LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game (PS3 Essentials) ~ PS3

An action adventure game bringing to life the Pirates of the Caribbean world and all its colourful characters in LEGO brick form. Experience all the memorable scenes from the first four films in the humorous and quirky LEGO video games style. “…an absolute blast for fans of either franchise.” 7.5/10 – IGN Features: Exploration – Players will explore familiar locations filled with interactive LEGO objects and encounter more than 70 memorable and new characters while making their way through more than 20 levels Combat – The LEGO Caribbean is full of danger! Intense sword fighting moves give the LEGO minifigure a brand new pirate flavor Unforgettable Cut Scenes – Everyone's favorite scenes from the Pirates of the Caribbean films are re-rendered with LEGO minifigures, in the humorous style synonymous with LEGO video games Puzzles – Players will need all their pirate cunning to find the hidden LEGO treasures and discover the game's many secrets Two-Player Co-op – Players can join a friend or family member in the same room for two-player “drop-in/drop-out” cooperative action Freeplay – Building a collection of characters throughout the game, players can then use their distinctive abilities to gain access to previously unavailable areas Review by IGN “…LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean is an absolute blast for fans of either franchise. Its gameplay is simple to learn and incredibly addicting. You’ll no doubt spend dozens of hours trying to collect everything you can, and the fact that all four movies are present keeps the pacing of the game from dragging too much. You’ll find yourself reliving many classic moments in short order. Musically the game is spectacular as it features many of Hans Zimmer’s best cues from the films, and while the characters are silent, they still manage to be quite expressive. Yet the game can’t seem to learn from its predecessors, featuring no online of any sort, confounding puzzle design and flawed controls. Despite its issues, this is a good game to pick up as a light-hearted alternative to some of the more grim and gritty material out there, particularly for those with younger players in the house.” 7.5/10 IGN RATINGS FOR LEGO PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE VIDEO GAME (PS3) 7.5 Presentation The developers did a very effective job recapping big stories in a big world. 7.5 Graphics Not earth-shattering, but very solid for what it’s trying to do. 8.5 Sound Minimalist but effective sound effects and voices. Badass Hans Zimmer music is here. 7.0 Gameplay Incredibly addicting but not without some obtuse, frustrating moments. Can I play online, though? 6.5 Lasting Appeal You’ll be collecting things forever. Where’s my online? 7.5 OVERALL Good (out of 10)