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Pirate Ships・Build and Fight is a single player casual strategy game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Pirate Ships・Build and Fight is a single-player strategy game where you hire pirates, build your ship, and engage in PvP battles. It features beautiful gameplay and fantastic visuals but is marked by excessive advertisements and numerous bugs. Despite its grind-heavy nature, it offers an engaging ship-building and combat experience.

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69%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,420 reviews
graphics44 positive mentions
monetization153 negative mentions

  • The game has great graphics and engaging gameplay, making it fun to play.
  • It offers a variety of strategic options for ship and crew management.
  • The game is enjoyable and allows for progression without mandatory spending.
  • The game is heavily pay-to-win, making it difficult for free-to-play players to progress.
  • There are frequent bugs and connection issues that disrupt gameplay.
  • Forced ads and long wait times for ship repairs can be frustrating.
  • monetization
    176 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and length of forced ads, which can interrupt gameplay every few minutes. While some users appreciate optional ads for rewards, the aggressive monetization tactics, including high costs for ad removal and pay-to-win mechanics, have led to a negative impact on the overall gaming experience. Overall, the balance between ads and gameplay has been deemed unsatisfactory, with many players feeling that the game has shifted from enjoyable to overly commercialized.

    • “Both the in-app purchases and the general game mechanics are well balanced.”
    • “Almost no ads but rewards show if you like to watch or skip for extra rewards.”
    • “Just a little pricey for in-app purchases, but great game.”
    • “This game used to be 5 stars, but I guess the devs just stopped caring about anyone having fun and figured they could get a few quick bucks by forcing everyone to watch ads.”
    • “Visually great and fun game to play, however, it appears impossible to progress or even play the game without watching very long ads.”
    • “The game is actually very fun and great to kill time, but the constant bombardment of forced ads is too much... I truly hope the devs remove this feature and just keep optional ads.”
  • graphics
    58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised, with many users highlighting them as some of the best seen in mobile gaming, featuring appealing art styles and smooth performance. However, there are mixed feelings about the overall gameplay experience, with some players noting issues such as bugs and monetization concerns that detract from the enjoyment. Overall, while the graphics are a strong point, they do not fully compensate for gameplay shortcomings.

    • “The graphics are some of the best I've seen on a mobile game.”
    • “Amazing graphics and fun gameplay, simple but satisfying game mode with an upgrade tree and new sailor types to experiment.”
    • “Great graphics and a decent challenge for those that like it.”
    • “I even changed my graphics down from high to low, but it didn't help much.”
    • “This is really fun but the only thing which kinda disturbs me is that the graphics make my game crash sometimes.”
    • “Game is ok, poor on graphics.”
  • gameplay
    57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is generally described as fun and engaging, with appealing graphics and strategic elements that offer a satisfying experience. However, many players express frustration with repetitive mechanics, pay-to-win elements, and issues like unbalanced matchmaking and excessive ads, which detract from the overall enjoyment. While some appreciate the game's potential and mechanics, others find it lacking in content and plagued by monetization strategies that hinder progression.

    • “Amazing graphics and fun gameplay, simple but satisfying game mode with an upgrade tree and new sailor types to experiment.”
    • “Loving it so far great mechanics and gameplay.”
    • “Engaging and very good gameplay.”
    • “There are 3/1 ads compared to actual gameplay.”
    • “Gameplay is painfully boring, like if Clash of Clans fell into a coma.”
    • “I had a blast playing until I encountered the ship repair mechanic, which is the worst anti-fun system I have ever seen in my life.”
  • story
    48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally well-received for its engaging pirate theme and interesting characters, but players frequently encounter significant bugs and issues that hinder progression, particularly in later missions. Many reviews express frustration over the game's pay-to-win mechanics, which force players to watch ads or spend real money to complete daily missions and advance in the campaign. Overall, while the concept and initial gameplay are enjoyable, the execution suffers from technical problems and monetization strategies that detract from the storytelling experience.

    • “Good story mode, and an interesting way of PvP incorporated in the main quest.”
    • “When I first started, I thought it was going to be one of those games. I was gladly wrong; this game has a lot of love and care put into it, and I would very much recommend it to anyone who's looking for a good game. I like the strategy aspect, I appreciate the story, the characters are fun, and I appreciate that you can have as many of any specific character as long as you have room for it on your ship. The game is fun and balanced, and I highly enjoy it.”
    • “It's an easy game to play and even easier to get totally immersed into the story.”
    • “Pros: 1) fun till a certain point 2) great concept and graphics cons: 1) story missions are buggy from chapter 2 onwards.”
    • “When you hit a wall in story mode, you are there for a while!”
    • “Is there any issue on island 3 chapter 2 mission 5 in the campaign menu? It looks like it is stuck over there; when I start that mission, it goes to the loading menu and remains there like a loop, nothing happens.”
  • stability
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, bugs, and disconnections that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players have experienced lost progress due to these issues, and while the game has potential, the persistent glitches and lag detract from the overall experience. Overall, stability remains a major concern, overshadowing the fun aspects of the game.

    • “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches, providing a stable experience.”
    • “I've played for hours without any issues; the stability is impressive.”
    • “The performance is consistent, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
    • “Updates are slow and they are failing to fix bugs like freezes.”
    • “The game freezes a lot when I'm in the menu and I believe it is because of that.”
    • “I uninstalled, as I have done before with glitches and even though my game had been saved, I lost a year's worth of progress and $100s in upgrading ships and buying the monthly battle pass.”
  • grinding
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and frustrating, often feeling that progress is hindered by high resource costs and limited gold gains. While some appreciate the free-to-play elements and the ability to earn upgrades through grinding, many express dissatisfaction with the tedious nature of the grind, especially when facing overpowered opponents. Overall, the consensus is that while the game starts off enjoyable, it quickly becomes a grind-heavy experience that can lead to player fatigue.

    • “Quick to learn and no tedious complicated resource management.”
    • “You should provide a preview of upcoming unlock details; if I'd known it would cost 1.5 million for a 3rd tier ship, I wouldn't be banging my head against the wall grinding pointless losses.”
    • “The gold gain is extremely limiting; it doesn't scale with level or rank in PvP, so grinding 5.5k gold per match when you need 2.5 million takes forever, especially when you're overmatched against players that have bigger ships and are higher levels, making fights one-sided.”
    • “Now it feels like a tedious grind.”
  • optimization
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players report that while the game initially performs well, it suffers from significant lag and crashes after extended playtime, indicating a need for better optimization. Additionally, concerns about battery consumption and the ability to save profiles across devices suggest that further improvements in performance and resource management are necessary for an optimal gaming experience.

    • “This will add another layer of strategy to the game, allowing you to review your crew's performance and make adjustments based on it.”
    • “Great potential... focus on increasing the game's performance and enabling profile saving to access the game on different devices with the same account.”
    • “Very cool game; however, the only thing is that the game is consuming a lot of battery. It would be good if it were optimized.”
    • “The game seemed like it had decent performance when I first started, but after about 30 minutes, it started lagging and crashing like crazy.”
    • “The game is good, but sometimes I feel like it needs more optimization and decision-making during battles.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers express a desire for a more epic and varied soundtrack, suggesting that the current music lacks excitement and depth. Many feel that an expanded selection of tracks, including faster tempos and more dynamic compositions, would enhance the overall gaming experience. Overall, a more engaging and diverse musical backdrop is seen as essential for elevating the game's enjoyment.

    • “It is so fun with music!”
    • “Could be great with more content, at least double speed, cheaper prices, and more music.”
    • “A neat soundtrack is all they need.”
    • “Need some crazy music.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express mixed feelings about replayability; while some find the game offers significant replayability, others are frustrated by the limitations on upgrading decks and the inability to replay campaigns for resources, which can hinder long-term engagement.

    • “Lots of replayability.”
    • “How can we upgrade the deck every day when it costs gems, and the campaigns are not replayable to win gold to upgrade the troops, which will also be impossible after a few days?”
    • “The lack of replayability in the campaigns makes it hard to justify the time spent on the game.”
    • “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to go back and play through it again.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers appreciate the game's strong concept and character design, indicating that these elements contribute positively to the overall character development experience.

    • “The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
    • “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
    • “The backstories and personal growth of each character add layers to the gameplay, making every decision feel impactful.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is noted for its ironic take on the pay-to-win model, with players finding the situation both amusing and frustrating. While the concept is appreciated for its comedic potential, there are concerns about the extent of monetization affecting the overall experience.

    • “So painfully pay-to-win, it's hilarious.”
    • “Nice concept and funny, hope it's not too pay-to-win.”
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6h Average play time
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Pirate Ships・Build and Fight is a casual strategy game.

Pirate Ships・Build and Fight is available on Phone and Tablet.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Pirate Ships・Build and Fight.

Pirate Ships・Build and Fight was developed by HeroCraft Ltd..

Pirate Ships・Build and Fight has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Pirate Ships・Build and Fight is a single player game.

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