The Pirate's Quest

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The Pirate's Quest - You go in search of exciting adventures and ancient treasure hidden on a mysterious island. You will explore dangerous seas, coves and ancient ruins in search of a treasure map, face competitors and fight sea monsters. Traveling through different locations, you will collect clues, solve mysteries and find treasures hidden in the most secret corners of the world. Can you o…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features cute 2D graphics that appeal to fans of retro style games.
It offers a simple and casual gameplay experience, making it accessible for a wide range of players.
Players appreciate the variety of locations and mysteries to solve, enhancing the pirate adventure theme.

The game is criticized for being a low-quality asset flip with minimal development effort and poor technical execution.
There are serious issues with review manipulation, including fake positive reviews from shell accounts.
The lack of customization options for controls and graphics limits accessibility and overall player experience.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features retro pixel art graphics that some players find charming and reminiscent of classic titles, though others criticize the lack of resolution options and modern graphical tweaks. While it doesn't demand high-end hardware, the overall aesthetic is described as cute and appealing, aligning with the style of older games.
- “The 2D graphics are cute and charming.”
- “This game does not require powerful hardware, but at the same time, it has nice graphics, made in the style of dandy games.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The story of "The Pirate's Quest" is likened to a treasure hunt, offering an engaging arcade experience that stands out despite its $30 price tag, which some feel could be better spent on older AAA titles. Overall, it is viewed as a rewarding addition to one's gaming library.
- “The pirate's quest is like finding a buried treasure in your gaming library.”
- “The pirate's quest is a very good example of arcade games.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of games developed with Gamemaker Studio is criticized for being heavily focused on retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs, often featuring poorly translated content and a pattern of simultaneous releases. Many of these games are linked to accounts that generate fake reviews, further indicating a trend of asset flips and scams aimed at exploiting players.
- “Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
- “They're all written in either Russian or broken English, appear at almost exactly the same time, very shortly after the game launched on Steam, all have a direct Steam purchase of the game, and the accounts are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay is praised for its engaging combination of diverse and interesting mechanics, making it a fun experience for players.
- “A fun game combining many different interesting mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly engaging and keeps you on your toes.”
- “Each level introduces new challenges that make the experience fresh and exciting.”