I spent a good five minutes chasing down one of Barbossa's crewmen because every time I tried to get him the “buy” prompt would disappear if he got more than three feet from me and then he'd run away. They don't always seem to show up in any particular order some are only available in certain parts, and others don't seem to want to be purchased. What's odd, though, is that to unlock characters by purchasing them with your accumulated studs you first have to wait for them to appear in the port. There are 85 total in the game, but to travel beyond the initial 'Dock' section of the Port you'll need at least ten. Your central hub is called 'The Port,' and while it's no Mos Eisley cantina, I liked that you could only unlock certain areas by having enough Gold Bricks (which are unlocked by completing levels in 'Story' and 'Free Play' modes, finding all the minikits, and becoming a 'True Pirate' by collecting a certain number of studs on each level). Even more subtle things like lighting and shadows are impressive when you take the time to look. Everything from the wood grain on the docks to the gentle motion of the water as it laps onshore stand in stark contrast to the LEGO people and blocks littering up the place. Having said that, the paint has come a long way! The detailed backgrounds and vibrant environments are much more noticeable. While the argument can be made that since LEGO Pirates has the same core structure and mechanics as it's predecessors, it's really just the same game with a different coat of paint. It's not that big a deal, but for those who wanted to wait to see the latest installment in theaters, this could be a mild annoyance.
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So there isn't much point in bothering to go back and play the 'Free Play' levels from the first movie where you need his magic sword to open certain areas if you haven't unlocked him yet. For example, you won't be able to even unlock Blackbeard from the fourth movie until after you finish the final chapter. While I don't have a problem with this per say, I find it a bit frustrating that to really be able to get absolutely everything in 'Free Play' you essentially need to finish the entire story mode first. There are even some areas you can't access until you command the sword of Blackbeard himself! Pirates who took the cursed Aztec treasure can walk on the bottom of the sea, as can the crew of Davy Jones. More generalized characters like blacksmiths are needed to repair objects, while certain others have super strength to open doors. Female characters like Elizabeth or Angelica can double jump.
Will Turner can throw axes to hit targets (which we saw him do once the entire series). Jack Sparrow has his magic compass that will point to hidden items (there are eight per level, not all are immediately accessible). I've always loved how these games cleverly offer each character different skills, making them indispensable when trying to find everything. Once again you'll find you need to utilize the special skills of multiple party members to discover all the hidden secrets. The formula is familiar: play through the 'Story' mode, solving puzzles and collecting studs (currency) to unlock as many characters as you can (all the while enjoying the adorable LEGO interpretations of iconic scenes from the movies) until you can go back with a team of alternate characters to unlock everything each individual level has to offer in 'Free Play' mode. unlike the fourth movie in the franchise. There isn't much new here is what I'm getting at, but if you're okay with more of the same, then it's certainly worth the price of admission. On the other hand, if you've just rolled your eyes (and let's be fair, there are quite a few out there who would say enough is enough) then it's safe to say that you'll find LEGO Pirates more a chore than anything else.
If, like me, you love these games their intrinsic humor and surprisingly deep level design, then you'll be quite pleased that another deserving franchise has been given the LEGO makeover. How you react to this profound statement will serve as a fair prediction of how much you'll enjoy yourself. Let's get the obvious out of the way early, shall we? LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean is, in fact, another LEGO game.
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