Terror of the Seven Seas

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Terror of the Seven Seas is a multiplayer simulation game. It was developed by Cutthroat Games and was released on November 6, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Terror of the Seven Seas lets you live the pirate life you’ve always dreamed of, blending ship combat, sailing, and exploration in a vast open world. Choose your path as a ruthless pirate, loyal naval officer, wealthy trader, or daring explorer, each with unique quests and challenges. Engage in intense boarding battles, hunt legendary creatures, and uncover hidden treasures across the seas.

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The game offers a vast open world with a variety of ships and dynamic naval combat, reminiscent of classic pirate games.
The developer is highly responsive to feedback and actively updates the game, showing dedication to improving the player experience.
Despite its rough edges, the game provides a fun and engaging pirate experience, allowing players to create their own adventures.

The game feels barebones with limited content, lacking depth in trading mechanics and meaningful progression.
AI behavior is often frustrating, with both enemy and friendly ships exhibiting poor decision-making during battles.
The user interface and controls are clunky and unintuitive, making navigation and gameplay cumbersome.

story
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of a cohesive questline or narrative, with players noting that it primarily functions as a pirate simulator focused on combat rather than storytelling. While there are occasional quests with minor story elements found in taverns, many feel that the absence of a structured storyline leads to a repetitive gameplay loop that may deter long-term engagement. Overall, players express a desire for a more developed narrative to enhance the experience, despite finding some enjoyment in the sandbox nature of the game.
- “The gameplay loop is pretty simple but it's still fun and functional, and if you get tired of sinking ships, you can go to the tavern to get a quest that will take you somewhere with story tidbits.”
- “I think what the game could use is a story questline that takes you through the different activities in the game (tavern quests, random krakens, ship-to-ship and ship-to-port combat, trading between ports, bounty hunting, etc.) since while the learn-to-sail tutorial is effective at giving you a rundown on the basics, it doesn't feel like it connects to the game so much as being a side option that I think a lot of players will end up either missing or just thinking 'eh, I don't need that' and then quitting 20 minutes in when they can't figure out the game.”
- “Stumble upon random points of interest with quests that can lead to reward or tragedy.”
- “There is no real quest or storyline, there is no evolution, there is no real economy system, there is only a combat system. So more or less, this is a pirate simulator with bad graphics, and by the way, this game drains an insane amount of GPU usage despite having old textures.”
- “Because there is no story or any real objectives beyond what you make for yourself, the gameplay loop will get old fairly quickly. But seeing as I paid $20 CAD, I believe I will get more than my money's worth even if the dev doesn't add a single new thing to the game in the future.”
- “The lack of any story and the general jankiness was enough to dissuade me from the moderate grind after around 9 hours.”
graphics
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting that while ship and sea visuals are decent and detailed, many character and building models appear outdated and lackluster. Despite the simple graphics, which some appreciate for allowing a larger game world, there are complaints about high GPU usage and bugs. Overall, while the graphics are not top-tier, they are complemented by enjoyable gameplay and active developer support for improvements.
- “The graphics at sea for ships etc. are pretty good; not top quality, but I can see that this is where the most presentation has been focused.”
- “Really open world, real places and factions, realistic graphics, etc. Combat is epic, plenty to do.”
- “Graphically, it looks nice; the ships are detailed and the lighting and sea are good.”
- “There is no real quest or storyline, there is no evolution, there is no real economy system, there is only a combat system. So more or less, this is a pirate simulator with bad graphics, and by the way, this game drains an insane amount of GPU usage despite having old textures.”
- “I wanted to give a positive review as the developer seems very active at improving the game, but I don't think it will match up to my expectations. Some aspects are just too childish, like sea monster battles and most of the port graphics.”
- “Graphics are pretty basic, but then again, it's the same way with RuneScape, and look how long that's been around.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is described as fun and accessible, offering a mix of ship battles and exploration that appeals to casual players, though it lacks depth and complexity for those seeking a more serious experience. While the mechanics are straightforward and enjoyable, the game suffers from stability issues and a lack of content, making it feel basic compared to larger titles. Overall, it provides an entertaining experience for casual gamers, despite its simplicity and occasional technical problems.
- “If you are looking for a simple pirate game that sees you getting right into the action, then this is the game for you. It's a mix of Sid Meier's Pirates and the Pirate: Caribbean Hunt from a gameplay perspective, and that is perfectly okay in my eyes. It's nothing grand or massive like Sea of Thieves or Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, but it is a fun pirate game.”
- “Surely the graphics aren't overwhelming, but gameplay is fun and it's a nice loop of ship battles and exploration.”
- “The gameplay is basic and simple enough to understand yet still offers a lot to keep you entertained.”
- “My only issue, I suppose, is the game is a bit too simple in terms of mechanics and quests.”
- “Game stability, however, could definitely be better; I crash on average every 3-4 hours of gameplay.”
- “A recurring theme during my gameplay was general jankiness.”
optimization
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The game's optimization is currently lacking, with players reporting issues such as poor AI performance and pathing, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. While the developers are actively working on improvements, users still encounter occasional visual glitches and subpar image quality, though there are no major stuttering or game-breaking bugs.
- “The developers are active and consistently working on fixing and enhancing performance.”
- “No stuttering or game-breaking bugs.”
- “I've seen my own fleet miss point-blank shots and make horrible pathing decisions where they end up dead so fast that hiring them just isn't worth it for both the absurd cost and poor performance.”
- “The current optimization of the game still needs improvement; occasional flashbacks occur on my computer screen along with slightly blurry image quality resembling DLSS.”
humor
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The humor in the game is noted for its initial hilarity, particularly in absurd situations like attempting to clearcut a forest to hit a ship, but this novelty can quickly turn frustrating. Additionally, the randomness of relationship changes upon loading the game adds a comedic unpredictability to the experience.
- “It was hilarious the first couple of times I saw it in the wild, but when the ships are in a forest of trees while I'm trying to conquer Barcelona and I end up attempting to clear-cut an entire forest with broadsides to hit a ship blind, it gets frustrating.”
- “Hilariously, every time I loaded the game, every relationship would change randomly.”
atmosphere
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The game creates a vibrant and bustling atmosphere with a diverse array of ships navigating the oceans, enhancing the sense of activity and engagement. Players can expect even more vessel options in the future, further enriching the experience.
- “The oceans are teeming with other ships, giving the game a bustling atmosphere, and there's a huge variety of vessels to command - possibly more coming, but we'll have to wait and see.”