Republic of Pirates
- June 19, 2024
- Crazy Goat Games
- 7h median play time
Get on Steam"Republic of Pirates" is a strategy game set in the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy. Take on the role of a pirate seeking fortune and revenge, developing your outpost into a bustling settlement, and navigating the complex web of alliances and rivalries in this turbulent era. Experience the consequences of your actions as you balance your ideals against the demands of survival and power.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging pirate-themed city-building experience, reminiscent of classics like Tropico 2 and Anno.
- Graphics and soundtrack are well done, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances gameplay.
- The mechanics are straightforward and accessible, making it a good choice for casual players or those new to the genre.
- The game suffers from significant bugs and balance issues, including frustrating AI pathfinding and resource management problems.
- Many players find the gameplay repetitive and grindy, especially in later stages of the campaign where objectives can feel tedious.
- Compared to more complex games like Anno, this title lacks depth and variety, leading some to view it as a simplified or 'lite' version of the genre.
- gameplay24 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of frustration and enjoyment, with some players criticizing the limited mechanics and storage cap, while others appreciate the engaging and straightforward gameplay reminiscent of the Anno series. The game introduces mechanics gradually, making it accessible for newcomers, though some hardcore strategy fans may find it too simplistic. Overall, while the game shows promise with its captivating art and music, it requires further polish and depth to fully satisfy players seeking a more complex experience.
“Very captivating game mechanics that I find work better than similar games in this category.”
“The simple game mechanics combined with attractive graphics and an excellent soundtrack and voice acting make this a very enjoyable and relaxing game.”
“Most game mechanics are fairly straightforward and tutorialized well in the beginning.”
“Don't buy this game; it's only going to waste your money and time. The mechanics are poor, and storage has a cap of 70 even when you have a large warehouse, which will just frustrate you.”
“I kept hoping the pirate mechanics would expand, but they never did.”
“Some hardcore strategy fans may find the gameplay a bit too simple, but I wasn't looking for that.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the crisp visuals, captivating artwork, and immersive atmosphere created by the combination of graphics and music. However, some users criticize the quality of certain ship designs and the user interface, noting that while the graphics can be eye-catching, they may not consistently meet expectations, particularly in terms of performance and detail.
“The graphics are very well done, the gameplay is smooth and the maps are large.”
“Eye-pleasing graphics, easy UI, fun sea navigating and battles!”
“Graphics/artworks are captivating and really well-done; in combination with music, it creates a really nice, immersive world.”
“The user interface is of poor quality because some icons, like setting up your settlement on a new island, are not good-looking, and the overall graphics are not that great.”
“The visuals and performance in this game are worse, as are the UI and sound.”
“The graphics design for the ships is sadly not impressive at all; the low-tier ships and most of the other ships that are not a man o' war just look empty, like somebody forgot to design them entirely.”
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is perceived as somewhat irrelevant and lacking depth, with players expressing a desire for more engaging content and potential DLC expansions. While some quests are entertaining and serve as a semi-tutorial, many users find the missions confusing and riddled with bugs, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the narrative elements seem to be overshadowed by gameplay issues and a lack of variety in content.
“The quests and storylines are very entertaining.”
“After finishing it, I just hope there will be an expansion... like at the end of the story... the whole Caribbean.”
“The campaign mode, which I've played so far, seems a good semi-tutorial introducing each concept in line with the story.”
“Surely, there's a storyline, but it seems somewhat irrelevant and unimportant.”
“I just found some missions confusing to figure out, and I'm still stuck on one where I need to fulfill demands for the West Indian Company, as I don't know where I need to see what those demands are.”
“Somehow the questline gets bugged as a whole, so you need to reload the save that has the previous quest active and hope it works.”
- music12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its immersive quality and great soundtrack, including delightful sea shanties that enhance the overall experience. However, some players have noted issues with the audio balance, particularly during battles and specific in-game events, where the music can become overly loud and distracting. Overall, the combination of captivating graphics and a strong musical score contributes to a pleasant and engaging atmosphere.
“Great soundtrack, very immersive!”
“Love the music, art, and gameplay!”
“The simple game mechanics combined with attractive graphics and an excellent soundtrack and voice acting make this a very enjoyable and relaxing game.”
“The music while in battle is way too loud compared to the normal music; I don't know for what reason!”
“The music while hiring captains in taverns is also too loud and not seamless, usually distracting the player.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly during campaign milestones that require significant resource accumulation and island expansion. While some enjoy the strategic planning and building elements, many feel that the gameplay can become monotonous after several hours, leading to a sense of boredom. Overall, the balance between resource management and grinding varies, with some players appreciating the simpler mechanics that allow for more creative freedom.
“This is tedious and there is a serious lack of space on the islands available.”
“I'd say that this campaign is somewhat tedious -- we're just slowly growing the island and slowly unlocking new things.”
“I'd say I had a solid 7 hours of fun before it got boring and grindy.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is criticized for poor performance and noticeable frame rate drops, despite offering some room for city building optimization. Users also note that the graphics, UI, and sound quality are subpar, contributing to an overall lackluster experience.
“The city building is not the most complex, but it does provide plenty of room for optimization.”
“The visuals and performance in this game are lacking, as are the UI and sound.”
“The game doesn't have good graphics, and combined with poor performance and FPS drops, I wonder what engine they are using.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its relaxing and casual vibe, enhanced by atmospheric audio and visuals that evoke a "chillesque" feel reminiscent of the Anno series. However, some users note that while the setup is appealing, there are aspects of the game that detract from the overall experience.
“A neat little game - I'm finding it super relaxing as a casual progression/management experience with atmospheric audio and visuals.”
“I like the setup, the atmosphere, the chillesque Anno vibes.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, featuring only three maps, one campaign, and two freeplay modes. While it includes sandbox elements and achievements to encourage multiple playthroughs, completing the campaign on hard mode is necessary for full completion, which may not be appealing to all players.
“The game offers a hint at replayability through its sandbox mode and achievements, but to achieve 100%, you'll need to complete the campaign on hard difficulty.”
“The game kind of tries to hint at replayability through sandbox and achievements, but to achieve 100% completion, you'd need to finish the campaign on hard difficulty.”
“For replayability, there are currently only 3 maps, 1 campaign, and 2 freeplay modes.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for being buggy, with issues such as unresponsive ships and inaccurate population counters. Players report frustrating controls, including unintended selections of multiple buildings and limited ship customization options, contributing to an overall sense of disappointment and repetitiveness.
“It is a bit buggy at times: ships not moving, population counters not updating well.”
“The game is buggy; sometimes if I click one building, it would select a whole line of buildings. When I click to attack with ships, it's just so bad.”
“I wasted $20 on a half-assed game; I want my money back.”
