![]() If you’ve played a LEGO game before then chances are you’re going to be familiar with the gameplay. ![]() It’s a fantastic representation of Johnny Depp’s character, and is something that is replicated across all of the other characters in the game. Jack minces around, arms flailing left and right, his sword-fighting style a blend of skill and organised chaos. The various versions of Jack Sparrow for example: Captain Jack Sparrow, Jack Sparrow wearing waistcoat, Jack Sparrow with gun, Jack Sparrow with spade, Jack Sparrow with toothpaste, Jack Sparrow with vegetables and gravy on the side… to name but a few, and all look excellent. All of the series’ characters are here, and all look the part. That said, for the most part the game stays true to the films. However, other people could easily become confused trying to follow the plot if they’ve not yet seen the films. This problem was also evident, albeit to a lesser extent, in the sections for the second and third films, although I have watched those, making it not quite so much a concern. Proof of this, in my case, was when I played the section of the game concerning the fourth film, On Stranger Tides, not having seen it at the cinema I didn’t have a bloody clue what was going on! People were double-crossing other people left, right and centre I had no idea what was motivating who to do what, and it was made all the more difficult by the absence of the previous films’ key characters. As good as the presentation and delivery is, it could get confusing for anyone who’s not familiar with the franchise. There are, however, serious concerns with the story itself. It’s reassuring to see that even after so many outings in the LEGO universe, Traveller’s Tales haven’t lost sight of what makes these games enjoyable – the fun factor. ![]() I looked forward to the start and end of each chapter, wondering what random character, object, or action would appear, and none of them disappointed. The scenes acted out in this way don’t always tie in as tightly to the plot of the films as you would expect, but this isn’t an issue at all as the comedy comes thick and fast through every cut-scene, of which there are quite a few. It is enjoyable to watch, and adds to the overall presentation – which, I have to say, is excellent. It would have been difficult for Traveller’s Tales to explain some of the story without these segments, due to the lack of speech, but they work well. Any part of the back-story that gets visited along the way is retold via a diorama style segment, which is both different and pleasing to the eye. ![]() As with all the previous LEGO games, our block brethren don’t speak but instead tell the story through a series of pictures, grunts, and mime acting. You’ll laugh and point as you recognise certain areas that appear, and will enjoy taking part in some of the films’ major set-pieces. Right from the start you are thrust into the pirates’ universe, and anyone who’s watched the films will know what is going on straight away. With the entire franchise of Disney’s blockbuster pirate movies getting a building block treatment on this occasion – including the recently-released ‘On Stranger Tides’ – players are treated to a journey through most of the major (and a few less-than-major) parts of the story throughout all four Pirates of the Caribbean films. LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean has you walk into a tavern… on an island full of drunken pirates… then jump onto a pig and ride it around inside said tavern, smashing the place up, and generally causing mayhem! This is but one of many moments that will genuinely have you laughing out loud in Traveller’s Tales’ latest LEGO inspired game. Microsoft Windows, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360
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