 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow
- PlayStation 2
- Price: $39.99
- Genre: Action/Adventure
Common Sense Media says
More fun than scurvy ... Barely; OK for 12+.
Parents say
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the game's tone and content is consistent with the movies that inspired it. Players may kill dozens of pirate zombies, Spanish sailors, and rival pirates, but no blood is spilled, and the game retains a sense of humor throughout. Captain Jack Sparrow is his rummy self, and characters reference past pillagings.
What's it about?
Players control the pirate Jack Sparrow, his sidekick Will, and spirited Elizabeth Swann in a multicharacter cooperative trudge through the storyline (with some embellishments) of the original Pirates movie.
Gameplay features a collection of simple puzzles (of the "find the key to this door" variety), combat with dumb-as-dirt enemies, and the occasional boss battle. Players can switch between characters while battling hordes of mindless enemies.
Is it any good?
Interspersed cut scenes prop up some semblance of a story, but even the voice work of Oscar-nominated Johnny Depp can't infuse drama into the listless unfolding of the game. Players wander through an incredibly limited, linear game experience with little to discover and nothing to surprise. On top of all this, the game suffers from several technical shortcomings, including painfully slow frame rates (resulting in irritating slowdowns), imprecise controls, terrible artificial intelligence, and glitches that leave enemies trapped behind scenery.
While filled with swordplay and killing, THE PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE LEGEND OF JACK SPARROW features no blood or gore. It's easy to see why families who are fond of the movies would be drawn to this game. But there's no treasure to be found in this uninspired title.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the role a video game plays in the marketing of a summer blockbuster movie. Should a video game augment or reproduce your movie viewing experience? Does the participation of a celebrity (in this case, ) attract you to a video game the same way movie stars attract people to the cinema? Also, why are these games often so lackluster? Why don't video game makers put more time into them?
- Show:
- All members
- Parents
- Teens & kids
AGE
I kicked butt
THis is not my first choice for the best game. But it was fun.It was pretty easy I beat it in one night and I was only nine.
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
Nothing disturbing here! Nothing fun either...
This game trys so hard to copy the Lord of the Rings games that you almost expect Frodo to be attached to Jack sparrows back. It fails to be fun miserbly.
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
i loved it i must read book for every 8 year old
Was this review useful?
|
|
Kid, 12 years old
September 20, 2011
AGE
Titles are for suckers
I loved this game! I'm a big fan of Pirates of The Caribbean.
Was this review useful?
|
|
| Platforms: | PlayStation 2 |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure |
| Developer: | Bethesda Softworks |
| Release date: | June 29, 2006 |
| Price: | $39.99 |
| ESRB rating: | T for Alcohol Reference, Violence |
Contact us to give us more feedback on our learning ratings.
Review It
Tell us what you think about our new Learning Ratings. We value your feedback.
Great alternatives handpicked by our editors
vote now
Will you play Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow?
Already played it? What do you think?
More from Common Sense Media
Top advice and articles
