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"Pirate Code - PVP Sea Battles" is a shooter game with fast-paced naval battles and powerful battleships, featuring compelling gameplay and ingenious graphics. However, it is very grinding with numerous ads, and has bugs that hinder the overall experience. The game boasts full-scale PvP sea war, but be prepared for some frustrating elements.

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

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,400 reviews

graphics96 positive mentions

monetization38 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, with a variety of ships and gameplay options.
Graphics are impressive and the controls are easy to learn.
The game offers a good balance between free-to-play and pay-to-win mechanics.

The game is plagued by connectivity issues, often showing weak internet connection despite good service.
Matchmaking is unbalanced, frequently pairing players with significantly stronger opponents.
There are numerous bugs and crashes, particularly during battles, which detracts from the overall experience.

graphics
127 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
22%
2%
The graphics of the game receive high praise for their vibrant and appealing visuals, often described as "amazing" and "lovely," with many users appreciating the cartoonish style that adds to the overall experience. However, some players express a desire for more realistic graphics and customization options, as well as improvements to performance and optimization for lower-spec devices. Overall, the graphics are a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's enjoyment despite some calls for enhancement.
- “Best animation graphics (3D) game I've ever played, and the best thing about this is that you don't need to learn complex controls.”
- “The graphics are stunning too.”
- “Superb graphics, very challenging, I love the intensity of the battles.”
- “The graphics need to improve a lot.”
- “Leaves a little to be desired with the graphics, though.”
- “Graphics can be a bit more realistic than cartoonish.”
gameplay
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
27%
5%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its fun mechanics, smooth controls, and engaging experiences, with many players enjoying the variety and cooperative elements. However, issues such as lag, crashes, and a perceived pay-to-win model detract from the experience for some users. While the graphics and combat mechanics receive positive feedback, frequent technical problems and matchmaking frustrations are common complaints.
- “The in-game mechanics are great, fun, and keep you wanting more.”
- “Extremely fun gameplay, really smooth and minimal pay-to-win.”
- “The gameplay is amazing; the chaos is real, it's a bit goofy for my liking but don't think it doesn't employ tactics.”
- “The gameplay can be a little slow, and even though I'm next to my router, it still shows my internet speed as too slow.”
- “I would rate 4 stars but give it a 3 as the game seems to crash on Samsung Galaxy Tab A at least once every 20-30 minutes of gameplay.”
- “Unbalanced gameplay... feels a little bit pay-to-win situation... too long waiting for every shot... hard to get premium parts.”
monetization
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
10%
79%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the prevalence of ads and the pressure to make in-app purchases, often labeling it as pay-to-win. While some appreciate that ads are not forced upon them, others report technical issues with ad rewards and excessive prompts to buy items, leading to a negative impact on gameplay experience. Overall, the balance between free-to-play accessibility and monetization tactics appears to be a significant concern for users.
- “It's free to play, in-app purchases are available for those of you that like being competitive and want to get more out of this game.”
- “No ads apart from if you want to revive, and it's not too much pay-to-win.”
- “Not a lot of microtransactions, so pretty good.”
- “The game is also full of ads, limited on what you can do without paying (pay-to-win) and constantly asking you to buy things!”
- “My biggest issue is that even when you get the premium pass, you still have to watch ads for more gold after battles, fleet contribution, and chest timers.”
- “Definitively a cash grab game, just another greedy developer. What a waste...”
stability
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and various bugs affecting gameplay across different devices. Many players experience issues such as the game freezing during matches or at launch, requiring them to restart the app repeatedly. While some enjoy the gameplay, the persistent technical problems detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and negative reviews.
- “Good game, but devs need to fix bugs for all phone types, such as my Oppo smartphone which this game always freezes on.”
- “The game freezes on the loading screen every time, which is really annoying.”
- “Gameplay is great; however, the frequent freezes are a real pain!”
story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
77%
14%
The game's story aspect is perceived as lacking depth, with many players expressing a desire for a more developed narrative and campaign mode to enhance engagement. While there are numerous quests available for both PvP and PvE, they often feel repetitive and disconnected from a cohesive storyline. Players suggest that incorporating a richer story and addressing mission-related glitches would significantly improve the overall experience.
- “This game is one of the best PvP games on mobile, and ships are very awesome. You can recruit new crewmates, there are quests, and so many prizes. Highly recommend for PvP game lovers.”
- “It's a cool pirate game; I'd have liked more missions like fishing, treasure hunts, or war—something like that.”
- “And also please add story mode; it will make the game more interesting, because sometimes it becomes boring by only playing PvP.”
- “Excellent game for a pirate concept, but the only problem is it shows low internet connectivity and requires an open world story base. Other than that, excellent game.”
- “Need campaign game... adventure with story.”
grinding
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
91%
Reviews on grinding in the game are mixed; while some players find it tedious and frustrating, especially regarding ship upgrades and crew leveling, others appreciate the grind as a fair challenge that enhances gameplay. Many users note that grinding can be manageable and enjoyable, contributing to the game's addictiveness, though recent updates have sparked dissatisfaction among some players. Overall, the experience of grinding varies significantly among users, with some embracing it and others feeling it detracts from the fun.
- “It makes the game tedious and annoying to play.”
- “Ships require much more time (and luck) to unlock and level; this is where pay-to-win players have an edge, but this can be matched by hard grinding as a free-to-play player.”
- “This new update sucks now... I was grinding so hard for the Calais crew and you ruined everything by increasing the cannon cooldown. Please bring back the old cooldown time for the cannon.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players find the game to be humorous and entertaining, often highlighting its funny elements and addictive nature. However, many also note that technical issues, such as bugs and slow performance, detract from the experience. Despite these drawbacks, the humor remains a strong point that keeps players engaged.
- “Funny....simple boat game....easy to play”
- “This game is so funny, but too many bugs in the game”
- “Funny and addictive, good job”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Overall, players express that while the game has great potential, its optimization is currently lacking, leading to performance issues and frustrating matchmaking experiences. Many users report that recent updates have not improved the situation, with some even considering uninstalling due to these ongoing problems.
- “Has potential to be a great game, but the optimization needs work.”
- “Ever since the last update with 'optimized matchmaking', I get thrown into matches with ships 2-3 times better than mine, and I get destroyed.”
- “I love the game... I just hope it can be optimized better for my device... I have no choice but to uninstall.”
- “Needs more optimization.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it delightful and enjoyable, others criticize the soundtrack as lacking quality and suggest improvements. Additionally, some users resort to playing their own music, such as the "Pirates of the Caribbean" theme, to enhance their gaming experience.
- “This game is fun; the music is delightful.”
- “It's a good game to play, but the soundtrack is not good. I can't connect to my Facebook to see my friends, and there are some bugs. Please make it better to enjoy.”
- “I play the Pirates of the Caribbean song while playing the game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The game offers solid replayability, scoring a 7 out of 10, thanks to its engaging gameplay and various game modes that enhance both solo and multiplayer experiences. Players appreciate the ability to upgrade and the overall fun factor, contributing to its strong replay value.
- “Overall, a really good game that's a lot of fun to play solo and with a squad of friends.”
- “The replay value is solid, with various game modes and upgrade paths that keep things fresh.”
- “Each playthrough feels unique, thanks to the different strategies and approaches you can take.”
- “The game has decent replay value, but after a few runs, it starts to feel repetitive and lacks the depth to keep me coming back.”
- “While the gameplay is enjoyable, the lack of variety in missions and objectives makes it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “I found myself losing interest quickly because the game doesn't offer enough incentives to replay levels or try different strategies.”