Taipan Returns
Once upon a time there was a game for the Apple II called Taipan, in which you sailed a ship from port to port, purchased and sold goods, fought pirates, upgraded your ship, and became rich. All with simple monochrome graphics, to be sure. And it was good--for its time.
With Tradewinds 2, Sandlot reinvigorates this nearly-forgotten genre with appealing graphics, a pleasant soundscape, and a "story mode" with lots of quests and a series of increasing challenges to keep you playing. (You might also want to check out Tradewinds Legends, the third game in the series.)
The developer says:
Amass a fortune by buying and selling goods. Earn enough gold to upgrade your ship and engage in land and sea battles. Encounter a fascinating new world and discover uncharted ports. Two game modes and over sixty hours of Tradewinds gameplay await you.
Be a master commander, defeating pirates and plundering their gold. Or play it safe and trade goods, gradually amassing wealth and power. Trade contraband, risking seizures, but reaping larger returns. It’s up to you. Play Tradewinds 2 and explore your new world.
Features
- Buy low and sell high in 20 different ports with 10 different goods
- Choose one of 5 characters or create and customize your own!
- Embark on over 100 swashbuckling adventures
- Customize seven different ships
- Trade magic weaponry and mysterious artifacts
- Over 60 hours of gameplay