Blue Horizon

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Blue Horizon is a single player role playing game with a historical theme. It was developed by Deleted and was released on August 18, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

"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."

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

Good graphics and immersive atmosphere.
Offers a unique story-driven experience in a pirate setting.
The game is stable and has potential for enjoyable gameplay despite its flaws.

Numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay experience.
Combat mechanics are clunky and unrefined, making battles frustrating.
Lacks essential survival mechanics and player interaction, feeling incomplete.

graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the amazing visuals and polished look, particularly in the context of a large open-world Caribbean setting. However, others criticize the graphics as outdated and buggy, likening them to early 2000s standards, and note that character movement feels sluggish, detracting from the overall experience.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.”
- “The big idea of a first-person open world RPG in the Caribbean is literally a dream come true, but it has childish, poor graphics and no story. The developers did great work in what you can do, but it seems they don't care or don't know how to execute it properly.”
- “Buggy, graphics and animations are from the early 2000s, sound and voice acting are amateur at best.”
- “The game does have a polished graphics look, but I suggest fixing the movement of the character because it feels sluggish and too slow when walking, which is very annoying and makes us not want to play the game.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as a central element, with some reviewers noting it is well-developed and adds depth to the experience, while others criticize it as cheap and lacking in substance. Despite its originality and potential, many players feel that technical issues, such as bugs and save/load problems, detract from the overall narrative experience. Overall, the story is a mixed bag, with some appreciating its focus and others feeling it undermines 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 (actually that's what Salt is, but with childish, poor graphics and no story) and the developers did great work in what you can do, but it seems they don't care or don't know how you should do it.”
- “I understand that the game is story-driven, but it detracts heavily from RPG elements.”
- “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).”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players report minimal game-breaking bugs and only occasional crashes, others highlight persistent issues with quest mechanics and outdated graphics. A few users experienced frustrating glitches, such as teleportation errors during climbing, but many found the game playable without significant interruptions. Despite its flaws, some players appreciate the originality of the experience.
- “No help or clues on how to finish the buggy quests.”
- “Buggy, graphics and animations are from the early 2000s; sound and voice acting is amateur at best.”
- “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).”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's day and night sequences enhance the overall atmosphere, but their lack of seamless integration can lead to frustrating moments where visibility is compromised, making navigation difficult.
- “The day and night sequences are definitely welcome and add to the atmosphere.”
- “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.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
- “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.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players have mixed feelings about the game's optimization; while some express patience for future bug fixes and performance improvements, others note that the current state is satisfactory given that the game is not in early access.
- “The game is not in early access, so in regards to optimization and performance, it works well.”
- “I can wait for bug fixes and better performance patches, but the game now isn't good.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as persistent and dramatic, playing continuously during naval battles, even when the combat is lackluster or when enemies choose to flee rather than engage. This creates a frustrating disconnect, as players feel the intensity of the music does not match the often passive nature of the combat. Overall, while the soundtrack aims to enhance the experience, it can feel out of place given the gameplay mechanics.
- “The battle music plays continuously in the background, even when the enemy ships are ignoring me or sailing away, which is really frustrating. It feels like I'm still in a fight when I'm not.”
- “The naval combat is disappointing; enemy vessels often just drift away, leaving me with battle music playing as if I'm still engaged in combat, which creates a confusing experience.”
- “It's annoying that the battle music keeps playing while the enemies just sail off. It makes it feel like I'm stuck in a fight that isn't happening.”