Block of Rum
- February 5, 2019
- Obi-Wanya
Get on Steam"Block of Rum" is a sandbox game focused on shipbuilding and piracy in a procedurally generated world. Create your unique ship from various blocks, considering speed, strength, and firepower. Remember that your ship is also your transport, as inventory blocks remain only on loaded ships, adding a strategic element to resource management and battles.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a unique aesthetic and direction that many players enjoy.
- The ship construction mechanics are engaging, allowing for hours of creativity and design.
- Recent updates have addressed several major issues, improving gameplay and overall experience.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including unresponsive menus and disappearing ships.
- Gameplay can be frustrating due to a lack of save options and overwhelming enemy encounters.
- The user interface and controls are poorly designed, making navigation and building ships cumbersome.
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is hindered by cumbersome menu navigation and unclear quest tracking, as players often struggle to locate objectives marked only by a red X. While there are side quests available that allow for ship upgrades, the overall questing experience lacks clarity and efficiency.
“Regardless of what quest you pick, each one is marked with a red X and you are supposed to know exactly where it is, because aside from that red X, there's no marker indicating which way you're supposed to go.”
“It also takes forever to open the quest and trade menus.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay has a promising concept but suffers from poor execution, leading to frustration. However, players enjoy the construction mechanics and express a desire for more materials and color options to enhance their building experience.
“I really got hooked on the construction mechanics; I would definitely play for hours building ships if there were more materials and color options for those materials.”
“The idea is great, but the overall gameplay around the idea is just horrible.”
“I really got hooked on the construction mechanics, but I would definitely play for hours building ships if there were more materials and color options for those materials.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing aesthetic and strong artistic direction, contributing positively to the overall visual experience of the game.
“I really enjoy the aesthetic and art direction.”
“The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
“The visual design is breathtaking, making every scene a work of art.”
