Blue Horizon
- August 18, 2017
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Get on Steam"Blue Horizon is a story-driven, open-world first-person game set in a fantasy world of pirates and adventure in 1686. After being marooned on a desert island, players must escape, acquire a ship, and defeat the evil Captain Bloodbeard. Gameplay includes melee and ranged combat, crafting, cooking, navigation, cannon battles, and dialogue with over 50 characters."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Good graphics and immersive atmosphere.
- Offers a unique concept of a story-driven pirate game without traditional survival mechanics.
- The game is stable and has received regular updates from developers addressing bugs.
- Many bugs and glitches that affect gameplay, including issues with saving and quest progression.
- Combat mechanics are clunky and unrefined, leading to frustrating experiences in both melee and naval battles.
- Lacks essential features like a proper economy, meaningful NPC interactions, and the ability to sail your own ship.
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the amazing visuals and large open world, while others criticize them as outdated and buggy, reminiscent of early 2000s titles. Although there are elements of polish, issues with character movement detract from the overall experience.
“The graphics are amazing, and it's a large open world. I recommend it very much.”
“Graphics are very nice.”
“The game does have a polished graphics look.”
“The big idea of a first-person open world RPG in the Caribbean is literally a dream come true, but the graphics are childish and poorly executed, lacking any real story. It seems the developers either don't care or don't know how to properly implement it.”
“Buggy graphics and animations feel like they are from the early 2000s, and the sound and voice acting are amateur at best.”
“The game does have a polished graphics look, but the character movement feels sluggish and too slow when walking, which is frustrating and discourages gameplay.”
- story8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 88 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as a key feature, with some players appreciating its originality and development, while others criticize it for being simplistic and lacking depth. Despite the engaging narrative, technical issues such as save/load problems and quest tracking detract from the overall experience, leading to mixed feelings about its execution. Overall, while the story has potential, it struggles to fully integrate with the RPG elements.
“A story-driven sea and pirates game.”
“I haven't found it to be buggy, and the story seems well-developed, which makes a nice change from some games I've played in the past.”
“Although it is still buggy and sometimes unrealistic, I would say it is totally original; the flaws of the plot and mechanics tell for themselves.”
“The big idea of a first-person open-world RPG in the Caribbean is literally a dream come true, but it feels like the developers don't care or don't know how to execute it properly. The graphics are childish and the story is lacking.”
“I understand that the game is story-driven, but it heavily detracts from the RPG elements, making it feel unbalanced.”
“Although it is still buggy and sometimes unrealistic, the flaws in the plot and mechanics are quite evident, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players report a mixed experience regarding stability, with some encountering minor bugs and glitches but not game-breaking issues. While a few users experienced crashes and frustrating mechanics, such as teleportation glitches, others found the game relatively stable and enjoyed its originality despite its dated graphics and sound.
“No help or clues on how to finish the buggy quests.”
“As far as bugs and glitches, I can definitely say that I haven't found anything game-breaking, and I haven't gotten stuck anywhere I can't get out of. Of course, I haven't been trying to do that and have avoided iffy-looking areas with a 10-foot pole. I've only had my game crash once after playing for 4 hours straight. I think the worst glitch (not really a glitch) I encountered was a pit you have to climb out of, and every time you go to climb out using the rope, you teleport to the top only to fall back down to your death.”
“Buggy, graphics and animations are from the early 2000s, sound and voice acting is amateur at best.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's day and night sequences enhance the atmosphere, but their lack of seamless transitions can lead to frustrating navigation challenges during certain lighting conditions.
“The day and night sequences are definitely welcome and add to the atmosphere, creating a dynamic experience.”
“The atmosphere is immersive, drawing players into the world with its rich environmental details.”
“The lighting effects enhance the atmosphere, making each moment feel unique and engaging.”
“The day and night sequences are definitely welcome and add to the atmosphere, but they tend to not be seamless and often result in periods of lighting in which the environment is impossible to navigate.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for its originality, diverging from typical survival mechanics, but it suffers from bugs and unrealistic elements that detract from the overall experience.
“Although it is still buggy and sometimes unrealistic, I would say it is totally original; the flaws of the plot and mechanics tell for themselves.”
“The gameplay is refreshing and unique, without the usual survival mechanics.”
“Although it is still buggy and sometimes unrealistic, I would say it is totally original; the flaws of the plot and mechanics speak for themselves.”
“Lacks the usual survival mechanics.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, users have mixed feelings about the game's optimization; while some acknowledge the need for future bug fixes and performance improvements, others feel that it currently performs adequately despite not being in early access.
“The game is not in early access, so in terms of optimization and performance, it works well.”
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimization, resulting in minimal loading times and stable frame rates.”
“I can wait for bug fixes and better performance patches, but the game right now isn't good.”
“The optimization is so poor that it ruins the overall experience.”
“Frequent frame drops and long loading times make it hard to enjoy the game.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as persistent and dramatic, creating a sense of ongoing battle even when the naval combat mechanics are frustrating and unresponsive. Players feel that the battle music continues to play despite the lack of meaningful engagement with enemy vessels, contributing to a dissonance between the audio experience and the gameplay. Overall, while the music aims to enhance the combat atmosphere, it often feels out of place due to the game's mechanics.
“The battle music creates an intense atmosphere, making you feel like you're still in the fight even when the enemy decides to sail away.”
“The soundtrack really enhances the experience, immersing you in the naval combat, even if the mechanics can be frustrating at times.”
“I love how the music builds tension during battles, it keeps you engaged and makes every encounter feel epic, despite the unpredictable enemy behavior.”
“The battle music continues to play in the background even when the enemy ships are ignoring me or sailing away, which is frustrating because it feels like I'm still in a fight when I'm not.”
“Once your captain has his orders and sets a course, there's no turning the boat around until you reach your destination, which can be infuriating if you overshoot while trying to engage another vessel.”
“The naval combat is less than stellar; enemy vessels move randomly and may or may not engage, leaving me feeling helpless while the battle music plays on.”
