LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game is an action adventure game
bringing to life the Pirates of the Caribbean world and all its colourful
characters in LEGO brick form. Experience all the memorable scenes from the
first four films in the humorous and quirky LEGO video games style.
“an absolute blast for fans of either franchise…”
7.5/10 – IGN
Features:
- Exploration – Players will explore familiar locations filled with
interactive LEGO objects and encounter more than 70 memorable and new
characters while making their way through more than 20 levels
- Combat – The LEGO Caribbean is full of danger! Intense sword fighting
moves give the LEGO minifigure a brand new pirate flavor Unforgettable Cut
Scenes – Everyone's favorite scenes from the Pirates of the Caribbean films
are re-rendered with LEGO minifigures, in the humorous style synonymous with
LEGO video games
- Puzzles – Players will need all their pirate cunning to find the hidden
LEGO treasures and discover the game's many secrets
- Two-Player Co-op – Players can join a friend or family member in the same
room for two-player “drop-in/drop-out” cooperative action
- Freeplay – Building a collection of characters throughout the game,
players can then use their distinctive abilities to gain access to previously
unavailable areas
Review by IGN
“…LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean is an absolute blast for fans of either
franchise. Its gameplay is simple to learn and incredibly addicting. You’ll no
doubt spend dozens of hours trying to collect everything you can, and the fact
that all four movies are present keeps the pacing of the game from dragging too
much. You’ll find yourself reliving many classic moments in short order.
Musically the game is spectacular as it features many of Hans Zimmer’s best
cues from the films, and while the characters are silent, they still manage to
be quite expressive. Yet the game can’t seem to learn from its predecessors,
featuring no online of any sort, confounding puzzle design and flawed controls.
Despite its issues, this is a good game to pick up as a light-hearted
alternative to some of the more grim and gritty material out there, particularly
for those with younger players in the house.” 7.5/10
IGN RATINGS FOR LEGO PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE VIDEO GAME (X360)
7.5 Presentation
The developers did a very effective job recapping big stories in a big world.
7.5 Graphics
Not earth-shattering, but very solid for what it’s trying to do.
8.5 Sound
Minimalist but effective sound effects and voices. Badass Hans Zimmer music is
here.
7.0 Gameplay
Incredibly addicting but not without some obtuse, frustrating moments. Can
I play online, though?
6.5 Lasting Appeal
You’ll be collecting things forever. Where’s my online?
7.5
OVERALL
Good
(out of 10)