Sirocco

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Sirocco is a multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Lunchbox Entertainment Inc. and was released on May 2, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Sirocco is a dynamic 2-player strategy game featuring co-op and PvP modes with stunning graphics and innovative mechanics. Players swap abilities mid-match, wield auto-firing weapons, and craft unique strategies without fixed roles or hard counters. Teamwork and skill-shot abilities drive fast-paced battles focused on positioning and collaboration.

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Audience ScoreBased on 633 reviews

gameplay35 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

Sirocco offers a unique twist on the MOBA genre with its naval combat and ship mechanics, making it a refreshing experience for players.
The game features a variety of ships and abilities, allowing for diverse strategies and playstyles, which keeps matches engaging.
The developers are actively listening to community feedback and making regular updates, showing a commitment to improving the game.

The game suffers from a low player base, leading to long queue times and unbalanced matches, especially for new players.
The lack of in-game communication options, such as chat, makes teamwork difficult and can lead to frustrating experiences.
Some players feel that the game lacks depth in its weapon and ship progression systems, making it feel less impactful compared to the original Warcraft 3 mod.

gameplay
107 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
58%
9%
The gameplay of this game is characterized by its unique mechanics and a refreshing take on traditional MOBA elements, offering a blend of accessibility and strategic depth. While many players appreciate the fun and engaging core mechanics, some express concerns about balancing issues, slow pacing, and a lack of comeback mechanics. Overall, the game is seen as a solid entry in the genre, with potential for growth as it continues to develop.
- “Strong gameplay, simple build options with a lot of potential for complexity make it approachable but challenging.”
- “Fun streamlined MOBA which still manages to let the player make interesting decisions and a surprising amount of variety in builds and gameplay.”
- “The gameplay feels smooth and approachable, with enough strategic depth to keep things interesting match after match.”
- “Massive balancing issues are paired with morons, no options to filter out players that use the same broken mechanic every game, low player counts, max. 2 weapons per ship that essentially don't do any damage, point buy instead of equipment buy, ships cannot be point-bought twice within a team, zero late game.”
- “The movement is slow, the mechanics convoluted, and the style flat.”
- “There are some basic mechanics to play with, yet the gameplay itself is incredibly boring.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful, lovingly painted art style and smooth animations, contributing to an appealing steampunk aesthetic. While many players appreciate the visuals and find them enjoyable, some have noted issues with clarity during chaotic battles and the need for better differentiation between designs. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, enhancing the gameplay experience despite some minor critiques.
- “The graphics are lovingly painted and the sound is also harmonious.”
- “Graphics are done in a style that will allow the game to age well.”
- “Love the graphics and style and the gameplay feels nice.”
- “While the art style is generally pleasing, I did find it a bit difficult to distinguish between the different battleship designs, especially during the chaos of team fights.”
- “It looks and feels like a mobile game; the GUI is terrible, information is portrayed very poorly, there's no means to communicate or coordinate, and the visuals are incredibly messy and unclear.”
- “Some abilities and weapons need to be more recognizable, and the weapon visuals need tweaking.”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
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The monetization strategy of the game is generally viewed as fair, primarily focusing on cosmetics with some gameplay elements earnable through play. While some players find the crafting system overwhelming and express concerns about the presence of microtransactions from day one, many appreciate the community-driven approach that avoids exploitative practices common in other titles. Overall, the monetization is seen as a positive aspect, fostering a sense of fairness and community engagement.
- “Monetization is very fair with it mostly being cosmetics, and the one gameplay aspect can be earned through playing.”
- “You can buy these resources, but the fact there's already a way to collect your own cosmetics makes me feel good about how fair the monetization is going to be for the community.”
- “Not really concerned about microtransactions, since they are somewhat earnable through playing games, but there's not much indication on how you earn in-game currency.”
- “Uninspired cash grab that attempts to piggyback on the legacy of a legendary and well-crafted WC3 map.”
- “Microtransactions on day one of early access... and they aren't just skins.”
- “Crafting monetization feels a bit overwhelming.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its integration into gameplay and overall quality, describing it as "unbelievable" and "top tier." However, others criticized the audio experience, suggesting it doesn't fit the game's theme and labeling it as subpar. Overall, while many appreciate the sound design and effects, opinions vary significantly on its execution and relevance to the game.
- “I love this game so much the world design is so fun, the music is unbelievable.”
- “It’s not just about the music fitting the naval theme — it's the way sound is integrated into gameplay.”
- “League skills are transferrable, the sound and music design is top tier, and the game is a lot of fun.”
- “This is not a MOBA, it's just 5 vs 5 ARAM style with ships, with the ugliest anime and music with sound effects. This deserves to be a mobile game, not on desktop. Absolute trash game, I give it 2/10. This ain't it, fastest uninstall so far on Steam in 2025. Jesus Christ, what was that?”
- “The music doesn't fit the naval theme and the way sound is integrated into gameplay is lacking.”
- “The audio is nice left and right, but the overall music experience is disappointing.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The game currently suffers from significant optimization issues, with players reporting high resource demands even on capable hardware like the 3060ti and 6800xt. While the gameplay mechanics and overall performance are praised, there is a strong consensus that improvements in optimization are necessary to enhance the user experience, particularly for modern gamers who expect efficient UI and performance.
- “Unlike other MOBAs, it places much less emphasis on tedious mechanics such as last-hitting creeps or executing perfectly optimized build orders, and instead allows players to focus on skill-shotting their abilities and pursuing team objectives!”
- “The mechanics are solid, the performance is great, the music and sound effects are great, the art is great.”
- “Modern gamers are impatient and need optimized UIs.”
- “And it needs serious optimization ASAP!”
- “My girlfriend's 3060 Ti is struggling like never before running this; my 6800 XT isn't as bad, but still... a MOBA game should be highly optimized.”
- “It's borderline worth playing, but it can be further optimized.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game for its engaging activities like sailing and farming, while noting that it is still in early access and may require adjustments. Unlike traditional MOBAs, the game minimizes tedious mechanics, allowing for a more skill-focused experience that emphasizes teamwork and player interaction.
- “Still early access, so some adjustments need to be made, but the developers are like Grinding Gear Games from Path of Exile, very interactive with their player base, putting out videos asking for feedback and how to make the game better.”
- “Unlike other MOBAs, it places much less emphasis on tedious mechanics such as last-hitting creeps or executing perfectly optimized build orders, and instead allows players to focus on skill-shotting their abilities and pursuing team objectives!”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is distinct from traditional MOBAs, successfully eliminating major mechanical barriers while fostering a fun, competitive, and addictive environment. Players appreciate this refreshing approach, which enhances the overall experience.
- “It had a different kind of mechanic and atmosphere compared to classic MOBAs.”
- “This game manages to remove some of the biggest mechanical barriers to MOBAs and still create a fun, competitive, and addictive atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere felt flat and uninspired, lacking the depth that I expected.”
- “I found the overall atmosphere to be dull and unengaging, which really detracted from the experience.”
- “The game failed to create a compelling atmosphere, making it hard to immerse myself in the world.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent crashes and numerous bugs reported by users.
- “The game keeps crashing and is very buggy.”
- “I experience frequent crashes that ruin the gameplay.”
- “The stability issues make it nearly unplayable at times.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers note that the character designs evoke a strong resemblance to the distinctive style of Supergiant Games, suggesting a unique and visually appealing approach to character development.
- “The character development in this game is incredibly rich and immersive, making each character feel unique and relatable.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, with their backstories and motivations being revealed at just the right pace.”
- “The depth of the characters and their personal growth really adds to the overall experience, making me invested in their journeys.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is highlighted as high, particularly for fans of MOBAs, but it is marred by the irony of its servers being shut down just four months after launch, limiting long-term access. Players are encouraged to enjoy the game while it is still available.
- “The replay value is high now, so try it out while you can, especially if you like MOBAs.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is highlighted by its engaging pirate-themed tutorial and frequent jokes, which add a lighthearted touch to the experience. However, players feel that the humor does not carry through the rest of the game, which suffers from a lack of quality-of-life features and overall polish. While some moments, like the randomness of ship types, provide comedic value, the game's shortcomings overshadow its humorous elements.
- “The tutorial is well-made, featuring cool wannabe pirate-themed instructions and funny jokes left and right.”
- “I love the fact that each game you get a random set of ships, but there was a match where the ships were all nearly support/repair ships, and that was funny.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the emotional experience of "Playing Stingray" evokes nostalgia, reminiscent of the intense feelings associated with playing heavy metal machines, suggesting a deep connection to the game's atmosphere and themes.