Captain Bones: Prologue

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PLEASE ADD THE FULL VERSION TO YOUR WISHLIST About the GameThis game is a free standalone version of the game "Captain Bones" and contains the beginning part of the story. You can use and try out most of the major mechanics. The game is about Captain Bones being a great captain while he was an ordinary pirate crew member. It is an open world and survival game that takes place in the …

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 107 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging prologue with a charming atmosphere and enjoyable mechanics.
Graphics are appealing, and the crafting and survival elements provide a satisfying experience.
The game has a lot of potential, with players looking forward to the full version and its promised features.

The controls can be frustrating and may need significant improvement, especially for controller users.
There are several bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience, including issues with combat and loading times.
The prologue feels limited in content, leaving players wanting more exploration and gameplay options.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
The game's story is currently limited, primarily featuring a "training mission" that serves as a prologue, but it shows promise for future development. Players appreciate the relaxing nature and survival elements, hoping for a more integrated adventure rather than a survival game with a superficial storyline. Overall, while the narrative is minimal at this stage, it has the potential to evolve into something more engaging.
- “It's definitely a fun prologue, though there isn't a ton to do outside of the story.”
- “The developers limited the players in the passage of the plot - giving only a 'training mission' for the seed.”
- “While there is currently little story to play through, it looks very promising.”
- “Hopefully it turns out to be an adventure with survival elements and not a survival game with a storyline tacked on.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their excellence and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with users noting that the animations are well-executed and visually appealing. The graphics contribute significantly to the game's enjoyment, making it a standout feature despite a potentially confusing initial experience.
- “I highly recommend this game because it's really fun, the graphics are great and once you get the hang of the controls and understand how it works, it comes off extremely easy.”
- “I love the graphics and the simplicity of the game.”
- “Everything is animated, the graphics style matches the atmosphere and it gives a glimpse of the features that will be available.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The gameplay is characterized by rough mechanics that can feel inaccurate during combat and movement, yet it retains a level of enjoyment reminiscent of old-school exploration games. While some users find the gameplay simple and in need of improvement, the overall experience remains fun and engaging.
- “For gameplay, I liked it; it felt like an old school game focused on exploration and needing items to perform tasks.”
- “The mechanics are not very accurate, but they have managed to maintain a level of fun that allowed me to enjoy the experience.”
- “Gameplay is rough, but it's not terrible.”
- “The mechanics are not very accurate, which is very noticeable while fighting and moving. However, they have managed to maintain a level of 'fun' that allowed me to be okay with it all and just say, 'they'll fix it.'”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users express frustration with stability issues in some games, indicating that any significant problems can deter them from engaging further. While minor glitches are noted, they generally do not detract from the overall experience.
- “With so many free games and demos out there, any of them that can't be bothered to work correctly is not worth my time troubleshooting!”
- “There are a couple of other glitches, but nothing that hurts the game.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is highly praised for its appealing concept and cohesive graphics style, which effectively enhances the overall experience. The vibrant animations contribute to an engaging environment, hinting at exciting features to come.
- “The atmosphere and concept are really nice.”
- “Everything is animated, the graphics style matches the atmosphere and it gives a glimpse of the features that will be available.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the game's humor to be engaging and enjoyable, with its quirky elements contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “The quirks that this game presents are funny and make for a good experience.”
- “The humor is spot on, with clever jokes that keep you laughing throughout the game.”
- “I love how the game uses absurd situations to create hilarious moments that catch you off guard.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players have reported challenges with the combat system, leading to prolonged battles and a reliance on crafting food for health recovery, indicating that the game's optimization in combat mechanics may need improvement.
- “So far, I struggled with the combat system, so every fight meant spending ages crafting food to recover the HP from my woefully poor performance in fights.”
- “The optimization in this game is severely lacking, making it frustrating to progress without constant grinding.”
- “I find myself constantly battling against the game's poor optimization, which leads to lag and unresponsive controls during critical moments.”