LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game

Release Date: May 10, 2011

Action, TPP, LEGO, pirates, movies, humorous, for 2 players, co-op, splitscreen, PS Plus Premium, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet

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Another installment in the popular arcade action games series by the British studio Traveller’s Tales that re-imagines famous pop culture universes as LEGO bricks. This time around, it is the Pirates of the Caribbean movie saga. Plot-wise, LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game covers themes from four movies dealing with the adventures of captain Jack Sparrow, starting with The Curse of the Black Pearl and ending with On Stranger Tides.

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Game modes
Technical aspects

The LEGO games are already appreciated by the fans of Batman, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, or Luke Skywalker. Another title of Traveller’s Tales, a British studio, was developed for the fans of sea adventures of Jack Sparrow and his companions from the Pirates of the Caribbean movie series. Disney Interactive, the publisher of LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean for PC, X360 and etc., also made sure that the production launches at the same time as the fourth installments of the mega-production starring Johnny Depp, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.

Plot

Plot-wise, the game is not limited to what was shown in the abovementioned movie and covers the events, character, and themes known from the previous installments of the Pirates of the Caribbean series. The developers of LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean made an effort not only to faithfully transfer various film sceneries into a “brick reality” but also the unique sense of humor and the gripping action. In the game, there are over 70 characters known from the movie series, naturally including Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, and Elizabeth Swann.

Mechanics

Similarly to other installments of the LEGO series, the gameplay of LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean is divided into stages. In total, the players have to beat over 20 varied levels. They are full of arcade elements and simple logic puzzles. There is no shortage of fantasy monster to slay and treasures of find, either. Each level tells of a different fragment of a film and is enriched with at least two movie cutscenes.

Most of the solutions used in Pirates of the Caribbean have their counterparts in other productions of the LEGO series. The few differences include the possibility of playing in the open world, thanks to which all locations can be visited multiple times to, for example, find hidden items, among other things. Every available character have their specific uses, meaning that their unique skills allow us to reach places unreachable to others.

Game modes

LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean for PC, X360 and etc. offers game modes for a single or for two players, while the second person can participate with the use of a dynamically split screen.

Technical aspects

As far as audiovisuals are concerned, the title does not deviate from the standards set by other LEGO productions by Traveller’s Tales. However, the developer managed to enhance the camera operation and introduce changes in the lighting system which positively influenced the overall graphics quality.

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LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game Game Guide & Walkthrough

A pirate’s life is full of adventures, crazy journeys, treasure hunting and fighting. Each aspect mentioned above can be found in LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game.

LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game Game Guide & Walkthrough

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The main pros of the game

Nostalgia and Humor: Many players appreciate the nostalgic value of the game, as it brings back memories of the Pirates of the Caribbean films. The humor, while noted to be sometimes unnecessary, is generally well-received.
Engaging Storytelling: The game effectively retells the stories from the Pirates of the Caribbean films, making it interesting and entertaining for players.
Character Design: Users find the LEGO characters to be cute, funny, and well-designed, contributing to the overall charm of the game.
Family-Friendly: The game is considered suitable for all age groups, making it fun to play as a family, especially with younger children.

The main cons of the game

Frequent Crashes: A significant number of users report that the game crashes often, which can be frustrating and disrupt gameplay.
Inability to Skip Cutscenes: Many players are annoyed by the inability to skip cutscenes, which can prolong the gaming experience, especially after restarts due to crashes.
Limited Open World: The open world aspect is described as scarce, with not much to explore beyond the main levels.
Character Acquisition System: Users find the character acquisition system cumbersome, requiring players to search the open world to find and purchase characters.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

Lack of Latest Film Content: Players noted that the game does not include content from the latest film, "Salazar's Revenge," which some consider a significant omission.
Achievements/Unlocks: Some users expressed disappointment that the game lacks achievements that were present in previous versions, like those on the PS3.
Red Bricks: Unlike other LEGO games, this one does not feature red bricks in levels, which some players found disappointing.
Game Stability: There are requests for patches or updates to fix the frequent crashing and other stability issues, as well as improvements to the overall gameplay experience.

Summary

Overall, while LEGO® Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game has its charm and appeal, particularly for fans of the franchise, it suffers from technical issues and design choices that detract from the overall experience.

Summary generated on: November 25, 2024