From Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag to Sea of Thieves, there are plenty of pirate games better than Skull and Bones

After more than a decade, Skull and Bones, Ubisoft's multiplayer pirate romp, is finally out. Was it worth the wait? No, not really. Shaun gave it a 68 in our Skull and Bones review, but I've barely been able to stomach a few hours with its uninspired crafting grind and weirdly arcade-like ship battles.It's a shame, because it remains a wonderful theme, and we really don't have enough games enthusiastically diving into the Golden Age of Piracy. Despite this, there are still plenty of options for those looking to indulge in some swashbuckling and high seas adventures, each of them a much better alternative to Skull and Bones.Assassin's Creed 4: Black FlagBlack Flag was the inspiration for Skull and Bones, but don't let that put you off. Arguably the best game in the Assassin's Creed series, it eschews the big urban environments for seafaring antics, letting you sail across the Caribbean, hunt for treasure, dive into the depths and batter other vessels in ship combat that, while a bit si...