Sea Dogs: Caribbean Tales

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"Sea Dogs: Caribbean Tales" is a naval game set in the Caribbean seas of the 17th century, allowing players to sail the seas as a pirate, build up their fleet, and capture colonies. The game offers an immersive pirate simulation with exciting adventures, trading, quests, and third-person navigation. Play as Blaze or Beatrice and experience the ultimate pirate experience.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

56%

Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

music2 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the original, bringing back fond memories of gameplay.
There is a good level of freedom in gameplay, allowing players to engage in various activities like trading, pirating, and capturing ships.
The music and some visuals, such as the first-class ship fleets, are appreciated for their quality and aesthetic appeal.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and performance issues, making it difficult to play and enjoy.
The combat system is outdated and clunky, with slow reload times and frustrating mechanics.
Gameplay can be tedious and slow, with long travel times and a lack of clear objectives or guidance for players.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
The game features a compelling pirate storyline filled with action, though it may be challenging for beginners due to the lack of clear quest markers. Players are encouraged to explore and interact with NPCs to uncover objectives, which adds to the immersive experience. Nostalgic elements, such as side quests and a captivating soundtrack, enhance the overall enjoyment of sailing the Caribbean.
- “This is a good small PC pirate game with a good storyline and lots of action.”
- “I used to play this game when I was in kindergarten, so many fond memories of doing side quests and just sailing with no destination and with that beautiful soundtrack.”
- “And there's gonna be lots of that because most of the missions I've seen consist of either escorting some ship over the Caribbean or playing taxi, transporting fugitives, crooks, and the like to some faraway island.”
- “And there's gonna be lots of that because most of the missions I've seen consist of either escorting some ship over the Caribbean or playing taxi transporting fugitives, crooks, and the like to some far away island.”
- “Sometimes, you just have to play the game and speak to people to find quest objectives and such.”
- “There are no quest markers, but you can set it so NPCs with quests have a marker over their head.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Gameplay experiences are mixed, with players noting confusion due to unclear mechanics and issues stemming from the game's initial release state. Additionally, there are frustrations related to save loss, impacting the overall enjoyment and progression.
- “Some gameplay elements are confusing because the game was not really polished when it came out.”
- “I started a new game, sailed to another colony, and lost a save after 15 minutes.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, including frequent freezing and black screens, particularly when managing multiple ships. Users have noted that it feels buggy and less populated than expected, impacting overall gameplay experience.
- “Have some colonies, 5 ships start to sail, and it freezes with a black screen.”
- “A bit buggy and a lot emptier than I'd assumed.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of Caribbean Tales to be tedious and slow, often leading to a frustrating experience due to a lack of guidance on objectives. Despite improvements over the original, the repetitive nature of tasks and janky naval combat contribute to a sense of boredom.
- “So much better and so much more polished than the original, but in my eyes Caribbean Tales suffers from the same core flaws: it's boring, slow, and tedious. It does not give any clues as to what you're supposed to do or how, or where to start looking.”
- “While doing that, I often got chased by pirates whom I always tried to dodge because naval combat is janky at best, not to mention slow and tedious.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The graphics of the game are criticized for being low-resolution, especially when viewed on modern widescreen monitors, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Overall, the visuals are considered outdated and detract from the enjoyment of the game.
- “The graphics are incredibly disappointing.”
- “The visuals are subpar and lack detail.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and unpolished.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally expect the Steam version of the game to be stable, though there are concerns regarding its overall optimization. While stability is anticipated, the lack of clear optimization details leaves some players uncertain about performance.
- “I saw it on Steam and figured the Steam version would be at least stable if not optimized.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its beauty and nostalgic quality, evoking fond memories of exploration and adventure. Players often highlight how the soundtrack enhances the overall experience, making even aimless sailing feel special.
- “I used to play this game when I was in kindergarten, so many fond memories of doing side quests and just sailing with no destination and with that beautiful soundtrack.”