Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #691 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Disney
• Released on: 2007-05-25
• Platform: Nintendo Wii

Amazon.co.uk Review

Despite most gamers' enduring affection for all things piratical a breakdown in the usual laws of licensing (which decrees that any movie with an explosion in it must be turned into a video game) has conspired to make this the first serious attempt to actually adapt the whole of a Pirates of the Caribbean movie. To make up for lost time this actually tackles both Dead Man's Chest and the new movie. In this sense the bloated narrative of the two Pirate sequels leaves just enough plot to stretch out for a single game.

Although you do get to control the other characters occasionally, most of the game is spent in the heavily swaying boots of Captain Jack Sparrow. This is a shame, not because the characters play exactly the same, but because their virtual likenesses are almost scarily realistic. In fact the game's graphics as a whole are extraordinarily good, showing a level of effort and attention to detail that sadly isn't really matched by the gameplay.

On a basic level this is exactly the sort of third-person action game you'd expect for a movie tie-in. As such there's a smattering of very simple Prince of Persia style platforming and lots and lots of sword fighting. The latter actually seems a lot of fun at first, until you realise you've really only got one attack button that matters and jabbing that at random is enough to get you through most of the game. There is a separate fighting system for boss encounters, but this also seems to have a rather patronising opinion of the average player's hand-to-eye co-ordination. Although, if not for the excellent graphics, that makes it no different than most other movie adaptations.
Harrison Dent

Manufacturer's Description:
Live and die by the sword! Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End is inspired by the events, environments and characters surrounding the second and third installments of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Players must demonstrate their cunning, swashbuckling creativity and swordsmanship as they encounter all manner of crazed pirates and cursed creatures in treacherous, exotic locations. Play as the eccentric Captain Jack Sparrow, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann to prevent Jack's dark past from catching up with him.

Enjoy sword-assisted acrobatics, adaptive combat and classical dueling in unique gameplay. Experience the Pirates of the Caribbean world in never-before-seen detail, going beyond the films' events and storylines to introduce new locations, an extended story, legendary pirates and a unique ending.

Features:

• Notoriety - Jack's fame as a pirate increases as he strikes fear and admiration into the hearts of his pirate brethren
• Control Captain Jack Sparrow - Take advantage of situations as Jack would, playing to his unique character, wit and guile
• Intelligent Swordplay - Adaptive swashbuckling with intense dueling and acrobatic interaction requiring flamboyant creativity
• Challenge Mode (PlayStation 2 system) - Available in both single and multiplayer mode, players can test their pirating skills in Combat, Combos and Looting
• Action - Experience an exciting world of swordplay, environmental acrobatics, and Pirate shenanigans
• Exhaustive Unlockables - New moves, secret characters, inventory items, weapons and secret locations
• Wii Remote (Wii) - Pointing and motion sensing capabilities heightens the intensity of swashbuckling with each move

Customer Reviews

A really poor atempt of a "game",
A really poor atempt of a "game",

GRAPHICS- 4/10
Very unrealistic

STORYLINE- 6/10
I can't really give it a lower score as I only got 1/4 through the game and decided to give up as it was extremely boring.

CONTROLS- 1/10
When buying this game I thought I would be able to swing the remote around and kill people but you have to press buttons. No movements involved at all.

GAME OVERALL- 2/10
Very boring and they could have made it a lot better.

good old fashioned fun!
Bought this with our console! All the family were able to play we took it in turns when we died! Totally enjoyed - sword play was great mini games were tad tedious after first try at them - some boring to complete, and you need to complete them! Switching between characters was simple. Overall we had a great crack with this game!

EXCELLENT
This game is an excellent game. lots of sword fights and when you work out the moves is even better.change characters in different levels. tires you out if played for to long. i think its a great game