Braveland Pirate

87%
Game Brain Score Based on 134 reviews
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  • music
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"Braveland Pirate" is a turn-based game that combines strategy and adventure elements. Set in a vibrant pirate universe, players must build and manage their own pirate crew, explore uncharted seas, engage in battles, and uncover treasures. The game offers a mix of land and sea exploration, tactical combat, character development, and a humorous storyline, providing an engaging and immersive experience for fans of the genre.

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Reviews

87%
Audience ScoreBased on 134 reviews
gameplay7 positive mentions
grinding15 negative mentions
  • Fun and light-hearted gameplay with a humorous storyline and charming graphics.
  • Offers a casual tactical RPG experience with simple mechanics, making it accessible for new players.
  • Improvements over previous installments, including a more engaging skill tree and the ability to control the hero in battles.
  • Game becomes frustratingly unbalanced, especially on harder difficulties, leading to repetitive grinding.
  • Limited tactical options and linear gameplay can make battles feel tedious and lacking in depth.
  • Despite improvements, the game still feels too similar to its predecessors, lacking significant innovation.
  • gameplay30 mentions

    The gameplay of "Braveland Pirate" is characterized by its turn-based mechanics on hexagonal tiles, offering a casual and straightforward experience reminiscent of the Heroes of Might and Magic series. While the game features interesting tactics and a variety of islands, it suffers from linearity and repetitiveness, with a low skill cap and limited strategic depth. Overall, it provides a charming yet grindy adventure that appeals to players seeking simple mechanics and a relaxed gaming experience.

    • “The game is turn-based on hexagonal tiles, with a simple and straightforward design.”
    • “I think the pirate tricks, along with hard difficulty, make for a fun core gameplay loop.”
    • “The art and gameplay are as charming as ever, and the story does a good job of separating the game sections out.”
    • “Heroes of Might and Magic with woeful dearths of strategy and gameplay/mechanics information.”
    • “The story is as simple as possible, and the mechanics don't give you many opportunities to do much except 'attack'.”
    • “Repetitive and linear gameplay.”
  • story23 mentions

    The game's story is characterized by a humorous and simple pirate-themed quest for treasure, featuring cartoonish characters and engaging music. While some players appreciate the lighthearted narrative and fun twists, others find it overly simplistic and linear, with limited opportunities for exploration. Overall, the story is enjoyable and complements the gameplay, though it may not satisfy those seeking a deeper narrative experience.

    • “This time you follow the story of a young pirate who is on a quest to find ancient cursed treasure (and avenge his slain captain to boot) located somewhere within an archipelago of islands.”
    • “The little story interwoven throughout the game is engaging.”
    • “The story actually tries to have nice twists.”
    • “Great music, obnoxiously cartoony artwork, and a painfully silly story.”
    • “The story is as simple as possible, and the mechanics don't give you many opportunities to do much except 'attack'.”
    • “Best entry so far (we are pirates) and the way the story progresses was the worst out of all three games.”
  • music22 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players praising its catchy and lively tunes that enhance the pirate theme and overall atmosphere. However, some users noted that the music can become repetitive due to limited tracks, particularly in battle scenarios. Overall, while the soundtrack contributes positively to the experience, its looping nature may detract from long-term enjoyment.

    • “The pirate tricks feature adds a layer of depth, and the music is catchy and lively.”
    • “One of my favorite things is the world map music, which I think perfectly describes the mood and character of this game.”
    • “The music along with the art style and core gameplay loop really drew me into this swashbuckling adventure.”
    • “The pirate theme is charming but the music gets tiresome fast.”
    • “The battle music is forgettable, but doesn’t get in the way.”
    • “Combat music is the same from all other games.”
  • graphics20 mentions

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a consistent and charming 2D art style that complements its lighthearted atmosphere and pirate theme. While some players find the artwork endearing and enjoyable, others describe it as outdated and lacking in sophistication compared to modern titles. Overall, the graphics are generally appreciated for their cute and fun aesthetic, though opinions vary on their quality and impact.

    • “But the style’s consistency from graphics to menus made it fit into a nice package.”
    • “The 2D art works really well, and fits the depth of this game's intention.”
    • “The game is beautiful, nice music, great graphics, the theme of pirates I like very much, because I love everything about pirates.”
    • “Great music, obnoxiously cartoony artwork, and a painfully silly story.”
    • “Graphics are crude and outdated.”
    • “You can get many free or $1 mobile or even web games much better than this, both in graphics and gameplay.”
  • grinding16 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often leading to a frustrating experience as they are forced to repeatedly engage in battles to progress. While some appreciate the challenge it presents, many feel that the grinding detracts from the overall enjoyment, especially in harder modes where it becomes a necessity for success. Overall, the grinding is seen as a significant drawback, making the gameplay feel artificially prolonged and limiting.

    • “However, the game can get repetitive and grindy.”
    • “The difficulty of this game is not in skill as it is in grinding.”
    • “Now, there is a map with 7 islands, where you can sail back and forth, grinding experience and money for the 'toughest' last battles... and again, it is not that much needed, and the pace of the game was artificially prolonged.”
  • humor8 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by a funny storyline, cartoonish characters, and witty dialogue, making it enjoyable for both kids and adults. Players appreciate the lighthearted graphics and music, as well as the amusing cutscenes that enhance the overall experience. Overall, the game is described as a fun, quick playthrough that effectively combines humor with tactical gameplay.

    • “It's just a fun little game with some funny dialogue written in.”
    • “Easy to play, lighthearted graphics and music, funny text and cutscenes.”
    • “Cute little game, quick playthrough, great dialogue with a sense of humor.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    Overall, the game has limited replayability due to its lack of non-linearity, with many users expressing that it doesn't offer enough incentive to play again. The consensus suggests that replay value is generally low, particularly in single-player experiences, unless enhanced by online multiplayer or co-op features.

    • “Maybe replayable, though you don't have enough non-linearity for that.”
    • “There isn't a lot of replay value, though.”
    • “I don't think it has replay value, though.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The atmosphere of Braveland Pirates is highly praised for its immersive pirate theme and engaging music, which many players find more enjoyable than the stylized 3D graphics of its successor, Spaceland.

    • “The atmosphere in this game is where Braveland Pirates truly shines!”
    • “I actually enjoyed this game’s atmosphere much more than their newest game, Spaceland, despite the latter having stylized 3D graphics for its battles.”
    • “I really liked the game with its atmosphere of piracy and the cool music.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Reviewers criticize the game for lacking engaging characters and meaningful character development, resulting in a disconnect that prevents players from forming attachments or experiencing any narrative twists.

    • “There are no characters to get attached to, no twists, no character development.”
    • “The characters feel one-dimensional and lack any meaningful growth throughout the game.”
    • “I was disappointed by the lack of depth in the character arcs; they felt flat and uninteresting.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Reviews indicate that the game's optimization may be lacking, with some users experiencing performance issues that could be attributed to the game's design rather than individual hardware problems.

  • stability1 mentions

    The game exhibits solid stability with no major glitches reported, although players find the gameplay to be somewhat uninspiring.

    • “No major glitches, just dull gameplay.”
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Play time

7hMedian play time
14hAverage play time
6-30hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

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