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Pirates of the Caribbean at worlds end PC Game Full version

Review:
Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End for the Nintendo DS is an action adventure game patterned after the film of the same name. The game lets you control three of the main protagonists as you jump and stab your way through 30-some levels that loosely follow the progression of the movie. Fans of the movie franchise will appreciate how the 3D graphics bring places like The Black Pearl and Davy Jones Locker to life, and also how the games designers have taken care to concoct a balanced mix of sword fighting, swashbuckling acrobatics, and stylus-based minigames. Furthermore, anyone that was disappointed by the DS version of Dead Mans Chest should be pleased to learn that At Worlds End looks nicer and is more involved than that earlier game was.

Youll have your choice of Elizabeth Swann and Will Turner during the first dozen levels, but a trip to Davy Jones Locker eventually makes Captain Jack Sparrow available for the remainder. The games story is generally faithful to the films, although some events have been shuffled and some new plot points were created to cram more traveling and dueling into the overall journey. While the graphics are rendered in 3D, the action is 2D. The camera usually follows your characters movements from left to right like a typical 2D side-scroller, but the camera perspective will occasionally switch to a behind-the-back view when you climb ladders or walk deeper into the background.

Getting through each level involves a fair amount of acrobatics in the form of jumping between platforms, climbing ladders, sidling across overhangs, and swinging between ropes. Youll also frequently make use of helpful items, such as a bamboo pole, torch, and grappling hook. Breaking open crates and barrels will give you coins, health refills, and different special weapons that you can unleash on enemies. As you make your way through a level, youll encounter pirates and other armed foes that you can do battle with. By pushing the buttons, you can make your character block, jump, and chain together attacks using a sword. Before an enemy lunges in with an attack, an icon will appear indicating that you can perform a stylish counterstrike by tapping the X button. Solitary foes can be dealt with by repeatedly mashing the attack button, but fights against two or three opponents require a strategic mix of blocks and counterstrikes. Youll "die" if you run out of health or fall into the water. On the whole, the game isnt all that challenging. There are some tricky jump sequences and hectic battles here and there, but checkpoints are plentiful and you can continue as often as you need to. Read more

System Requirements:
Windows XP/Vista
MINIMUM
Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 1.5GHz Processor
256MB RAM
1.4GB Hard Disk Space
64MB DirectX compatible 3D Video Card with Hardware T&L
DirectX compatible Sound Card
DirectX 9.0c
DVD-ROM Drive
RECOMMENDED
Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 1.8GHz Processor
512MB RAM
128MB 3D Video Card

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