Buccaneers Shipshape
Beat-‘em-up action on the high seas! Play as pirate on a mission to reclaim your stolen ship. Fight rival marauders, steal from uppity civilians, and unleash fierce companion parrots in this fast-paced, belt-scrolling brawler packed with humor and mayhem!
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Beat-‘em-up action on the high seas!
Play as a swashbuckling pirate on a mission to reclaim your stolen ship and treasure map! Fight your way through waves of rival marauders, steal from uppity civilians, and unleash fierce parrots in this fast-paced, belt-scrolling brawler.
Explore stages filled with unique hazards and dynamic environments —such as slippery rooftops, deep underwater, and horse-pulled carriage rides!
Choose from 4 unique pirate heroes, each with distinct speeds, attacks, and special moves, including Simon, Coralie, Portia, and the hook-handed Aldemar.
FEATURES
9 stages with varied environments, enemies, and gameplay mechanics
4 playable heroes with unique stats
Treasure chests with power-ups and weapons, including pistols and whips
Fast-paced gameplay - enemies quickly recover from knockdown attacks
Companion assists and special moves with short cooldown times, allowing for frequent use
Swift, satisfying boss battles that don’t overstay their welcome —no damage sponges here!
Up to 4-player local co-op
Two different endings
Classic Game Mode: This campaign recreates the original 1989 arcade game and retains its single-player, single-plane gameplay, as well as its graphics and music.
ORIGIN
Buccaneers: Shipshape is an official remake of the 1989 Buccaneers arcade game, created with full support from the original developer, Duintronic S.A. This revamped version introduces exciting new features, including Z-axis movement, additional heroes and villains, brand-new stages, revamped soundtrack and much more!
