Out of Reach: Treasure Royale
- October 14, 2020
- Space Boat Studios
- 8h median play time
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.
Reviews
- The game has a fun and unique pirate-themed battle royale concept that combines ship and land combat.
- Gameplay mechanics are enjoyable, with solid ship controls and a variety of weapons that add depth to the experience.
- The addition of AI bots allows for matches to start quickly, providing some level of challenge even with a low player count.
- The game suffers from a severely low player base, making it difficult to find matches with real players, often resulting in gameplay against bots.
- Many players report technical issues, including long loading times, crashes, and poor optimization, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Despite its potential, the game feels unfinished and lacks sufficient content and community engagement, leading to a sense of abandonment.
- gameplay22 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its solid mechanics and enjoyable mechanics, particularly in the battle royale context, with a unique treasure mechanic that enhances late-game experiences. However, players express frustration over the low player count, which hampers the overall experience and makes it difficult to engage in multiplayer matches. While the game features good graphics and smooth gameplay, there are calls for better tutorials and more content to sustain interest.
“Built from the survival co-op game Out of Reach, launched back in 2015, Out of Reach: Treasure Royale makes some fantastic mechanical choices in an ever-evolving battle royale industry.”
“Great mechanics, easy to learn, hard to master.”
“This is a great game with fun gameplay.”
“It would be appreciated to have a better introduction with a place where you can see what things do and what guns hold how many rounds, without being in the actual gameplay, as you feel a time pressure. It might be there and I just didn't find it, I don't know.”
“I can't comment on if the game is fun or not, since literally only 4 people play it and won't even load a lobby, but just seeing the gun gameplay and the graphics from the lobby, it was really bad and I would not even play it if it was free.”
“Would be nice to see this added for small battles with small ships in this instance, which would extend the gameplay at low player counts. Despite taking 2-4 people to run a ship, I've solo'd quite a bit and there's no reason why it couldn't work here too.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed to negative feedback, with many users noting issues such as dropped frames, rough visuals, and a dated appearance reminiscent of games from before 2005. While some players appreciated certain aspects like water graphics, the overall consensus is that the graphical quality is subpar and detracts from the gaming experience. Additionally, performance issues are exacerbated by poor optimization, leading to further dissatisfaction.
“Really really good game, smooth, some of the best water graphics.”
“Quite nice graphics.”
“+ decent graphics.”
“The game dropped frames extremely badly, the graphics were rough, the music was out of sync with the graphics; in short, it was a mess.”
“Spend some time shooting guns in the lobby because that is all I could do. The gun had no kick when zooming, and just some paint flashes came out of the barrel. Everything looked bland, and the graphics looked like they were from a game before 2005.”
“I can't comment on if the game is fun or not, since literally only 4 people play it and it won't even load a lobby. But just seeing the gun gameplay and the graphics from the lobby, it was really, really bad, and I wouldn't even play it if it was free.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is a mixed bag; while some players report no issues with glitches or crashes, others experience significant problems such as long loading times, freezing, and buggy voice chat. Overall, the game appears to have persistent stability issues that can detract from the experience.
“The game is loading and loading for about 10 minutes; the computer crashes or freezes permanently until the restart. After describing the problem to support, they advised me to use the lowest settings, but even with the lowest settings, the problem is the same.”
“It's buggy, laggy, with a couple of drops. I forgot that I reached 3 hours of play and now I can't refund most likely.”
“The in-game voice chat seems a bit buggy, and I have to leave an open mic to talk to people.”
- monetization5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for lacking effective advertising, which has contributed to a low player base. While players appreciate the developers' commitment to the game and do not view it as a cash grab, there is a strong sentiment that a free-to-play model with advertisements could significantly boost its popularity.
“I'm sure if it was free to play and they threw advertisements on Facebook and Steam, they would pack the servers.”
“Great game, but it doesn't have the player base at all. It's a shame really; they should do better advertising!”
“This game needed a lot more advertising.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization receives mixed reviews; while some players find it well-optimized and enjoyable, others report poor performance on mid-range PCs. The inclusion of AI bots is appreciated for enhancing matchmaking, but there are calls for further improvements in overall optimization to enhance playability.
“Very interesting game, well optimized too!”
“GPU settings are optimized, bots fill empty matchmaking slots, so now you always get the fullest experience.”
“I criticized the AI, but the game would be literally unplayable without them due to them filling the teams, so it's good it's there; I just wish it was optimized better.”
“I played a little, and the truth is that the game is very poorly optimized for my mid-range PC.”
“The GPU settings are optimized, but the matchmaking system is flawed, as bots fill empty slots, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as particularly enjoyable when playing with friends, featuring amusing moments and interactions, especially through the use of a basic ping system that can lead to humorous false markers. Players also find the combat, whether with cannons or muskets, to contribute to the overall comedic experience.
“Can be very funny with friends!”
“There is a ping system, which is pretty basic but works; you can't always clear markers, so you get some funny false markers on the map.”
“Has a lot of funny moments, as well as some great combat, whether using the cannons or the musket.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being underdeveloped, with reviewers feeling that the focus on player-versus-player (PvP) elements has replaced the need for engaging single-player content, including storytelling and character development. Many users suggest that those seeking a narrative experience would be better off reading a book instead.
“If you want a story, then go read a book.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth.”
“Character development is minimal, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
- grinding2 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 repetitive tasks, like resetting the altar, can become frustrating. Suggestions include reducing the cooldown time for altar claims to alleviate some of the monotony. Overall, the grinding experience may require significant time investment, leading some to feel that it demands more effort than enjoyable gameplay.
“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.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % 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.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
- replayability1 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.”
- emotional1 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 refinement to enhance the overall impact.