

Fulfill tasks for your nation’s viceroy, earning more fame to unlock town buildings, ships and more. Make use of the detailed sea map to avoid stormy weather regions, cliffs or shallow waters. In ‘ Port Royale 4’ you will take control of a colony as a young and ambitious governor who is eager to learn what it takes to manage and grow his small settlement into a bustling trader city.ĭevelop production chains connecting multiple islands and create complex trade routes across the Caribbean, covering the ever-growing needs of the respective cities. Set sail and join the colonial powers of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands in their fight for supremacy of the Caribbean in the 17th century. Licenses, building permits, new buildings and ships can be unlocked by growing your reputation within your nation. Construct town buildings with neighborhood effects to optimize productivity and manage the overall happiness of your citizens.ġ8 historically authentic ship types from the late 16th and the 17th century.Įngage in tactical, turn-based naval battles with powerful captains. Select from 50 buildings, including 25 production sites, to produce goods like rum or luxuries. Steer clear of cliffs, shallow waters and stormy weather regions to optimize your trade routes. Take on four extensive single player campaigns following each nation on their path to supremacy.Īppoint a leader for your adventure from four different character classes: the Explorer, the Merchant, the Buccaneer and the Pirate – each providingĮstablish and manage trade with 60 Caribbean cities inĪ huge 3D game world. Archived from the original on July 18, 2004.Choose from four colonial powerhouses: England, France, Spain and the Netherlands, each providing different benefits and unique gameplay styles "Best and Worst of 2003: Best Game No One Played". Archived from the original on February 6, 2004. " GameSpot 's Month in Review: June 2003".

Treasure maps, purchased in pieces from around the game board, can also lead to newfound wealth and even the creation of a private port.Īn important part of the game are the colonial nations in the Caribbean ( Spain, France, England and The Netherlands) and their relationships. Missions include armed transport and tracking down lost relatives that have been kidnapped by an NPC called Axesmith (whom the player can choose, eventually, to defeat outright in battle). Players can visit governors in towns and accept missions from them as long as their reputation with the country is good enough. There are also many other activities in the game besides trading or hunting down pirates. It is an open-ended game and the players can choose any type of career that they wish, including trading and interactions with pirates (including privateering). They announced also that they were already working on the third title, named " Port Royale 3". On Augthe publisher Kalypso Media who purchased many of the licenses and assets from Ascaron Entertainment during its insolvency, announced that they had acquired the licences of the Port Royale installment. The sequel Port Royale 2 was released over a year after in September 2004. The game was created by Ascaron Entertainment in 2002.
