Pirate Code

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Pirate Code is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Circuit Hive and was released on April 24, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

Pirate Code is a role playing strategy game by Circuit Hive.

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features engaging turn-based combat that requires strategic planning, making battles both challenging and rewarding.
The visuals and artwork are impressive, creating an immersive pirate-themed experience, complemented by a great soundtrack.
There is a wealth of content, including side quests, fishing, and botany challenges, which adds variety and depth to the gameplay.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, including text clipping and issues with mouse scrolling, which can disrupt the experience.
Some players find the story to be lackluster and the pacing slow, with a grindy feel to the gameplay.
Random enemy encounters can be frustrating, as they may catch players off guard after lengthy battles, leading to potential loss of progress.

story
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The game's story is described as somewhat lackluster but still enjoyable, serving primarily as a tutorial for new players. While the main narrative is complemented by numerous side quests and missions, players may find the progression gated by story chapters, which can limit customization options until later in the game. Overall, the abundance of side content allows for varied gameplay experiences, even if the main storyline doesn't stand out.
- “You can get upgraded ship designs as you progress through the story and new islands.”
- “This game I will probably play more than 100 hours before I come close to finishing the story.”
- “You can play Pirate Code as a coffee break game by doing some bounty quests or dive into a multiple chapter story.”
- “My only complaint would be that I found the story to be a bit lackluster, but still fun.”
- “There is a lovely portrait showing the pirate and his daughter, but as soon as you make contact with other pirates, your crew or key figures in the main and side missions, they all lack a portrait painting.”
- “There's a large number of ships and upgrades which allow for many different approaches, but most of the content is gated by story chapters, so expect a few hours of playing before being able to fully customize your fleet.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by engaging turn-based mechanics that require strategic thinking to navigate challenging battles, particularly against pirate fleets. Players appreciate the satisfying and soothing gameplay loop, enhanced by the ability to teach crews special abilities that can influence combat outcomes. Overall, the game offers high-quality entertainment at a low cost, making it a favorite for relaxation after work.
- “The turn-based gameplay is fun, and it naturally requires great strategy to survive the battles against your enemies.”
- “The combat gets quite challenging, but the overall gameplay loop is very satisfying and soothing, for me personally.”
- “The game is entertaining, the battle mechanics are well thought out, and winning actually needs a little thought put into it - the ability to teach crews different 'specials' is definitely a nice inclusion in the game and can help 'turn the tide' at just the right moment.”
- “Most of the gameplay revolves around getting into fights with pirate fleets coasting around the many small ports in the game's world.”
graphics
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The game's graphics are generally praised for their fantastic character artwork and charming portraits, with many noting the astonishing visuals and appealing spritework and backgrounds. However, some users feel that despite the overall quality, there is a lack of variety in graphical objects, which detracts from the experience.
- “The artwork of the characters is fantastic.”
- “Graphics are decent; the portraits are charming, though few, and the sprite work and backgrounds are really nice. I love them.”
- “In a game with lots of content in the form of graphical objects, this is really missing.”
- “The graphics of the game overall are quite astonishing.”
- “Graphics are decent; the portraits are charming though few, and the sprite work and backgrounds are really nice, I love them.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the seafaring and naval combat atmosphere, with original tracks that perfectly fit the pirate theme. Players enjoy the immersive experience created by the music, which complements the action of sinking enemy ships and adds to the overall fun.
- “The visuals and music are great as well!”
- “The music score is great for the seafaring and naval combat mood too.”
- “All of those issues didn’t prevent me from playing pirate code, having fun listening to the pirate yells, the original music tracks that absolutely fit the theme, and enjoying watching and listening to sinking enemy ships.”
replayability
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Players highlight the high replayability of the game due to its dynamic loot and randomly generated enemy encounters, ensuring a fresh experience with each playthrough.
- “There is a lot of replay value since loot and enemy encounters are generated on the fly.”
- “Each playthrough feels unique due to the dynamic world events and randomized quests.”
- “The variety of character builds and choices keeps the game fresh, encouraging multiple runs.”
- “The game lacks replayability due to its predictable enemy patterns and limited loot variations.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay the game as the side quests feel repetitive.”
- “Despite the initial excitement, the lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel like a chore.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the humor in the game, highlighting the amusing pirate yells that accompany the gameplay, which adds to the enjoyment of sinking enemy ships for hours on end.
- “Before you know it, you have hours of sinking enemy ships and listening to funny pirate yells.”
- “The witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions kept me laughing throughout the game.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its quests, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
grinding
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Players appreciate that the game offers an engaging experience on the seas while avoiding tedious grinding, making the gameplay feel enjoyable and fluid.