Set sail & join the colonial powers of Spain England France & the Netherlands in their fight for supremacy of the Caribbean in the 17th century In Port Royale 4 you will take control of a colony as a young & ambitious governor eager to learn what it takes to manage & grow their small settlement into a bustling trader city Develop production chains connecting multiple islands & create complex trade routes across the Caribbean covering the ever-growing needs of the respective cities Make use of the detailed sea map to avoid stormy weather regions cliffs or shallow waters Fulfill tasks for your nations viceroy earning more fame to unlock town buildings ships & more Conquer the cities of rival nations or hunt down their fleets with a letter of marque while also keeping a keen eye out for pirates & other privateers For the first time in the series naval battles will be turn-based with up to 8 ships battling at one time & tactical captain maneuvers that can turn the tide in even the most hopeless of situations for a glorious victory Features -Choose from four colonial powerhouses England France Spain & the Netherlands each providing different benefits & unique gameplay styles Take on four extensive single player campaigns following each nation on their path to supremacy Appoint a leader for your adventure from four different character classes The Explorer the Merchant the Buccaneer & the Pirate each providing their own advantages & disadvantages Establish & manage trade with 60 Caribbean cities in a huge 3D game world Steer clear of cliffs shallow waters & stormy weather regions to optimize your trade routes Select from 50 buildings including 25 production sites to produce goods like rum or luxuries Construct town buildings with neighborhood effects to optimize productivity & manage the overall happiness of your citizens 18 historically authentic ship types from the late 16th & 17th centuries Engage in tactical turn-based naval battles with powerful captains Licenses building permits new buildings & ships can be unlocked by growing your reputation within your nation