Pirates VR: Jolly Roger

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Pirates VR: Jolly Roger is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Split Light Studio and was released on January 14, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Pirates VR: Jolly Roger plunges you into a vivid Caribbean island filled with lush jungles, dark caves, and treacherous landscapes. Stranded and guided by a sarcastic parrot, you uncover hidden secrets while battling undead pirates and unraveling the mystery of lost treasure. Fast-paced combat and exploration create an immersive pirate adventure.

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 109 reviews

graphics20 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and immersive environments, creating a captivating pirate atmosphere.
Puzzles are engaging and provide a satisfying challenge, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
The game improves significantly after the initial chapters, with enjoyable combat and exploration elements.

The game is very short, with a playtime of around 3-4 hours, leaving players wanting more content.
Combat mechanics are clunky and unrefined, leading to frustrating encounters with enemies.
The game suffers from technical issues, including poor optimization, awkward controls, and a lack of clear direction for players.

graphics
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
30%
9%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and immersive quality, particularly in the VR environment, with many players noting the impressive rendering of the island and overall atmosphere. However, some users experienced performance issues, such as low internal resolution and stuttering, which detracted from the visual experience. While the graphics are not considered the absolute best in VR, they are deemed satisfactory and contribute positively to the game's appeal, especially given its price point.
- “The graphics are very good and immersive.”
- “Beautiful graphics, decent varied gameplay.”
- “While they may not be the absolute pinnacle of VR visuals, they are certainly impressive and contribute significantly to the overall atmosphere and immersion of this pirate adventure.”
- “Graphics are pretty, though the internal game resolution felt low even at max, so it felt blurry.”
- “Performance problems like stuttering and shaky visuals ruin immersion, and the controls are frustratingly unreliable.”
- “Oh well, there seems to be much more to do in this game than bootstrap, so we're trading some graphical fidelity for a game that's more complete.”
gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
62%
13%
The gameplay is a mix of light combat, exploration, and puzzles, set in a somewhat open world filled with pirate themes. While the graphics are praised, the mechanics are often described as clunky and repetitive, particularly in swimming and climbing, leading to a shallow experience with dull combat. Overall, the gameplay feels basic and lacks depth, with some interesting elements overshadowed by poor execution and outdated VR mechanics.
- “Gameplay combines light combat with exploration and puzzles.”
- “It is a somewhat open world exploration game with all the pirate tropes and VR mechanics you might expect.”
- “The VR game mechanics are cool: climbing rocks and exploring underwater caves is not only exciting, but also really feels like a challenge.”
- “The gameplay feels shallow, and combat is dull and unrefined—just swinging weapons around without any real impact or strategy.”
- “I spent around 25 minutes running around in the game before I quit and headed for the refund button, and unfortunately, they were 25 dull minutes filled with repetitive rock climbing and awkward swimming mechanics.”
- “The physics are meh and the swim mechanics are just bad.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
68%
16%
The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it bland and forgettable, lacking depth and originality. While some appreciated the environmental storytelling and found it engaging enough to keep them interested, others criticized it for being short and underdeveloped, with a disappointing ending. Overall, the narrative does not significantly elevate the gameplay experience, often overshadowed by other elements like exploration and looting.
- “There's just enough of a story and voice acting to make it a step above most indie games.”
- “I was genuinely interested in the story.”
- “The story, while not explained in dialog or narration or collectible written diaries, reveals itself through the environment.”
- “The story is kind of meh... and don't get me started on the ending.”
- “The storyline is also lacking, and Pirates VR does not bring anything new to the narrative.”
- “The story was so forgettable that I'm unable to tell you anything about it.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive pirate theme, enhanced by impressive visuals and engaging elements like talking parrots and skeletons. While some reviewers noted that it may not be the pinnacle of VR graphics, the overall aesthetic and atmosphere significantly contribute to the game's appeal, making it enjoyable even for those less fond of pirate themes.
- “The atmosphere and general pirate theme come through well, especially with the talking parrot and skeletons.”
- “The visuals are impressive, and the game does a decent job of creating an immersive pirate atmosphere.”
- “Visually appealing environments with some nice atmospheric touches.”
- “While they may not be the absolute pinnacle of VR visuals, they are certainly impressive and contribute significantly to the overall atmosphere and immersion of this pirate adventure.”
- “The atmosphere, and general pirate theme comes through well, especially with the talking parrot and skeletons.”
- “But, there are quality graphics and atmosphere here.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The game's optimization is generally criticized, with reports of performance issues like stuttering and unreliable controls detracting from the experience. While some users with high-end hardware, such as the RTX 3090, report satisfactory frame rates, others find the overall optimization lacking, suggesting that improvements could significantly enhance gameplay and immersion.
- “Using an RTX 3090, I did get 80 FPS using 80 Hz and index resolution 276% with ultra settings, but I did reduce anti-aliasing to high instead of ultra, as ultra cost much performance with little to no difference in image quality (maybe due to the resolution being 300%).”
- “This also means that users of any Meta HMD will get optimal performance.”
- “First of all, as in many cases, the game lacks optimization.”
- “Performance problems like stuttering and shaky visuals ruin immersion, and the controls are frustratingly unreliable.”
- “Better optimization, a smoother inventory, and opt-in early-game tutelage could easily give this gem a reputation that everyone would sing about.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
14%
The game's music has received positive feedback for its pleasant and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall experience. While some users noted it as somewhat generic, many appreciated the soundtrack's fitting nature and its contribution to the game's design. Overall, the music stands out as a commendable aspect of the game.
- “I am very pleased with the game's design, pleasant visual effects, and soundtrack.”
- “While I'm saying nice things about the game, the music is really good as well.”
- “If I have one kudos to give this game, beyond the amazing lighting effects and great music, it's that it appears to be a full release in a sea of early access nonsense.”
- “Music: a bit generic but atmospheric and fitting”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players criticize the grinding aspect of the game for its tedious combat and lack of engaging content, compounded by a janky inventory system and frustrating environmental obstacles. The overall experience is marred by a short story and repetitive gameplay, leading to a sense of monotony.
- “The grinding feels tedious and repetitive, making the combat experience boring.”
- “The inventory system is janky, which adds to the frustration of grinding.”
- “The overall experience is marred by invisible walls and a lack of mobility, making grinding feel even more restrictive.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates impressive stability on the Meta Quest 3, with users reporting no bugs or glitches after extended playtime, marking a refreshing departure from the typical launch issues seen in many titles today.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced multiple bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- “The stability issues are frustrating; I lost progress due to unexpected crashes.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the standout voice acting and the comedic presence of a particularly funny parrot, which adds a delightful touch to the overall experience, despite some criticisms regarding its implementation.
- “Maybe not the best implementation, but amazing graphics... special thanks for the voice acting and the hilarious parrot.”
- “The bird is super funny!”

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Pirates VR: Jolly Roger is a action adventure game.

Pirates VR: Jolly Roger is available on PC and Windows.

Pirates VR: Jolly Roger was released on January 14, 2025.

Pirates VR: Jolly Roger was developed by Split Light Studio.

Pirates VR: Jolly Roger has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Pirates VR: Jolly Roger is a single player game.

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