☠ How to Play ☠
Movement
W / ↑Sail forward
S / ↓Go astern (reverse)
A / ←Turn left
D / →Turn right
Combat
MouseAim broadside (indicates port/starboard)
Space / ClickFire aimed broadside cannons
[Fire port (left) cannons
]Fire starboard (right) cannons
RInstant reload
Saving
F5Quick save
F9Quick load
ESCPause menu (save/load, items)
Factions
English ships — hostile to all except English
French ships — hostile to all except French
Spanish ships — hostile to all except Spanish
Pirate ships — hostile to everyone, including each other
You — Pirate faction, hostile to all enemies
Tips
Ships are affected by wind direction and strength — use the wind indicator (bottom-left) to your advantage
After killing several enemies, a stronger boss will appear near you
Pirate Islands are safe harbors where you can heal and buy upgrades
Enemies drop gold pickups when killed — collect them for ship upgrades
Whales periodically drop treasure chests with bonus gold near you
Ships slow down and stop near islands — avoid collision courses with land
Enemy ships fight each other based on faction — let them weaken each other before engaging