Republic of Pirates

Republic of Pirates doesn’t reinvent or improve anything. It uses a lot of the same systems and rules from other proven games from the last decade. The main draw is the pirate theming and sailing aspect.

76%Game Brain Score

gameplay, graphics

story, grinding

77% User Score Based on 240 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 5 reviews

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Republic of Pirates is a single player real-time strategy game with a historical theme. It was developed by Crazy Goat Games and was released on June 19, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"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.

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 240 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding12 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging pirate-themed city-building experience with a good balance between economy management and naval combat.
Graphics and sound design are appealing, with immersive sea shanties and a visually distinctive art style.
It's a more casual alternative to complex games like Anno, making it accessible for new players while still providing enjoyable gameplay.

The game suffers from bugs and lacks polish, with issues such as soft locks and unclear resource management mechanics.
Combat and ship mechanics are simplistic and can feel unsatisfying, lacking depth and strategic options.
Limited replayability due to only a few maps and a lack of advanced features, making the gameplay feel repetitive over time.

gameplay
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
84%
7%
The gameplay of "Republic of Pirates" is characterized by its engaging mechanics and a gradual introduction of features, reminiscent of the Anno series, particularly 1701. While some players appreciate the straightforward and relaxing nature of the mechanics, others find them too simplistic, especially hardcore strategy fans. Overall, the game shows promise but requires further polish and bug fixes to enhance the experience.
- “Love the music, art, and gameplay!”
- “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.”
- “I kept hoping the pirate mechanics would expand and they never did.”
- “Don't buy this, it's only going to waste your money and time... the mechanics are poor, storage keeps a cap of 70 even when you have plenty of warehouse space, just going to frustrate you.”
- “In a way, it was refreshing to see mechanics I'm so used to implemented consistently in another title, but I already have Anno 1404/Dawn of Discovery, so I'd rather play that.”
graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
47%
12%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the crisp visuals, captivating artwork, and atmospheric design that contribute to an immersive experience. However, some criticize the ship models, particularly the lower-tier designs, as lacking detail and overall quality. While the graphics are generally considered soothing and easy on the eyes, there are concerns about performance issues and a subpar user interface.
- “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; especially 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.”
story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
74%
13%
The game's story is perceived as somewhat irrelevant and unimportant, with players expressing a desire for more engaging content and potential DLC expansions. While some quests and storylines are entertaining, many users find the overall narrative lacking depth and plagued by bugs that hinder progression. The campaign serves as a basic introduction to the game's mechanics, but it often leaves players confused and frustrated due to unclear objectives and repetitive gameplay.
- “The quests and storylines are very entertaining.”
- “The campaign mode, which I've played so far, seems like a good semi-tutorial introducing each concept in line with the story.”
- “After finishing it, I just hope there will be an expansion... like at the end of the story... the whole Caribbean.”
- “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.”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
20%
13%
The music in the game is widely praised for its immersive quality and delightful sea shanties, contributing to an engaging atmosphere alongside the crisp graphics. However, some players have noted issues with audio balance, particularly during battles and specific interactions, where the music can become overly loud and distracting. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, enhancing the game's appeal despite some minor technical flaws.
- “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 hiring captains in taverns is also too loud and not seamless, usually distracting the player.”
- “The music while in battle is way too loud compared to the normal music; I don't know for what reason!”
- “The music while in battle is way too loud compared to the normal music; I don't know for what reason!”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some moments can feel tedious and slow, particularly when reaching milestones, others appreciate the simpler resource management that allows for more creative planning and building. Overall, the grind can detract from enjoyment after several hours, but many still find ways to stay engaged during these lulls.
- “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.”
- “This is tedious and there is a serious lack of space on the islands available.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
38%
The game offers opportunities for optimization in city building, though it lacks complexity and features like wind or sailing mechanics. However, players report significant issues with graphics quality, performance, and frame rate drops, raising concerns about the game's engine and overall optimization.
- “The city building is not the most complex, but does provide plenty of room for optimization.”
- “The visuals and performance in this game are worse, as are the UI and sound.”
- “The game doesn't have good graphics, but with bad performance and FPS drops, what engine are they using?”
- “There is no wind in this game or any real sailing or combat performance.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is praised for its relaxing and immersive qualities, enhanced by atmospheric audio and visuals that evoke a chill, Anno-like vibe. 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.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The game offers limited replayability, featuring only three maps, one campaign, and two freeplay modes. While it includes sandbox elements and achievements to encourage replay, players must complete the campaign on hard difficulty to achieve 100%, which may not be appealing to everyone.
- “The game offers a hint at replayability through its sandbox mode and achievements, but to achieve 100%, you'd need to complete the campaign on hard difficulty.”
- “For replayability, there are currently 3 maps, 1 campaign, and 2 freeplay modes available.”
- “The game kinda tries to hint at replayability through sandbox and achievements, but to achieve 100% you'd need to finish the campaign on hard.”
- “For replayability, there are currently only 3 maps, 1 campaign, and 2 freeplay modes.”
- “For replayability, there are currently only 3 maps, 1 campaign, and 2 freeplay modes.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been criticized for its stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs such as unresponsive ships and inaccurate population counters. Additionally, gameplay is described as repetitive and limited, with a lack of customization options and a small number of ship types and maps, contributing to an overall disappointing experience.
- “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.”