The way you play the game, the decisions you make, will affect other elements in the gameplay and storyline, that's why it's called dynamic. There are many different ways to attack this game, and that goes beyond choosing your character and his affiliation. Dated graphics, extremely difficult battles, and small, hard-to-read text hamper the enjoyment.Īge of Pirates 2 is essentially a RPG, combing action and economics sim elements. The original game is not such a great platform to begin with, even though the result is a game with more depth and content. There are some obvious differences, including a different and dynamic storyline, in addition to a larger map, but with such low-res graphics and limited sound effects and voiceovers, this game should have been rebuilt from the ground up. It looks, sounds, and plays almost identically. But, what I have seen leads me to the conclusion that Age of Pirates 2 seems more like an expansion pack. I have not played the original Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales to any great extent. In other words, you can expect some broken promises. So, in answer to the question posed above, Age of Pirates 2 delivers some of the booty, but it's obvious there was some skimming going on. However, this golden rule does not apply to the lone, rogue rapscallion.
There is a code of the road, so to speak, that in pirate circles there must be honor among thieves it's a brotherhood. Does the game live up to its promise? Let me answer it this way, can you trust a pirate? A pirate's life for ye? Age of Pirates 2: City of Abandoned Ships promises to let you live out your swashbuckling fantasies vicariously on your computer monitor.