I seriously doubt that any living human has not, at some point in their life, wanted to become a pirate. What’s not to like about being a seaborne raider, pillaging and plundering anything unfortunate enough to stand in your way?
Of course you do have to endure multiple hideous diseases, and live with the constant threat of being caught and hanged at any minute...
Since those last two don’t sound fun, you may want to just play Raids of Glory instead, in which you can experience the pirate lifestyle without any awful caveats.
You’ll erect imposing fortresses and guide bands of marauding warriors, all the while enjoying the game's Metal-enhanced visuals. If you’re a loner pirate, the single player campaign will suit you well, though those looking to battle fellow buccaneers are catered for too.
Raids of Glory is out for free on both iPhone and iPad. If you fancy yourself a strategic swashbuckler, give it a go via the link below, and let us know what you make of it in the comments.