Sid Meier's Pirates! Live the Life for Sony PSP is an action-adventure strategy game that immerses players in the role of a 17th-century pirate captain in the Caribbean. With RPG elements, the game offers a blend of swashbuckling combat, naval battles, treasure hunts, and economic strategy. Players can choose allegiances, engage in trade, court governors' daughters, and duel with rival pirates. The lively open-world encourages exploration and personalization as you strive to become the most infamous pirate on the high seas. The game's genre is a mix of action-adventure, strategy, and role-playing.