7th Sea: A Pirate's Pact
- December 14, 2018
- Choice of Games
Get on Steam"7th Sea: A Pirate's Pact" is an adventure RPG set in the 7th Sea universe. Players will create their own pirate captains and navigate a world filled with danger, intrigue, and high-seas action. Your choices will shape the story and determine your fate in this immersive, swashbuckling adventure.
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Reviews
- The game offers a captivating story with engaging writing that keeps players invested throughout.
- There are multiple choices and paths to explore, enhancing replayability and allowing for different experiences.
- The representation of diverse characters, including non-binary options and strong female leads, adds depth to the narrative.
- Players unfamiliar with the 7th Sea tabletop RPG may find themselves lost and unable to fully enjoy the game.
- Some dialogue options feel repetitive or forced, leading to a lack of meaningful choices at times.
- The portrayal of pirates is overly sanitized and politically correct, which may disappoint those expecting a more traditional depiction.
- story18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, offering a compact and engaging narrative with multiple backgrounds that influence gameplay. Players appreciate the variety of choices and the fast-paced writing style, though some express disappointment with the limited romance and pacing issues. While the execution of certain themes, particularly regarding gender dynamics, has drawn criticism, the overall experience is described as captivating and worth exploring.
“The game has several ways to explore the story, making it worth the money.”
“I really liked the story and the characters, though I was a bit sad that the romance was such a small part of the game.”
“I enjoyed every moment of this game due to how intense the story is written.”
“Started a second run through and the premise of the story was too similar for a game claiming the background change promotes multiple playthroughs.”
“The intent is all well & good but the execution is bad as it leaves any personal story too oblique.”
“Main issue was I wanted to play as a full on anti-pirate but most of the story seems to force you into becoming friends with them.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the presence of alternate paths in the game, which enhance its replayability, though some feel that the overall length could have been extended for a more fulfilling experience.
“It could have been longer in my opinion, but at least there were some alternate paths that increase replayability.”
