It remains the same highly accessible blend of city builder, trading manager (by low, sell high, from one end of the Caribbean to the other), and turn-based ship-to-ship combat simulator. Otherwise, there’s nothing that distinguishes this Switch version from the PlayStation 4 edition. It’s the perfect Switch experience, in other words, and for me, at least, that’s more than worth the technical compromises.
Because the systems are relatively efficient, there’s a good pick-up-and-play quality about the game that makes it good for short bursts of play, and the calm pacing also means that it’s ideal to play while splitting attention between two things at once (for example, watching a movie and playing at the same time). On the other hand, Port Royale 4 lends itself really comfortably to the handheld, portable experience.
It’s hardly an issue, since this is a simulation game and entirely disinterested in testing reflexes, but it’s all worth nothing in the context that if the presentation is your only priority, the other versions are superior. There are also some noticeable loading times that disrupt the flow of the action just a little too much, and the frame rate does noticeably stutter at times. The graphics are a noticeable step downwards in terms of resolution and fidelity, and that lends the world a grainy look that is disappointing, given the gorgeous Caribbean vibe of the game on the other platforms. Of course, it doesn’t look up to the same standards of the game on PlayStation 4 ( you can read my review of that version here). What I will say is that if you did overlook it on launch in late May, however, do use this review as an excuse to go back and look at it again, because this is currently the best simulator going on the console. That’s my excuse for why this review is so late, anyway, and I’m sticking by it. It’s been out for a fair few weeks now, but with all the JRPGs, visual novels, and other things that have been landing on the console too, I’ve only had time to play this in short bursts here and there. Conquer the cities of rival nations or hunt down their fleets with a letter of marque while also keeping a keen eye out for pirates and other privateers.įor the first time in the series, naval battles will be turn-based, with up to 8 ships battling at one time and tactical captain maneuvers that can turn the tide in even the most hopeless of situations for a glorious victory.Kalypso really picked the wrong time to release Port Royale 4 on Nintendo Switch. Fulfill tasks for your nation’s viceroy, earning more fame to unlock town buildings, ships and more.
Make use of the detailed sea map to avoid stormy weather regions, cliffs or shallow waters. In ‘ Port Royale 4’ you will take control of a colony as a young and ambitious governor who is eager to learn what it takes to manage and grow his small settlement into a bustling trader city.ĭevelop production chains connecting multiple islands and create complex trade routes across the Caribbean, covering the ever-growing needs of the respective cities. Set sail and join the colonial powers of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands in their fight for supremacy of the Caribbean in the 17th century.
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