Blue Horizon
- August 18, 2017
- Deleted
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
- The game features good graphics and an immersive atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
- There is a decent amount of content, including quests and exploration, which can provide entertainment for several hours.
- The developers are actively working on updates and patches to address bugs and improve gameplay.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including clunky mechanics and poor optimization.
- Combat mechanics are poorly designed, leading to frustrating experiences during both melee and naval battles.
- The game lacks essential survival elements and meaningful player interaction, making it feel incomplete and unsatisfying.
- graphics11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the amazing visuals and polished look, particularly in the expansive open world setting. However, many users criticize the poor optimization, resulting in low frame rates even on high-end hardware, and note that graphics settings do not function effectively. Additionally, some players find the graphics and animations outdated, reminiscent of early 2000s titles, detracting from the overall experience.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.”
“Extremely poorly optimized; even with a top graphics card, the FPS is 20-30.”
“The graphics settings do not work very well when changing.”
“Buggy graphics and animations are from the early 2000s; sound and voice acting is amateur at best.”
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as engaging and well-developed, contributing positively to the overall experience, particularly in the context of a pirate-themed RPG. However, some players note that while the narrative is enjoyable, it can be undermined by technical issues and bugs, which affect gameplay and the RPG elements. Overall, the story is a highlight, but it is marred by persistent save/load problems and a lack of depth in certain mechanics.
“A story-driven sea and pirates game.”
“This game is really fun and has a great storyline that I can't stop playing. The developer constantly updates to iron out any bugs that come around; however, so far I haven't found any myself.”
“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.”
“The big idea of a first-person open world RPG in the Caribbean is literally a dream come true, but it seems the developers don't care or don't know how to execute it properly, resulting in childish graphics and a lack of story.”
“Although it is still buggy and sometimes unrealistic, the flaws of the plot and mechanics are evident.”
“I understand that the game is story-driven, but it detracts heavily from the RPG elements.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players report minimal game-breaking bugs and only occasional crashes, others experience frustrating glitches, particularly with quest mechanics and character animations. Despite these issues, many find the game playable and appreciate its originality, though the outdated graphics and sound quality detract from the experience.
“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 and I played it for 4 hours straight before that happened. 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.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews; while some players find it severely lacking, experiencing low frame rates even on high-end hardware, others note that it performs adequately despite not being in early access. Overall, many users express hope for future patches to improve performance and mechanics.
“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, making the game run efficiently without sacrificing quality.”
“This could be a hidden gem; I want to play the game, but the clunky mechanics and poor optimization ruin it.”
“Extremely poorly optimized; even with a top graphics card, the FPS is only 20-30.”
“I can wait for bug fixes and better performance patches, but the game is not good in its current state.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for its originality but suffers from clunky mechanics and poor optimization, leading to a buggy and at times unrealistic experience. While it deviates from typical survival mechanics, these flaws detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“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.”
“Please tune in to my next review, where I will be discussing the finer points of the new Bubsy game and its floating mechanics.”
“This could be a hidden gem; I want to play the game, but the clunky mechanics and bad optimization ruin it.”
“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.”
“Without the usual survival mechanics.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's day and night sequences enhance the atmosphere, but their lack of seamless transitions can lead to frustrating periods of poor visibility, making navigation difficult.
“The day and night sequences are definitely welcome and add to the atmosphere, creating a dynamic experience that enhances immersion.”
“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.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as persistent and dramatic, playing continuously during naval encounters, even when the combat is lackluster or when enemy ships choose to disengage. This creates a frustrating disconnect between the intense battle music and the often unengaging naval combat mechanics, where players feel stuck in a fight that may not be happening. Overall, the music adds to the atmosphere but fails to enhance the gameplay experience due to the inconsistencies in combat.
“The battle music keeps playing even when the enemy ships just sail away, making it feel like I'm still in a fight when I'm not.”
“It's frustrating that I can fire at enemy vessels, but they often ignore me and just keep sailing away, while the intense battle music continues in the background.”
“Once my captain sets a course, there's no turning back, which makes it even more annoying when I'm trying to engage in combat but the enemy just decides to leave.”
