Cloud Pirates
- March 1, 2017
- Allods Team
"Cloud Pirates" is a science fiction shooter MMO where players command their own pirate airship and engage in fast-paced aerial combat. The game features massively multiplayer and co-op gameplay with over 25 ships to unlock and upgrade. Players can battle in four exciting game modes, utilizing cutting-edge weaponry to destroy enemies and rule the skies.
PC
Reviews
- The game features a fun and engaging combat system with a variety of ship classes that encourage teamwork and strategy.
- The graphics and ship designs are visually appealing, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
- The progression system offers a good amount of content to unlock, making it rewarding for players who invest time into the game.
- The game suffers from significant balance issues, particularly in higher tiers, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Progression can be excessively grindy, making it difficult for players to unlock new ships and upgrades without spending money.
- The removal of team play elements and poor communication from developers have led to dissatisfaction among the player base.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally well-received, with players appreciating its fun mechanics, balanced progression, and tactical depth, particularly in tier 3. While some users note issues with balance, especially regarding specific abilities, the overall experience is described as engaging and skill-based, reminiscent of games like World of Tanks and World of Warships. The variety of mechanics encourages players to adapt and learn, contributing to a dynamic gameplay environment.
“Awesome gameplay, progression, and fair store.”
“Great game, lots of potential in it. If you like World of Tanks style progression and gameplay, this game is for you!”
“Love the mechanics and playstyle of the game.”
“The balance and overall gameplay in general gets pretty frustrating in tier 3.”
“Various shield mechanics, weapon mechanics, and deployables mean you have to learn the tactics and counters of each playstyle, or you're going to be torn apart.”
“Once I get either an answer clarifying it or receive the items with a reason for the delay, I will update this with a proper review concerning the gameplay, business model, and progression.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that the game requires significant grinding, especially for those who do not wish to pay for advantages. While some find that grinding becomes more manageable after reaching certain milestones, the overall experience can feel tedious, particularly in random battles, which dominate the gameplay for most players.
“Unless you pay, you're going to be doing a fair bit of grinding.”
“The problem arises when you realize this is a very grindy game, and you are going to spend the vast majority of your time in random battles.”
“For a game like this to thrive, the solo random battle experience must be solid, because that's what almost all new players are, and what the majority of people grinding their lines are going to be.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally well-received, with comparisons to World of Warcraft, highlighting a fun and action-packed visual experience. While some players find the graphics and combat to be somewhat bland, others appreciate the surprisingly nice visuals and sound quality, especially given the game's ability to run on lower specifications.
“The graphics and sounds are surprisingly nice but still run on lower specs!”
“This game is really fun with nice graphics and lots of action.”
“It's got World of Warcraft graphics.”
“That's the best way to approach this game, because otherwise the graphics and combat experience are kind of bland.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its depth and progression system, with engaging side quests and rewarding combat that enhance the overall experience. However, some users feel it could benefit from additional PvE or co-op missions to further enrich the narrative.
“I love the progression and talent tree, side quests, and how much depth it has for an early access title.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often tied to the dynamics of playing with others, as solo gameplay can sometimes feel lacking in comedic moments. Players find amusement in the game's quirks, particularly in relation to the effectiveness of Steam's refund policy.
“I find this hilarious, especially considering how great Steam's refund policy is.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that optimized ships significantly enhance performance in random battles, allowing a duo to consistently secure victories unless matched against another similarly optimized pair.
“The resulting situation is that a group of two players using optimized ships for this purpose in random battles can pretty much always guarantee a win unless they come up against another similar group on the enemy team.”
“The game's optimization is severely lacking, leading to frequent performance issues that ruin the experience.”
“I often find that the optimization of certain characters makes them overwhelmingly powerful, creating an unbalanced gameplay experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the music in games often serves as an underlying rhythm that enhances the gameplay experience, intertwining with damage calculations and abilities to create a dramatic and immersive atmosphere. This chaotic yet harmonious score adds depth to the player's actions, making each moment feel more impactful.
“Somewhere embedded within the damage calculations, abilities, and the punch of the weapons in most games, is a sort of music, a chaotic rhythm of big and small gains and losses, which creates a dramatic score to whatever you're doing.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable due to its engaging game modes and the ability to upgrade and customize ships, which enhances personal playstyles and encourages extended play sessions.
“Fun and replayable game modes keep me glued to this game for hours on end with the promise of upgrading and tiering up my ships to fit my playstyle.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing strong dissatisfaction over its aggressive and exploitative nature.
“This is an outrageous cash grab beyond belief.”
“The monetization system feels exploitative and unfair.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”
