Buccaneer

March 31, 1997 Divide By Zero Software Inc. SSI (Strategic Simulations, Inc.)
Simulator Strategy Adventure
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Buccaneer is a strategy game following in the footsteps of Sid Meier's Pirates!. Set during the Age of Sail, you have a choice of six campaigns with varying goals (rescue a relative, get buried treasure, etc.), or you can just engage in standalone ship-to-ship battles.

Good management skills are also required, as you must stock up on supplies and recruit men to join you on your missions.
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Release Date March 31, 1997
Developer Divide By Zero Software Inc.
Publisher SSI (Strategic Simulations, Inc.)
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Action
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