Sid Meier's Pirates!
Commodore 64 · Strategy
Sid Meier's Pirates!
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | MicroProse |
| Publisher | Ultra Games |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Sid Meier's Pirates |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Commodore 64, Sid Meier's Pirates! is a strategy game developed by MicroProse and published by Ultra Games.
Among the 93 C64 strategy games in our database, it ranks #17 by legacy score.
It is part of the Sid Meier's Pirates series. The series also appears on other systems with Sid Meier's Pirates! (NES). MicroProse also made Airborne Ranger, NATO Commander and Gunship for the C64.
Sid Meier's Pirates! is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Sid Meier's Pirates! is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Sid Meier's Pirates! walkthroughs & guides
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Sid Meier's Pirates! FAQ
Who made Sid Meier's Pirates!?
It was developed by MicroProse and published by Ultra Games.
Is Sid Meier's Pirates! multiplayer?
No. Sid Meier's Pirates! is a single-player game.
How long does Sid Meier's Pirates! take to play?
As a strategy game, Sid Meier's Pirates! typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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