Pirates & Puzzles：Ship Battles

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Pirates & Puzzles: Ship Battles is a Role Playing Game with good graphics and engaging sea battles. Players can upgrade their ships and crew, and fight against online opponents. However, the game is plagued with annoying ads that can disrupt the gameplay experience. The goal is to become the most feared pirate on the seas by defeating other players and improving your ship and crew.

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Play Modes

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

Pirates & Puzzles：Ship Battles screenshot

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 920 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

monetization44 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging twist on the match-3 genre with a competitive PvP element.
Players appreciate the graphics and animations, which enhance the overall experience.
The game is enjoyable without requiring payment, allowing for a fun experience even for free-to-play users.

The game suffers from severe connection issues, leading to frustrating losses and unplayable moments.
Many players feel the game is heavily pay-to-win, with significant advantages given to those who spend money on upgrades and resources.
The matchmaking system is criticized for being unbalanced, often pairing players against opponents with much higher levels and upgraded ships.

monetization
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
2%
88%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads, particularly after matches, which can disrupt gameplay. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, others feel that the reliance on ads for progression and rewards is excessive and detracts from the overall experience. A common suggestion is to implement a paid option to remove ads entirely, as the current model often leads to annoyance and dissatisfaction among players.
- “No hate to the devs, they're just following the typical mobile game monetization blueprint, but nothing really makes it stand out above the other match-3 games out there to make me want to spend money on it.”
- “You should just add the option to buy a no-ads pass or something.”
- “Cool way to kill time, but I'm giving it four out of five for making you pay 20 bucks for no ads.”
- “Just not worth the time to watch full 30 seconds ads after every match just to get the prize you earned from winning.”
- “Used to be a great game, but the advertisements are getting out of hand.”
- “Was a great game and then they had to mess it up with all the ads that pop up every second...deleted it...”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
9%
27%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising their brilliance and fun, cute art style. However, some users find the graphics to be somewhat childish and suggest that an upgrade could enhance the overall experience. While there are complaints about the game's slow progression and monetization tactics, the visual presentation remains a highlight for many players.
- “The graphics are brilliant...if I had to be negative...it would be that in the battle I would prefer to see the opponents' score rather than question marks...but that's just nit-picking!”
- “Great graphics and animations.”
- “Awesome game, good graphics; even a 1-year-old will understand this game.”
- “Graphics are a bit childish; if the developer can upgrade and make a high-quality graphics game, then it could seriously compete with the Candy Crush franchise.”
- “The art style does not match the app logo, which is already a red flag for me. I'm not investing time into this.”
- “This game occupies a massive amount of storage, like 500MB, but the graphics, user interface, gameplay, and game system are all very disappointing.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it disappointing due to issues like excessive ads, difficult progression, and unclear mechanics that hinder fair play. While a few appreciate its unique approach compared to typical match-3 games and find it relaxing, many criticize it for being unengaging and overly reliant on monetization strategies. Overall, the gameplay experience appears to lack depth and satisfaction for a significant portion of players.
- “So far so good, slightly different gameplay to most of the match 3+ games out there.”
- “Fun so far, no issues, good mechanics and easy to understand.”
- “Pretty relaxing gameplay.”
- “This game occupies a massive amount of storage, like 500MB, but the graphics, user interface, gameplay, and game system are all very disappointing. It's a very greedy, money-grabbing game; you can't even get your winning trophy if you don't watch an ad. Progression is extremely difficult as you won't receive proper or sufficient cards/items. There seems to be some conspiracy involved, as you can't see what your opponent is doing, and suddenly they'll place blocks in your way.”
- “It used to be pretty fair, but the entire game mechanics have changed.”
- “I was excited to play this; however, the gameplay itself isn't engaging.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, with frequent game freezes occurring after approximately five minutes of play, necessitating a restart. While some mention no crashes or glitches, the persistent freezing hampers overall gameplay experience.
- “The screen just freezes and you can't do anything except restart the game.”
- “The ad just shows a white screen and it freezes the game afterwards.”
- “Freezes after about 5 minutes of playing every time.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The story aspect of the game is perceived as basic and lacking depth, with players expressing a desire for more quests and social elements to enhance engagement and provide opportunities for upgrades. While the gameplay is enjoyable, the absence of a compelling narrative and structured objectives detracts from the overall experience.
- “Good game needs clans and an actual story so you can get more upgradable items; apart from that, it's fun to play.”
- “Pretty basic with no quest or social aspects.”
- “I was thinking this was going to be like a knight's story.”
- “Try making quests to earn rubies; it will make a big difference.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and slow, often requiring significant time investment to progress, especially in acquiring better ships, unless they opt for paid options to expedite the process.
- “Great graphics and animations, but it's a tediously slow grind unless you pay to play.”
- “There's a lot of grinding required to unlock better ships.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is perceived as inconsistent, with some players finding it amusing yet overshadowed by the game's pay-to-win mechanics and repetitive gameplay. While there are moments of levity, the overall comedic value is diminished by the game's serious themes and player frustrations.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in this match 3 game is highly praised for its upbeat and engaging pirate-themed tunes, which enhance the overall experience, especially for players in a cheerful mood.
- “A match-3 game that starts simple enough, and if you're in a bright mood, it has the best pirate-themed music one could desire.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience with its catchy tunes.”
- “Each level introduces new musical elements that keep the game fresh and engaging.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Users rate the app's performance highly, indicating excellent optimization with a score of 5.
- “The app performance is a solid 5.”
- “The optimization in this game is top-notch, making for a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it runs flawlessly on my device.”
- “The game runs poorly on my system, even with the lowest settings.”
- “I experience frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “The optimization is lacking, making it hard to enjoy the game.”