Out of Reach: Treasure Royale

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Out of Reach: Treasure Royale is a pirate-themed, open-world survival game set in a vast, procedurally generated ocean. Players must explore, gather resources, and build their own ship to survive and discover treasure-filled islands. Engage in ship battles, PvP combat, and alliances with other players in this immersive, high-seas adventure.

Play Modes

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

Reviews

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 119 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and unique twist on the battle royale genre with pirate-themed gameplay and ship battles.
Despite a small player base, the game has solid mechanics and enjoyable combat, making it a good experience when played with friends.
The developers show passion for the game, providing updates and improvements, and the addition of bots helps fill matches in the absence of players.

The game suffers from a lack of players, leading to long wait times for matches and primarily playing against AI bots.
Many players report technical issues, including crashes and poor optimization, which detracts from the overall experience.
The game is perceived as unpolished and lacking depth, with some mechanics feeling clunky and confusing, making it hard to recommend at full price.

gameplay
9 mentions
56 % positive mentions
22 % neutral mentions
22 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring enjoyable mechanics that are easy to learn yet challenging to master, though some players note issues with server population and lobby sizes. While the graphics are impressive, they can be demanding on hardware. Overall, the game shows potential but has faced criticism for its lack of active players and perceived abandonment by developers.
- “Great mechanics, easy to learn, hard to master.”
- “This is a great game with fun gameplay.”
- “Game mechanics are fine, there seem to be no crashes at least for me, textures are very good looking (but very heavy on the hardware, turn them down), but there's not many players (yet).”
- “It’s just gameplay.”
graphics
5 mentions
40 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players praising the smooth visuals and impressive water effects, while others criticized the game for severe frame drops and rough graphics that detracted from the overall experience. Additionally, issues like music synchronization further contributed to a negative perception of the graphical quality.
- “Really, really good game! Smooth gameplay with some of the best water graphics I've seen.”
- “Quite nice graphics.”
- “The game dropped frames extremely badly, the graphics were rough, the music was out of sync with the graphics, no one was online; in short, it was a mess.”
- “Graphics are terrible.”
optimization
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally well-received, with GPU settings effectively enhancing performance and AI bots improving matchmaking by filling empty slots. However, some users feel that while the AI is essential for gameplay, it could benefit from further optimization to enhance overall experience.
- “GPU settings are optimized, and bots fill empty matchmaking slots, so you always get the fullest experience.”
- “I criticized the AI, but the game would be literally unplayable without them filling the teams, so it's good that they're there. I just wish it was optimized better.”
- “The game runs poorly even on high-end hardware, making it frustrating to play.”
- “There are constant frame drops and stuttering, which ruin the overall experience.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to long loading times and crashes during gameplay.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
Overall, user experiences with stability are mixed; while some report no issues with glitches or crashes, others have encountered bugs, lag, and occasional drops in performance.
- “It's buggy, laggy, with a couple of drops. I forgot that I reached 3 hours of play and now I can't refund it most likely.”
- “The game frequently crashes and has numerous glitches that disrupt the experience.”
- “I've encountered several stability issues that make it hard to enjoy the game.”
monetization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is hindered by a lack of player base, which reviewers attribute to insufficient advertising efforts. Many feel that better marketing could enhance player engagement and, consequently, the game's financial success.
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly in end-game scenarios where mechanics like altar resets prolong the process. Suggestions include reducing the cooldown for subsequent altar claims to alleviate the grind. Overall, the experience can feel overwhelming, requiring significant time investment.
- “Some end games can be quite tedious when the altar keeps getting reset; maybe the 5 minutes could shrink for subsequent claims of the altar?”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game features numerous humorous moments that enhance the overall experience, complemented by engaging combat mechanics involving cannons and muskets. Players also find the characters and dialogue to be quite amusing.
- “Has a lot of funny moments, as well as some great combat whether using the cannons or the musket.”
- “Plus, we are quite funny.”
story
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received criticism, with some users suggesting that it lacks depth and engagement, implying that players seeking a compelling narrative might be better off reading a book instead.
- “If you want a story, then go read a book.”
- “The plot is predictable and lacks any real depth.”
- “Character development is almost non-existent, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
music
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is criticized for being out of sync with the graphics, contributing to an overall negative experience alongside issues like dropped frames and rough visuals.
- “The game dropped frames extremely badly, the graphics were rough, the music was out of sync with the graphics, no one was online; in short, it was a mess.”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is hindered by a limited player base, which affects the overall experience and variety in gameplay. While enjoyable, a larger community would enhance its longevity and engagement.
- “It's a pretty nice game, but it needs a bigger player base in order to be more enjoyable.”
- “The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to want to replay.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while the game has emotional elements, there are areas that could benefit from further development to enhance the overall impact.