Pixel Piracy

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In Pixel Piracy, become a pirate captain and navigate dynamic seas in search of treasure. Manage resources, recruit sailors, and customize your ship for naval battles. Explore, discover, and fight in this immersive pirate simulator with upgradable abilities and loot.

Play Modes

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

Reviews

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,164 reviews

gameplay130 positive mentions

stability265 negative mentions

The game has a charming pixel art style and humorous elements that make it enjoyable.
Ship customization and crew management provide a unique gameplay experience.
The game offers a fun pirate adventure with a variety of encounters and challenges.

The game is riddled with bugs and performance issues, especially in late-game scenarios.
The tutorial is lacking and does not adequately explain game mechanics, leaving players confused.
The game has been abandoned by the developers, meaning no future updates or bug fixes are expected.

gameplay
422 mentions
31 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its charm and potential but also highlighting significant issues such as repetitiveness, bugs, and a lack of depth. While some enjoy the simple mechanics and pirate-themed elements, others find the gameplay tedious and poorly executed, with a frustrating user interface and unbalanced mechanics. Overall, the game offers a fun experience for those who appreciate its unique style, but it requires further refinement and content to fully engage players in the long term.
- “Great game, great graphics, fun gameplay that keeps me captured for hours.”
- “An addicting pirate management game that's wholly unique and offers an easy-to-learn gameplay loop with plenty of room to optimize and refine.”
- “The gameplay is fun and addicting and is a great way to pass the time.”
- “Awful gameplay and mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is very repetitive, and with no story whatsoever, the game just drags on without an end further draining your enjoyment.”
- “The gameplay is really simple, there's not really any tutorial, but the wiki covers that just fine.”
stability
272 mentions
3 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
97 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting it as extremely buggy and unfinished, often rendering it unplayable. Many reviews highlight persistent glitches, game-breaking bugs, and a lack of updates from the developer, leading to frustration among players. While some acknowledge the game's potential and fun mechanics, the overwhelming consensus is that its current state is far from polished, making it difficult to recommend for purchase.
- “One last thing to mention, for an early access game it seems to currently be rather bug free, which is of course quite awesome in and of itself.”
- “The quality is much better, and the game runs great.”
- “Runs great, little to no bugs if any (as far as I can tell), great game to still be in alpha stages.”
- “The developers have abandoned the game, leaving it buggy and unpolished.”
- “This game is a buggy mess that the devs abandoned to work on other buggy cash-grabs.”
- “I would recommend this nice little game if it wasn't for a major dealbreaker; the game is buggy to the degree that it's actually unplayable and the dev is no longer active since the company went bust.”
graphics
250 mentions
32 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the charming pixel art style and colorful visuals, which evoke nostalgia for retro gaming. However, several users criticize the game's performance issues, graphical glitches, and lack of optimization, leading to a frustrating experience despite the appealing aesthetic. Overall, while the pixel graphics are generally well-received, they are often described as simplistic and sometimes poorly executed, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The biggest pro I'll give this game is its art style and the graphics; the game does look really good for a pixel art game.”
- “I love the graphics; they are very colorful and they are one of the main reasons I play the game.”
- “Pixel Piracy has exceeded my expectations; its graphics and animations are charming in a minimalistic way and its sandbox rogue-like world creation increases its replayability.”
- “The graphics make me want to barf; I seriously could not look at the screen for 10 minutes while playing this game.”
- “Total waste of money, lost interest in the first 5 seconds, plus it has the worst graphic bugs I've ever seen; honestly, this game is just horrible, don't buy it if you don't want to waste your money.”
- “The graphics are at the level of some basic flash game but are too resource-heavy for non-gaming computers, which is why I bought this at the first place.”
music
128 mentions
33 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its catchy and charming pirate-themed tunes, particularly the tavern songs and sea shanties that enhance the overall atmosphere. However, some users noted that the soundtrack can become repetitive and lacks variety, leading to a diminished experience over extended play sessions. Overall, while the music is often described as enjoyable and fitting for the game's aesthetic, it may not meet everyone's expectations in terms of depth and diversity.
- “The music is amazing, the art style is - I'll admit, kinda adorable.”
- “The sound of the crew singing the sea shanties on a long voyage or a nice jig-like song to boost up morale in the taverns is sure to bring a smile across your face.”
- “Great game, beautiful music, lots of customization would recommend!”
- “The game isn't even finished and you want more money for songs that should be included in the price of the game??”
- “The music is pirate themed, but there's only one track and it gets very annoying very quickly.”
- “The audio is so bad, I mute it and play music instead.”
humor
118 mentions
98 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mix of lighthearted, silly, and sometimes crude elements, appealing to those who enjoy tongue-in-cheek pirate antics and quirky character interactions. While many players find the comedic aspects, such as funny dialogue, absurd scenarios, and toilet humor, entertaining and addictive, others feel that the humor can become repetitive and juvenile over time. Overall, the game offers a unique blend of charm and wit, though its appeal may vary depending on individual taste.
- “This game is hilarious - I fought so many pirates and often left them little gifts of poop before destroying their ship!”
- “The hilariously weird drinking songs, the comments your crew members make to each other while sailing, the experience of watching a pirate clean up the poop... so much poop... the game was already fun in early access, and I can't wait to see what the devs have in store for it now that it's officially released!”
- “I'd highly recommend it if you love 8-bit roguelikes and a goofy, oftentimes gross sense of humor (your crew craps on the ship frequently and the 'cleaning' skillbook teaches one of your men to just punt the turds off the deck -- they literally go flying).”
- “As it is right now, the game is riddled with bugs, unfunny and repetitive content that leaves much to be desired.”
- “Not that it's not funny though, particularly when you name the pirates after your friends and narrate their horrific deaths to their real-life namesakes.”
story
106 mentions
14 % positive mentions
66 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and coherence, with many players noting that it offers minimal narrative structure or meaningful quests. While some appreciate the freedom to create their own stories through gameplay, the absence of a compelling plot or character development leaves many feeling unsatisfied. Overall, the game is seen as a fun experience, but one that fails to deliver a rich or engaging storyline.
- “Great shipbuilding mechanics, great story.”
- “The main thing I enjoy personally is the ability to modify the story of how the game is played out and difficulty from the start.”
- “If you are interested in creating a story yourself out in the sea with your own crew and your crazy ship design, this game is for you.”
- “There is no story to guide you, but you are free to roam and expand your ship.”
- “The gameplay is very repetitive, and with no story whatsoever, the game just drags on without an end, further draining your enjoyment.”
- “There is essentially no plot, although quests are present.”
optimization
58 mentions
7 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
36 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting severe performance issues, particularly during late-game scenarios involving larger ships and crews, leading to significant frame rate drops and stuttering even on high-end PCs. Many users describe the game as poorly optimized and buggy, with clumsy UI and inventory management compounding the frustration. While some improvements have been noted, the overall consensus is that the game requires substantial optimization to be enjoyable.
- “A lot of the issues I used to have with this game have been fixed, namely the performance on old/lengthy save files.”
- “There are various items which can be added to a boat to increase performance in various ways.”
- “Sure the game is made of pixels, but if you look closely, it's a beautiful world that runs smoothly.”
- “It has terrible performance, shockingly poor controls, mediocre graphics, and all in all is just a waste of time and storage space.”
- “This game has awful optimization and is hard to run even on higher-end gaming computers.”
- “The game has some serious optimization issues.”
replayability
49 mentions
47 % positive mentions
47 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players praising its random elements and character customization for providing significant replay value, while others criticize it for repetitiveness and a lack of meaningful content after the initial playthrough. Many reviews highlight that the game can be enjoyable and addictive, but issues like poor AI and bugs detract from the experience. Ultimately, while some players find it endlessly replayable, others feel it falls short, leading to a range of opinions on its longevity.
- “Amazing game, lots of replayability and just hours of piracy fun.”
- “The randomization makes for great replay value and the custom captain feature is a nice touch.”
- “Don't let the size of this game trick you, it has a lot of content and because of the randomly generated world it has a great level of replayability.”
- “Overall, it's a great game, maybe lacking some replayability.”
- “After you finish it for the first time, there's not much replay value since everything else is pretty much the same.”
- “Not much replay value though.”
grinding
48 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often leading to frustration as they navigate micromanagement and slow progression. While some enjoy the grindy nature reminiscent of loot games, many feel it detracts from the overall experience, making exploration and combat feel monotonous. Improvements in automation and UI could alleviate some of the grind, but as it stands, the game often feels unfinished and overly reliant on repetitive tasks.
- “This game becomes very tedious, very quickly.”
- “At the very end it gets super grindy, repetitive, and really dumbs down the game.”
- “Sailing in this game is tedious - the game loads an empty encounter, adds a percentage to the top corner of the screen, and makes you wait while it counts up to 100.”
atmosphere
13 mentions
46 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its charm and unique appeal, particularly in capturing a vibrant pirate theme. While some players appreciate the humor and customization options, others feel that certain crude elements detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the lack of music has been noted as a barrier to immersion, though many still find the atmosphere to be the standout feature of the game.
- “The most amazing part of this game is the atmosphere.”
- “It has incredible atmosphere and is just so well done, so polished that you will be humming the tunes for months.”
- “The game has a great atmosphere and allows for a lot of customization.”
- “For the good humor, I agree with the pirate's humor, but the inclusion of poop, diapers, and other childish elements spoils the overall atmosphere.”
- “Music is nonexistent, so there's no immersion or atmosphere. Truth be told, I would have to disable voices to even get that immersion should music be patched in.”
- “Please note this review is regarding the current state of the game; perhaps future updates will create more automated functions allowing for a fluid and less stressful gaming atmosphere.”
monetization
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
83 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a series of cash grabs, with multiple new monetization models introduced in a short period, leading to player frustration. Users feel misled by the game's advertising, particularly regarding crew sizes and Linux support, and express disappointment over its unfinished state and abandonment.
- “Dev came back for a cash grab just to abandon it again for a different cash grab.”
- “That is the third new monetization within a week or two.”
- “Pretty much a cash grab that got some YouTube fame back in the day to get people to pick it up.”
emotional
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express a wide range of emotional responses to the game, from deep attachment and sadness over character fates to frustration and disappointment with gameplay. Some users report feeling strong emotional distress, while others have experienced moments of genuine connection, highlighting the game's ability to evoke both positive and negative feelings. Overall, the emotional impact of the game is significant, with players experiencing everything from joy to heartbreak.
- “I cried at one point because my favourite crew member drowned.... :(”
- “I cannot look at that game yet, as it hurts me emotionally very much because the game reminds me of Alexander Poysky.”
character development
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is engaging and enjoyable, featuring a wide variety of customizable items and stylish graphics reminiscent of Terraria. The inventory system and character design contribute to a rich and immersive experience.
- “Character development in the game is fun, with many items to choose from.”
- “It has a lot of stylish elements, drawing inspiration from games like Terraria, including the graphics, inventory design, and character aesthetics.”