Age of Booty

About

Set in the age of piracy, "Age of Booty™" is a casual real-time strategy game where players command their own pirate ship to loot, raid, and capture towns. Team up with AI-controlled ships to defeat enemies, upgrade your ship, and overcome 25 unique challenges. Create and customize your own maps with the game's intuitive system for added replayability.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

38%

Audience ScoreBased on 164 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Age of Booty is a fun, casual game that offers simple yet entertaining gameplay, making it a good choice for quick sessions.
The game has a charming pirate theme and enjoyable soundtracks, which enhance the overall experience.
Despite the lack of multiplayer, the single-player challenges can provide a few hours of fun for those who enjoy light strategy games.

The game is essentially unplayable due to the shutdown of GameSpy, which means multiplayer and certain features are no longer accessible.
Many players have reported issues with SecuROM DRM, including problems with activation codes and crashes, making it frustrating to get started.
The single-player content is limited and can become repetitive quickly, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
64%
21%
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring engaging backstories for each of the 21 missions, which revolve around capturing cities and completing various pirate-themed challenges. However, players note that the missions can feel repetitive and lack depth, with some experiencing technical issues that disrupt gameplay. Overall, while the narrative is praised for its creativity and integration with gameplay, it may not be as immersive or action-driven as some players would prefer.
- “Amazing graphics, amazing story, innovative gameplay, unlike anything I've ever seen.”
- “Age of Booty is a fun little game where you take on the role of a pirate who has to go do various missions with little back stories.”
- “The missions are all very samey and involve capturing cities from under the AI.”
- “The single player consists of 21 missions labeled 'challenges'.”
- “They also aren't super heavy on the story or action type stuff, so setting it down for a few days/weeks and coming back isn't a problem.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players praise the visuals as amazing and innovative, others express disappointment with limited graphics options and performance issues, particularly on higher-end machines. Additionally, there are concerns about the lack of support for modern monitor resolutions and basic AI.
- “Amazing graphics, amazing story, innovative gameplay, unlike anything I've ever seen.”
- “Pretty simple game, nice graphics and sound.”
- “Great gameplay, great graphics, great story, great community.”
- “Unfortunately, despite playing it on a machine with 12GB of RAM and a decent graphics card, this simple game plays at a stunning 5 FPS at best.”
- “The AI is pretty basic, the graphics settings only go up to 1280p, and there is no multiplayer.”
- “Need new graphics options for modern monitors.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is praised for its innovative mechanics and engaging design, featuring five short scenarios that effectively teach players new skills. While the graphics and story are also highlighted as exceptional, some users express a desire for a larger multiplayer community to enhance the experience. Overall, the gameplay is considered great, though it may benefit from more player interaction.
- “Amazing graphics, amazing story, innovative gameplay, unlike anything I've ever seen.”
- “Gameplay is great.”
- “The game in its current state consists of 5 short and simple scenarios, all of which are designed to teach you some new mechanics of the game.”
- “Gameplay: the store's 'about this game' sums it up.”
- “I love the gameplay, but there just aren't enough multiplayer gamers out there to join in.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with users highlighting its funny and addictive nature, reminiscent of classic arcade games from the Xbox 360 era. The fast-paced gameplay adds to the comedic experience, making it an entertaining choice for players seeking laughs.
- “It's a funny arcade game from back in the Xbox 360 days!”
- “This is a very funny, addictive, and cool game to play.”
- “Fast-paced, funny as hell.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is highly praised for its amazing and catchy soundtracks, with some players enjoying it so much that they keep the game open just to listen. However, there are mentions of a lack of in-game music, leading some users to play their own instead.
- “I love this game... why... the soundtracks are amazing! :D”
- “Multiplayer doesn't work anymore and the code was a bit dodgy, but I just have it open for the music because it's really catchy!”
- “The lack of in-game music is kind of odd, but I just play my own.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, especially at later levels where success often relies on the unpredictable performance of AI allies rather than player strategy. This lack of engagement and strategic depth contributes to a frustrating experience.
- “They start to feel tedious after a while, and at the later levels, winning is determined by your AI allies, who can be decent help or totally random.”
- “The gameplay is boring, tedious, and has no strategic value.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players report that the game is well-optimized, running smoothly even on lower-performance hardware, such as budget laptops.
- “I have a somewhat low-performance Acer laptop and have had absolutely no issues running this game.”
- “The game runs smoothly even on my older hardware, which is impressive.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized this game is; it performs flawlessly on my mid-range setup.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization aspect of the game appears to be limited, with users noting that it is currently only available on iOS, and there is uncertainty regarding console versions, leaving PC players without access.
- “The monetization model feels overly aggressive, pushing players to spend money just to enjoy basic features.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many paywalls in a game that could be great without them.”
- “The constant prompts to purchase in-game currency really detract from the overall experience.”