Pirates Outlaws 2: Heritage

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Pirates Outlaws 2: Heritage is a single player tactical turn-based strategy game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Fabled Game and was released on December 3, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Pirates Outlaws 2 is a swashbuckling roguelike deckbuilder. Collect & fuse cards, gather powerful relics and adapt your strategy during each run. Become a reputed pirate, loot the Sea Masters, challenge giant creatures and triumph in the great Arena!

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73%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features unique mechanics that add depth and variety to the gameplay, making it engaging and fun.
The art style is pleasant and well-received, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the game.
There is a significant amount of content available at launch, including numerous unlockables, characters, and classes, providing players with a rich experience.

A common bug causes save files to be deleted, leading to frustrating experiences for players who lose their progress.
The card upgrade system can lead to imbalances in deck composition, often forcing players to merge cards that may not improve their strategy.
The user interface and overall design choices have been criticized for being subpar, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
37%
19%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of unique and interesting mechanics, particularly in card evolution and map traversal, which some players find engaging. However, there are criticisms regarding ammo management and certain mechanics feeling tedious or annoying, suggesting that while the game builds on its predecessor's strengths, it still faces challenges in delivering a consistently enjoyable experience. Overall, it offers a blend of familiar and new elements, with potential for deeper strategic gameplay.
- “A good roguelike with interesting and unique mechanics.”
- “Fabled game refines the turn-based battles of the original with smoother pacing, smarter enemy behavior, and new mechanics that deepen tactical considerations.”
- “The card upgrading mechanic in this game is very unique and has lots of depth, and it's my favorite part about this game.”
- “Don't care for the ammo management, with the enemy turn countdown timer coupled with energy and redraw mechanics.”
- “I get it that the game tries to be unique with these mechanics, but unique unfortunately doesn't equal good or fun.”
- “Even the novel mechanics feel tired and annoying.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
33%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their pleasant and unique art style, which blends comic-book aesthetics with a maritime theme, reminiscent of its predecessor. While many players appreciate the diverse card designs and overall visual appeal, some express disappointment, noting that certain elements, like character details, could be improved. Overall, the art style is seen as a strong point, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “I only threw an hour in so far, but honestly I really enjoyed the different card styles, the enemies, and the overall art style really feels nice.”
- “Thematically, heritage carries forward the illustrated aesthetic of its predecessor, blending comic-book flair with maritime atmosphere.”
- “The art style is still the same as PO1, and I mean that as a huge positive.”
- “The art style is okay... but where are the eyes???”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting, others criticize it for being repetitive and subpar. Overall, the sound design and music contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, but opinions on its quality vary significantly.
- “The style, characters, enemies, cards, and music are all very well done, fun, and interesting. This is easily one of my new favorites when I need to distract myself or just want to run a game or two.”
- “Pretty good soundtrack, even though it is repetitive.”
- “+ Soundtrack.”
- “The sound design and music are very subpar in my opinion, just like it was with the first game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively time-consuming, particularly when it comes to earning gold for new cards, classes, and pets, which require significant investment and multiple playthroughs to achieve. The grind is often described as tedious, especially in relation to unlocking Steam achievements.
- “Grinding gold takes forever.”
- “It's an ungodly amount of grinding to get new cards, classes, or pets, due to how much gold they cost and the fact you need to level.”
- “+ Steam achievements (57, multiple playthroughs and some are really grindy).”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story is light and primarily conveyed through encounters and brief dialogues, offering a cohesive world but lacking in-depth narrative arcs. While it serves as thematic framing, players may find the difficulty challenging, especially for newcomers, as they navigate expensive unlockables and rely on essential items like bandages.
- “Narrative arcs remain skeletal for the moment, functioning more as thematic framing than intricate storytelling.”
- “While the story remains light and mostly conveyed through encounters and short dialogues, it provides just enough connective tissue to make the world feel cohesive.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Character development is enhanced by the game's bold stylization, with each island, ship encounter, and character design reflecting a playful yet adventurous tone that enriches the overall experience.
- “Each island, ship encounter, and character design carries a bold stylization that suits the game’s playful but adventurous tone.”
- “The character arcs are incredibly well-crafted, allowing players to form deep emotional connections with each character.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making choices that genuinely impact their development and relationships.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression throughout the game.”
- “I found the characters to be one-dimensional, making it hard to connect with their stories.”
- “There are limited choices that affect character growth, leaving me feeling like my decisions didn't matter.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The monetization strategy in the game has been criticized for heavily favoring in-app purchases and microtransactions, with a user interface that detracts from the experience. Players feel that the economy is designed to encourage spending on cosmetics and new characters, making it difficult to unlock items without significant investment.
- “The mobile gaming interface is clearly geared towards in-app purchases and microtransactions.”
- “The user interface is terrible, and the meta economy is heavily focused on buying microtransactions, with cosmetics and new characters/classes requiring a currency that takes a long time to unlock.”
- “The mobile gaming interface is a major step backwards and is clearly geared towards in-app purchases and microtransactions.”
- “The terrible UI and the meta economy are heavily focused on buying microtransactions, with cosmetics and new characters/classes all using a currency that takes a long time to unlock items.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a unique blend of comic-book aesthetics and a maritime theme, effectively carrying forward the visual style of its predecessor.
- “Thematically, the game carries forward the illustrated aesthetic of its predecessor, blending comic-book flair with a rich maritime atmosphere.”

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