The Pirate: Plague of the Dead
- July 31, 2017
- Home Net Games
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"The Pirate: Plague of the Dead" is a action-adventure game set in a world of pirates and the supernatural. Players take on the role of a pirate captain, leading their crew in naval battles and exploring islands filled with treasure and danger. The game features a unique plague mechanic, which can turn defeated enemies into allies, adding a strategic layer to combat.
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Reviews
- story1,081 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging narrative and immersive pirate themes. However, a common critique is that the storyline is too short, leading to a sense of boredom once the main missions are completed. Players are eager for more content, including additional campaigns, side quests, and character development, to enhance the overall experience and prolong gameplay.
“I love the story although the campaign for me is so short.”
“The storyline was also interesting and really fun to read.”
“The story is rich and very Pirates of the Caribbean-esque, but my god is the story bountiful!”
“To be honest with the game, I'm unsatisfied because the story is way too short for me.”
“The story is short, but the gameplay more than makes up for it.”
“The main story, however, feels very short.”
- graphics817 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their quality and detail, with many players noting that they are impressive for a mobile title. Users appreciate the realistic visuals, vibrant environments, and well-rendered ships, often describing the graphics as stunning or console-quality. However, some reviews suggest that there is room for improvement, particularly in terms of realism and optimization, with calls for enhancements to make the graphics even more immersive and lifelike.
“The graphics are amazing for an android phone.”
“I literally liked everything about the game, the features, graphics, story, mechanics, and even the ship customization.”
“The greatest pirate game ever created, the graphics are amazing and the storyline is absolutely stunning; everything in the game is fun and enjoyable.”
“My only problems are the graphics; they are not that realistic and that's a problem that needs to be fixed.”
“Graphics must be improved.”
“Very interesting game, it is full of story but I would recommend working on the graphics of the game; it's too plain.”
- gameplay191 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its fun mechanics, smooth controls, and engaging combat, with many players appreciating the open-world exploration and ship customization options. However, some users express concerns about the pacing, repetitive missions, and the need for more content and updates, while others find the economy and certain gameplay mechanics frustrating. Overall, while the gameplay is considered enjoyable and well-executed, there are calls for improvements and additional features to enhance the experience further.
“Amazing graphics and the gameplay is really fun.”
“The gameplay is fantastic and well laid out!”
“The battles are blood boiling, the missions are epic and the gameplay is smooth.”
“Overall worse than the other version of the game, there are less ship types that you are able to purchase; the gameplay is a bit too fast for me (the other game has a bit slower gameplay so that's good.); most premium ships look disgusting and like a big eyesore due to them being absurdly over-the-top and the beginner ship is no different; now comes my big problem: the economy is horrible because if you buy cannonballs from normal ports and sell them to pirate ports you can get infinite money.”
“Gameplay wise that is, but as I stated from the start, not much to do; we need more content.”
“Looked fun and the graphics are great, but the gameplay is just awful.”
- monetization48 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 73 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay and the ineffective rewards from watching them. While some appreciate the minimal in-app purchases and the option to play offline, others feel that the game is designed to pressure players into watching ads to progress, leading to a negative experience. Overall, the balance between ads and gameplay enjoyment remains a significant concern for users.
“Something good must be acknowledged, especially for an offline game and the fact that the in-app purchases as well as the ads were kept to a minimum. Oh, and did I mention that the app's size is reasonable?”
“This is amazing, worth all the in-app purchases.”
“Fantastic graphics and all my issues with the in-app purchase have been resolved. Just awesome.”
“The game itself would be fun, but it's developed to keep you constantly low on gold, so that you are forced to spam yourself with ads.”
“It's a good game but the amount of ads is extremely annoying.”
“Forced ads you can't close and freezes my game when I try to exit the ad.”
- stability23 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- -9 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many players experiencing frequent freezes and glitches that disrupt gameplay, particularly during ads or after extended play sessions. While some users appreciate the overall experience and story, the recurring technical issues have led to frustration and a call for updates and improvements. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant stability enhancements to meet player expectations.
“Nice game, no lag, no choppiness, no glitches.”
“The game runs smoothly without any interruptions.”
“I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs, which is impressive.”
“The app still freezes; why have you not done anything about it? It even cuts out when I'm in a 30-minute play session!”
“This game would have had potential if the creators would update it. Don't get me wrong, I love pirate games, but the game freezes and then crashes me out.”
“The app freezes a lot.”
- music20 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the soundtrack repetitive and lacking in variety, particularly expressing a desire for more adventurous themes and sea shanties. While some appreciate the overall sound design and theme song, there is a strong consensus that the addition of crew singing and more dynamic battle music would enhance the experience. Overall, the music is seen as a weak point in an otherwise enjoyable game.
“This is the best open world/offline game with good graphics and music.”
“It's a great game but just short 1 thing for that one star... sea shanty songs on deck and in taverns.”
“You can always add some sea shanties for music...”
“The soundtrack is a bit repetitive, but except for that, it's really the most enjoyable single-player piratery-based game at the moment.”
“It's a good game and a lot of things to do, but can you change the music? It's quite boring to listen to, so make it more adventurous.”
“It's a great game, but it just lacks one thing for that one star... sea shanty songs on deck and in taverns.”
- humor11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its funny interactions and entertaining gameplay that elicits laughter. Many users find it both exciting and amusing, making it a recommended experience for those looking for a good laugh. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with engaging challenges, contributing to its appeal.
“It's a very exciting game because it has the most funny interactions and tools to play.”
“This game is too funny; all of us at the house were laughing at this game.”
“This game is so funny.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and tedious, primarily due to a lack of ships and insufficient information about the surrounding area. While capturing ports and farming for money is relatively easy, the overall experience is hampered by the game's pace and limited tutorial support, making the grinding feel less rewarding and more frustrating.
“The game was very slow, with not many ships available. There's no way to find out what's in the area for ships because there aren't many, and the enemy has a lot of fun making the game slow and slightly tedious. The controls were fun but not great, and there are no real tutorials on how to fire and interchange items. Overall, it just wasn't very fun and felt slow; it needs more ships to gather a proper fleet.”
“Grinding should be easier.”
“Though grinding is harder here, I can still feel the adventure.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as gloomy and unrealistic, diverging significantly from the first installment, which some players find unique while others view it negatively. Despite the darker tone, the game offers a more customizable experience and a better story, though the overall ambiance has received mixed reviews due to its perceived lack of depth and excessive despair.
“It doesn't have the same atmosphere as the first game, but I think that makes it unique. The story is short but better than the first one, and the ships are far more customizable. Different characters like Teach, Calico, Anne, and Bart add to the experience.”
“The atmosphere is unique and different from the first game, which adds to its charm.”
“The atmosphere is gloomy and unrealistic, unlike the first.”
“Should have just had a major update for the first game; I don't really like the atmosphere—too much darkness and despair.”
“It doesn't have the same atmosphere as the first game, but I think that makes it unique; the story is short but better than the first one.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, users feel that while the game's graphics and physics are commendable, there is room for improvement in optimization, particularly in ensuring consistent performance across different ships during battles. A few adjustments could enhance the overall experience significantly.
“It's decent, but Caribbean Hunt is much better in terms of all your ships in your fleet having the same performance when you switch from ship to ship during battles. Otherwise, it still has great graphics and physics like all HNG games.”
“Just a few tweaks in the graphics and optimization can really help.”
“It's decent, but Caribbean Hunt is much better as far as all your ships in your fleet having the same performance when you switch from ship to ship during battles; otherwise, still great graphics and physics like all HNG games have.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the game's emotional depth but feel that it could benefit from updates and enhancements to maintain its impact over time.
