Port Royale 3: Pirates & Merchants
- December 17, 2012
- Gaming Minds Studios
It might not be the best game ever made, but it does take up a lot of your time.
Port Royale 3: Pirates & Merchants is the third installment to the business simulation game Port Royale: Gold, Power and Pirates and Port Royale 2. It is set in the Caribbean during the 16th and 17th centuries. Created by Kalypso Media which founded Gaming Minds Studios in 2009 after Ascaron Entertainment went bankrupt, it combines a business simulator with real-time battles and towns that can be …
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Reviews
- Fun and relaxing game for those who enjoy self-paced gameplay and building businesses.
- Offers multifaceted gameplay with options for trading, raiding, and economic development.
- Excellent functionality and easy to use, making it accessible for players despite its steep learning curve.
- Naval and land battles can be confusing and are often automated, leading to a lack of engagement.
- Gameplay can become repetitive, with some automated trade routes resulting in poor decision-making by captains.
- Not suitable for players seeking fast-paced action, as it primarily revolves around trading and sailing.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is multifaceted, primarily focusing on sailing the Caribbean and establishing trade routes, with occasional battles. Players appreciate the in-game tutorials that simplify the learning of its complexities.
“The gameplay is multifaceted, with in-game tutorials that make it easy to learn the complexities.”
“While you may engage in battles here and there, most of the gameplay revolves around sailing the Caribbean and setting up trade routes.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Many users feel that the graphics showcased in promotional materials do not accurately reflect the actual in-game visuals, leading to disappointment regarding the game's graphical fidelity.
“The graphics shots are not representative of the game.”
