Pancake Sailor

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Pancake Sailor is a single player and multiplayer open world racing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by MarineVerse and was released on April 1, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 136 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

Relaxing and enjoyable sailing simulation with simple controls suitable for beginners and sailing enthusiasts alike.
Atmospheric with pleasant graphics and soothing sound design that creates a calming experience.
Free to play with multiplayer support and occasional races, offering a fun way to socialize and learn sailing basics.

Many features and content are locked behind paid DLCs, with some players reporting misleading monetization and refund issues.
Occasional technical issues such as bugs, crashes, weird camera behavior, and persistent sounds that negatively impact gameplay.
Limited gameplay depth and variety with repetitive sailing mechanics, lack of diverse activities or dynamic environments, and some awkward UI design.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have mixed opinions on the graphics, with many praising the visuals as beautiful, immersive, and impressive, especially for a small or free game. However, some report performance issues, such as low frame rates and problems running smoothly on mid-range systems. Overall, the graphics are considered good and contribute positively to the game's relaxing and engaging experience.
- “Riveting graphics, dreamlike game feel, and the multiplayer was as smooth as can be!”
- “The graphics are quite beautiful, and the achievements are actually a bit too easy, as they seem to pop before the tasks are fully completed - lol no complaints.”
- “I am very impressed with the graphics and smoothness of it and how relaxing it is.”
- “Failed to run properly at all on a decent spec PC with a mid-range graphics card.”
- “Meh, I only got it for the visuals and got 30 fps.”
- “Graphics and/or sounds could be better and would definitely benefit this kind of game.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally criticized for being uninspired, poorly optimized, and lacking engaging content, especially in multiplayer modes that suffer from low player availability. However, some users find it relaxing with simple, accessible mechanics and authentic boat physics. Overall, it offers easy controls but fails to deliver a compelling or polished gameplay experience.
- “It's a quick yet relaxing game with easy mechanics and good controls.”
- “Very easy mechanics so anyone can play.”
- “The scenery and sound effects are good and the mechanics of the boat seem fairly authentic too - I speak as a dinghy sailor.”
- “There's no optimisation, almost no gameplay of interest, no players for the multiplayer modes you have to pay for, and a few visual bugs and other problems with it, that you probably won't encounter because there's nothing to do here.”
- “Physics are horrible, the graphics are meh, gameplay is so bad.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features no traditional music, relying instead on environmental sounds like waves and seabirds to create a relaxing atmosphere, though some users suggest adding calming music could enhance the experience further.
- “I wonder if it could be even more calming - a less shipwrecked area, a kinder looking time of day, some nice Brian Eno music?”
- “There is no music, but there are environmental sounds, such as the waves and sea bird calls, which add to the relaxing experience.”
- “Maybe adding some music to the existing game or just more advanced stuff would be nice.”
- “Maybe adding some music to the existing game or just more advanced sound options would be nice.”
- “There is no music, but there are environmental sounds, such as waves and seabird calls, which add to the relaxing experience.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the experience deeply emotional, evoking a wide range of feelings from laughter to tears and even moments of madness, resulting in a heartfelt and wholesome journey.
- “It's such an emotional experience I don't know if I could do it justice with a review.”
- “I laughed, I cried, and screamed for no reason as I went mad sailing into the endless abyss.”
- “Wholesome.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is subtle and lighthearted, often enhanced by quirky elements like floating objects and fish, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable experience.
- “The game is even better to play stoned off your ass because of the calming aura of the game and the fact it can be funny sometimes with the floating things and the fish.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users highlight that the game's optimization effectively balances graphics quality and performance, delivering smooth gameplay without compromising visual fidelity.