Strong Points
Simple
Pirates: Rule the Caribbean will appeal to people who don't like to get completely involved in games, or who just want to kill 10 or so minutes without feeling the irresistable urge to waste the day continuing. Learning to play only takes a few minutes, and it is something you can do for a short time every day and still see the results of your efforts.
"Cute"
Not very many people dislike pirates. They may be barbarians pillaging and destroying everything in their path, but there is a classic draw that has been epicly romanticized in our culture. Everyone wants a piece of the booty. Therefore Pirates has what I call a "cuteness" draw - people want to play simply because they enjoy pirates.
Advancement Focused
Despite the grindy gameplay Pirates gives a sense of accomplishment. Most actions in the game are rewarded in some way. The first 10 or so levels don't require much time or effort to achieve, and there is usually a random chance for you to obtain a powerful reward from fighting and plundering. Althrough the islands are very simplistic they offer the player a sense of ownership, ie: "this island is mine and I must keep it functioning".Weak Points
Grindy and Repetitive
From the first few actions you take until you inevitably decide to put the game down gameplay is exactly the same. Nothing truly new is ever introduced. You plunder until you run out of energy, fight until you run out of strength, then spend your gold on upgrades. An hour or so later you get to rinse and repeat.
Spammy
As previously mentioned, Pirates encourages spammy behavior through "bragging" and invitations. Every time you make the slightest accomplishment in the game, whether it's leveling up or purchasing an upgrade, you're given the option to share this minor event with all of your Facebook friends. You are constantly encouraged to drag all of your friends in to play with you, and at times it looks like that is your only choice in order to advance further. The end result is to non-Pirates players, Pirates players are irritating to the core.Similar Games on Facebook
If you try and enjoy Pirates! there are some other Facebook games you may also enjoy. If you enjoyed the island management part of the game, Farm Town provides a similar sense of ownership as you grow and expand your farm. If you prefered the fighting aspect, Mafia Wars might be a game you will get a kick out of. Facebook has a wide variety of multiplayer games that boast millions of players. Keep checking the Facebook section of Bright Hub's MMO channel for more reviews and guides.prev12
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