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This is the first game to tie into the events of both the second and the
third films (as well as introducing new legendary pirates, locations and unique
endings). Combat is full of Sparrow-esque flamboyance: sweeping enemies' legs out
from under them, evading by rolling over an opponent's back as he charges in, and of
course, over the top finishing moves such as slamming a foot down on a floorboard so
that the other end swings up into your opponent's face. Jackanisms tie in with
another central theme of the game; you must "Live and die by the sword". The sword
is the most important tool in the game. It's not just for combat, you can also use
it in a variety of interesting ways - to ride a flying fox, to jam into a sail and
ride the rip to the ground, to create a grapple point in a wall (think PoP: The Two
Thrones), for puzzles, and naturally, to save your hide. If you're walking along a
narrow beam and fall, Jack sticks the sword into the beam, saving himself. Similar
deal if you're fighting on a ship's deck on rough seas - the sword can be the
difference between going overboard and living to tell the tale. You can even dip your
sword in tar and set it on fire. There will also be large scale battles in the game
with Jack, Will and Elizabeth all battling tooth and nail, with the player able to
swap between them at will. There's also a heavy dose of exploration and puzzle
solving, with a number of side-quests as well. |
