Anyone who enjoys strategy or simulation games is likely well acquainted with the work of Sid Meier. Best known as the creator of the Civilization and Railroad Tycoon series, Sid Meier has designed some of the best strategy video games of all time, with his career dating back to the early '80s. However, among the dozens of critically acclaimed titles and cult classics that he's worked on, few are as underrated as Sid Meier's Pirates!
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