The game started up and she heard the opening swell of the familiar song that the game had used since the first iteration. Part sea shanty, part ominous chant, this version had a slightly different droning quality Callie didn't remember but it was creepy and sent a shiver up her spine.<br/><br/>The opening cinematic showed a ship in a storm while the narration began. "The seas have grown more perilous. Something new lurks in the dark waters. Ships venture out and never sea port again." The CG crew shouted and wrestled with thick ropes and snapping sails as waves crashed against the side of the struggling vessel.  A mutinous sailor lunges at the scowling captain and they duel in the middle of the storm. "Dangers come from all corners although few are as sinister as the ones that come from the heart of men.'" The fight rages until the captain strikes the killing blow and knocks the mutineer over the side. As if in answer to the bloodshed, the storm abates and there is a cheer from the crew. "There is still much to gain, fame and riches abound for the bold and the canny." Suddenly a giant tentacle reaches out from the waves, encircling the ship and dragging it down into the deep. "If you survive..." As the screen goes black, large green eyes glow briefly<br/><br/>With that the game loaded up and presented Callie with options for how to make her captain. She was able to choose her gender, nationality, and any of dozens of backgrounds that all had game-influencing mechanics. Then there was making her avatar. There were tons of opportunities for customization but one option involved a Full Body Scan for full immersion.