Pirates! Gold
DOS - 1993
Also released on: Windows 3.x - Mac - Genesis
| Year | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Platform | DOS |
| Released in | France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States (1993) France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States (1994) France, Germany, United Kingdom (1996) Germany (1998) |
| Genre | Action, Strategy |
| Theme | Age of Enlightenment, Naval, Real-Time, Sea Pirates / Caribbean, Trade, Vehicular Combat Simulator |
| Publisher | MicroProse Software, Inc. |
| Developer | MPS Labs |
| Perspective | Top-Down |
| Dosbox support | Fully supported on current version |
Description of Pirates! Gold
Pirates! Gold is a video game published in 1993 on DOS by MicroProse Software, Inc.. It's an action and strategy game, set in a naval, real-time, trade, vehicular combat simulator, sea pirates / caribbean and age of enlightenment themes, and was also released on Windows 3.x, Mac and Genesis.
External links
Captures and Snapshots
Comments and reviews
Con Connors 2022-10-16 -1 point
As an Amiga and Commodore enthusiast, i couldn't recommend this game more for the niche market, substantially speaking at many levels. It went on for a good while with little to no comparison, for sure, exactly, absolutely. I was tripping balls on acid when i realized it was a video game website all along. Fun times man, highly recommend
Jimmy 2020-08-22 0 point DOS version
As an owner of the C64 Sid Meier's Pirates! Pirates! Gold and the 2008 Atari / Firaxis release of Sid Meier's Pirates! I must say this is the best non-3D version; however, as Sid Meier continues to release this game on multiple platforms this is why it's not abandomware. It's well worth it if you can find it for a reasonable price (I think I paid $20 for the Firaxis version, but walmart lists it for $95). Arguably one of the best games ever made. This version is a little better because they didn't remove some of the town siege mechanics as they did w/ Firaxis' version. If you can find the original manual, you can know where the Spanish gold fleet is at any given time (was the C64 copyright protection). With enough ships, you can take them.
Adam B. 2020-01-19 0 point DOS version
I bought this title with a fond sense of nostalgia, but buyers beware.
For whatever reason, (DOSBox issues?) the controls are almost COMPLETELY broken in combat, and you'll invariably find your opponent outmaneuvering you and sinking you with ease.
This was DEFINITELY not the case in the original release, and a good sailor with a nimble ship could often take very large prizes.
It's so frustrating being unable to enjoy this game.
KC 2019-02-16 -6 points
I agree with Confused above, why are they advertising here games you have to buy? You can go to thousands of sites and find games for purchase. I think GOG and these guys are one in the same. Just a rip-off.
lwcasss 2017-06-21 -5 points
Why is the controls so fucking clunky? In sea movement or ship to ship battle I need to push the button so many times to it to turn to the right or left.
Twelwan 2016-09-08 2 points
to run in xp or higher go to compatibility mode and run in 256 colors mode
KOBE 2016-06-14 0 point
THANK YOU SOOO MUCH For allowing this game to be provided to gamers who are blocked from gaming by people who don't like games!
Confused 2015-09-29 -10 points
Why is this even on here exactly? It isn't abandonware they are still trying to sell this! at " http://store.steampowered.com/app/327380/ "
Ears14U 2015-04-07 0 point DOS version
A link for the pirates music.
http://www.vgmpf.com/Wiki/index.php?title=Pirates!_Gold_%28W16%29
acewithaface 2015-02-25 0 point DOS version
What is the name of the song in the beginning when you start the game! It is killing me that I can't figure it out!
Saul 2015-02-19 -5 points DOS version
I have just installed, but i can't make it run.
what am i supposed to do?
anon 2014-03-03 0 point DOS version
Malcide:
Use Dosbox to run the install file and do the install process
admirial fred 2013-09-23 0 point DOS version
AYE lovely game AARGH AYE AYE BEST GAME EVER BEEN LOADED IN MY COMPUTER
Malicide 2013-09-14 2 points DOS version
Downloaded and unzipped to my dos games folder. When I run the several of the .exe files using DOSBox I get the error message:
"File Not Found Error!
SVGA#: 0 (nosvga) w/0Kb"
Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong? I don't see anything like a "setup" .exe anywhere
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Buy Pirates! Gold
Pirates! Gold is available for a small price on the following websites, and is no longer abandonware. GOG.com provides the best release and does not include DRM, please buy from them! You can read our online store guide.
Other Releases
Pirates! Gold was also released on the following systems:
Windows 3.x
- Year: 1994
- Publisher: MicroProse Software, Inc.
- Developer: MPS Labs
Mac
- Year: 1994
- Publisher: MicroProse Software, Inc.
- Developer: MPS Labs
Genesis
- Year: 1993
- Publisher: MicroProse Software, Inc.
- Developer: MPS Labs
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