Battlegrounds : The Pirate King
- April 12, 2024
- SmartOliveGames LTD
Get on Steam"Battlegrounds: The Pirate King" is an action-adventure game set in a nautical pirate world. Explore islands, discover treasures, and manage your ship's resources while recruiting pirates to aid you in your quest to defeat Davy Jones and become a legend. Complete story quests, meet unique characters, and manage food and other resources to maintain a strong attacking force. Engage in battles with the king's navy fleet to secure your home and trade with different pirate shops for the best deals on necessary items.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a good story and enjoyable battles, providing a fun experience for players who invest time into it.
- Some players appreciate the beautiful art style and atmosphere, finding it engaging and enjoyable to play.
- Despite its flaws, some users believe the game is better than expected and can be fun with the right mindset.
- The game suffers from low-quality assets and technical issues, such as a non-functional resolution setting, which detracts from the overall experience.
- There are concerns about the game's originality, with accusations of it being a lazy ripoff of Sid Meier's Pirates, raising questions about its ethical development.
- The lack of player interest is evident, with extremely low peak player counts, suggesting that many gamers find it unappealing compared to other options available.
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story of "The Pirate King" is generally well-received, offering an engaging narrative that enhances the gameplay experience. However, some players find the pacing tedious, suggesting that the game may not appeal to everyone. Overall, those who invest time into the story often find it enjoyable and entertaining.
“The pirate king isn't a game that will appeal to everyone, with some even finding it extremely tedious or boring, but it can be a good time after playing several levels or going deep into the story.”
“And the story and gameplay is pure fun time!”
“Good story, good battles.”
“The pirate king isn't a game that will appeal to everyone; some players find it extremely tedious or boring, despite the potential for enjoyment after progressing through several levels or delving deeper into the story.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged with the characters and their motivations.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, which made it difficult to stay invested in the game's narrative.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game feature a beautiful art style, but users report limitations such as being locked at 1080p resolution with no additional graphics customization options available.
“A wonderful game with a beautiful art style.”
“The option to change the resolution doesn't actually work; you're stuck on 1080p, and there are no other useful graphics tweaks.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“Textures are low quality and often appear blurry, which detracts from the overall visual experience.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate concerns about the monetization strategy, suggesting that while there is no definitive evidence of exploitation, the game's quality resembles that of typical asset flips or cash grabs, raising doubts about its value.
“There's no evidence, so we need to give the benefit of the doubt... regardless, asset flip or not, the quality here is indistinguishable from many asset flip/cash grab scams, and that's a problem in itself.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The grinding in "The Pirate King" is polarizing; while some players find it tedious or boring, others appreciate the depth it adds to the story after investing time in several levels.
“The pirate king isn't a game that will appeal to everyone; some players find it extremely tedious and boring due to the excessive grinding involved.”
“Grinding in this game feels like a never-ending chore, making it hard to stay engaged with the story.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding in this game can quickly turn an exciting adventure into a dull experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with players noting that it creates an enjoyable and immersive experience filled with positive vibes.
“It feels so good to play with its atmosphere and vibes.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, contributing to an overall fun experience.
“The story and gameplay are pure fun!”
“The mechanics are smooth and intuitive, making it easy to jump right in.”
“Each level offers a unique challenge that keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting.”
