Corsair`s Madness

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Corsair`s Madness is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Old Prawn and was released on July 17, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

As the captain of the pirate ship Sam, you will immerse yourself in the adventure tale of a mystical archipelago full of secrets and treasures. Using pirate skills and ancient artifacts, save the crew members scattered around the different islands and discover the dark secrets of a mysterious temple

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Corsair's Madness features a variety of fun mechanics and platforming elements, providing a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic 8-bit and 16-bit games.
The game offers a solid blend of action, exploration, and puzzle-solving, with distinct islands that introduce unique gameplay mechanics and challenges.
Visually, the pixel art is colorful and detailed, and the soundtrack enhances the retro vibe, creating an engaging atmosphere throughout the game.

The game lacks significant challenge, with many players finding the combat and boss fights to be too easy and not punishing enough.
Some gameplay mechanics, while interesting, feel underutilized and do not evolve throughout the game, leading to a sense of missed potential.
The graphics and animations can be inconsistent, with some players feeling that the art style detracts from the overall experience.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The gameplay is characterized by a blend of nostalgic 8-bit and 16-bit influences with modern mechanics, offering a variety of experiences across five distinct islands. While combat is simple and at times feels forced, the introduction of unique gameplay elements like grappling hooks and enchanted items adds mechanical variety and keeps the experience engaging, despite some powers feeling underutilized. Overall, the game delivers smooth and well-executed gameplay with unique level designs and distinct bosses, though it occasionally misses opportunities to fully explore its mechanics.
- “It’s an inviting and familiar setup that quickly becomes a more layered experience as you progress across the game’s five distinct islands, each hiding their own hazards and mechanics.”
- “What elevates the experience is how the game introduces new gameplay elements through mystical upgrades and environmental tools, such as grappling hooks, gliding wings, or enchanted items that temporarily transform Sam’s abilities.”
- “It’s a game that clearly understands the joy of classic platformers and enhances that formula with a modern sense of flow, mechanical variety, and environmental storytelling.”
- “The combat in this game is extremely simple, so you would think it would only be a small part of the gameplay, but instead a lot of focus is put on using your basic sword swing to get through enemies with an annoying amount of health, and the game often even blocks you from progressing until they're all dead, almost as if it knew it had to force the players to fight these enemies, because no one would willingly.”
- “While the changes in gameplay are welcome, some powers feel underutilized and fade into the background once their core use is introduced, rather than evolving through new combinations or more demanding challenges.”
- “However, the game doesn’t always fully capitalize on these mechanics.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The graphics of the game are described as colorful and varied, reminiscent of retro NES style, which aligns well with its nostalgic theme. While some players appreciate the cohesive retro aesthetic, others feel that the art style could benefit from an overhaul to elevate the overall experience. Overall, the graphics contribute to the game's charm but may not meet everyone's expectations for quality.
- “The combination of retro graphics and music is cohesive and confident, clearly the work of developers who understand the genre's roots.”
- “The graphics are colorful, retro, and wonderfully varied.”
- “This is a fun to play indie game with graphics similar to NES style, lots of puzzles and platforming sections which adds to the fun.”
- “Mid graphics, mid music, mid world, mid characters.”
- “I know it's intended to be in the vein of an 8-bit game, but you can't mask bad art style under the guise of 'NES style art'.”
- “If the graphics got an overhaul, this would go from a decent game to an amazing one, in my opinion.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The music in the game features a retro chip-tune aesthetic with a pirate flair, effectively enhancing the nostalgic experience while remaining engaging and non-intrusive. The cohesive blend of retro graphics and music reflects the developers' understanding of the genre's roots, resulting in a charming old-school soundtrack.
- “The soundtrack is also wonderfully old school.”
- “Mid graphics, mid music, mid world, mid characters.”
- “The soundtrack leans into retro chip-tune aesthetics with pirate flair, enhancing the throwback experience without feeling too repetitive or intrusive.”
- “The combination of retro graphics and music is cohesive and confident, clearly the work of developers who understand the genre's roots.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's effective use of color and contrast enhances its atmosphere, creating distinct tones for each environment while maintaining clarity and not overwhelming the player.
- “The game’s use of color and contrast supports both clarity and atmosphere, giving every environment a distinct tone without overwhelming the player.”
- “The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the visuals, creating an immersive experience that draws you into the world.”
- “Each location feels alive, with subtle details and ambient sounds that enhance the overall mood and make exploration a joy.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story in Corsair's Madness is well-paced, effectively balancing action, exploration, and narrative elements, while enhancing classic platforming with modern mechanics and environmental storytelling. However, once players complete the main story and uncover most secrets, there is limited motivation for replayability beyond personal challenges or achievements.
- “In terms of pacing, Corsair's Madness does a good job balancing action, exploration, and storytelling.”
- “Once you’ve cleared the story and found most secrets, there’s little incentive to replay beyond personal challenge or achievement hunting.”
- “It’s a game that clearly understands the joy of classic platformers and enhances that formula with a modern sense of flow, mechanical variety, and environmental storytelling.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Corsair's Madness is praised for its strong optimization, delivering smooth performance even on lower-end hardware, with responsive controls for both keyboard and controller users.
- “On the technical front, Corsair’s Madness is well-optimized.”
- “It runs smoothly even on modest hardware, and the controls are responsive whether you’re using a keyboard or a controller.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers note that the game has limitations in replayability and lacks long-term depth, suggesting that players may not find enough incentive to revisit it after completing the main content.
- “Where the game shows some limitations is in replayability and long-term depth.”

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Corsair`s Madness is a platformer game.

Corsair`s Madness is available on PC and Windows.

Corsair`s Madness was released on July 17, 2024.

Corsair`s Madness was developed by Old Prawn.

Corsair`s Madness has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its gameplay.

Corsair`s Madness is a single player game.

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