History VideoGame / SeaDogs

* DeathofaThousandcuts: In the final battle in ''Pirates of the Caribbean'', it is possible to destroy the Black Pearl if you have enough powerful ships (or if you captured the governor's ship and have maxed skill points) without using the artifact. However, the process takes time due to the Pearl's immense number of hitpoints.

* ''Pirates of the Caribbean'' (2003) - An indirect sequel that focuses on Captain Nathaniel Hawk, a privateer who is reluctantly enlisted into the English Royal Navy when the port of Oxbay is invaded by the French. Afterwards, he embarks on a series of quests that ultimately lead to a final battle with the cursed ship, the ''Black Pearl'' and its undead crew. Originally called ''Sea Dogs II'' before Disney acquired the game in mid-development and [[DolledUpInstallment hastily converted it]] into a tie-in for ''Film/PiratesOfTheCaribbeanTheCurseOfTheBlackPearl'', which was released around the same time. However, other than featuring the aforementioned ''Black Pearl'', and a narration by actress Keira Knightley, the game ultimately [[InNameOnly has nothing to do with the film series]]. Also the last ''Sea Dogs'' game to feature any involvement from Ubisoft or Bethesda, and the only game in the series to receive a console port (in this case, Xbox).

* ''Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales'' (2006) - Despite going under a different title for legal reasons, this is a direct sequel to the original ''Sea Dogs'', focusing on Nicolas' children, Blaze and Beatrice Sharp. Notable for dropping the fantasy elements implied in the original and featured in ''Pirates of the Caribbean'', in favor of a grounded and realistic setting.
* ''Age of Pirates 2: City of Abandoned Ships'' (2009) - Another indirect sequel, and the last to be developed by Akella. This game brings back the fantasy elements of the first two games. Includes four campaigns: English, Dutch, French, and Spanish. The English campaign is notable for being a loose adaptation of ''Literature/CaptainBloodHisOdyssey''. Uses real-world locations throughout the Caribbean Sea as well as Central and South America.

You play as Nicolas Sharp, a captain who is searching for his DisappearedDad. The gameplay is non-linear, and the player will find themselves working with--or ''against''--the major factions operating in the archipelago: the Kingdom of England, the Kingdom of France, and the Spanish Empire. Most of the gameplay revolves around sailing ships, managing their crews, bartering supplies between ports, and fighting in naval warfare against other ships.

* ''Pirates of the Caribbean'' (2003) - An indirect sequel that focuses on Captain Nathaniel Hawk, a privateer who is reluctantly enlisted into the Royal Navy when the port of Oxbay is invaded by the French. Afterwards, he embarks on a series of quests that ultimately lead to a final battle with the cursed ship, the ''Black Pearl'' and its undead crew. Originally called ''Sea Dogs II'' before Disney acquired the game in mid-development and [[DolledUpInstallment hastily converted it]] into a tie-in for ''Film/PiratesOfTheCaribbeanTheCurseOfTheBlackPearl'', which was released around the same time. However, other than featuring the aforementioned ''Black Pearl'', and a narration by actress Keira Knightley, the game ultimately [[InNameOnly has nothing to do with the film series]]. Also the last ''Sea Dogs'' game to feature any involvement from Ubisoft or Bethesda, and the only game in the series to receive a console port (in this case, Xbox).

* WritingAroundTrademarks: The ''Black Pearl'' reappears in ''To Each His Own'' during the ''Caleuche'' DLC. However, since the license to Disney's ''Pirates of the Caribbean'' franchise was long since expired, it was renamed to the ''Flying Heart'' as a way of WritingAroundTrademarks. However, it still fits the narrative role that it had in ''Pirates of the Caribbean''.

* DummiedOut: The original English language ''Sea Dogs II'' logo is still buried among the texture files for ''Pirates of the Caribbean'', and can easily be implemented back into the game with a simple text editor.

* NoGearLevel: Later on in the main quest in ''Pirates of the Caribbean'', a [[DiabolusExMachina storm appears out of nowhere]] and Nathaniel Hawk is separated from his ship(s) and crew, with nothing but the clothes on his back (aside from your weapons) as he finds himself washed ashore on another island. He ends up having to duel the elderly captain of a pirate ship [[KlingonPromotion for control of his vessel and crew]] in order to escape the island. This won't do anything about all the gold he lost during the storm though.

* ''Sea Dogs: To Each His Own'' (2012) - Another indirect sequel, this time developed by [=BlackMark=] Studio with Akella staying on as publisher. bearing the original ''Sea Dogs'' title. This game's protagonist is a French noble named Charles de Maure, who has arrived in the New World to aid his brother. Released digitally as a Steam exclusive in 2016. Has five [=DLCs=] that expand on the game's story: ''The Caleuche'', ''The Final Lesson'', ''Flying the Jolly Roger'', ''Hero of the Nation'' and ''Happily Ever After''.

* ''Age of Pirates 2: City of Abandoned Ships'' (2009) - Another indirect sequel, which brings back the fantasy elements of the first two games. Includes four campaigns: English, Dutch, French, and Spanish. The English campaign is notable for being a loose adaptation of ''Literature/CaptainBloodHisOdyssey''. Uses real-world locations throughout the Caribbean Sea as well as Central and South America.
* ''Sea Dogs: To Each His Own'' (2012) - Another indirect sequel, this time bearing the original ''Sea Dogs'' title. This game's protagonist is a French noble named Charles de Maure, who has arrived in the New World to aid his brother. Released digitally as a Steam exclusive in 2016. Has five [=DLCs=] that expand on the game's story: ''The Caleuche'', ''The Final Lesson'', ''Flying the Jolly Roger'', ''Hero of the Nation'' and ''Happily Ever After''.

* ''Sea Dogs: To Each His Own'' (2012) - Another indirect sequel, this time bearing the original ''Sea Dogs'' title. This game's protagonist is a French noble named Charles de Maure, who has arrived in the New World to aid his brother. Released digitally as a Steam exclusive in 2016.

* PreviousPlayerCharacterCameo: Blaze Sharp from ''Caribbean Tales'' appears in ''City of Abandoned Ships'', while Nathaniel Hawk from ''Pirates of the Caribbean'' plays a role in the main quest of ''To Each His Own'' as well as two of its [=DLCs=].

* PreviousPlayerCharacterCameo: Blaze Sharp from ''Caribbean Tales'' appears in ''City of Abandoned Ships'', while Nathaniel Hawk from ''Pirates of the Caribbean'' plays a role in the main quest of ''To Each His Own'' as well as two of its DLCs.

* ''Age of Pirates 2: City of Abandoned Ships'' (2009) - Another indirect sequel, which brings back the fantasy elements of the first two games. Includes four campaigns: English, Dutch, French, and Spanish. The English campaign is notable for being a loose adaptation of ''Literature/CaptainBloodHisOdyssey''.

* WritingAroundTrademarks: The ''Black Pearl'' reappears in ''To Each His Own'' during the ''Caleuche'' DLC. However, since the license to Disney's ''Pirates of the Caribbean'' franchise was long since expired, it was renamed to the ''Flying Heart'' as a way of WritingAroundTrademarks. However, it still fits the narrative that it had in ''Pirates of the Caribbean''.