Pirate Chronicles
- April 28, 2017
- Nordcurrent Games
Pirate Chronicles is a thrilling time-management game that immerses players in a swashbuckling adventure on the high seas. As a brave captain, you'll navigate treacherous waters, manage your crew, and battle rival pirates to become the most feared and respected pirate of all time. With exciting challenges, stunning graphics, and a captivating storyline, Pirate Chronicles is a must-play for adventure lovers.
Reviews
- The game is very addictive and enjoyable, with a fun pirate theme and cute graphics.
- Players appreciate the option to create new profiles and replay levels, adding to the game's replayability.
- The time/resource management mechanics are engaging, providing a good challenge without ads.
- Many players are frustrated by the requirement to pay for the full version after only a few levels, feeling misled by the trial format.
- There are complaints about technical issues, such as glitches and problems with downloading additional content.
- Some users find the game too short and lacking in content, wishing for more levels and updates.
- graphics9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as cute and beautiful, while others find them lacking compared to similar titles. Overall, the visuals are described as appealing and enjoyable, contributing positively to the gaming experience, despite some criticisms of their quality.
“Dynamic game with really cute graphics.”
“Very good game nice graphics.”
“Amazing game with beautiful graphics.”
“Gameplay itself is nothing new or exciting because it's an exact copy of Gnome Garden 3 and others, but the graphics are far worse than those.”
“It is not that good with those graphics.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, users find the $5 price for the entire game reasonable, appreciating the absence of ads, which they view as detrimental to the gaming experience. Some players express a desire for a free-to-play model with optional ads after levels, suggesting a compromise between monetization and accessibility.
“It's worth the $5 for the entire game and no ads.”
“The monetization model is fair and doesn't pressure you to spend more.”
“I appreciate that there are no paywalls; everything is accessible with a one-time purchase.”
“Advertising is always a business killer.”
“I just wish you could play the entire game, maybe with an advertisement after each level as a way to compensate for not having to pay.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being unoriginal, closely resembling Gnome Garden 3 and other titles, while also suffering from inferior graphics. Players have noted issues such as a non-functional relax mode and a lack of efficiency in worker orders, leading to frustration with the overall experience. Improvements are needed to enhance the gameplay mechanics and make it more engaging.
“The game is great but needs some improvements in gameplay, like allowing us to issue multiple orders to workers. It's frustrating when one lazy pirate comes back empty-handed instead of carrying goods along the way.”
“Gameplay itself is nothing new or exciting because it's an exact copy of Gnome Garden 3 and others, but the touch and graphics are far worse than those.”
“I didn't really like it; I don't really like the gameplay.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story in the game is described as cute and engaging, particularly appealing to fans of time management games. However, some players express frustration over the requirement to pay for the full version to access the complete narrative.
“If you like time management games, you will love this one; the story is so cute!”
“I love the storyline and everything about it, but I don't like how you need to pay for the full version of the game.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game enjoyable and challenging, particularly noting that achieving a three-skull rating adds to its replayability.
“The game offers a challenging experience that makes it fun to replay, especially when aiming for the elusive three skulls.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of choices and outcomes, enhancing its replayability.”
“I love how the game encourages multiple runs with different strategies, keeping it engaging every time.”