The original Sid Meier"s Pirates! appeared for the first time about 17 years ago, and many fans still have fond memories of swashbuckling adventures and sailing the open seas. It"s been a long wait to revisit the property, but Sid Meier and Firaxis Games have finally brought forth Sid Meier"s Pirates! for the PC. Set in the 17th century Caribbean seas, Sid Meier"s Pirates! will have you assume the role of a young pirate captain out to make yourself infamous.