5 video games that let you be a pirate on the high seas

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Video games allow gamers to experience a lot of dream scenarios that they may not be able to in the real world, and for many that might be to set sail on a ship as a pirate. After all, as popular culture and media would have one believe, a life of crime on the high seas is one that involves adventure and finding treasure in the hidden depths of the world.

After all, who hasn’t dreamed of the freedom of sailing a ship across the vast open oceans, doing as they please, with nobody to tell them otherwise.

Many such video games out there allow players to step into the shoes of a pirate, commanding a large seaworthy vessel and crew as they voyage in the known and unknown waters. From RPGs, to ones inspired by movies or even multiplayer games, here are 5 such video games that allow players to take on the role of a pirate.

Note: This article reflects the writer's opinion.

Possibly the most well-known game on this list, Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag was the sixth installment in this video game franchise, and it lets players step into the sodden boots of one Edward Kenway, a Welsh Pirate who is the grandfather of the protagonist from the previous game, Assassin’s Creed III.

As Edward, players are once again thrust into the battle between the Assassins and Templars, this time set in the Golden Age of Piracy in the West Indies, from 1715 to 1722. During his travels, Edward meets various famous historical figures, the most notable of which is possibly Edward Thatch, more commonly known as 'Blackbeard.'

In the gameplay, players command a large ship with a sizable crew as they set sail between the various ports and islands of the open-world map. They may take part in large-scale ship combat, while the normal melee combat returns from the