time you have to manage not one ship and a fleet, each member of which has unique abilities.

14. Scurvy Scallywags

platforms: iOS.

Exciting role-playing game in the genre of "three in a row," something resembling a Broadway musical. One of its authors is Ron Gilbert - the famous game designer and writer who has worked on a series of Monkey Island.

The Scurvy Scallywags is necessary to move your pirate on the playing field, collecting items sequences. During the trip, you can visit in the jungle, desert and ice islands, and not just fight the pirates and terrible monsters.

15. Nightmares from the Deep: The Cursed Heart

platforms: PC, iOS, Android.

If you like puzzle about search items, the Nightmares from the Deep you certainly will appreciate. The project tells the story of the museum's owner, whose daughter kidnapped caught in their own feelings pirate undead.

This is a very beautiful game with quality plot rolls, more than 40 carefully painted locations and weight is not easy, but interesting mini-games. And in any moment you can play mahjong, if we look for hidden objects tired.

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