The year was 1718, and the infamous pirate Black Beard had escaped from prison. The authorities were on his tail, but he had other plans. He would steal a treasure of gold and jewels, and then use it to fund his next adventure.
You play as a naval officer tasked with catching Black Beard . Your ship is equipped with cannons and a trusty map that will help you track down your nemesis. You'll need to navigate through treacherous waters, avoid deadly sea creatures, and fight off the pirate's crew if you want to bring him to justice.
The gameplay is fast-paced and action-packed. You'll control your ship, moving it left and right, up and down, and even jumping between islands. Your goal is to reach Black Beard 's hideout before he escapes with the treasure.
Black Beard was released in 1988 for the ZX Spectrum, a classic 8-bit console that brought many an hour of fun and challenge to gamers back in the day. If you're looking for an exciting adventure game to play on your old machine or try out again, Black Beard is definitely worth checking out.