Frigato: Shadows of the Caribbean
- November 3, 2023
- Mercat Games
Get on Steam"Frigato: Shadows of the Caribbean" is a Real-Time Tactics stealth game that transports players to the Caribbean Sea during the golden age of piracy. The game challenges players to command a crew of sea rogues and utilize strategy and tactics to defeat enemy forces. With a variety of iconic locations to explore, players must sneak through ships and harbors in a race against the British. The game tests players' ability to think ahead and adapt to changing situations.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Unique pirate setting that offers a distinctive atmosphere and potential for engaging stealth tactics.
- Creative character abilities add variety and strategic depth to the gameplay.
- Developers are actively working on improvements, with frequent updates to address issues.
- Game is plagued by numerous bugs, including crashes, poor pathfinding, and unresponsive controls.
- Narrative lacks depth and clarity, with abrupt endings and minimal character development.
- Core gameplay mechanics are poorly executed, leading to frustrating experiences and a lack of engaging tactical options.
- story19 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 26 % negative mentions
The story in "Frigato: Shadows of the Caribbean" is criticized for its lack of clarity, cohesion, and character development, leaving players feeling disoriented and disengaged. Many reviewers noted that the narrative is shallow, with confusing objectives and minimal context, resulting in a lack of investment in the plot. Additionally, technical issues such as a non-functional mission log and map further detract from the overall storytelling experience.
“Though there is a plot, there isn't much drawing you into it.”
“There is also not a lot of story in it yet, but it is early access, so all of these issues might be fixed.”
“Although the story sets an adventurous tone, it lacks clarity and cohesion, with minimal character development and confusing objectives that seem to appear without context.”
“Lack of story depth: the narrative is shallow and lacks engaging storytelling.”
“It takes a couple of hours to finish if you rush it, and the story is abandoned abruptly not only without any resolution but also with hardly any build-up to it.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Frigato is marked by ambitious mechanics that ultimately falter due to clunky controls, frustrating bugs, and poor execution of core features, such as stealth and distraction. While the game offers creative character abilities that add strategic depth, the overall experience is marred by glitches and a lack of polish, leading to a gameplay loop that feels outdated and unresponsive. Players express disappointment, feeling that the game does not live up to its potential or the standards set by its genre predecessors.
“Creative character abilities: characters like Sir Deermouse, who can remain stealthed and move quickly, and Atzi, with her deadly traps, add variety and strategic depth to the gameplay.”
“The gameplay is classic RTS... stealth, misleading, and silent kills, but seems to be a little slow motion.”
“The gameplay is exactly what you expect, but I am more nostalgic than enthusiastic to play this.”
“Ambitious mechanics, but plagued with clunky controls and frustrating bugs.”
“I was excited to dive into the pirate-filled world Frigato promised, but ended up caught in a web of frustrating bugs, confusing gameplay decisions, and an overall sense that the game was not fully finished.”
“The game suffers from numerous glitches, including visibility issues and soldiers spotting players through walls, which can disrupt gameplay and make progress difficult.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a pirate-era aesthetic that captures the period well, but are hindered by poor animations and visual inconsistencies. While the art direction shows promise, the overall execution feels unfinished and bland, lacking the polish needed to elevate the experience.
“The graphics are a bit vintage, nothing fancy.”
“The pirate-era aesthetic is marred by poor animations and visual inconsistencies.”
“The art direction captures the period aesthetics but lacks polish.”
“The visuals and atmosphere feel promising, but the unfinished nature of the environment lets the experience down.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a unique and well-crafted pirate setting, featuring interesting characters and environments. However, some users feel that the unfinished nature of the visuals detracts from the overall experience.
“The visuals and atmosphere feel promising, but the unfinished nature of the environment lets the experience down.”
“The game's setting and atmosphere are well-crafted, providing a distinctive pirate theme that includes interesting characters and environments.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a generic soundtrack that fails to stand out, while the voice acting is considered passable.
“Passable voice acting, but a very generic soundtrack.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks any real creativity.”
“The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, making it feel disjointed.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report that the game's replayability is limited, primarily due to bugs, a lack of polish, and unfinished content, which detracts from the overall experience.
“Limited replay value due to bugs, lack of polish, and unfinished content.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is criticized for being minimal and lacking clarity, which detracts from the overall narrative cohesion and leaves players confused about objectives.
“Although the story sets an adventurous tone, it lacks clarity and cohesion, with minimal character development and confusing objectives that seem to appear without context.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game experiences significant stability issues, with numerous glitches such as visibility problems and soldiers detecting players through walls, which can hinder gameplay and impede progress.
“The game suffers from numerous glitches, including visibility issues and soldiers spotting players through walls, which can disrupt gameplay and make progress difficult.”
“Frequent crashes and server issues make it nearly impossible to enjoy the game without interruptions.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which severely impacted my overall gaming experience.”
