High Seize
{{Short description|2005 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = High Seize
| image = High Seize cover.jpg
| developer = RedLynx
| publisher = Nokia
| designer =
| engine =
| released = {{vgrelease|EU|October 13, 2005|NA|October 18, 2005{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=October 18, 2005 |title='Pirates Ahoy!' as High Seize arrives in stores |url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/lsquopirates-ahoyrsquo-as-high-seize-arrives-in-stores |access-date=October 12, 2024 |website=GamesIndustry |language=en}}}}
| genre = Turn-based tactics
| modes = Single player, multiplayer
| platforms = Nokia N-Gage
}}
High Seize is a turn-based tactics video game for the Nokia N-Gage, published by Nokia and developed by RedLynx, released in late 2005.
Story
A retired navy captain is forced return to his swashbuckling days, as his father is kidnapped by a notorious pirate. As events unfolds, the captain has to hunt for mythical treasures and take on the most feared of all pirates, Black Barlow.
Features
High Seize can be played both as a single-player game, and in a multi-player mode, using either hot-seat, N-Gage Arena or a local Bluetooth connection.
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Reception
{{Video game reviews
| MC = 87/100{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ngage/highseize |title=High Seize (ngage: 2005): Reviews |publisher=Metacritic |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080913065410/http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ngage/highseize |archivedate=September 13, 2008 |url-status=dead |accessdate=February 3, 2017}}
| GSpy = {{Rating|4.5|5}}{{cite web |last=Leeper |first=Justin |date=February 1, 2006 |url=http://wireless.gamespy.com/n-gage/high-seize/685200p1.html |title=GameSpy: High Seize |publisher=GameSpy |accessdate=February 3, 2017 |archive-date=July 1, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170701193718/http://wireless.gamespy.com/n-gage/high-seize/685200p1.html |url-status=live }}
| IGN = 8/10{{cite web |last=Buchanan |first=Levi |date=January 18, 2006 |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2006/01/18/high-seize |title=High Seize |publisher=IGN |accessdate=February 3, 2017 |archive-date=February 3, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170203170100/http://www.ign.com/articles/2006/01/18/high-seize |url-status=live }}
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The game received "generally favorable reviews" according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences nominated High Seize for "Cellular Game of the Year" during the 9th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards.{{cite web |url=https://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2006&idGameAwardType=8 |title=2006 Awards Category Details Cellular Game of the Year |publisher=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences |website=interactive.org |access-date=6 November 2023 |archive-date=30 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231130142108/https://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2006&idGameAwardType=8 |url-status=live }}
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References
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External links
- {{moby game|id=/ngage/high-seize}}
Category:Multiplayer and single-player video games
Category:Turn-based tactics video games
Category:Video games developed in Finland
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