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Pirates! on NES is one of those games where you immediately feel like you’ve stepped into a grog-soaked tavern brawl. You start by challenging your own pirate captain to a duel—win, and suddenly you’re in charge of a rowdy crew that’s just as likely to mutiny as they are to cheer you on. The real trick? Keeping them happy while you sail from port to port, raiding ships and hunting treasure.

It’s not just about swinging a cutlass—you’ll juggle morale, supplies, and even the occasional naval battle. The controls take a second to get used to (Z for attacking, X for… whatever the B-button does), but once it clicks, you’ll be shouting orders like a proper sea dog. Just don’t let your crew get too hungry, or they’ll toss you overboard faster than you can say "walk the plank."

If you dig the pirate life, this one’s a classic for a reason—rough around the edges, but full of that salty charm.