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Tempest

Tempest is available for just $15 and it scratches an itch few other games do. It’s a capable, if somewhat buggy, pirate adventure that offers up challenging combat and an open world to explore. Customization and late-game challenges courtesy of legendary ships and mythical monsters help round out the title, making it worthwhile if a little frayed around the edges.
64%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
stability, grinding
89% User Score Based on 9,450 reviews
Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

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Tempest - Pirate Action RPG is an open-world adventure where you become a daring pirate, exploring seas, completing multilevel quests, and fighting against sea monsters while assembling your crew and upgrading your ship with deadly weapons. Share the vast world with friends for co-op or PvP action, and discover the fascinating story through over a hundred quests across dozens of islands. Complete with naval battles, sea monsters, and mystic crystals, Tempest offers a complete pirate experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 9,450 reviews
story90 positive mentions
stability97 negative mentions

  • The naval combat is engaging and fun, with a variety of ships and customization options.
  • The graphics and atmosphere are appealing, creating an immersive pirate experience.
  • The game offers a large open world with numerous quests and factions to interact with.
  • The UI is clunky and unintuitive, making navigation and management frustrating.
  • Many quests are bugged or poorly designed, leading to confusion and repetitive gameplay.
  • The boarding mechanics and land combat are clunky and lack depth, detracting from the overall experience.
  • story
    724 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as entertaining but ultimately flawed, with many players noting that it consists largely of repetitive fetch quests and lacks a cohesive narrative. While there are numerous missions and faction interactions that provide some depth, the quest system is plagued by bugs, poor tracking, and vague objectives, leading to frustration and a sense of grind. Overall, while the game offers a variety of quests and a pirate-themed adventure, the execution of its story elements leaves much to be desired.

    • “The storylines are entertaining and interesting and worth the pursuit.”
    • “I also like the story and faction missions; it gives the player a sense of adventure and not knowing what will happen next in the story.”
    • “Tempest also offers many storylines and quests, that are admittedly only told with text, but garnished with lots of black humour and accompanied by beautiful artworks in your journal to keep it interesting.”
    • “There is no mission log, nor any other means of tracking quests/missions; the only way to see what missions you have accepted is if you go to the port that you picked the mission up at. Outside of the port you picked the mission up at, there is nothing, and I mean nothing.”
    • “Most of the (very limited) story comes from quests that you get from each faction, but they're terribly buggy and many of the triggers won't work without restarting the game each step of the quest.”
    • “The story is bad, and is effectively a series of fetch quests.”
  • gameplay
    375 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising the fun naval combat and ship management mechanics, while others criticize the clunky controls, confusing user interface, and inadequate tutorial. Although the game offers a variety of activities such as trading and questing, it often feels simplistic and lacks depth, leading to frustration with mission clarity and mechanics. Overall, while there is potential for enjoyment, the execution leaves much to be desired, making it a hit-or-miss experience for players.

    • “Great fun, enjoyable story and mechanics.”
    • “Fun pirating game with good sailing and fighting mechanics.”
    • “I love the simple yet exciting gameplay.”
    • “In the end, the graphics are simple, there's no flow to the gameplay, everything is a confusing mess and navigating it is clunky.”
    • “A near non-existent tutorial, in addition to clunky gameplay and a very confusing experience, led to me being mostly frustrated and closing the game within the hour.”
    • “The game is buggy at start and is really boring with bad gaming mechanics.”
  • graphics
    365 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the stunning visuals and detailed textures, particularly in water rendering, while others criticize them as outdated or lacking polish. Many comments highlight that while the graphics may not be cutting-edge, they are decent for the game's size and performance, with some noting a need for improvements in certain areas like character models and user interface. Overall, the graphics are seen as a blend of appealing aesthetics and areas needing enhancement, reflecting a balance between visual appeal and gameplay focus.

    • “The graphics are stunning and the characters are very well designed.”
    • “Tempest is a beautiful game featuring richly detailed textures and artworks.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful and believable.”
    • “It's not the best graphics-wise and anything done away from your ship is a 'floaty' chore.”
    • “The graphics are just ugly and trees and bushes just spawn 10 meters away from you, and if you walk away from them, they disappear.”
    • “Tempest is an awful pirate game, starting with outdated graphics and finishing with the poorest content (including sea fights, arena battles, and so on).”
  • stability
    103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting a variety of bugs, glitches, and crashes that hinder gameplay. While some players note that it isn't completely broken, the frequent issues—especially with quests, tutorials, and combat mechanics—make for a frustrating experience. Overall, the game is described as a buggy port of a mobile title, with many aspects needing refinement and polish before it can be fully recommended.

    • “In general, great graphics, no glitches, fun maneuvers.”
    • “Almost bug free (one flotsam in deep sea is still not functioning).”
    • “At least it isn't buggy.”
    • “It's a very buggy port of a mobile game.”
    • “Most of the (very limited) story comes from quests that you get from each faction, but they're terribly buggy and many of the triggers won't work without restarting the game each step of the quest.”
    • “The game is buggy as shit, system crashes, can't resume original plot/position, re-install won't waste my time.”
  • music
    68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the soundtrack as fantastic and atmospheric, effectively enhancing the pirate experience. However, some players expressed a desire for more variety and the inclusion of sea shanties, noting that the repetitive nature of certain tracks detracted from the overall mood. Overall, while the soundtrack is generally well-received, it could benefit from additional diversity to better match the game's themes.

    • “The soundtrack itself is fantastic, bringing a fine blend of fantasy magic with an age of wooden ships and iron men.”
    • “This is a casual, fantasy, pirate sailing game that's fun and relaxing, and not too difficult, with some great music and impressive explodey action.”
    • “Soundtrack is magnificent!”
    • “The music is decent, though I wouldn't say it justifies a soundtrack release, unfortunately.”
    • “- no sea shanties dammit, there's music yes but what's a pirate game without sea shanties?”
    • “The background music leaves a bit to be desired as it's a single track that replays over and over based on the occasion (exploration versus combat, etc).”
  • grinding
    64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and imbalanced, requiring players to repeat the same tasks for hours to progress, particularly in acquiring better ships. Many users find the trading mechanics frustrating and slow, with limited opportunities to earn gold, leading to a sense of exasperation rather than enjoyment. While some appreciate the game's lore and ship management, the overwhelming consensus is that the grind detracts significantly from the overall experience.

    • “Grinding faction or money through these endless battles is not fun, I'm hanging this game up :(”
    • “It's needlessly tedious, takes a lot of the fun out of the game.”
    • “The only thing to do in this game is to roam around the map, repeating the same missions over and over again, constantly grinding to build reputation for a faction.”
  • atmosphere
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is a notable highlight, immersing players in a dark yet vibrant pirate world filled with naval combat, diverse factions, and engaging quests. While some users find the atmosphere occasionally dull or hindered by interface issues, many appreciate the strong sound design and graphics that enhance the overall experience. Overall, the game is praised for its ability to evoke a sense of adventure on the high seas, making it a compelling choice for fans of the genre.

    • “What really shines is the atmosphere - there are lots of factions, quests, many ships and upgrades you can use, some big monsters in the ocean attacking you... artifacts are a nice addition - and most importantly, the developers are constantly working on adding more content.”
    • “It has a sense of atmosphere that brings the world to life; in my opinion, it's one of the best pirate games out there.”
    • “The overall presentation really stands out as a stylish, extremely well-crafted piece of work that oozes a dark, yet jolly 'piratey' atmosphere.”
    • “The entire atmosphere, mechanics, and handling of the game is comparable to a mobile game, rather than a PC game.”
    • “It probably gets a bit better with time as your skills increase, but there still is no great atmosphere; it is just dark and dull, slow and not agile at anything it does.”
    • “The removal of the over-the-shoulder camera for in-person play doesn't feel natural and ruins the atmosphere, along with making in-person battles ridiculously harder than they should be.”
  • humor
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it entertaining and funny, particularly during missions that elicit genuine laughter. However, some critiques note that the humor can become repetitive, with many of the funniest moments showcased in trailers, leading to a sense of diminished comedic value over time. Overall, while the game may not be perfect, its comedic elements provide a lighthearted and enjoyable experience for players.

    • “This game is really funny and entertaining.”
    • “It's a very funny game.”
    • “Funny for a couple of hours.”
  • optimization
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players report excellent performance and stability, particularly on older machines, others experience significant issues, especially with multiplayer functionality. Overall, the game shows promise in its early access state, but optimization remains a concern for some users, particularly regarding system demands and multiplayer connectivity.

    • “This game has good optimization, is very stable, and has excellent graphics!”
    • “Worth mentioning is that the game is very well optimized already and looks really nice even on older machines.”
    • “It kills the computer; yes, it's not an optimized game at all.”
    • “As it is in its current early access state, I declare myself more than pleased with this game’s performance and entertainment value.”
    • “I understand that maybe they still want the performance since the items can be acquired elsewhere.”
  • monetization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has drawn criticism for relying heavily on advertisements, detracting from the overall experience. While some players find it enjoyable initially, they note that it ultimately lacks depth and originality, making it feel like a cash grab compared to other titles. Additionally, the graphics do not live up to the promotional material, further diminishing its value.

    • “As with many Steam games, following this the last few years has just been an avenue for the publisher to post advertisements.”
    • “There's nothing new to this game, but only advertisements for other games.”
    • “Actual graphics are much duller (cheaper) than in its ads, 2560x1600 max all.”
  • replayability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability, bolstered by a rich variety of content and a faction system that keeps gameplay fresh and engaging. Users have rated its replayability highly, with scores around 8/10, and highlight the value of multiplayer options at an affordable price.

    • “Replayability 8/10”
    • “The amount of content and replayability, not to mention multiplayer, for such a low price is ridiculous.”
    • “Tempest does incorporate an abundance of content allowing for enormous replayability.”
    • “Re-playable without getting boring due to the faction system.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for the lack of well-developed characters, making it difficult for players to form any meaningful emotional connections.

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