By: CronoWolf
| "The year is 1720 and the New World is on fire. England, France, and Spain have unleashed their forces on the Caribbean. Naval officers captain massive warships through bloody engagements at sea. Freetraders charge through blockades and smuggle the war material needed to conquer the enemy's ports. Privateers raid enemy shipping, looting ships of their treasure and rival nations of their glory. Through it all sail the Pirates. Bloody, bold, and resolute, they serve no flag and heed no king. They live free, fight hard, and obey only fate. In Pirates of the Burning Sea you choose your destiny." –Burningsea.com That's the overview provided by Flying Lab Software on their game Pirates of the Burning Sea . After being announced in early 2003 the game has gone thru many revolutions and revamps to become the eagerly anticipated game that it is now, with a street date of January 22, 2008.  "What can I expect from the game" you ask? Well, stunning graphics is the first thing that comes to mind. The game can put even high end graphics cards to the test with the attention to detail that has been given. Ships show battle damage as the battle wears on and they are shot up (holes in the side, rips and burns on the sails). Also, the ships actually bob in the waves, you see the wake of your vessel, and crews and captains can be seen on the ships during ship to ship combat. But if you don't have a high end card then worry not. You will still be able to play, just not enjoy some of the more detailed parts. Most of the previously mentioned bells and whistles can be disabled.Aside from the graphics the games has much more to offer. With more then 50 historical ships, 4 factions, 4 carrier paths, over 80 conquerable ports (each with missions available), a player driven economy, and an endless struggle for supremacy there is rarely a lack of things to do. If you have any questions or something you'd like to see covered in the reviews please send CronoWolf a message on the boards. |