Feral Blue

About

Feral Blue is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Snowbird Games and was released on October 22, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

Feral Blue is a strategic, pirate-themed MMO where players build and manage their own floating fortress while navigating a dangerous open world. Engage in real-time naval battles, trade, and diplomacy while battling other players and AI-controlled factions for dominance. With a focus on player-driven economy and politics, Feral Blue offers a unique and immersive experience in a vast, procedurally generated sea.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

+12

Skip User Reviews

55%

Audience ScoreBased on 113 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has a promising concept with potential for engaging naval battles and crew management.
Visually appealing with decent graphics and immersive aesthetics.
Some players find enjoyment in the gameplay despite its rough state, suggesting it could improve with future updates.

The game appears to be abandoned, with no updates or communication from the developers since 2021.
Many core mechanics are unfinished or unbalanced, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Players report significant bugs and a lack of content, making it feel incomplete and not worth the investment.

graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The graphics of the game are generally described as decent, with some users noting that while the world map visuals are not impressive, the graphics in specific locations like towns and battles are somewhat better. However, comparisons to other titles reveal that the graphics may not meet AAA standards, and some players express disappointment, particularly when contrasting it with other games like "Mount and Blade" and "Blood and Gold." Overall, while the graphics are not a primary concern for all players, there is a consensus that they could be improved.
- “The graphics are decent, and there are lots of great aesthetics.”
- “Regular updates, nice graphics, okay gameplay, no music, and not finished!”
- “In locations (towns, battles, etc), the graphics are somewhat better, but still not AAA.”
- “A very unfinished and challenging game; it has worse graphics, clunkier combat, and messier crew management than Snowbird's previous game, Blood and Gold.”
- “It's just like Tempest Engine; everything is pretty disappointing. I wish they would make a Blood and Gold Caribbean 2 with Bannerlord graphics. I definitely do not recommend buying this rip-off.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The gameplay features a mix of solid mechanics and engaging ship battles, but many users find the overall experience unpolished and lacking excitement, particularly in combat and base building. While there are promising elements, such as a unique cannon firing mechanic, the game is still in early access and requires further refinement to enhance enjoyment. Regular updates are anticipated to improve the gameplay experience.
- “Lots of good mechanics here and the base concept is fun.”
- “The gameplay and ship battles are rewarding and engaging.”
- “There's a cool mechanic where you can fire only a single cannon with a smoke trail so you can see just where your cannons will hit, then when you are happy, 'fire for effect' the whole salvo.”
- “As some have pointed out, the combat is not that exciting and the mechanics are kind of weak.”
- “The base building mechanics don't work.”
- “I did like exploring and settling parts, but I do expect better fighting mechanics and clearer economics.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
50%
30%
The game's story aspect is minimal, resembling titles like Kenshi and Mount and Blade, where players create their own narratives rather than following a structured storyline. While there are missions and NPC interactions available, the lack of a continuous plot or character progression may leave some players wanting more depth. Future updates may introduce a more developed campaign or storyline.
- “This game is very much like Kenshi or Mount and Blade where you make your own story.”
- “A bit like Kenshi: just because your 'first/main' character dies, doesn't mean your ship's story ends.”
- “Don't expect a huge involved storyline or custom character progression.”
- “There are missions and things from NPCs if you get bored, but no continuous storyline yet.”
- “May be better once actual campaign missions/storyline emerges.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezing and random crashes occurring, particularly during scene transitions. While some users acknowledge the potential of the game, they express frustration over its current buggy state, suggesting it feels unfinished and abandoned.
- “Constantly freezing; it freezes every 2 minutes.”
- “Random crashes and freezes usually occur as soon as a scene ends or begins.”
- “While the game does look promising, it's still not very close to being finished and is quite buggy.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the great background acoustic guitar, others express disappointment due to the absence of music in certain areas, leading to a lack of atmosphere during gameplay. Regular updates are noted, but the inconsistency in music presence affects the overall experience.
- “Great background music.”
- “The music!”
- “It's mostly acoustic guitar, which is a nice change from the typical 'arghhhh, shiver me timbers' pirate music.”
- “It doesn't even have music yet, so you are sailing around in almost complete silence.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users note that while the game shows potential for replayability and can be enjoyable after significant playtime, it currently feels unfinished and frustrating, which may hinder the overall experience.
- “I have spent hundreds of hours playing their games because they end up being quite fun and very replayable!”
- “It is progressing and somewhat becoming more playable, but to be honest, it's extremely unfinished and frustrating at this point.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that the game is well-optimized, featuring appealing visuals and smooth performance.
- “The game looks pretty good and runs smoothly.”