Anime Pirates

Anime Pirates was a browser-based action MMORPG that drew heavy inspiration from the One Piece manga and anime. Players set out on a familiar pirate-themed adventure by choosing from six class archetypes, Summoner, Sword Woman, Magician, Warrior, Gunner, and Archer, then building a team that could include recognizable faces from the series. Combat leaned strongly toward automation, with the player focusing more on setup and progression than hands-on action.

Publisher: BabelTime
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: March 1, 2013
Shut Down: April 01, 2017
Pros: +Faithful One Piece-inspired setting. +Memorable music and audio.
Cons: -Gameplay loop becomes repetitive quickly. -Cluttered, awkward interface. -Noticeable pay-to-win pressure.

Overview

Anime Pirates Overview

Anime Pirates positioned itself as a One Piece-inspired MMO where most of the moment-to-moment play centered on preparation rather than manual combat. Instead of directly controlling every attack, you formed a lineup of characters and focused on where each recruit stood, how your formation was arranged, and how upgrades were distributed. That approach made it easy to jump in for short sessions, but it also meant the core experience depended heavily on progression systems and team building.

At the start, players picked one of six classes (Summoner, Sword Woman, Magician, Warrior, Gunner, or Archer), each modeled after familiar anime archetypes. From there, the game pushed you toward collecting and improving additional characters, then using them to tackle PvE content and, for those who wanted competition, a PvP arena. A standout feature for this style of browser MMO was the pirate ship hub, which acted as a central place to manage upgrades and reinforce the “crew” fantasy. Presentation was generally consistent for a Flash-based title, and the soundtrack did a lot of work in giving the game a more adventurous tone.

For players willing to install it, Anime Pirates also offered a downloadable client. Functionally it served the same game, but it was marketed with extra rewards for those who used it, encouraging players to move beyond the purely browser-based option.

Anime Pirates Key Features:

  • One Piece Theme – designed to resonate with fans of the franchise.
  • Auto-Play Mechanics – battles largely play out on their own once your team is set.
  • Flash Art Style – a cohesive look that stays consistent across scenes and menus.
  • Engaging Soundtrack – music that helps carry the pirate adventure mood.
  • Downloadable Client – an optional client that provides exclusive rewards.

Anime Pirates Screenshots

Anime Pirates Featured Video

Anime Pirates - Official Gameplay Trailer

Full Review

Anime Pirates Review

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Links

Anime Pirates Links

Anime Pirates Official Site
Anime Pirates Facebook
Anime Pirates Wikia [Database/Guides]

System Requirements

Anime Pirates Requirements

Operating System: XP / Vista / 7 / 8
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Equivalent
Video Card: Any Graphics Card (Integrated works well too)
RAM: 512 MB
Hard Disk Space: 100 MB (Cache)

Because Anime Pirates ran as a browser MMO, it was lightweight and typically performed well on most PCs. It was reported to work properly on Internet Explorer, Opera, Firefox, and Chrome, and in general any modern browser was expected to handle it without trouble.

Additional Info

Anime Pirates Additional Information

Developer: BabelTime
Publisher: PlayWebGame
Release Date: March 14, 2014

Shut Down: April 01, 2017

Development History / Background:

Anime Pirates was an action MMORPG influenced by the One Piece manga and anime. BabelTime developed the title as a browser-based experience, and it launched on March 14, 2014. A shutdown notice was later shared on Facebook on March 31, 2017, confirming that the game would close shortly after on April 01, 2017.