Sweet nostalgia
Takes me back to school's computer club and all the times spent plunking on a Apple IIc.AmishAssassin717
Great rendition of a classic
Update: it doesn't look like there was an update, but after picking this game back up and playing it a few times, I am constantly getting beaten and robbed and mobbed by pirate ships. And I almost never get a chance to upgrade my ship or buy a gun. It has been a while since I've played, but I don't remember the game being like this before or even back on the Apple ][.
Old: The gameplay is spot-on, and better.
All the one-star ratings are a little unfair to the quality since they all relate to the fact that this game utilizes Apple's in-app purchase system instead of offering free and paid options as separate apps.
I'll grant that it could be more clear during the process about how the in-app restore would work. (Happens on the same screen where you hit "buy". There'll be a new option after you reinstall.)
I was previously uninitiated with in app purchases.
There's most definitely nothing shady going on!NTAC_OS
Missing one important thing
The "bug" from the original game allowing you to overpay Elder brother Wu and rack up crazy interest isn't there. Bummer. I'm uninstalling.KaiKln
Practically Perfect
Like many other reviewers, I was in single digits when I learned to play this game on the Apple II. And this is an awesome port! I love the extremely subtle adaptations for mobile devices, which only exist to increase ease of play rather than detract from the nostalgia of the original set up. Like auto save. Like turbo mode (if you elect to skip the pirate attack animations). The only thing I'm missing is the sound. This is such an accurate port - why not include the original sounds as well? I can still hear in my head the sound that's made when the player is alarmed to Pirates, but unfortunately, not on my mute game. It's not a big thing I suppose, but it does detract from one of the things that make this simple platform such a joy to play - total immersion in the nostalgia of the original. Karateka did a bang-up job with their port, and the original music was a big part of that. Sound is the only reason I'm giving 4 out of 5 stars. Please add the sound. Please, please!SuperFoxLinny
Not the Same as the Original
While the game may appear to be like the original, it is different in one critical way. The game sends so many enemy ships against you over and over that you never get a chance to accumulate any guns. You end up having to run every time you are confronted by enemies. Save your time and money. The game is fixed against the player.JacobZ032202
New Devices
Great game but every time I get a new device that the game goes into basic mode - only a few "months" of play.jc-kinz
It truly never gets old
I played this game back when the only colored monitor was a green screen. I enjoyed it then and am happy to have found it again. Just my speed.KenyBoy
Not free at all
Don't mind paying for an app, but don't act like its free and demand to be paid an "upgrade" less than a minute into the game. At that point, you don't know if it's any good or not. Definitely don't recommend. If you want to be a paid game, then set it up that way. Complete false advertisement.Furt1veOne
Turbo version of the 80s Taipan!
Pure replica of Taipan but thankfully with a turbo version for the ship battles. Fun and quick entertainment - thanks so much for a great game!Gaobest
YAY! Just like in 1987!
I am having so much fun playing again - and YES, it's just as I remembered. App is stable and functional and I can play all day. Not that I'm admitting anything.BrightRedMiffy
