Port Royale 3: Pirates & Merchants for PlayStation 3 Reviews by Gamers

Let me start by saying I'm a big Sid Meyers Pirates fan. I loved the sim/adventure aspect of that game, and find it is also here in Port Royale 3.

Over all I like certain aspects of the game. It's actually pretty deep in trading, upgrading, building, etc. There are a lot of things to do, and it could keep you busy for hours! But, I can see where it can be tedious. It is open world/sandbox type of game though so you can make the best of it if you do get bored, for example attack ships and towns hehehe.

It could take a bit to learn the trading aspect not just buy low and sell high but, also building warehouses/farms to produce resources you may need in other cities, and establishing trade routes, and commanding fleets.

I'm enjoying it so far. Since I like this kind of game I probably will keep it. I'ts a great game to sit back and chill with for when I need a break from shooters, and sports games.

Graphics are OK, sound is also OK. Haven't had it freeze yet. The cut scenes could be better, a lot better. Most are cartoon like drawings like in a book with a background dialogue.

I was expecting something like "Uncharted Waters" and I received a game that could have been made for ios platform or some other handheld

I enjoyed it at first but the game lacks any real substance, story or depth at all.

The trading system is pretty deep and it is always good to play games that actually give you real life knowledge. I now know a little more about the geography of that area of the world because of the twenty hours I put in navigating it.

If historically set games are your thing, by all means go ahead...if not you may find this one too tedious and slow paced for your liking.