PROS
- Simple physics-based playground gameplay.
- Piratey objectives and dastardly denizens to destroy.
- Fun, effective ragdoll animation style.
CONS
- Cannon aiming can get squirrely.
VERDICT
Let your inner madman have his release and set him loose in the world of Plunderland, where monsters roam and pirates are free to blow up everything in their path.
Video Review
Full Review
Robbing the high-seas and fighting your way through blockades all in the name of booty is the pirate's dream. You'll have more than your share of both as you plunge in to Plunderland by Johnny Two Shoes and more to boot; set sail for madcap fun as you follow your ghastly ghost captain in to the deadly deeps.
Players can take control of their crew through various means, tilting their device to sail back and forth or touching the screen to unleash your ghostly powers. Dragging your finger back from the boat also activates your cannons, however this can sometimes get tricky as your aim will drastically shift while your boat is in motion. On your travels you'll not only have the opportunity to sink enemy ships, but you'll be able to hassle locals and ransack their islands for precious doubloons.
All of this is played out in a physics wonderland where the waves push your boat back and forth and enemies can be flung around to quickly and safely dispose of them. The art style is fantastically simple and uses a ragdoll style of animation that's fun to watch, so despite the more gruesome moments there's always a bit of silliness to enjoy.
Plunderland is a simple joy to experience even despite the forced time-sinks that will require some repeated play to earn enough cash for upgrades. It's hard not to crack a bit of a smile while fending off a large fleet as a shark attempts to eat your crew and that's what Plunderland is truly about, letting the zany unpredictable fun take over and enjoying the ride; worth checking out.
App Store Info
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"After the first couple of levels: couldn't be more impressed. This is the kind of game which reminds you why you play games in the first place. Highly polished, whacky, with a tremendous sense of fun. Highly recommended." — Gabrien, Touch Arcade Forums
"Simply beautiful and lovely physics; this is superbly designed, sheer pirate inspired, side scrollin' fun!!!" — Kapaa, iTunes Review (US)
"This is a high quality game with clearly very devoted and passionate developers, they listened to what gamers wanted and delivered!" — Zerofaces, iTunes Review (CA)
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What happens when some wannabe pirates quit their day jobs and head out to the open ocean on a haunted ship?
Plunderland! Play as Captain Peg Leg's ghostly spirit and help your wannabe pirates steal back his treasure from wicked sea tyrants.
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Sail between ports plundering all the treasure you and your crew can find! Intuitive tilt controls and a familiar aiming technique work together to make Plunderland's unique gameplay style come together.
Mixing custom built physics, in-game puzzles and dynamic animation seamlessly to create a dynamic and highly interactive game that looks like an awesom cartoon.
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Featuring
* The land loving Empire
* Creaky flying machines
* Wonky sea structures with cannons
* Mad monsters with flesh eating fantasies
Also...
* Cod piece secrets to find on every level
* Upgrade your boat into a sea faring behemoth
* Unlock special abilities with bowsprits
* Full custom built ragdoll animation engine
3 Campaigns and a Survival mode will keep you hooting and howling for ages.
Roll up, roll up, get your copy of Plunderland — a fine new game from the JohnnyTwoShoes brothers.
Updates
- This is a little update because we moved Twitter accounts, we finally got @johnnytwoshoes as our name!This update shows that change and we're getting pretty active on twitter about our new game Prevail that's due out VERY soon so you SHOULD follow us @johnnytwoshoesStay Piratey —Johnny Two Shoes brothers
Languages
- English
Requirements
- Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
Requires iOS 4.3 or later.



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