Pirates of the Burning Sea is an MMORPG featuring high seas action and adventure in a bold world of pirates and plunder. Set against the backdrop of the New World of the 18th Century, players can be any one of three nations - England, France or Spain - or choose the role of a Pirate and battle it out for glory and power.

• Dynamic economy.
• Closest to a 'Sid Meier's Pirates! MMO'.
• 'Unrest' feature & 25-a-side battles.

• Sea combat can be dull.
• Steep learning curve.
• Higher monthly fee than other MMOs.

• Graphics: 70/100
• Sound: 76/100
• Gameplay: 74/100
• Originality: 88/100
• Longevity: 74/100
• Overall: 7/10