Even though Skull & Bones has been delayed AGAIN, there are a host of seaworthy vessels to help gamers live out the pirate life. The latest to ensure we get to embark on all-new adventures is that of Tortuga – A Pirate’s Tale.
Tortuga – A Pirate’s Tale from Gaming Minds Studios and Kalypso Media is a game that – ultimately – will let you become the pirate of all pirates. This is no Sea of Thieves, it’s no Sail Forth and it’s certainly no Ship Graveyard Simulator. Instead it whisks you off to the Caribbean, 17th Century Caribbean in fact, as you create a formidable fleet of sailors looking to plunder the world of all treasures.
Promising no less than twenty-five hours of story-driven pirate-themed gameplay, the Golden Age of Piracy is your oyster in Tortuga – A Pirate’s Tale, as you follow questlines, get distracted and head off into the open world, sailing the seven seas, utilising your skills and abilities in hope of proving yourself in the cut-throat pirate world.
Trading convoys, turn-based battling, a host of ship types and more all await the player looking to keep any form of mutiny at bay, with this adventure strategy promising to fill a gap until Ubisoft finally find space to drop anchor with Skull & Bones.
There’s a chance that Tortuga – A Pirate’s Tale could well cover the bases for some months yet too, with the lengthy key features list sitting as…
- BECOME THE PIRATE OF ALL PIRATES: You are not born a great pirate, but we give you the tools to make you THE great pirate. Customise your own flag under which your fleet will sail. As you gain experience, your notoriety and skills will improve. Roleplay with more than 35 distinct pirate’s skills on your way to claim your pirate throne.
- RAID AND VOYAGE THE CARIBBEAN SEA: The Caribbean of the 17th century is dominated by the four colonial powers of the Old World. Being a pirate is not your fault, but it is your responsibility! Take action to relieve the Spanish, Dutch, French and English colonies from their burden of drowning in riches. But be wary! Unless you are sure you are the biggest fish in the sea, don’t venture out too early or too far from your trusted hometown port.
- ENGAGE IN TACTICAL NAVAL BATTLES: A ship is safe in a harbour, but that’s not what ships are made for. Fight in tactical turn-based naval battles on a hexagonal grid of epic proportions. Use your wits when raiding a convoy or a settlement. Victory is determined by a clever combination of your ship’s distinct armament with the varying and rough conditions of the sea.
- UPGRADE YOUR FLEET: It is your job to maintain and upkeep a formidable fleet before facing the cannon hail of those mighty warships lurking in the seas. Combining distinct upgrades of your ship’s basic gear, such as weaponry, hull, mast, or figurehead allows for more than 360 unique loadouts.
- MEET YOUR CREW’S NEEDS: As an elected captain of the ship, it is your responsibility to split the spoils and riches with your crew. Agreeing on so-called ‘articles of capture’ clearly define the objectives you embark on before leaving port. Remember the whispers of mutiny below the decks can lead to nasty outcome. After all, you are an elected captain and not placed by the grace of the Lord.
- PARLEY WITH INFAMOUS PIRATE LEGENDS: On your journey to become the most fearsome, most glorious pirate captain, you will have the opportunity to get to know several historic pirates. Choose your foes and companions wisely…
- COMMAND HISTORICAL SHIPS: Featuring 18 unique types of ships such as Ship of the Line, Frigate, War Galleon and many more.
- DROWN IN QUESTS: Sink more than 25 hours into stories set in the Golden Age of Piracy. The world is your oyster after all. Governors and fellow pirate companion provide you with valuable questlines where a few doubloons can be made. Also don’t forget to seek out the local tavern and eavesdrop on the latest rumours. A bottle of rum loosens the tongue, showing the way to treasures otherwise hidden…
Keep an eye out for a review of Tortuga – A Pirate’s Tale from us soon; we’ll be hoping aboard the good ship Xbox Series X|S, letting you know how this adventure plays. We’ve high hopes, even including this in our Up Next article for January 2023, dropping Tortuga in as one of the most exciting releases of the month.
Until that time, you can find a copy of Tortuga – A Pirate’s Tale on the Xbox Store, playable on Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S. It’s also present on PlayStation and PC, the latter exclusively on the Epic Games Store. It’ll cost you around £26.99.
Game Description:
Tortuga – a Pirate’s Tale tells the journey of a pirate captain with a lust for gold and glory who assumes command of a fleet of pirate ships to strike the Caribbean.
