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I think this is the same game I remember a friend had on his Nintendo system back in the early 90's.
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Con Connors16 Oct. 2022
As an Amiga and Commodore enthusiast, i couldn't recommend this game more for the niche market, substantially speaking at many levels. It went on for a good while with little to no comparison, for sure, exactly, absolutely. I was tripping balls on acid when i realized it was a video game website all along. Fun times man, highly recommend
-1
Jimmy22 Aug. 2020
As an owner of the C64 Sid Meier's Pirates! Pirates! Gold and the 2008 Atari / Firaxis release of Sid Meier's Pirates! I must say this is the best non-3D version; however, as Sid Meier continues to release this game on multiple platforms this is why it's not abandomware. It's well worth it if you can find it for a reasonable price (I think I paid $20 for the Firaxis version, but walmart lists it for $95). Arguably one of the best games ever made. This version is a little better because they didn't remove some of the town siege mechanics as they did w/ Firaxis' version. If you can find the original manual, you can know where the Spanish gold fleet is at any given time (was the C64 copyright protection). With enough ships, you can take them.
0
Adam B.19 Jan. 2020
I bought this title with a fond sense of nostalgia, but buyers beware. For whatever reason, (DOSBox issues?) the controls are almost COMPLETELY broken in combat, and you'll invariably find your opponent outmaneuvering you and sinking you with ease.
This was DEFINITELY not the case in the original release, and a good sailor with a nimble ship could often take very large prizes.
It's so frustrating being unable to enjoy this game.
0
KC16 Feb. 2019
I agree with Confused above, why are they advertising here games you have to buy? You can go to thousands of sites and find games for purchase. I think GOG and these guys are one in the same. Just a rip-off.
-6
Newb09 Sep. 2017
i don't know how to make it work!
0
lwcasss21 Jun. 2017
Why is the controls so fucking clunky? In sea movement or ship to ship battle I need to push the button so many times to it to turn to the right or left.
-5
Twelwan08 Sep. 2016
to run in xp or higher go to compatibility mode and run in 256 colors mode
2
KOBE14 Jun. 2016
THANK YOU SOOO MUCH For allowing this game to be provided to gamers who are blocked from gaming by people who don't like games!
0
Confused29 Sep. 2015
Why is this even on here exactly? It isn't abandonware they are still trying to sell this! at " http://store.steampowered.com/app/327380/ "
Comments and reviews
I think this is the same game I remember a friend had on his Nintendo system back in the early 90's.
As an Amiga and Commodore enthusiast, i couldn't recommend this game more for the niche market, substantially speaking at many levels. It went on for a good while with little to no comparison, for sure, exactly, absolutely. I was tripping balls on acid when i realized it was a video game website all along. Fun times man, highly recommend
As an owner of the C64 Sid Meier's Pirates! Pirates! Gold and the 2008 Atari / Firaxis release of Sid Meier's Pirates! I must say this is the best non-3D version; however, as Sid Meier continues to release this game on multiple platforms this is why it's not abandomware. It's well worth it if you can find it for a reasonable price (I think I paid $20 for the Firaxis version, but walmart lists it for $95). Arguably one of the best games ever made. This version is a little better because they didn't remove some of the town siege mechanics as they did w/ Firaxis' version. If you can find the original manual, you can know where the Spanish gold fleet is at any given time (was the C64 copyright protection). With enough ships, you can take them.
I bought this title with a fond sense of nostalgia, but buyers beware.
For whatever reason, (DOSBox issues?) the controls are almost COMPLETELY broken in combat, and you'll invariably find your opponent outmaneuvering you and sinking you with ease.
This was DEFINITELY not the case in the original release, and a good sailor with a nimble ship could often take very large prizes.
It's so frustrating being unable to enjoy this game.
I agree with Confused above, why are they advertising here games you have to buy? You can go to thousands of sites and find games for purchase. I think GOG and these guys are one in the same. Just a rip-off.
i don't know how to make it work!
Why is the controls so fucking clunky? In sea movement or ship to ship battle I need to push the button so many times to it to turn to the right or left.
to run in xp or higher go to compatibility mode and run in 256 colors mode
THANK YOU SOOO MUCH For allowing this game to be provided to gamers who are blocked from gaming by people who don't like games!
Why is this even on here exactly? It isn't abandonware they are still trying to sell this! at " http://store.steampowered.com/app/327380/ "
A link for the pirates music.
http://www.vgmpf.com/Wiki/index.php?title=Pirates!_Gold_%28W16%29
What is the name of the song in the beginning when you start the game! It is killing me that I can't figure it out!
I have just installed, but i can't make it run.
what am i supposed to do?
still remember so well bout this game
Malcide:
Use Dosbox to run the install file and do the install process
AYE lovely game AARGH AYE AYE BEST GAME EVER BEEN LOADED IN MY COMPUTER
Downloaded and unzipped to my dos games folder. When I run the several of the .exe files using DOSBox I get the error message:
"File Not Found Error!
SVGA#: 0 (nosvga) w/0Kb"
Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong? I don't see anything like a "setup" .exe anywhere
Ahh, beautiful old days :)
awesome game, need to be free for human race sake!
Downloading it, loving it.
No comment nor review for this game at the moment.