Buying modern computer games is not a cheap pleasure. Many users prefer to first familiarize themselves with the project, and only then invest in it. This applies to ordinary games for one person with a plot, and multiplayer projects that require a monthly payment to access the server. We'll figure out what a "pirate" is and how to get it in various cases.
Warning
It is worth saying right away that the use of pirated copies of games, music, e-books and other things is illegal. However, modern torrents are still full of distributions on various topics - in the category with games you can find a number of sections by genre and release year.
If you want to get acquainted with the game first, then try to play "pirate". The game may not be liked, as a result of which you will save money. If you decide to continue to pass the game, then it is better to get a license.
A slightly different situation is with multiplayer projects. In most cases, these include MMORPGs that require regular payment. Also, such games are often updated, which prevents you from playing on older versions. In such cases, "pirates" come to the rescue.
Single player pirated versions
Now we know what a "pirate" is. It remains to figure out where to get this or that game for free.
The first thing that comes to mind for any gamer is torrent trackers. You can find any game on them, the protection of which the craftsmen could crack. In most cases, all new items appear on torrents within a few days or weeks. If the developers took care of the security program, then hacking can take a longer time. Only those projects that pass authorization via the Internet at the time of inclusion are not amenable to hacking. However, in such games, some users manage to circumvent protection using pirated servers and so on.
One example of such a project is Need For Speed 2015. The fact is that the storyline campaign of the game is completely connected with online. Therefore, at startup, NFS automatically connects to the servers. Protection called Denuvo does not allow you to bypass the connection to the server, so such projects you are unlikely to find in the form of "pirated".
Pirated versions of multiplayer games
What is a pirate for MMORPG? This concept has a slightly different meaning. First, there are three categories of such projects.
The first is a paid game with monthly fees every month. For example, World of Warcraft, which must be purchased as a separate game, and then pay for each month of gameplay.
The second category is free-to-play projects. You are not required to pay, but for some in-game purchases you will have to upload real currency.
And the third category is MMORPG with a one-time purchase. For example, The Elder Scrolls Online.
Most popular are pirated servers specifically for games with a monthly fee. On the net you can find dozens of free server projects for World of Warcraft. Their advantage lies not only in the fact that the player does not have to pay, but also in the variety of versions. For example, you can pick up an option with old versions of the game that have not been supported by an official developer for a long time. PvP servers are also popular, on which the main emphasis is on battles between people, so less attention is paid to pumping and quests.
To play pirated MMORPG, you need to find a separate site for the creators of this server and links to download the client. Also, installation and launch instructions will be useful, since some pirates require file replacement. After that, register a personal account on the same resource and log in using it in the game client.
Pirated software versions
If everything is clear with pirate games, then with software a slightly different situation. Most modern programs can be downloaded and operated completely free of charge during the trial period. Upon its completion, the program’s features will be blocked until you buy a license key or crack the software using a special “crack”. Again, this is illegal.
Pros and cons of a license
Finally, we consider the main advantages and disadvantages of the licensed and pirated versions of the game / software. Let's start with the license.
Pros:
- full access to the online game or all the features of the program;
- support from developers;
- update release with new content and features.
Minuses:
- possible high cost of the application or game;
- Some mods on the "pirate" may not start or not be determined by the game.
Pros and cons of "pirate"
Now let's highlight the main pros and cons of pirated versions of games or applications.
Pros:
- completely free;
- the ability to install third-party modifications or additions;
- smaller size if special archive is used.
Minuses:
- a system or antivirus can identify the executable file as malware;
- pirated versions can work unstably and slow down.
Conclusion
Now you know what a "pirate" is, and you are familiar with all its main advantages and disadvantages. Choose these versions of games wisely and download from trusted sources! If we talk about the differences in gameplay, plot or graphics, then they simply do not exist - the whole difference lies in the technical component.