Captain Firebeard and the Bay of Crows

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Captain Firebeard and the Bay of Crows is an adventure/comedy visual novel. It has an arcade style mini-game that will have you holding your sides with laughter over its sharp humor.

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

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60%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

story5 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The artwork and character designs are visually appealing, enhancing the overall experience.
The game features a humorous and engaging story, particularly for fans of pirate-themed narratives.
The inclusion of a simple mini-game adds a fun element to the gameplay, allowing for easy achievement hunting.

The voice acting is generally poor, with many characters delivering lines in an exaggerated manner that detracts from immersion.
The story ends abruptly on a cliffhanger, leaving many plot threads unresolved and feeling incomplete.
The mini-game, while entertaining at first, can become tedious and feels disconnected from the main narrative.

story
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
79%
8%
The story of this pirate-themed visual novel is generally seen as lacking depth and resolution, ending on a cliffhanger that leaves many plot threads unresolved. While some players appreciate the comedic elements and engaging characters, others criticize the writing quality and abrupt conclusion, suggesting it feels more like a prologue than a complete narrative. The inclusion of a simplistic minigame and decent voice acting adds some enjoyment, but overall, the story may not satisfy those seeking a fully developed experience.
- “The story is engaging, the characters are very memorable, Captain Firebeard is hilarious, and the inclusion of the minigame is a fantastic complement to the wonderful narrative.”
- “This visual novel has a fantastic presentation that includes some beautiful artwork on the characters and backgrounds throughout the story.”
- “The dialogue is also brilliantly voiced as the actors do a fantastic and highly believable job of capturing the spirit of this visual novel. The soundtrack is excellent and fits in well with the story, really keeping to the overall pirate and Caribbean theme.”
- “The main story ends on a bit of a cliffhanger, so I hope that a sequel is planned.”
- “It's nothing more than a prologue for a story that was never written.”
- “Unfortunately, the main part of a visual novel is the story.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with an orchestral soundtrack that effectively captures the adventurous pirate theme and enhances immersion. While some tracks may become repetitive, the overall quality is good, fitting the game's atmosphere and complementing the storytelling. Players appreciate the pleasant and engaging audio experience, which contributes to the swashbuckling adventure.
- “The dialogue is also brilliantly voiced as the actors do a fantastic and highly believable job of capturing the spirit of this visual novel. The soundtrack is excellent and fits in well with the story, really keeping to the overall pirate and Caribbean theme.”
- “Much like the backgrounds, the music did an awesome job of immersing one in the world of these pirates.”
- “The music, although piratey (violin and accordion polka), does work, but the one track got a bit boring.”
- “The background songs are alright; they’re not amazing but aren’t annoying to the point of making you want to rip off your ears.”
- “Also, the artwork and music definitely inspired a very authentic and swashbuckling drive to go out and plunder for some treasure.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
27%
The graphics of the visual novel are highly praised for their beautiful artwork and character designs, particularly noting the appealing aesthetics reminiscent of other pirate-themed games. The visuals are described as vivid and solid, contributing to an engaging and immersive experience, despite some criticism regarding the relevance of certain gameplay elements. Overall, the art style enhances the storytelling and evokes a strong thematic atmosphere.
- “This visual novel has a fantastic presentation that includes some beautiful artwork on the characters and backgrounds throughout the story.”
- “The visuals look really, really great, especially the characters.”
- “Overall, very vivid and solid looking visuals.”
- “Its no more than an hour's worth of reading content, with a dull and out of place minigame to pad out the play time. The minigame is pirate-themed Pac-Man, with Firebeard collecting coins while avoiding officers. While it aesthetically makes sense, it has no connection to the story at all between very short chapters.”
- “[h1]visuals[/h1]”
- “Art style”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of clever sarcasm and absurdity, with memorable characters like Captain Firebeard and engaging minigames that enhance the comedic experience. Players appreciate the unique blend of historical context and humor, noting that it stands out from typical visual novels. Overall, the game is considered a worthwhile purchase for those seeking genuine laughs in their gaming experience.
- “The story is engaging, the characters are very memorable, Captain Firebeard is hilarious and the inclusion of the minigame is a fantastic complement to the wonderful narrative.”
- “The story is sometimes hilariously, sometimes stupid and full of sarcasm.”
- “At six dollars for 3 hours of gameplay it is a little pricey but I had a good time playing this and just for the hilarious jokes alone, I think it’s worth buying.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The gameplay is described as simple yet entertaining, effectively enhancing the visual novel's narrative. While some users find the price a bit high for the three hours of gameplay, the humor and overall experience make it a worthwhile purchase, especially during sales.
- “It's a very simple game but still quite entertaining nonetheless, and it also adds a nice bit of gameplay to the visual novel's narrative, which is always a welcome addition in my opinion.”
- “If you’re looking for a quick visual novel with gameplay and you don’t mind reading a simple story, this title can be a good option to buy when it goes on sale.”
- “At six dollars for 3 hours of gameplay, it is a little pricey, but I had a good time playing this, and just for the hilarious jokes alone, I think it’s worth buying.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “I found the controls to be unresponsive at times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The mechanics are clunky and often lead to frustrating moments that break the immersion.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game lacks significant replayability due to its linear structure and absence of branching paths, despite having playable mechanics and decent art and voice acting.
- “Art is okay, voice acting is okay, nice font, no branching, so no replayability.”
- “The pac-man elements are... well, they're playable, at least.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report improved stability in skipping read text compared to previous Sapphire Dragon visual novels, noting it is faster and less buggy. However, the achievements feature is also described as buggy, which detracts from the game's overall reliability.
- “The only feature the game really has in its favor are the achievements, but as they are buggy, I can't even recommend the game in that regard either.”
- “Skipping read text got a lot faster and less buggy than other Sapphire Dragon VNs.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect enjoyable initially, as it provides a break from the narrative, but ultimately consider it tedious when focused on progressing through the story.
- “It was fun the first time, and I can see why having it in the middle might be nice to take a break from reading (or in this case, listening), but all in all, it is a bit tedious if you just want to go through the story.”
- “Grinding feels like a chore rather than an engaging part of the game, making it hard to stay motivated.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding takes away from the overall enjoyment, turning what could be exciting into a monotonous task.”

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3h Median play time

3h Average play time

3-3h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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