A pirate quartermaster

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A pirate quartermaster is a single player open world role playing game. It was developed by Iniour and was released on October 2, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "A Pirate Quartermaster," players navigate a procedurally generated pirate haven, managing their own tavern and trading post while dealing with unique challenges and character interactions. Serving as a quartermaster, they must balance the needs of their customers, crew, and business, while also exploring the open world and engaging in thrilling sea battles. The game boasts a rich narrative, replayability, and a focus on strategic decision-making.

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Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

The game offers a unique perspective as players take on the role of a quartermaster, managing crew and ship operations, which adds depth to the pirate genre.
Gameplay features a variety of interesting mechanics, including naval battles that require typing commands, which adds a fun and chaotic element to combat.
The graphics and atmosphere are charming, with colorful visuals and a humorous tone that enhances the overall experience.

The game suffers from a steep learning curve and can be overly complex, making it difficult for players to manage resources and crew effectively.
Many players find the combat system frustrating due to its reliance on typing, which can be a barrier for those who are not proficient typists.
The game has been criticized for its repetitive gameplay and lack of content, leading to a feeling of monotony after extended play sessions.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is centered around naval battles, crew management, and inventory rationing, offering unique mechanics that enhance the experience. However, players note that while the core gameplay is enjoyable, it can become repetitive, and some criticize the art style for detracting from the overall experience. The combination of engaging mechanics and immersive atmosphere, supported by good music and graphics, creates a compelling, albeit flawed, gameplay experience.
- “I love the mechanics and the concept for this one.”
- “Gameplay features economy management and pirate combat.”
- “Most of the gameplay is focused on naval battles, crew stationing, and inventory rationing.”
- “It's easy to see that those amplify each other, making gameplay absolutely horrible.”
- “The mechanics are something to wonder at, because they're actually good, but the game's 2D art really halts it.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the colorful and immersive visuals that enhance the atmosphere, while others criticize the 2D design as lacking style and being reminiscent of outdated graphics. Overall, the aesthetic seems to polarize opinions, with some finding it charming and others deeming it subpar and unappealing.
- “The simple yet awesome graphics and gameplay play out like an interactive novel.”
- “The graphics are pretty good, and the mumbling pirate talk is quite funny and creates a great atmosphere for this game.”
- “The very good background music (which evolves if you enroll musicians), along with colorful graphics and a UI blending smoothly with the gameplay, immediately set up for a great atmosphere and an immersive experience.”
- “Mainly because the current 2D design doesn't have much sense of style to it, and in such cases, it can be better to leave the graphics to the player's imagination.”
- “Everything is so greyed out in your eyes, and I genuinely want to like this because of the concept and the gameplay, but the art style is really bad for this game, specifically.”
- “Imagine the early days of the Sega Genesis graphics and take away the aesthetically pleasing element, and that's what sort of graphics the player is left facing.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and immersive, particularly when enhanced by hiring musicians, while others criticize it as awful or lacking entirely. The background music is noted for evolving with gameplay, contributing to a vibrant atmosphere, but some players suggest muting it in favor of external tracks. Overall, the soundtrack's quality appears inconsistent, impacting the overall experience.
- “Hiring musicians to enhance the soundtrack is also a stroke of genius by the dev.”
- “You gotta love the music, absolutely enjoyable and this goes for most everything in this game.”
- “The very good background music (which evolves if you enroll musicians), along with colorful graphics and a UI blending smoothly with the gameplay, immediately sets up for a great atmosphere and an immersive experience.”
- “The sounds and graphics could have been better, and the music is just awful.”
- “I didn't like the background music.”
- “There is no music at all, then some screams.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky characters, amusing dialogue, and comedic situations, such as the consequences of neglecting ship maintenance. Players appreciate the lighthearted pirate-themed atmosphere, enhanced by humorous interactions with the captain and crew, as well as funny songs and names that contribute to the overall enjoyment. The blend of absurdity and clever writing creates a memorable and entertaining experience.
- “There are many things I like, including, but not limited to, funny characters, funny songs, funny names, and the funny feeling you get when you realize you didn't clean the ship enough and forgot to change out the water in the scuttlebutt, so now all your sailors will slowly die of various diseases.”
- “The graphics are pretty good, and the mumbling pirate talk is quite funny and creates a great atmosphere for this game.”
- “I immediately enjoyed the company of my lunatic captain and my sometimes incompetent but always funny crew.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its stylish character and immersive qualities, enhanced by colorful graphics, engaging background music, and humorous pirate dialogue. However, some players note that the atmosphere can shift to a more challenging tone during sea battles, particularly for those not accustomed to the gameplay mechanics. Overall, it successfully creates a captivating and enjoyable environment.
- “The atmosphere of the game is very well done.”
- “It has got style and character and a great atmosphere; it does not struggle to create a feel-good one.”
- “The very good background music (which evolves if you enroll musicians), along with colorful graphics and a UI blending smoothly with the gameplay, immediately sets up for a great atmosphere and an immersive experience.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as evolving once players grasp key gameplay mechanics, leading to a more engaging experience. While initially it may seem derivative, it ultimately offers a compelling narrative that encourages players to persist through challenges, reminiscent of titles like *FTL: Faster Than Light*. Overall, the story enhances the gameplay, making it a rewarding journey.
- “But once we know how to say yes or no to the captain, when we understand how to reload without breaking the guns, and especially that we know why everyone is sick, it's not the same story anymore!”
- “Forget the previous conclusion; this one is up-to-date, but still ripped off from ol' il pallino's friend shrodu's style of review-writing: 8/10 will gladly die again and again like 'FTL: Faster Than Light' on the hardest difficulty level, except making progress towards the storyline!”
- “But once we know how to say yes or no to the captain, when we understand to reload without breaking the guns, and especially that we know why everyone is sick, it's not the same story anymore!”
- “Forget the previous conclusion; this one is up-to-date, but still ripped off from ol' il pallino's friend shrodu's style of review-writing: 8/10 will gladly die again and again like 'FTL: Faster Than Light' on the hardest difficulty level, except make progress towards the storyline!”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's procedurally generated environments and random events significantly enhance its replayability, ensuring that each playthrough presents a unique adventure.
- “The procedurally generated environment and random events offer great replayability, providing a different adventure for every new game.”
- “Each playthrough feels unique thanks to the diverse choices and outcomes, making me want to dive back in for more.”
- “The variety of character builds and strategies keeps the gameplay fresh, encouraging multiple runs to explore all possibilities.”

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A pirate quartermaster is a open world role playing game.

A pirate quartermaster is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing A pirate quartermaster.

A pirate quartermaster was released on October 2, 2020.

A pirate quartermaster was developed by Iniour.

A pirate quartermaster has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

A pirate quartermaster is a single player game.

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