Create your own ship captain navigating ancient trade routes of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Buy and sell ambergris, sesame oil, tea, salt and other goods as you work your way to fame and fortune. Battle pirates on the high seas as you defend your fleet from attack. Meet with the local authority in each port to take on special assignments for additional fame and monetary reward. Depending on whether you play in Story mode or Free Trade mode, the game varies slightly, with each of 4 preconfigured characters carrying out slightly different missions. Game dialogue is cheesy at times, but game play is fun without requiring the level of attention needed to complete a console adventure game. Like predecessor Tradewinds 2, Tradewinds Legends requires some skill in figuring out the local market in each port to maximize the sale price of trade goods, as well as some patience in waiting for the right price. Manage your fleet carefully and you'll succeed in completing each story or in building your trade empire. Sixty minutes of game play is included in the trial.
