The core problem with HighFleet is that every mini-game has astrolabe-like obstacles. It was terrible-so it got removed from the version of Pirates! you've probably seen.
No, that version of Pirates! had an astrolabe mini-game, where you'd use the historical device to figure out your longitude and latitude, and then look at a map in the manual. These mini-games were fun! With one exception: In the original 1987 version, if you were lost in the Caribbean, you didn't just pull up an in-game map.
This is a world you won’t want to leave until you’ve uncovered every secret and followed your destiny to the very end.Just as HighFleet is bursting with systems, Pirates! was packed with mini-games that, tied together, created a story of swashbuckling pirates swinging across galleon decks to duel evil Spaniards and woo governors' daughters. One-of-a-kind worldThe “dieselpunk” visual aesthetic, immersive music and sounds, and underlying mystery of HighFleet combine to create a truly unique and unforgettable atmosphere. The many distinctive ship options and upgrade paths ensure the game will provide plenty of replay value. And then there’s the prophecy to be unravelled…įreedom to flyThanks to HighFleet’s in-game ship editor, you can build the perfect fleet to suit your style of fighting. You must engage in diplomacy with the various factions.
You must manage your ships, men, fuel and other resources. You must explore the mysterious lands of Gerat. Serious strategyMastering HighFleet requires much more than winning battles. Battles are won by skilfully moving into positions that allow you to exploit your enemies' weak spots. This is no mindless button mashing, however. Killer combatAt the heart of HighFleet is a unique form of combat in which giant ships bristling with weaponry duel above the desert. As this forsaken land still hides the mysterious prophecies of a long forgotten past. To succeed will require careful exploration, clever resource management, cautious diplomacy and building a fleet capable of ruling the skies unchallenged.īut maybe a much greater destiny awaits you in this journey. Stirring the peace of nations inhabiting the earth they strive to bring back what they have lost.Īs a commander of the Sayadi Task Force you’ve been sent to regain control of the rebellious Kingdom of Gerat by whatever means necessary. The House of Sayadi sends its thousand-ton military ships to the skies. About This Game More games by Microprose!
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