Avast Ye

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Avast Ye is a single player action game. It was developed by Brigham Young University and was released on August 2, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Avast Ye is swashbuckling action-adventure in a miniature world. Lead and fight alongside your pirate ant crewmates. Combo your crew's abilities to seize the greatest treasure the bug world has ever known.

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Single-Player

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

stability7 negative mentions

The game features a unique and engaging concept with a colorful and coherent art style reminiscent of classic platformers.
The combat system, while simple, is satisfying and offers a fun experience for players who enjoy hack'n'slash mechanics.
It's a free game, which is commendable, and it provides a short but enjoyable adventure for those looking for a light gaming experience.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, making it difficult to play and often unplayable due to crashes and control issues.
The lack of a traditional jumping mechanic and poor optimization for PC controls detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
Many features, such as companion abilities and save options, are either broken or poorly implemented, leading to frustration for players.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable despite numerous bugs and optimization issues that hinder the overall experience. While the mechanics, such as the swinging swashbuckling feature, show potential, the lack of polish and the presence of game-breaking glitches make it frustrating for many. Overall, the game offers a cute aesthetic but struggles to deliver a seamless and engaging gameplay experience.
- “The problems I have with this game aren't actually about the gameplay as much because I actually didn't find it to be that boring.”
- “Now we come to the gameplay which, as I said, wasn't the worst.”
- “The game combat feels a bit rough too; it doesn't flow well, but the graphics are nice and the mechanics are interesting. With a bit of polish, this would be great, but it's definitely not a bad game if you get past the glitches.”
- “The premise isn't special in any way and lacks in storytelling and gameplay (or at least whatever you can experience).”
- “It revolved more around the fact that the game is barely playable due to the many underlying issues it has that affect both gameplay and the game altogether.”
- “To start off, the game already has quite a few bugs relevant to gameplay, to which some features don't even work, making the game potentially impossible to beat.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The graphics in the game are generally considered subpar, with many users noting glitches and bugs that detract from the overall experience. While some visuals are appreciated, the lack of polish and high GPU usage suggest that the graphics do not meet modern standards, ultimately overshadowing the gameplay. Overall, the visuals are seen as passable but in need of significant improvement to match the expectations of today's gaming audience.
- “The graphics are nice and the mechanics are interesting; with a bit of polish, this would be great.”
- “Despite all this, there are some areas where the graphics glitch out, which for a game like this, shouldn't be a surprise.”
- “While it's vital for any game to have impressive visuals (gaming is a visual medium, after all), there's more to a game than just the graphics.”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
- “Despite all this, however, there are some areas where the graphics happen to glitch out, which I suppose for a game like this shouldn't be a surprise.”
- “Buggy, glitchy, very bad graphics; still high GPU usage, and some buttons don't even work.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is notably poor, particularly on PC, with frequent crashes, game-breaking bugs, and a malfunctioning save feature. Players report issues such as clipping through barriers and high GPU usage despite subpar graphics. While some users acknowledge the game's potential and express hope for future updates, the overall experience is marred by significant technical flaws.
- “Primarily meant to be played on Xbox, the developers behind the game did an extremely poor job at optimizing it for PC play as it's littered with game-related bugs and glitches, constant crashes, and even a save feature that doesn't work.”
- “However, the game is incredibly buggy, from clipping through story-necessary barriers by using basic attacks, leaving the map through collider gaps or attacks, and finding your way under the kill zone in the soda simply because it wasn't adjusted to cover holes.”
- “Buggy, glitchy, very bad graphics, still high GPU usage, some buttons don't even work.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's story is criticized for being unremarkable and poorly executed, with players experiencing significant bugs that disrupt the narrative flow and gameplay. Overall, the lack of a compelling premise and storytelling detracts from the overall experience.
- “The premise isn't special in any way and lacks storytelling and gameplay (or at least whatever you can experience).”
- “No story.”
- “However, the game is incredibly buggy, with issues like clipping through story-necessary barriers using basic attacks, leaving the map through collider gaps or attacks, and finding your way under the kill zone simply because it wasn't adjusted to cover holes.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, particularly on PC, where it feels more like a poorly executed port from Xbox. Players report frequent crashes, bugs, and a frustrating control scheme, indicating that the game's development may not have prioritized PC performance. Overall, these optimization shortcomings detract heavily from the gaming experience.
- “One of the main issues I found, though, is the fact that the game isn't optimized for PC play; it's optimized for Xbox systems.”
- “The unfortunate part too is that the control and gameplay aspects of 'Avast Ye' aren't the only things poorly optimized.”
- “I know the game was a student project probably made by people who weren't the best at making games, and I really did want to be lenient with this one, but the constant crashing, bugs, and general optimization issues that reside in the game are just far too strong to give a green light.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game is described as forgettable and uninspiring, with players noting that it fails to leave a lasting impression. While the sound effects are considered acceptable, the overall soundtrack does not enhance the gaming experience.
- “I literally just played this game 5 or so minutes ago and just started writing this review, but I have already forgotten what the soundtrack sounds like.”
- “That's how uninspiring the music is.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”