The Rise of Captain Longbeard
- October 19, 2016
- Colopl NI
Get on Steam"The Rise of Captain Longbeard" is a pirate-themed action-adventure game that was available for purchase and play in an early access version until the servers were shut down on February 20th, 2017. The game allowed players to engage in naval battles, explore islands, and upgrade their ships and crews. After the servers became inactive, it was still possible to play the game on a local environment.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features great graphics and an engaging atmosphere, making it visually appealing and immersive.
- Gameplay is intuitive and enjoyable, with a mix of exploration, puzzles, and combat that keeps players entertained.
- There is potential for the game to evolve into something special, with a solid foundation reminiscent of other successful VR titles.
- Development has reportedly halted, leaving the game's future uncertain and leading to concerns about its current state and value.
- The locomotion system is limited to predefined paths, which restricts player freedom and exploration compared to other titles in the genre.
- There is a lack of communication from the developers regarding updates or future plans, contributing to a sense of abandonment.
- graphics6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their vibrant, cartoony style and the populated, varied environments, even in early access. Reviewers noted the absence of glitches, contributing to an overall positive visual experience.
“Overall, great graphics, no glitches (even though it's an early access title), and intuitive gameplay.”
“Great graphics - I love the cartoony style, and even in early access, the environment is very populated and varied.”
“The graphics and layout are impressive.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its intuitive design, making movement, weapon handling, and options easy to navigate. Players appreciate the smooth experience without glitches, even in early access, and express excitement for future updates to enhance both gameplay and story.
“Overall, great graphics, no glitches (even though it's an early access title), and intuitive gameplay.”
“Gameplay - everything's easy and intuitive (weapons, moving, options, etc).”
“Great game, I look forward to updates on the story and gameplay.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised as excellent, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Reviewers highlight its immersive qualities that enhance gameplay.
“Excellent game with an immersive atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is captivating and draws you into the game world.”
“The game's atmosphere is rich and enhances the overall experience.”
- stability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates impressive stability for an early access title, with users reporting no glitches and smooth gameplay, complemented by great graphics.
“Overall, great graphics, no glitches (even though it's an early access title), and intuitive gameplay.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express enthusiasm for the game's story, eagerly anticipating future updates that will expand on both the narrative and gameplay elements.
