Blazing Sails
- November 4, 2020
- Get Up Games
- 50h median play time
Get on Steam"Blazing Sails" is a pirate-themed multiplayer game featuring several game modes, including Treasure Hunt, Battle Royale, and Galleon Conquest. Teamwork is essential as players must communicate and cooperate to steer, repair, and resupply their ship while battling enemy crews. Choose from various ship types, each with unique play styles, to secure victory.
PC
Windows
Epic Games
Reviews
- Fun and engaging gameplay with a unique pirate battle royale twist.
- Great for playing with friends, requiring teamwork and strategy.
- Active development with regular updates and community engagement from the developers.
- Low player base makes matchmaking difficult and can lead to unbalanced games.
- Some technical issues and bugs, including server problems and lack of voice chat.
- High price point may deter potential players, suggesting a need for a free-to-play model.
- gameplay76 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging naval combat, and unique features that differentiate it from similar titles like Sea of Thieves. Players enjoy the ship repair and boarding mechanics, as well as the competitive PvP elements, although some express concerns about certain mechanics, such as the cork popping, which can disrupt naval battles. Overall, the game is seen as fun and accessible, with room for improvement in player population and balance.
“The gameplay is smooth, the mechanics are great.”
“Awesome naval fighting with competitive PvP gunplay mechanics that make for a great squad game.”
“The fun core gameplay is there.”
“Cork popping mechanic really trivializes and ruins the fun of naval battles.”
“Unfortunately, there wasn't a single other person online (logged in from east coast North America, if that matters) - can't really review mechanics or balance if I can't play it.”
“Can't say the current state of the game is any bit enjoyable, where experience was disabled because 'maximum server capacity was reached', or the lack of tutorial for the silly amount of players who, for a lack of a better phrase, are 'ignorant' of the game mechanics, make the game truly an annoying experience.”
- graphics35 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been described as good, with a bright, cartoonish art style reminiscent of "Sea of Thieves" and "Fortnite." While some reviewers note that the visuals are not groundbreaking and could benefit from optimization, they generally agree that the aesthetic complements the gameplay well, making for an enjoyable experience despite some comparisons to other titles. Overall, the graphics are seen as a positive aspect, enhancing the fun of the game.
“Beautiful setting, nice and soft graphics, and it's fun to swim with friends on all sorts of ships.”
“Nice graphics if you're into the style and the game itself works really smooth.”
“The graphic style works well for the game.”
“The overall art style of Blazing Sails could quite easily be considered unoriginal.”
“Graphics look like Sea of Thieves if it came out in 2009.”
“Don't forget about that, the game is in early access, needs a huge graphic optimization.”
- story15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The reviews reflect a mixed perception of the game's story, with some users noting a complete lack of narrative, while others appreciate its unique pirate theme compared to typical battle royale games. There is a call for more structured storytelling elements, such as daily quests, to enhance the experience. Overall, the game's story aspect seems to be underdeveloped and not a primary focus.
“Epic story.”
“This game is different for a battle royale game, since you are a pirate, instead of a 12-year-old running around with a scar and building 17-story buildings in 4.7 seconds.”
“I mean for what I saw, you have to invest a lot of time in the game, and you are not guaranteed to even have three more friends willing to spend lots of hours to complete a quest.”
“This game has no story.”
“It's like playing 'Temple Run' for the story.”
“You have to invest a lot of time in this game, and you're not guaranteed to have friends willing to spend hours completing a quest.”
- stability14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
The game's stability is characterized by significant bugs, particularly in the multiplayer UI and matchmaking, leading to frustrating experiences like long queue times and connection issues. While some players report minimal glitches during gameplay, the overall consensus is that the game requires further optimization to address these stability concerns. Despite these issues, many find the gameplay enjoyable and addictive, suggesting that the core experience is strong but hampered by technical problems.
“In my minimal playtime, I experienced no glitches and had fun with my friend, but there just aren't enough players to fill the servers.”
“When I found out that it was made by only 5 developers, I was shocked at how bug-free it is.”
“Multiplayer UI in the main lobby screen can be super buggy when trying to open loot boxes, or just in general.”
“It's very buggy; last night, I queued with a group of three and sat in the queue for 20 minutes before we gave up.”
“Nice game but you had better fix those bugs and glitches quickly (like friend screen problem and auto disconnect when I pushed the quick game button).”
- humor11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highly praised, particularly when played with friends, leading to hilarious moments and interactions. Players find the experience even more enjoyable with a solid community and anticipate that features like voice chat will enhance the comedic elements further. Overall, the game is described as funny and entertaining, especially in multiplayer settings.
“But if you've got a crew to pirate with, it's hilarious.”
“I wish they'd advertise and get this more mainstream because with a solid playerbase this could be hilariously fun.”
“Is a great game, really funny to play with friends and the community is awesome.”
- music11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its engaging pirate-themed soundtrack, which players find memorable and enjoyable even outside of gameplay. The sound effects, such as cannon fire and crashing waves, enhance the immersive experience, contributing to the overall atmosphere of ship battles. While the game is described as more of a ship battle simulator than a traditional battle royale, the quality of the music remains a standout feature that adds to the fun of playing with friends.
“On top of that, the music is wonderful; I listen to it when driving, drawing, or whatever.”
“You can really tell time was spent on the soundtrack because I had it stuck in my head after only an hour of play.”
“This game is a masterpiece, fast-paced, casual, and combat-focused, with excellent music and a lot of free player customization.”
“You can really tell time was spent on the soundtrack, because I had it stuck in my head after only an hour of play.”
“Cannons sound powerful, and waves crashing against your ship sound like they’re hitting with force, but the real gem is the soundtrack.”
“This usually results in a crew musical chair where one joins and leaves as another joins and leaves, etc.”
- grinding9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 56 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a mixed sentiment towards grinding in games like Sea of Thieves, with some players finding the leveling system tedious and unrewarding, while others feel that the combat can be frustrating. Many users express that the game heavily relies on PvE grinding, which detracts from the overall enjoyment, suggesting that extensive time investment is necessary to progress.
“However, my biggest complaint with Sea of Thieves was that combat always felt tedious and frustrating the majority of the battles.”
“Grindy leveling system.”
“Sea of Thieves was never appealing to me because it's all based around PvE grinding, and even with the scarce PvP in the game, it still revolves around stealing someone else's items they got from PvE.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, players report mixed experiences with optimization in the game. While some enjoy smooth performance without issues, others face significant frame rate drops and bugs, even on systems that meet or exceed the recommended specifications. Many acknowledge that the game is still in early access, suggesting that optimization improvements may be forthcoming.
“A few optimizations are needed, and if you want to watch my gameplay, link here: https://www.youtube.”
“Performance is also 100% perfect; I have no problems with the game there.”
“I really enjoy this game so far. I am a long-term Sea of Thieves player, and this game is super refreshing for me. My only problem is that currently the game is not optimized well. I have a 1650 (well above the recommended) GPU, and even at the lowest possible settings, I am barely getting over 60-70 FPS.”
“The game has a lot of bugs and optimization problems, but I will write the review without caring about them since the game is still in early access.”
“Everything working and not being a stuttering, bug-filled mess is also a nice touch.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is considered highly replayable, with many users praising its infinite replay value. However, some note that the experience is hindered by dead servers, which may affect long-term engagement.
“The replayability of it is very high.”
“Super replayable.”
“Infinitely replayable.”
“Runs smooth and has enough replay value except for the fact the servers are now dead.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is not directly addressed, but players express concern over insufficient advertising, leading to empty servers, particularly in regions like the US. The developers seem to focus their marketing efforts primarily on Europe and Asia, which may limit the game's visibility and player base in other areas.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a tense and engaging environment, enhanced by enjoyable combat that keeps players on edge throughout each round.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
“The game's atmosphere draws you in, creating a sense of tension and excitement with each round.”
“Every fight is accompanied by a captivating atmosphere that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
