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Title:
Port Royale 3: Pirates & Merchants
Rating:
T
Genre:
Action
Adventure
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IGN Score:
4.6
Release Date:
2012-10-02
Date Added:
2018-07-03 14:36:05
Game Summary:
“Port Royale 3: Pirates and Merchants” is a business simulation game developed by Gaming Minds Studios and published by Kalypso Media. Set in the 17th-century Caribbean, the game allows players to choose between two distinct campaigns: the “Adventurer” path, focusing on naval battles and piracy, and the “Trader” path, emphasizing trade route development and economic growth. 
Release and Backward Compatibility:
The game was initially released for Windows on May 4, 2012, and later for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The Xbox 360 version became backward compatible with Xbox One on January 31, 2019, allowing players to enjoy the game on newer consoles. 
Games with Gold:
In November 2020, “Port Royale 3: Pirates and Merchants” was featured as part of Xbox’s Games with Gold program, offering subscribers the opportunity to download and play the game at no additional cost.
Gameplay Overview:
Players can engage in various activities, including trading goods between 60 different cities, managing production facilities, and participating in real-time naval battles. The game offers 16 different ship types, such as powerful galleons and versatile frigates, providing diverse strategic options. 
Critical Reception:
“Port Royale 3” received mixed reviews upon release. GameSpot rated the game 5 out of 10, noting that while it “looks good and plays smoothly,” there was “plenty to do in the game” but “none of it was much fun.”  Metacritic reports a score of 54 out of 100 for the PC version, indicating mixed or average reviews. 
Conclusion:
“Port Royale 3: Pirates and Merchants” offers an in-depth simulation experience set against the backdrop of the 17th-century Caribbean. With its dual campaign paths, players can choose their preferred style of gameplay, whether it be adventurous piracy or strategic trading. Despite its mixed critical reception, the game’s inclusion in programs like Games with Gold and its backward compatibility have provided opportunities for a broader audience to explore its offerings.
Release and Backward Compatibility:
The game was initially released for Windows on May 4, 2012, and later for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The Xbox 360 version became backward compatible with Xbox One on January 31, 2019, allowing players to enjoy the game on newer consoles. 
Games with Gold:
In November 2020, “Port Royale 3: Pirates and Merchants” was featured as part of Xbox’s Games with Gold program, offering subscribers the opportunity to download and play the game at no additional cost.
Gameplay Overview:
Players can engage in various activities, including trading goods between 60 different cities, managing production facilities, and participating in real-time naval battles. The game offers 16 different ship types, such as powerful galleons and versatile frigates, providing diverse strategic options. 
Critical Reception:
“Port Royale 3” received mixed reviews upon release. GameSpot rated the game 5 out of 10, noting that while it “looks good and plays smoothly,” there was “plenty to do in the game” but “none of it was much fun.”  Metacritic reports a score of 54 out of 100 for the PC version, indicating mixed or average reviews. 
Conclusion:
“Port Royale 3: Pirates and Merchants” offers an in-depth simulation experience set against the backdrop of the 17th-century Caribbean. With its dual campaign paths, players can choose their preferred style of gameplay, whether it be adventurous piracy or strategic trading. Despite its mixed critical reception, the game’s inclusion in programs like Games with Gold and its backward compatibility have provided opportunities for a broader audience to explore its offerings.
Platform:
Microsoft Xbox 360
Publisher:
Backwards compatible
Barcode:
4260089413962
Developers:
Gaming Minds
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Players:
1
Country of Purchase:
Australia
Graphics:
256-bit
Input Devices:
Controller Game Pad
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Media Type:
Download
Game Modes:
Single Player
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Discs:
1
Packaging:
Snap Case
Automatic Estimated Value:
~£9.66
Automatic Estimated Date:
2025-09-04
Date Added:
2018-07-03 14:36:05
