- October 19, 2016
- Colopl NI
The Rise of Captain Longbeard
61%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
story
75% User Score 32 reviews
Platforms
PCWindows
About
"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.
Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
- 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 Positive Neutral Negative
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.”
