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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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 157 reviews

story10 positive mentions

grinding17 negative mentions

Forgotten Seas offers a unique blend of crafting, building, and exploration in a pirate-themed setting, providing hours of engaging gameplay.
The game is developed by a small team, which is impressive given the amount of content and polish already present in the early access version.
Players appreciate the relaxing atmosphere, beautiful graphics, and the variety of activities available, including shipbuilding, resource gathering, and quests.

Many players find the sailing mechanics simplistic and lacking depth, comparing it to driving a car rather than navigating a ship.
The game suffers from some quality of life issues, such as the inability to pause during gameplay and cumbersome inventory management.
Some users report repetitive gameplay and grinding, particularly in resource collection and crafting, which can detract from the overall experience.

story
41 mentions
24 % positive mentions
68 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The game's story, which begins with a plane crash and involves a quest for lost WWII warplanes in the Bermuda Triangle, is described as both intriguing and somewhat disjointed, with players feeling it serves more as a basic tutorial than a compelling narrative. While there are numerous quests and missions that provide a sense of progression, the randomness of certain quest elements can lead to frustration. Overall, players appreciate the immersive pirate theme and the variety of missions, but many feel the story could benefit from more depth and coherence.
- “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.”
- “The story is WWII pilots got stuck in the Bermuda Triangle, which apparently itself remained in the 17th or 18th century.”
- “This game has an immersive storyline, great graphics, and decent gameplay.”
- “The story feels like a throwaway tutorial from an old school RPG.”
- “The story is about WWII pilots getting stuck in the Bermuda Triangle, which apparently itself remained in the 17th or 18th century.”
- “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
33 mentions
24 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
Gameplay in "Forgotten Shores" is a mixed bag, with players noting repetitive tasks, simplistic ship mechanics, and frustrating aiming during naval battles. While the crafting and building elements are appreciated, many feel the game lacks depth in sailing mechanics and suffers from time-gating issues that detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, some players find the gameplay enjoyable and relaxing, especially in cooperative modes, suggesting it may appeal to those looking for a casual pirate adventure.
- “I like the crafting and building mechanics, and the boats are easy to maneuver.”
- “Forgotten Shores is a fantastic pirate adventure that strikes a balance between relaxing gameplay and moderate survival challenge.”
- “The gameplay is fun and exhilarating, and I look forward to getting further into the single-player mode.”
- “Too much repetition of simple tasks, inability to save in single player, and some mechanics that add unnecessary waste of time, like the fast travel. The most vexing though was the aiming, especially on naval battles.”
- “The ship fighting mechanic in this game might be one of the most boring and worst I've ever seen in a pirate game; all you do is lock onto a ship and click.”
- “Overall experience is a 3/10; it could be better but is nowhere near as good as Sea of Thieves. Playing this game makes me want to reinstall Sea of Thieves to play that as it has better physics and better gameplay.”
graphics
30 mentions
40 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful detail in environments and character designs, while others criticize the lack of options and performance issues, such as slow frame rates and stuttery movement. Many players appreciate the art style and immersive visuals, especially on lower-end systems, but note that certain elements, like shadows and animations, require refinement. Overall, while the graphics enhance the gaming experience for many, there are calls for improvements to elevate the game's visual quality further.
- “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 is just perfect; I love to play a game despite watching a scenery or a 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
17 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
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 and enjoyable elements of the gameplay, they note that the repetitive nature of tasks, such as building and farming for materials, can detract from the overall experience. Despite the grind, many still find the game fun and engaging, especially as they progress and explore the open world.
- “We got to craft all the ships, but there is a lot of grinding and 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.”
- “Until you get some levels under your belt which equals very grindy gameplay.”
music
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
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 gameplay, though some express a desire for additional sea shanties and sailing tunes. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's immersive atmosphere.
- “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.”
- “The sound/music is well done, but it doesn't really stand out or leave a lasting impression.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it easy to tune out.”
- “While the sound effects are stable, the overall music experience is underwhelming and fails to enhance the gameplay.”
optimization
5 mentions
20 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game performs well on older systems, with smooth gameplay and quick load times. However, there are concerns about serious optimization issues that may need to be addressed, despite a bug-free experience during earlier testing phases.
- “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.”
- “I play on a laptop built in 2014 (Xidax) and it runs smooth with no screen tearing or stuttering.”
- “Works with my Windows 7 Pro computer that still meets the other specifications (for now, still being developed) and does not seem to be running slowly; load times are easily under a minute.”
stability
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is mixed; while some players report a smooth experience with no glitches during early access, others 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 the 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 only one other game that 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
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often derived from unexpected and chaotic moments, such as players being stranded in the ocean due to pilot mishaps, which can be amusing initially. However, some players find the humor to be inconsistent, with certain disjointed elements being so poorly executed that they become funny in a bizarre way.
- “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
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of Forgotten Seas is described as beautiful and magical, contributing to its immersive experience 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
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that players are skeptical about the game's monetization strategy, particularly regarding the promised updates and enhancements, which they view with cautious optimism.
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind paywalls, which ruins the overall experience.”
- “The constant barrage of ads and prompts to purchase in-game currency is frustrating and detracts from gameplay.”