Drive a Pirate Ship: Sail and Sink Rivals

About Drive a Pirate Ship

In Drive a Pirate Ship you take the helm of a warship equipped with two side cannons, one on each side of the hull. The goal goes beyond sinking rival ships: you also have to dodge the coastal defense, which fires from land as soon as you get too close, and collect the crates floating at sea to sell later in Barbados. That mix of combat, dodging and collecting gives the game several layers of challenge at once, because shooting well isn't enough if you don't also manage the ship's route. Every crate you collect adds value to your run, so it's worth veering slightly off the direct course when the sea is clear of enemies. For anyone looking for more games with this mix of action and side objectives, the action games on Ludorex bring together several similar titles.

Handling the ship is slower than a fast speedboat, which forces you to plan your shots a little ahead of time instead of reacting on the fly.

How do you play Drive a Pirate Ship?

You steer the ship across the sea while firing the side cannons at rival ships and dodging fire from the coastal defense, picking up crates along the way.

1. Steer the ship, avoiding getting too close to the defended coast.
2. Fire the side cannons when you have a rival at your side.
3. Pick up the floating crates without straying too far from the safe route.
4. Sell the crates you've collected when you reach Barbados.
5. Repeat the trip looking for routes with less risk and more loot.

Drive a Pirate Ship controls

PC

• Arrow keys or WASD: steer the ship across the sea.
• Fire keys (A / D or side buttons): activate the cannons on each side.

Mobile and tablet

• Touch joystick: controls the ship's heading.
• Side buttons: fire the port or starboard cannons.

Tips to play better: Drive a Pirate Ship

• Move away from the coast as soon as you see the land defense activate.
• Fire the cannon on the side where the enemy is closest.
• Don't risk the ship for a single crate if several rivals are nearby.
• Plan your route to Barbados avoiding heavily guarded areas.

Drive a Pirate Ship FAQ

What are the crates you collect for?

The crates are sold in Barbados and add value to your run, although they aren't required to advance.

Can the coastal defense be destroyed?

The safest approach is to keep your distance, since getting too close exposes the ship to more fire than necessary.

Does the game have a fixed map?

Yes, the route between the starting point and Barbados stays the same in every game.

Additional information: Drive a Pirate Ship

Game type: Pirate naval action with item collecting
Technology: HTML5
Platform: Web browser (PC, tablet and mobile)

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