A new Pirate Code trailer and a coupon for Pixlbit!

On 11/21/2013 at 08:01 PM by daftman

As most of you know, I got the opportunity to write the soundtrack for an indie PC strategy game called Pirate Code that came out last month after more than five years in development (you can read about why it took so long to make on the developer's blog here). Yesterday I posted the game's battle music for your listening pleasure and today I'm back with a trailer—and coupon! The trailer gives some story context to the battles and shows off plenty of action, of course, but also some of the more behind the scenes strategy bits like expanding and outfitting your fleet and crews. And, naturally, it features another one of my songs from the game

Then there's the coupon, which was made specifically for us (though anyone can use it, of course). Just enter PIXLBIT5 when buying the game to get $5 off, bringing the price down to $9.95. There's also a free demo if you're not sure you'll like it or worried about your machine running it okay and the coupon is good for the rest of November, so give it a chance. I think it's right up your alley for a lot of you. Remember: PIXLBIT5. You can download the game here.

Also, Pirate Code is on Greenlight now, so if you have a Steam account, please give it a yes vote so we can get the game on Steam!

Now for the trailer!

Travis Hawks Senior Editor

11/21/2013 at 10:34 PM

Demo downloaded. Vote given.

daftman

11/21/2013 at 10:39 PM

That's the ticket! Good job, lad

KnightDriver

11/22/2013 at 02:17 AM

Looks great!

11/22/2013 at 08:08 PM

Plays great too. Ooh, and sounds great!

Matt Snee Staff Writer

11/22/2013 at 04:55 AM

whoa, thanks!

11/22/2013 at 08:07 PM

I hope that "whoa, thanks!" is another way of saying "I'm plopping down my money right now!"

transmet2033

11/22/2013 at 07:07 AM

How will he ever be able to go back once he has become a pirate?

11/22/2013 at 07:39 PM

I guess you'll have to play the game to find out

Blake Turner Staff Writer

11/22/2013 at 10:20 AM

I voted. Are you going to potentially get paid for this if it sells?

11/22/2013 at 07:49 PM

I was paid for (most of) it as I wrote it, so unless it suddenly becomes a runaway bestseller, the money Pirate Code makes will go to pay for the expenses of the next game—like the music. So I still benefit.

BrokenH

11/22/2013 at 04:52 PM

Glad it's coming to Steam! I'll upvote the hell out of it,Daft.

11/22/2013 at 07:52 PM

Hopefully it's coming to Steam. Tell your friends!

leeradical42

11/23/2013 at 11:27 PM

Great job and the game looks cool I would buy it but unless I can play it on a galaxy tab I wouldnt be able to play it.

11/24/2013 at 10:26 AM

Poop, I don't think that will work. Maybe if you can hook up a normal keyboard and mouse to the tablet...? I have no idea if that would work or if it's even possible but it's a shame. You of all people would really enjoy this game

11/24/2013 at 02:28 PM

Well I plan on getting a laptop one day but for now im getting a ps3 I really want to play NiNu and valkarie chronicles.

Aboboisdaman

11/24/2013 at 04:08 PM

I'm not really big on strategy games, but this does look cool. Is it turn based? Eh, whatever. I'll vote for it anyway! Nice job on scoring the soundtrack!

11/25/2013 at 08:24 PM

Your vote is appreciated! And you should at least try the demo. It is turn-based and who knows, you might really like it

NSonic79

11/27/2013 at 03:49 PM

I can atleast give this game a go since I've yet to check out the music. Let's see if my netbook can hack it!

11/27/2013 at 09:05 PM

Yes, grab the demo! You have nothing to lose and potentially $5 to save

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