Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

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Play as Jack Sparrow, now with real dreadlock physics

Fans of the film should know how the rest of the scene plays out - Elizabeth locks Jack to the ship as she goes to rescue Orlando Bloom (what's his name again?). So, in the game, control switches from Jack to Liz, and you're off to find a way up into the crow's nest to save your man. In a rare moment actual pirating, you get to do the sail-ripping sword leap from the top of the ship back down - a pretty cool little touch.

Fans of the film should know how the rest of the scene plays out - Elizabeth locks Jack to the ship as she goes to rescue Orlando Bloom (what's his name again?). So, in the game, control switches from Jack to Liz, and you're off to find a way up into the crow's nest to save your man. In a rare moment actual pirating, you get to do the sail-ripping sword leap from the top of the ship back down - a pretty cool little touch.

In fact, the ability to do anything in the air at all is a step up from last year's game. It was a flat, lifeless affair that was as boring to play as it was to look at. At least now there's something happening above or below your current position. Kicking fools off of cliffs never goes out of style. Remember that.

Yeah, it's a movie tie-in brawler, but its blend of spot-on animations, upgraded battle actions and cinematic action sequences could still be enough to interest more than just idle fans of the film. Look for At World's End to hit May 22, mere days before the film's Memorial Day launch.

In fact, the ability to do anything in the air at all is a step up from last year's game. It was a flat, lifeless affair that was as boring to play as it was to look at. At least now there's something happening above or below your current position. Kicking fools off of cliffs never goes out of style. Remember that.

Yeah, it's a movie tie-in brawler, but its blend of spot-on animations, upgraded battle actions and cinematic action sequences could still be enough to interest more than just idle fans of the film. Look for At World's End to hit May 22, mere days before the film's Memorial Day launch.

Brett Elston
Brett Elston

A fomer Executive Editor at GamesRadar, Brett also contributed content to many other Future gaming publications including Nintendo Power, PC Gamer and Official Xbox Magazine. Brett has worked at Capcom in several senior roles, is an experienced podcaster, and now works as a Senior Manager of Content Communications at PlayStation SIE.