Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

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In "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End," players step into the chaotic world of the films and beyond, assuming the roles of Captain Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, and Elizabeth Swann. Joined by the infamous Barbossa, they must unite to defend against the British Navy and navigate the treacherous waters of the mysterious World's End. With engaging combat, adaptive gameplay, and a vast array of unlockables, this immersive adventure offers an authentic Pirates of the Caribbean experience.

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 357 reviews

story20 positive mentions

graphics10 negative mentions

Great for nostalgia, especially for fans of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.
Fun mini-games like Poker and Liar's Dice add variety to the gameplay.
Despite its flaws, the game captures the essence of the movies and offers enjoyable moments.

The game is a poorly executed PS2 port with clunky controls and fixed camera angles.
Many players experience technical issues, including crashes and controller compatibility problems.
The graphics and gameplay feel outdated, lacking the polish of more recent titles.

story
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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64%
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The game's story, while loosely based on the second and third Pirates of the Caribbean films, is criticized for being disjointed and lacking crucial plot elements, making it difficult to follow for those unfamiliar with the movies. Players appreciate the inclusion of side missions and collectibles, which add depth and replayability, but many feel the narrative is overly simplified and superficial. Overall, the story is seen as a mixed bag, with some enjoying its length and character interactions, while others find it lacking coherence and depth.
- “The story is superb and the mini games are fun to play as well!”
- “The story follows the events of the second and third Pirates of the Caribbean films, and it actually starts by showing how Jack Sparrow got out of the prison fortress at the start of Dead Man's Chest.”
- “Despite its name, the game has actually a bit of 'Dead Man's Chest' and 'At World's End' in terms of story, and it is a way more simplified version of the movie plot.”
- “The story is all over the place, so if you haven't watched the movie you won't even know what's going on, as some crucial parts are missing. Missions skip chunks of stuff from the movies, so they're not even connected.”
- “Despite its name, the game has actually a bit of 'Dead Man's Chest' and 'At World's End' in terms of story, and it is a way more simplified version of the movie plot, as you may guess.”
- “Makes me wish this was not an actual movie tie-in video game restricted by plot conveniences because developers would have so much more freedom in designing it.”
gameplay
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
53%
18%
The gameplay has been criticized for its clunky mechanics, repetitive nature, and numerous design flaws, including fixed camera angles and poor graphics. While it offers some nostalgic charm for fans of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise and allows for character unlocks, the overall experience is marred by simplicity and linearity. Players may find enjoyment in the story and voice acting, but should not expect a polished gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay is relatively simple; it plays like an action-adventure game, where you fight against enemies using swords.”
- “While nowadays, most games limit cosmetic stuff or extra characters behind DLCs, in this game you can unlock practically every single character as a playable character, to use in level replay, challenge mode, and duels; there's even unlockable swords that don't really alter the gameplay, but that add a certain charm; replaying the game using a sword larger than your character is hilarious.”
- “Developers did a really good job with overall gameplay and level variety.”
- “Nostalgia will serve as the primary driver of enjoyment, as the gameplay quickly becomes repetitive.”
- “There is some fun to be had here but only if you can get over the clumsy fighting mechanics, the inconveniently fixed camera angles which obstruct your field of view, the repetitive gameplay, the horrible graphics, the invisible walls, the bugs, and many design flaws which would take too long to list.”
- “Gameplay might be the weakest aspect in this game.”
graphics
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
62%
20%
The graphics of the game are widely criticized as outdated, resembling late 2000s PS2 visuals, with many users expressing disappointment over the fixed camera angles and overall poor quality. While some nostalgic players find charm in the retro aesthetic, the general consensus is that a remake with modern graphics and improved controls would significantly enhance the experience. Despite the graphical shortcomings, a few players still appreciate the game's fun elements if they can overlook the visual flaws.
- “Graphics better than unmodded Cyberpunk.”
- “It connects so well to the movie, and the graphics are reasonable for the year it was made.”
- “[Excellent, faithful visuals, it's like playing the movie, lots to find and see].”
- “Graphically, it is a late 2000's PS2 port, what do you expect?”
- “I just got and refunded this game. Don't get it even if you're the biggest Pirates fan; it's so bad the characters look like diarrhea and if you fight you die and the graphics look like trash.”
- “The graphics are pretty bad, the controls are sloppy and the fixed camera perspective doesn't help at all.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
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The music in the game is praised for its nostalgic quality and solid soundtrack, featuring tracks reminiscent of the movie, though not identical. While the most epic pieces are primarily heard between levels, the overall audio experience contributes positively to the game's fan service and replayability, despite some criticisms regarding other gameplay elements.
- “The soundtrack is pretty good, with a couple of tracks similar to the ones from the movies (but not quite).”
- “Fan service is there, in its full glory, from the OST to playable characters, replay factor quite large for a game that's mostly linear.”
- “Fan service is there, in its full glory, from the OST to playable characters. The replay factor is quite large for a game that's mostly linear.”
- “Nostalgic audio and soundtrack.”
- “Sweet soundtracks!”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its intentionally low-quality graphics and absurd gameplay mechanics, which many players find amusing. The ability to unlock a variety of characters and the comedic effect of oversized weapons add to the charm, while the repetitive enemy spawning creates a humorous experience. Overall, players appreciate the game's lightheartedness, even if it is perceived as "bad" in a traditional sense.
- “If you want a good pirate game, don't play it. It's just a funny game to play if you want trash graphics. It's like ultimate doom graphics, and I love it! The game is fun, funny, and I love it. Buy it on sale!”
- “While nowadays, most games limit cosmetic stuff or extra characters behind DLCs, in this game you can unlock practically every single character as a playable character to use in level replay, challenge mode, and duels. There's even unlockable swords that don't really alter the gameplay (as far as I know), but that add a certain charm; replaying the game using a sword larger than your character is hilarious.”
- “To make it even more funny, the moment you kill one guy, a new one spawns in his place instantly, and when you kill all the enemies in the area, you move just a couple of steps forward for the same encounter.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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80%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often exacerbated by control and camera issues that make navigation difficult. While there are nostalgic elements and opportunities for character collection, the overall experience can feel like a chore, leading to a sense of boredom rather than enjoyment.
- “But what I thought would be a nostalgic trip back to an absolute gem of a movie turned into a tedious nightmare of a game.”
- “Mobs are tedious and boring, posing no threat aside from the aforementioned control and camera issues.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game is praised for its high replayability due to numerous collectibles and unlockables, contributing to an overall fun experience. However, the lack of voiceovers in cutscenes during replayed levels detracts from the experience, and the multiplayer aspect may be challenging due to low player connectivity.
- “Regardless, I still count this as a 10/10 fun game, full of collectibles, unlockables, and replayability.”
- “And for some stupid reasons, cutscenes don't have any voiceover on replayed levels, ruining the whole idea of replayability.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab by Disney, with users expressing dissatisfaction not only with the game's aesthetics but also with its gameplay quality.
- “God-awful cash grab made by Disney, looks awful and the only thing worse is the gameplay.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is limited, as users report that the maximum screen resolution is capped at 1024 x 768, restricting visual quality and overall experience.
- “Screen resolution cannot be optimized beyond 1024 x 768.”

53%Critics’ scoreBased on 7 critic reviews

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