Pirate Evolution!

About

"Pirate Evolution!" is a casual game that offers exceptional gameplay and excellent graphics, despite being very buggy and requiring lots of grinding. Set on the high seas, players explore, battle, and work to rule the ocean waves. Sailors seeking a pirate adventure should expect immersive visuals and thrilling encounters, but should be prepared for technical issues and repetitive tasks.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,193 reviews

monetization40 positive mentions

stability49 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, providing a good mix of merging and combat mechanics.
No ads, which enhances the overall gaming experience.
The graphics are appealing and the gameplay is smooth.

Recent updates have introduced significant bugs, including loss of progress and inability to access certain features.
The game heavily relies on microtransactions, making it difficult to progress without spending real money.
Players have reported issues with the game freezing or crashing, particularly after updates.

monetization
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
10%
38%
The game is praised for its lack of intrusive ads, which many players find refreshing and a significant draw. While it offers in-app purchases, players report that these are not forced upon them, although some express frustration with high gem costs and artificial wait times that can hinder progress. Overall, the monetization strategy is seen as a mix of positive (no ads) and negative (overpriced microtransactions), leading to a perception of it being a cash grab.
- “Honestly had a very great experience so far, it has been a free to play game, no ads, and you have the option to buy things (which also seem fairly priced), but it's definitely not shoved in your face, nor are you basically choked out of gameplay until you do purchase something.”
- “Great gameplay, no ads, and not begging for money.”
- “Love the simplicity and the ease of play... you can progress really well without any in-app purchases... the 4th and 5th star is for the fact that there are no ads!!!”
- “Games a total cash grab, no ways to make gems, but everything costs gems. They make the mobs and skirmishes impossible to beat to force paying to upgrade, paying to unlock weapons, paying to use stupid items on pets and vendors.”
- “This is obviously a desperate cash grab by the devs. It is a shame since this could be a great game if it wasn't for the whole gem situation.”
- “Great game however you're really pushed to get more gems through microtransactions.”
story
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
85%
5%
The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its interesting narrative and engaging gameplay. However, many users express frustration over the quest system, citing issues such as glitches preventing access to quests, a lack of sufficient quests to progress, and the requirement to spend gems to complete missions, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while the story has potential, the execution of the quest mechanics significantly hampers player enjoyment and progression.
- “The story line is really interesting, plus its offline mode is so cool.”
- “Great gameplay and good missions, but the cost of gems for things is ridiculous.”
- “Would be nice to have a story line.”
- “The worst part of this game is that the progression quests do not track based on your total progress, but rather your progress made since beginning a given quest.”
- “Also, chapter 31 is it for missions, and the last 15 or so were the exact same missions each time.”
- “After reaching level 24, I have no quests to do.”
gameplay
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
46%
9%
The gameplay is generally described as simple and engaging, featuring enjoyable mechanics like ship combat and resource management. However, many players express frustration with the grindy nature of the game, the prevalence of pay-to-win elements, and various bugs that disrupt the experience. While some appreciate the graphics and overall fun factor, others feel that the gameplay lacks depth and becomes tedious over time.
- “Great graphics, simple and nice gameplay.”
- “The basic mechanics are solid - sail around wrecking ships, collecting booty, and y'arr-ing your way to piratical victory.”
- “Great gameplay, no ads, and not begging for money.”
- “I've dropped two hours a day for over a month, and it's just grinding the same few mechanics over and over again.”
- “Not a bad game to pass the time, but you need to do a lot (and I mean a lot) of grinding to get better equipment if you're not planning to spend any money, so this makes the gameplay very slow and progressively much harder as it goes on and your equipment doesn't change much.”
- “Gameplay is limited by timers.”
stability
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
2%
92%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, glitches, and lost progress. Many players experience issues when attempting to access menus or perform actions, leading to frustration and the need for restarts. While some users report minimal problems, the overall sentiment indicates that the game is plagued by bugs that detract from the enjoyment.
- “No glitches, the levels are achievable, and most of all it's fun.”
- “The game is good, no glitches, and every battle is unique. There is information before every battle that tells you which weapons will work to your advantage. Excellent!”
- “Good game, no glitches, works great.”
- “Items gone, temple progress gone, item glitches, and loss of items.”
- “Game freezes when opening weapon menus.. decent game, don't have to pay to play if you don't want to.”
- “Every time I try to go to the crew and or weapons now it freezes.”
grinding
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that while the game is enjoyable and engaging initially, it suffers from excessive grinding, particularly for resources and equipment upgrades. Many players find the progression tedious, especially after reaching higher levels, and feel that the game leans towards a pay-to-win model, making it frustrating for those who prefer not to spend money. Overall, the grinding aspect is a significant barrier to sustained enjoyment, with many players expressing that it detracts from the overall experience.
- “Great game but way too much grinding to get anywhere.”
- “Not a bad game to pass the time, but you need to do a lot (and I mean a lot) of grinding to get better equipment if you're not planning to spend any money, so this makes the gameplay very slow and progressively much harder as it goes on and your equipment doesn't change much.”
- “The biggest issue with a game like this is that it gets too grindy and pointless after a certain point.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
25%
15%
Overall, the graphics of the game are highly praised, with many users highlighting their smoothness, eye appeal, and artistic quality. While the gameplay is described as easy and enjoyable, some players express concerns about the need for additional content and sound improvements. Despite minor issues, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's overall enjoyment.
- “Smooth gameplay, eye-appealing graphics, and the content and story are great.”
- “Great graphics, easy tutorials, and smooth gameplay.”
- “Very addictive gameplay, graphics are very nice, and the pictures are cute.”
- “How do you quit? I can only kill the app from memory, and quite often it forgets what I last did. I go to level 50 ship, now most resources are useless. I dump them on the island (just want money), you can never save up enough gems to unlock a combine huge chest with 3 barrel guns 5000 plus. I keep going up in level, but no new islands get unlocked in new areas. Update... bad ship has shield graphics?”
- “There is no option to turn off HD graphics, so it eats less battery.”
- “Since the update, when I go into the game, there's no audio or visuals.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
50%
29%
Overall, the music aspect of the game has received largely negative feedback, with many players expressing frustration over the lack of a proper soundtrack and the overwhelming volume of sound effects compared to the music. Users have noted that the game feels empty and boring without engaging music, particularly in a pirate-themed setting, and have requested the addition of a more dynamic and immersive audio experience. While some appreciate the sound effects, the consensus is that the music is severely lacking, leading to a low overall rating for this aspect.
- “Visually appealing, easy to play, good sound and music.”
- “Fun game but... the gameplay is easy and fun to learn, artwork is okay but the soundtrack is a bit limited.”
- “Sure there's the waves and seagulls but it feels empty without some pirate music.”
- “Gotta pick one or the other because if you have both, you're blasting the house with sound effects while barely being able to hear the music at all.”
- “Still massively lacking; no music, no sounds, just a generic background noise... that would be a huge improvement.”
- “The lack of music puts me off though.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is initially engaging and entertaining, particularly in the first ten levels, but it quickly devolves into a repetitive grind that some players feel is a form of trolling by the developers. Overall, while many find it amusing, the humor may not sustain interest throughout the entire experience.
- “The game is funny in the first 10 levels.”
- “Simple, funny game.”
- “Amazing funny!!”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the game highly addictive, noting that it offers significant replay value, encouraging them to return for multiple playthroughs.
- “Really addictive game with a lot of replay value.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes makes me want to play again and again.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different paths and strategies available.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report that the game requires significant optimization, as it causes their devices to overheat during gameplay.
- “The game needs optimization; it's making my phone extremely hot.”
- “Performance issues are rampant, and the game frequently lags even on high-end devices.”
- “I experience constant frame drops and crashes, which makes it nearly unplayable.”