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Pirate Island
My thoughts about Pirate Island are at odds with one another, like two buccaneers fighting over buried riches. On one hand, the world didn't need another match-three sequel, let alone one that was all but identical to its predecessor, Treasure Island. Yet after burning through 61 stages in two days, I want more. How do I review a game that offers nothing new but still grabs me in a way few releases do?
Pirate Island Preview
Let's face it -- pirates are hot once again, thanks in part to Johnny Depp's swagger at the box office. And so it's no surprise this treasure-seeking-on-the-high-seas theme is a popular one in computer games, too.
Up next is Sandlot Games' Pirate Island, a swashbuckling puzzle game with a boatload of humor that will keep you laughing while you click. While this three-in-a-row game mechanic has been overdone, and frankly, so has the pirate theme, it's a blast to play for both novice and seasoned gamers.
