Forgotten Seas

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Forgotten Seas is a survival game set in the Bermuda Void, an endless ocean filled with islands that appear and disappear in time. To survive, you'll need to craft a ship and navigate treacherous waters filled with bounty, treasure, and danger. Ships are magical and can be stored in bottles, allowing you to build a fleet for various purposes. The goal is to conquer the forgotten seas and rule the waters.

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Audience ScoreBased on 314 reviews

story20 positive mentions

grinding34 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of crafting, building, and exploration, providing a relaxing yet engaging experience.
Developed by a small team, the game has shown impressive potential with regular updates and active developer engagement in the community.
The atmosphere and graphics are appealing, creating an immersive pirate-themed world that players enjoy exploring.

The sailing mechanics feel simplistic and can be frustrating, often compared to driving a car rather than navigating a ship.
There are significant quality of life issues, such as the lack of a pause feature and cumbersome inventory management.
The game can become repetitive, with some players feeling that it lacks depth and variety in gameplay after extended playtime.

story
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story, which begins with a plane crash and involves 18th-century Caribbean exploration for WWII pilots lost in the Bermuda Triangle, is described as both intriguing and somewhat disjointed. While players appreciate the variety of quests and the immersive pirate theme, some feel the narrative lacks depth and coherence, often resembling a basic tutorial rather than a fully developed storyline. Overall, the game offers a mix of engaging missions and crafting elements, but many players believe it could benefit from improved storytelling and quest organization.
- “But no, there's a story which starts with a plane crash, and you're in 18th century Caribbean searching for the lost flight of US warplanes which disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle in 1945.”
- “This game has an immersive storyline, great graphics, and decent gameplay.”
- “Great storyline, well thought out game.”
- “But no, there's a story which starts with a plane crash, and you're in 18th century Caribbean searching for... wait for it... the lost flight of US warplanes which disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle in 1945.”
- “The 'story' feels like a throwaway tutorial from an old school RPG.”
- “I would say it's AI written, but I honestly think the devs should consult ChatGPT on their plot and writing--it would be most beneficial.”
gameplay
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Gameplay in "Forgotten Shores" is characterized by a mix of simplistic mechanics and repetitive tasks, leading to a somewhat grindy experience. While the crafting and building elements are appreciated, many players find the naval combat and ship handling lacking depth, often comparing it unfavorably to other pirate games like "Sea of Thieves." Despite its flaws, the game offers a relaxing adventure with a unique concept, appealing to those who enjoy cooperative gameplay and are willing to invest time to unlock more engaging mechanics.
- “Forgotten Shores is a fantastic pirate adventure that strikes a balance between relaxing gameplay and moderate survival challenge.”
- “For anyone hesitant about trying new games due to refund policies, I’d recommend giving it just an hour—it’s a low-risk investment that’s totally worth it if you’re into relaxing, cooperative gameplay with or without friends.”
- “The gameplay is fun and exhilarating, and I look forward to getting further into the single-player mode.”
- “The ship fighting mechanic in this game might be one of the most boring/worst I've ever seen in a pirate game; all you do is lock onto a ship and click.”
- “The gameplay is somewhat stale at times, especially when traveling.”
- “No mechanics of sailing or anything; the ship is basically a car in GTA.”
graphics
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Forgotten Seas" receive mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful detail in environments and character designs, while others criticize the lack of graphics options and performance issues on standard resolutions. Many players appreciate the game's art style and immersive visuals, though some note that it feels outdated and could benefit from refinement in animations and rendering. Overall, while the graphics enhance the gaming experience for many, there are significant areas for improvement.
- “The graphics are beautiful; the love for detail in decoration, clothing, ships, islands, and people is wonderful.”
- “Just a fantastic game with amazing graphics and very fun for an early access type game.”
- “The graphics of Forgotten Seas are just perfect; I love to play a game that allows me to enjoy the scenery and landscape.”
- “No graphics options; it looks like they took random island-themed assets and dropped them into an island generator and said, 'pay me 25 bucks.'”
- “This game feels half-baked and something out of the early 2000s with updated graphics.”
- “But besides that, shadows don't render well, movement sometimes feels stuttery, and this is not helped by how the rest of the graphics and mechanics play out.”
grinding
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be significant, often describing it as time-consuming and tedious, particularly when it comes to resource gathering and crafting. While some appreciate the cozy feel and the building mechanics, many feel that the repetitive nature of grinding for materials and the lack of engaging combat detracts from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, some players still enjoy the game, noting that the grind is a common element in survival games and can be rewarding over time.
- “We got to craft all the ships, but there is a lot of grinding and it's time-consuming in this game.”
- “It's probably about the limit for most players, as after that you're just grinding the same resources to keep building cannonballs and buff foods to have one last go at that final mission.”
- “The experience playing this for me is very simple but fun; it is grindy for materials, with tons of tasks and quests to do, and an open world to explore.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and pleasant qualities, enhancing the overall experience with serene soundscapes and stable sound effects. Players appreciate the relaxing background music, which complements the visuals and gameplay, although some express a desire for more dynamic elements like sea shanties. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere, making it a standout feature for those who enjoy a semi-relaxed survival experience.
- “Visually, it holds up well, and the chill music combined with stable sound effects make it a treat for both your eyes and ears.”
- “It had such a calming effect... being on the boat with the serene music and lapping sounds of the waves.”
- “If you love a semi-relaxed survival type game with some amazing background music, I highly recommend checking this gem out.”
- “It had such a calming effect....being on the boat with the serene music and lapping sounds of the waves.”
- “Learning curve isn't steep at all, and the sound/music is well done.”
- “- running wild - pirate song -”
optimization
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Overall, the game's optimization appears to be a mixed bag; while some users report smooth performance and quick load times on older hardware, others highlight significant optimization issues that need addressing. Despite running well during alpha and beta testing, concerns remain about its performance in the early release phase.
- “It has run smoothly throughout alpha and beta testing periods and is completely bug-free before its early release.”
- “Firstly, this game has some serious optimization issues.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, stability in the game is a mixed bag; while some players report a smooth experience with no glitches during early gameplay and testing phases, many reviews highlight significant issues with ship mechanics, describing them as janky and buggy, which is concerning for a game centered around ships.
- “It has run smoothly throughout alpha and beta testing periods and is completely bug-free before its early release.”
- “I am a gamer since the times of Commodore 64; I have, in all this time, played one other game which also ran bug-free on launch.”
- “Be warned, as stated in almost every review, the ships are janky, buggy, and ship physics are nonexistent... in a game about ships.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its unexpected and chaotic moments, such as players being left stranded in the ocean, which can be amusing initially. While some aspects of the gameplay are frustrating, they often lead to humorous situations that players find entertaining, particularly in the game's disjointed start. Overall, the humor is a mix of slapstick and absurdity, providing laughs despite some technical shortcomings.
- “The start was shocking and disjointed, albeit so bad it was actually really funny.”
- “Some things I hope they fix soon is being able to stand on the ships and walk around, not fall in the ocean when the pilot takes off and leaves you stranded in the middle of the ocean (it is funny to see the first few times).”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of Forgotten Seas is consistently praised as magical and beautiful, contributing significantly to its appeal as an indie survival pirate RPG developed by a small team.
- “Forgotten Seas is a beautiful and atmospheric indie survival pirate RPG that is being developed by just two people.”
- “The atmosphere is magical.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game appears to focus on updates and enhancements, as indicated by advertisements promoting a "face lift" with new features. However, user expectations regarding the effectiveness and impact of these changes seem to be low.