Pirate Souls

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Retro-style Pirate MMORPG with large focus on community and PvPFree-to-play forever! Become a Sailor in a harsh sea of thieves and heroes! Start off as a sailor and choose to join the Navy or become a Pirate! Become scum of the sea, or become a hero in the eyes of the law. Things aren't black and white in the world of Pirate Souls. Open World PvP & Hardcore Game Design This may be a tu…

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54%

Audience ScoreBased on 67 reviews

story4 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience for One Piece fans, allowing players to immerse themselves in the world and relive their favorite adventures.
The community is engaged, with developers actively listening to player feedback and making adjustments based on suggestions.
The game has potential for fun PvP and a variety of quests, providing a sense of progression and challenge.

Combat mechanics are clunky and not engaging, especially at early levels, leading to a tedious grinding experience.
The game suffers from a lack of content and direction, with quests that are hard to follow and no map to guide players.
The player community feels sparse and the game is often described as dead, making it difficult to find others to play with.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
61%
17%
The story aspect of the game is generally appreciated by fans, particularly those of the franchise, but it suffers from pacing issues due to high level requirements for quests and a lack of clear guidance on quest locations. While the main quest is enjoyable, the side quests and overall quest system are criticized for being poorly designed and confusing, leading to frustration in early gameplay. Additionally, the game's early stages feel slow and repetitive, with players expressing a desire for more content and smoother combat mechanics.
- “To any One Piece fan, this is a must-play for fun and story.”
- “The combat, story, and gameplay are nice.”
- “Despite it being still in its early stages and needing more content, the game is fast-paced from the start with PvP happening at all levels and a bunch of quests to make your experience smooth.”
- “No real plot to this game; it's just a running simulator.”
- “The quest system is okay, nothing out of the ordinary, but the quests themselves are the real problem here.”
- “There is no map, and you don't know where the quests are even located, like for example with just a simple arrow to point you in the right direction.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that grinding in the game is a significant aspect, with many players finding it tedious and time-consuming, especially at lower levels. While some enjoy the grind and find it manageable, others feel it detracts from the overall experience, particularly due to the risk of being killed by higher-level players. Overall, the game is best suited for those who appreciate grinding as a core gameplay element.
- “Good enough, not many people playing though. Heads up, the game is a bit too grindy, as is Nin Online, the Naruto verse alternative of the same devs.”
- “E killing the same mob for hours on end, literally thousands of mobs to level up because that's going to be your main content until you can do something about the players farming the bosses.”
- “I tried it for this long and I wouldn't waste your time. People will just kill you over and over if they are a higher level than you, and you can't progress that fast because of it. You will spend more time running back to where you died to try farming the mobs to level up, just to die by higher leveled players again. I wouldn't waste your time.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the combat and story, while others criticize the mechanics as lacking depth and the experience as hindered by laggy servers and forced PvP elements. Many users found the game unplayable or unenjoyable, leading to frustration and uninstalls. Overall, the game appears to need significant improvements to its mechanics and server stability to enhance the player experience.
- “The combat, story, and gameplay are nice.”
- “Game is pretty fun, with good mechanics and whatnot.”
- “Its mechanics are like a watered-down version of Nin Online.”
- “Instantly uninstalled; laggy servers make it impossible to play, and the combat mechanics are terrible. 100% avoid.”
- “I tried it, but it's just not ready to be played. The mechanics force PvP, teleporting players to the marine camp to get killed, which prevents character progression and creates a bad gaming experience.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The game features a nostalgic and serene art style that many players find enjoyable; however, some critics feel that the overall graphics lack vibrancy and can appear lifeless.
- “Fun game with a lovely nostalgic and serene art style.”
- “The overall graphics are not that great; I mean, you get the style, but it still feels lifeless.”
- “The textures look outdated and lack detail, making the environments feel flat and uninviting.”
- “Character models are poorly designed, and the animations are stiff, which detracts from the overall experience.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The monetization strategy primarily relies on microtransactions, which are a common feature in the game. Users express a clear expectation of these in-game purchases as part of the overall experience.
- “The game is riddled with microtransactions that feel exploitative.”
- “It's frustrating how every aspect of the game seems to push for additional purchases.”
- “The reliance on microtransactions detracts from the overall experience and enjoyment.”