Fans of the Sid Meier series will get to cross swords, or Wii controllers, later this year when Pirates! hits the shelves.
The game, which is being developed by 2K China, will be available to Nintendo Wii users this Autumn, with added motion controls, new character and ship customisation options, and two mini-games included.
Based on the 2005 PC and Xbox title developed by Firaxis, the game will take people’s memories back to the original classic Sid Meier title which was first released in 1987.
“We are big fans of the Wii and think Pirates! is the perfect game to bring to that platform. We’re sure Wii fans will enjoy the timeless adventure of being a pirate captain on the high seas as much as all of our other fans have,” said Mr Meier.
Reviewing the Xbox version of the game, Douglass Perry told IGN that the title was “outstanding”, thanks to its “brilliant” gameplay and long-lasting appeal.