Pirates! Showdown

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Pirates! Showdown is a single player strategy game. It was developed by FlashPoint Games, LLC and was released on January 26, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Fast-paced real-time strategy on the high seas! AYE!

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,241 reviews

graphics65 positive mentions

monetization61 negative mentions

Fun and addictive gameplay that combines strategy with fast-paced action.
Great graphics and sound effects enhance the overall experience.
No pay-to-play mechanics, allowing players to enjoy the game without spending money.

The game can become frustratingly difficult, especially on higher levels where the AI seems to have an unfair advantage.
Excessive ads interrupt gameplay, making it less enjoyable.
Limited ship variety and lack of control over ship movements can detract from the strategic elements.

graphics
90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
72%
24%
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Overall, the graphics in the game receive mixed reviews from users. While many players appreciate the visuals and find them enjoyable, there are consistent calls for improvements, particularly regarding water graphics and detail. Some users note that despite the graphics being decent, the gameplay remains engaging and fun, making it a worthwhile experience.
- “Loving the simple controls, graphics, and gameplay!”
- “Awesome graphics, no lag, high-speed gameplay, but you could maybe have an option to choose between super ship and regular boat.”
- “The graphics are really amazing.”
- “The graphics could use some help like billions of blue blistering barnacles!”
- “It has very very bad graphics and it is a very bad game also.”
- “The graphics are so ugly.”
monetization
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads, particularly between levels. While some users appreciate that the game is free and does not require in-game purchases, the intrusive nature of the ads has led to a significant number of complaints, with calls for reductions or the option to remove them entirely. Overall, the consensus indicates that while the game is enjoyable, the overwhelming presence of ads detracts from the overall experience.
- “Nice to have an original and fun game that doesn't require in-app purchases to be played.”
- “Fun to play and so far no ads to spend money on.”
- “No in-game purchases.”
- “However, the most recent update forces you to watch ads and to have to download those ads no matter if you are on via wifi or 4G.”
- “Paid for this game a long time ago, why am I being shown ads now?”
- “The ads are just too intrusive to actually enjoy the game. After every level, you are faced with an ad, which if you play a few levels at a time is okay, but otherwise it gets annoying when you play for a while.”
gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
26%
9%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its fun mechanics, engaging pirate theme, and solid graphics, with many players enjoying the simplicity and challenge it offers. However, some users noted issues such as unclear shooting mechanics, bugs, and a desire for more variety in gameplay elements. While the game is generally entertaining and addictive, there are mixed feelings about certain aspects, including the pacing and tutorial length.
- “Very fun core mechanics and pirates theme!”
- “The gameplay is great and the AI is actually difficult.”
- “There is a lot of gameplay, the challenges provided by each level are interesting and fun, and I love the whole concept of the ship fights and resource gathering.”
- “That last level is an abomination :))) one suggestion would be to clarify the shooting mechanic - shooting both sides does the same damage as only shooting on one side?”
- “Gameplay, however, is stupid.”
- “Terrible gameplay”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users experiencing frequent crashes and freezing issues, particularly on certain devices. While others report smooth performance and express confidence in the developers' ability to address glitches, the overall consensus indicates that stability could be improved.
- “Great for something different, runs great on Galaxy Note 2.”
- “Runs great.”
- “This wanted to be at least good on my last G3, but was way too crashy and buggy for me to keep.”
- “When it says to double tap the screen (the white line), it just freezes.”
- “The game doesn't pause well and a capture line got fouled, but these things are to be expected and I'm confident the game developers can fix these glitches.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the pirate-themed soundtrack reminiscent of "Pirates of the Caribbean," others feel it lacks variety and quality. Users also noted the ability to separate music and sound effects as a positive feature, but there is a consensus that improvements are needed in the overall sound design.
- “Very good graphics, pirate voices, and music.”
- “It's good and I love the ships, but the music needs more work.”
- “Very nice game, but please work on the sounds and music.”
- “New ships and new music, not something similar to Pirates of the Caribbean.”
- “My only complaint is that there's no cheat codes to help you win the day faster once you already mastered it; I also love the Pirates of the Caribbean-like music.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game's replayability is generally viewed as good, with many maps and modes available to explore, particularly in multiplayer settings. However, some players feel that it lacks long-term replay value, especially for solo play, leading to mixed opinions on its overall entertainment longevity.
- “It's got good replay value and tons of maps to play on.”
- “Great replay value as well.”
- “Entertaining and somewhat replayable.”
- “Multiplayer is required for this game to have any replay value.”
- “Kept me entertained for a couple of hours, but has no replay value.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The story is generally well-received, with players finding it engaging in the early missions, though some feel it becomes repetitive later on. Overall, the narrative is appreciated, but there is a desire for more content to sustain interest throughout the game.
- “Nice story”
- “It gets fun in the first couple of missions, then it gets boring.”
- “Need more missions.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players finding it particularly amusing during intense moments, such as battles with mega ships. Overall, the game is described as very funny, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
- “Funny when you have three mega ships attacking on fast forward and the sound is hilarious.”
- “Funny and amusing.”
- “Very funny game, I have to say.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly even on low-end devices, which contributes positively to its overall rating.
- “The game really deserves this rating; I even tried it on my low-end phone, and it still runs smoothly.”
- “The optimization is impressive; I can play on various devices without any lag.”
- “I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it runs flawlessly even on older hardware.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find that while the game starts off enjoyable, it quickly turns tedious due to excessive grinding, particularly as upgrades are limited and do not aid in overcoming challenging levels. Additionally, frequent advertisements during loading screens detract from the overall experience.
- “Good game to start with, but it quickly becomes tedious. You can't upgrade anything to help you beat the hardest levels, and the ads on every loading page ruin the experience.”
- “The grinding is excessive and feels like a chore rather than a fun challenge.”
- “After a while, the repetitive tasks become frustrating, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”