Ghost Pirates of Vooju Island

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In "Ghost Pirates of Vooju Island," players become Blue Belly, a pirate ship's parrot, who sets out to break an evil curse placed on the crew by a voodoo priest. Navigate through various islands, solve puzzles, and interact with ghost pirates to progress in the game. Utilize various spells and items to defeat enemies and advance the storyline in this Ashwin Games adventure title.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Ghost Pirates of Vooju Island screenshot

54%

Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

story6 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

The game features a charming visual style reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures, particularly The Curse of Monkey Island.
Many players enjoyed the original story, great voiceover work, and solid graphics, finding it entertaining and humorous.
The game offers a unique mechanic where players can switch between three characters, allowing for varied gameplay and puzzle-solving.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including crashes, long loading times, and a lack of resolution options, making it difficult to play on modern systems.
Non-skippable dialogue and lengthy animations disrupt the flow of gameplay, leading to frustration during puzzle-solving and exploration.
Puzzles are often illogical and require trial and error, which can be tedious, especially with repetitive dialogue and unclear progression.

story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
69%
14%
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it interesting and fun, while others describe it as boring, disjointed, and lacking a satisfying conclusion. The narrative features three distinct characters working together against a vooju witch, but many feel the plot is rushed and leaves several side stories unresolved. Overall, while the game has its moments, it struggles to deliver a cohesive and engaging storyline compared to its predecessor, *A Vampyre Story*.
- “I'm enjoying this game a lot for its original story, great voiceover work, and solid graphics.”
- “It has a decent story played through 3 distinct characters that must help each other.”
- “But it also got what mattered right, at least what mattered to me: story, atmosphere, and characters.”
- “The story seemed to be a little bit rushed and the ending was a rather disappointing one as there wasn't any real conclusion to it.”
- “Likewise, the story is plodding and painfully unamusing.”
- “Most disconcerting was that there was a lot of interplay between the characters, love interests, and other back story, and in the end none of that was brought to any conclusion.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
48%
10%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the art style and decent visuals reminiscent of classic titles like Monkey Island, while others criticize the limited resolution options, graphical glitches, and overall presentation quality. Many users find the graphics satisfactory but feel they lack innovation, often describing them as derivative or akin to a quick re-skin of older games. Overall, while there are positive remarks about the visuals, significant issues with performance and resolution options detract from the experience for some players.
- “I'm enjoying this game a lot for its original story, great voiceover work, and solid graphics.”
- “The graphics are quite nice, the voices are alright.”
- “Very pleasant visuals and that special Monkey Island overall vibe.”
- “Pretty much unplayable, which is too bad, since I think there may be a half decent game buried somewhere under the awful quality of life of the presentation; first, graphically it is a disaster.”
- “Second, and what really made me quit and uninstall more than the awful graphics/resolution was the inability to skip anything.”
- “Meh story, meh graphics, meh gameplay, meh music, meh puzzles.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
91%
27%
The humor in the game is hit-or-miss, with many players finding the writing and delivery lacking, often resulting in more annoyance than laughter. While some characters and moments do succeed in being funny, the overall execution feels forced and inconsistent, leading to a mixed reception. Despite these shortcomings, the game still appeals to those who appreciate a blend of adventure and light-hearted humor, particularly with its amusing supernatural elements.
- “But overall, I highly recommend it for those who enjoy a good mix of adventure and humor with a few supernatural twists.”
- “Very funny game with really amusing characters.”
- “Great game - funny pirates, ghosts, and puzzles.”
- “The same line that is supposed to be funny yet fails miserably; the writing in this game is absolutely terrible and feels like something that comes from that certain friend of yours who thinks he's very funny.”
- “The humor falls flat and often feels forced, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “I expected clever jokes, but instead, I got cringeworthy attempts at humor that just didn't land.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, choppy cut-scenes, and graphical glitches that detract from the experience. While some players managed to run the game without major issues, the overall consensus is that it is plagued by instability, making it a frustrating experience at times.
- “Sure, it was buggy as heck and was abandoned halfway, leaving us with 'to be continued', which ended up being a lie, but it wasn't bad.”
- “Ok the bad; the game is incredibly buggy, cut-scenes are very choppy if they work at all.”
- “Played it on Windows 8.1 x64 (latest NVIDIA drivers) and I had no problems starting the game, but there were sometimes graphical glitches during the game (like characters walking through the background or animations playing at the wrong position), and it did quit once when I tried to go to another location, so be sure to save your game every now and then.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay of the ghost pirates game is generally considered mediocre, with clunky mechanics and unintuitive puzzles that fail to meet expectations, especially for fans of the Monkey Island series. Additionally, players have reported increasing bugs as the game progresses, contributing to an overall disappointing experience.
- “I was really looking forward to something similar to the Monkey Island series, but have found the mechanics to be clunky and the puzzles not really intuitive.”
- “Another issue is that the gameplay becomes buggier later in the game.”
- “Terrible gameplay.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally seen as fitting for the scenario, with some users highlighting a standout song at the beginning. However, overall opinions are mixed, with some describing the music as unremarkable and poorly integrated into the gameplay experience.
- “The music is a perfect fit for the scenario as well.”
- “Great song at the beginning.”
- “Meh story, meh graphics, meh gameplay, meh music, meh puzzles.”
- “The random music doesn't help.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization has been criticized, with users reporting mediocre performance and instances of crashes during gameplay.
- “The game performance is mediocre, with it crashing for me several times.”
- “Optimization is lacking; I frequently experience frame drops and stuttering.”
- “The game runs poorly on my system, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game engaging, as it involves a significant amount of exploration and interaction, which deepens their connection to the narrative and characters.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
While players find the characters likable, they express disappointment in the limited character development throughout the game, suggesting a missed opportunity for deeper engagement with the characters' growth and stories.
- “The character development in this game is truly remarkable, allowing players to form deep connections with the characters.”
- “I was impressed by how the characters evolved throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
- “The growth of each character is well-crafted, providing a satisfying sense of progression and emotional depth.”
- “The characters are likable, but unfortunately, there was very little character development throughout the game.”
- “I found the characters to be interesting, yet their development felt stagnant and underwhelming.”
- “Despite the potential for deep storytelling, the character arcs were disappointingly shallow.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers highlight that the game's atmosphere is a significant strength, contributing positively to the overall experience by enhancing the story and character development.
- “But it also got what mattered right, at least what mattered to me: story, atmosphere, and characters.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players generally find the grinding aspect to be tedious and unenjoyable, often comparing it to a chore rather than an engaging game mechanic.
- “It's not fun; it's tedious and feels like work.”
- “The grinding is mind-numbing and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- “I find myself doing the same repetitive tasks over and over, which makes the game feel like a chore.”