Sid Meier's Pirates!

May 8, 1987 MicroProse Software, Inc., MicroProse Software, Inc. MicroProse Software, Inc., Ultra Software Corporation
Role-playing (RPG) Simulator Strategy Adventure Arcade
Apple IIGS C64 Atari-ST PC Mac DOS Amiga Apple][ ACPC NES
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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.
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Release Date May 8, 1987
Developer MicroProse Software, Inc., MicroProse Software, Inc.
Publisher MicroProse Software, Inc., Ultra Software Corporation
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Third person, Bird view / Isometric, Side view
Themes Action, Historical
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