LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game
- October 6, 2014
- Traveller's Tales
- 3h median play time
A terrible port of a recycled series, but still remains as funny as ever.
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Reviews
- The game follows the storylines of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies very well, providing a nostalgic experience for fans.
- The level design is engaging and fun, with clever puzzles and character abilities that enhance gameplay.
- The humor and charm typical of LEGO games are present, making it enjoyable for both kids and adults.
- The game frequently crashes, often requiring players to restart levels and lose progress, which can be very frustrating.
- There are bugs that can lead to game-breaking situations, such as characters getting stuck or events not triggering.
- The lack of voice acting and reliance on grunts can make the story hard to follow for those unfamiliar with the movies.
- story130 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story in "Lego Pirates of the Caribbean" closely follows the plots of the first four films, incorporating humorous and whimsical cutscenes that enhance the narrative experience. While many players appreciate the game's lighthearted retelling and engaging level design, some criticize its brevity and reliance on prior knowledge of the movies, which can lead to confusion. Technical issues, such as crashes and AI glitches, detract from the overall storytelling experience, but the game remains a fun homage to the franchise.
“The game features a variety of levels that take players through the plot of all four 'Pirates of the Caribbean' films.”
“The story is retold in a fun way, characters have unique powers that you unlock during the game, and puzzles during levels are fun.”
“The cutscenes have no voices, only LEGO grunting, but it gets the story across really well.”
“And then there's the story, or lack thereof.”
“With uninspired gameplay, a lackluster story, and technical issues aplenty, it's a game best left buried at the bottom of Davy Jones' locker.”
“The story is also completely different, both cut down and changed from the movies; it got confusing at times, I wish they kept more of the story from the movies.”
- gameplay84 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Lego Pirates of the Caribbean" is generally enjoyable, featuring familiar mechanics and puzzles typical of the Lego franchise, along with some unique elements like Jack Sparrow's compass. While the game offers hours of fun and captures the charm of the films, it suffers from technical issues, repetitive gameplay, and a lack of post-completion motivation, which may detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many players appreciate the intuitive controls, humor, and engaging level designs.
“The gameplay is fun, the levels are great, and it's relatively easy to 100% (and personally, very worth it to get the final character).”
“The game's humor and charm, combined with its solid gameplay mechanics, make it a worthwhile addition to any gaming library.”
“Must say I've always loved the LEGO games, but this one was probably one of my favorites simply because of its nice in-game mechanics like the compass wheel, which I would like to see in other titles.”
“With uninspired gameplay, a lackluster story, and technical issues aplenty, it's a game best left buried at the bottom of Davy Jones' locker.”
“Great game as all the LEGO games, but on modern systems it crashes a lot. Be aware of that; no save during levels can lead to losing about an hour of gameplay.”
“This game sucks in terms of gameplay. Maybe I've just grown out of LEGO, or maybe this one just didn't interest me. There are lots of janky mechanics, bad camera angles, and very stupid AI.”
- humor63 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
- -3 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The humor in "Lego Pirates of the Caribbean" is widely praised for its lighthearted and whimsical tone, effectively blending classic Lego charm with clever parodies of the film series. Players appreciate the game's funny cutscenes, slapstick moments, and engaging dialogue, which enhance the overall experience and make it enjoyable for both kids and adults. While familiarity with the movies can enhance the humor, the game still delivers plenty of laughs through its quirky characters and comedic gameplay.
“The game's cutscenes and dialogue are filled with humor and charm, adding a lighthearted and whimsical tone to the game.”
“The Lego games' humor combined with Pirates of the Caribbean creates a funny game full of personality, which makes levels even more fun to play and pulls new people into the franchise, myself included.”
“The original trilogy is wonderfully recreated with an excellent sense of humor.”
“The story is basically based on the first four movies but presents it in a way that is neither funny nor engaging, feeling childish and stale.”
“The humor falls flat, relying on tired clichés that fail to elicit any genuine laughter.”
“Attempts at humor feel forced and juvenile, making it hard to take the game seriously.”
- stability50 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The stability of "Lego Pirates of the Caribbean" is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes, game-breaking glitches, and overall buggy performance that detracts from the gaming experience. While some players managed to troubleshoot and enjoy the game, many others experienced significant issues that often required restarting levels or even the game itself. Overall, the game's stability is considered poor, making it a frustrating experience for many players.
“It runs great and looks great too.”
“Some glitchy funky moments here and there, but overall it runs great and I love this game.”
“From game-breaking glitches to crashes and freezes, Lego Pirates of the Caribbean is about as stable as a pirate ship in a storm.”
“Frequent crashes and countless glitches spoil the experience, often necessitating full level restarts.”
“The game keeps crashing and freezes my computer, so I have to do a hard shutdown. I can't even get to the first save point; maybe I wouldn't have been so upset if I didn't waste 20 bucks on it.”
- graphics49 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the enhanced visuals and charming LEGO art style that effectively captures the essence of the cinematic saga. While some players appreciate the modernized graphics and smooth performance, others criticize the occasional technical issues and blocky character models. Overall, the game is noted for its good graphics, engaging cutscenes, and improved level design, making it visually appealing for a LEGO title.
“The graphics are great, the cut scenes are fun, and all of the locations are very well done.”
“10/10 would recommend, solid gameplay, great graphics, funny cut scenes.”
“The lego visuals also add to the game's charm, with each character and environment recreated in lego form.”
“Your gonna have to turn down the graphics which is fine seeing as how it is a Lego game, but you will also need to lower your hertz to 30 or the game crashes like a drunk driver doing NASCAR.”
“I've tried every trick I could research to try to improve it including downloading the latest DirectX, turning all graphics to their lower settings, etc. Overall, it's just not worth the frustration of making it through 3/4 of a level only to lose all your progress when it suddenly crashes.”
“Well, the graphics are poor (even maxed out) and the storyline is confusing, especially without voices from the actual game.”
- music37 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game, primarily composed by Hans Zimmer, is widely praised for its ability to evoke the magic of the Pirates of the Caribbean films, with many considering it one of the best soundtracks in video gaming. While the soundtrack features iconic tracks from the movies, some players noted that certain pieces are missing, leading to a mix of original and less memorable compositions. Overall, the music significantly enhances the gameplay experience, contributing to the game's charm and nostalgia.
“The game's soundtrack is also excellent, featuring original music from the movies and other pirate-inspired music.”
“The music really adds punch to it, making the scenes feel extra epic.”
“Its classic LEGO with the fun characters and the amazing music from the Pirates of the Caribbean series.”
“Repetitive musical stanzas, which is saying a lot for a LEGO game.”
“You'll find many recognizable tracks such as 'Jack Sparrow' and 'The Kraken' but much of the score is missing and instead is replaced with mediocre music that doesn't complement Zimmer's score.”
“The creators of the game did not believe the music would fit with the pace of the levels they designed.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 70 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly when it comes to completing story missions and collecting items. While some enjoy the challenge of achieving 100% completion, many note that the process can feel repetitive and time-consuming, especially with character switching and the search for collectibles. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a mixed bag, offering fun moments but often leading to frustration due to its tedious nature.
“One of the more straightforward LEGO games, super easy to get 100% on this one, with no tedious runarounds or large hub world.”
“Finally finished all the story missions and, Jesus Christ, the final fight with Blackbeard is the most tedious and painful to play.”
“The second time we played some of these to collect everything it was just tedious, and we only did so to scratch that completionist itch, but none of the secrets were hard or particularly fun to find or to get.”
“I do have a few minor gripes such as: levels can be kind of tedious to 100% and the custom characters having an expensive gold brick threshold and being just bland compared to their non-custom counterparts.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues across all platforms, leading to poor performance even on more advanced systems like Windows 11. Many users express disappointment, particularly given the game's nostalgic value, and suggest that players might be better off investing in better-optimized titles.
“There is still the side note that this is still a LEGO game, and computer hardware and software will affect the game's performance.”
“The game is so unoptimized.”
“Unfortunately, I cannot give this great game a positive review due to the significant optimization issues, not only on PC but across all gaming platforms, except the Wii, which I find disappointing because it's a childhood favorite.”
“It's sad, but it's more worthwhile if you spend your money on other optimized games.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
"Lego Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game" is praised for its high replayability, offering significant value beyond the main story. Players appreciate its accessibility, humor, and engaging open-world design, making it enjoyable for all ages and skill levels, with many noting its nostalgic appeal and ease of achieving 100% completion.
“This replayability adds a great deal of value to the game and makes it worth revisiting even after the main story has been completed.”
“Its accessibility, replayability, humor, graphics, sound design, and open-world hub make it an enjoyable and engaging game for players of all ages and skill levels.”
“Another strength of Lego Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game is its replayability.”
“I recommend it for its nostalgic replay value, characters, design, and just having a blast being a pirate.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently well-crafted, featuring impressive graphics and exceptional sound design that aligns closely with the films, enhanced by occasional humorous audio elements.
“The atmosphere is perfectly maintained throughout the entire game.”
“The graphics are good, and the sound is spectacular, keeping in line with the atmosphere of the films quite well, with the occasional humorous noise.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the character development for its impressive level and character designs, highlighting the engaging free play mechanics that enhance the overall experience.
“The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to truly connect with their journey.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making each decision feel impactful.”
“The backstories and growth of each character add so much richness to the overall experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the LEGO games is characterized by their wholesome fun and lighthearted humor, which adds a comedic twist to beloved movie scenes, creating an enjoyable and nostalgic experience for players.
