Sail and Sacrifice

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In this single player open-world adventure game, experience the life of an 18th century pirate, making decisions that impact the rich, dynamic world. Explore the islands, amass a crew, sail the seas, and make a name for yourself in The Archipelago. You will be the captain of your own pirate fantasy!

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Single-Player

24%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

optimization4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has a lot of interesting ideas and an impressively large scale, with potential for exploration and combat.
There are enjoyable mechanics like gliding and diving for loot, which add to the gameplay experience.
The game feels like a spiritual successor to classic pirate games, offering a nostalgic open-world feel.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including freezing, unresponsive controls, and a broken save function.
Graphics and performance are subpar, with reports of low frame rates and poor visual quality.
Many players feel the game was not ready for release, lacking polish and essential features, making it frustrating to play.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
67%
25%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as "absolutely catastrophic" and "rough around every edge." Comparisons to outdated PS1 graphics highlight the poor quality, while some users note that the visuals can be immersive in certain environments, such as Caribbean beaches, but overall, the performance and aesthetic leave much to be desired.
- “The graphics are decent and the environment is immersive to the point of saturating glare, just like Caribbean beaches.”
- “Very bad graphics, bad controls, bad fps.”
- “[b]visuals:[/b] absolutely catastrophic.”
- “[b]graphics:[/b] rough around every edge.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
The optimization of the game is inconsistent, with minimal performance differences across various settings, often resulting in frame rates that struggle to maintain 30 fps, especially in visually dense areas. Players report significant fluctuations in performance, frequent crashes, and overheating issues on their devices, indicating a need for further optimization and polish to enhance the overall experience.
- “A lot of the systems just don't have the polish or flow to make them really engaging, and it doesn't seem well optimized yet.”
- “Also, my poor laptop gets ridiculously hot, and I would enjoy further optimization.”
- “First of all, optimization is all over the place; it does not matter what setting I use, minimum or maximum, the same performance basically, maybe 5-10 fps difference in the 10-60 fps region.”
- “First of all, optimization is all over the place; it doesn't matter what setting I use, minimum or maximum, the performance is basically the same. There is maybe a 5-10 fps difference in the 10-60 fps region. If you are very high up and look at as much stuff as possible, the fps can drop down to 15-25. It fluctuates a lot without even moving, probably because of the foliage and maybe the pirates and natives fighting in the distance.”
- “[Performance:] This is what I really don't understand; it couldn't reach or hold 30 fps.”
- “You could probably beat the game with the flintlock that has no reload time if it doesn't crash to desktop from the reverse optimization.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The story has been criticized for its lack of originality and depth, revolving around immortal pirates and a quest for three relics, with a generic introduction and uninspired character development. Players noted the absence of character creation and described the main character as lacking personality, further detracting from the overall narrative experience. Additionally, the poor quality of voice narration has been highlighted as a significant flaw.
- “The 'story' introduction cutscene was generic.”
- “The first character we meet is what amounts to an MMO quest giver without a personality.”
- “The main character seems to be some sort of tribal dude and the opening screen describes the basic plot with terrible voice narration (seriously guys, get a sound booth or just make it text).”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is reported to be playable but plagued by significant bugs and a lack of polish, leading to frequent freezes and an overall feeling of being unfinished, even on systems that exceed the required specifications.
- “It's playable, but super buggy and clearly unfinished.”
- “It's a buggy disaster with absolutely no polish whatsoever.”
- “My system meets the required specs, and when I turn around in this game, it freezes.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay has been consistently criticized by users, with many considering it the weakest aspect of the game.
- “Gameplay: perhaps the worst part.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is noted as the standout feature, though it is criticized for having a generic, stock quality.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The game offers significant replayability due to its vast exploration opportunities and numerous hidden treasures and secrets, reminiscent of the gothic genre's appeal. This freedom encourages players to revisit the game, enhancing its cult following.
- “The incredible freedom to explore, along with numerous caches of loot and secrets, contributes to the game's replayability, reminiscent of the cult following that Gothic has achieved.”
- “The game's design encourages multiple playthroughs, as each decision can lead to different outcomes and experiences, enhancing its replayability.”
- “With a variety of character builds and story paths, the game offers a fresh experience every time you play, making it highly replayable.”
- “The game lacks the depth and variety needed for true replayability, making each playthrough feel repetitive.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there isn't much incentive to dive back in, as the side quests feel uninspired.”
- “While the world is beautifully crafted, the limited choices and outcomes diminish the replay value significantly.”

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3h Median play time

3h Average play time

3-3h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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