

For instance, a few parts of the movie’s score show up in the game. Some of Dead Man’s Chest’s best audio happens at the most awkward of times. Sure everything looks good, but after you’ve seen the same pirates, soldiers and natives in every level, it gets boring. Variety is the game’s only visual downside. Story sequences are told through movie stills which look good, especially when considered against other movie-based GBA games. Most of the graphical pop comes from the game’s style, which captures enough detail while still keeping an almost cartoon-like feel. The more noticeable of these mannerisms is the greedy look he gets before opening a chest.Īside from Jack’s character, Dead Man’s Chest looks good graphically. While his walk isn’t as… well, let’s say “dainty” as it is in the movies, the game still manages to capture aspects of the character. Dead Man’s Chest does a good job of capturing most of Jack’s mannerisms and look. So it should come as no surprise that the good Captain takes center stage in the game version of the movie.

The entire “Pirates of the Caribbean” series is more or less defined by one thing – Captain Jack Sparrow. While you’re not missing out if you choose to skip it, there’s still enough of an experience here that you won’t be disappointed if you give it a shot.

I’ll spare you the diatribe on how licensed games tend to… well, suck and say that Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest is one of the good ones.
