The Sun Never Sets
- June 6, 2017
- Cipher Hive
Get on SteamJoin Captain Eldon and his crew in a epic quest to find the treasure of the legendary Pirate King. The mad king had sealed his treasure by four mysterious crystals. Only by breaking those seals will Eldon and his crew gain access to the cave where the legendary treasure is buried.
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Reviews
- The game provided a sense of joy and hope during a difficult time, helping players to relax and find motivation.
- Players appreciate the non-linear gameplay, allowing exploration and freedom to navigate the game world.
- Despite some issues, many find the game enjoyable and a good way to pass the time.
- The game suffers from numerous glitches, including character abilities not functioning correctly and visibility issues during battles.
- There are significant quality concerns, with many describing it as low-effort shovelware and criticizing the use of recycled assets.
- The difficulty level is unbalanced, with enemies being too challenging for new players right from the start.
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of these developers is heavily criticized as exploitative and unethical, with reviewers labeling their games as "shovelware" and "cash grabs" that rely on repurposing existing templates and assets rather than original content. This approach is seen as a blatant attempt to profit from the work of others, offering little to no value to gamers.
“These guys do nothing but copy premade game templates and game tutorials, fill out a few things, stamp out basic levels using the construction kit templates, slap on an asset-flipped set of sprites/assets, and dump them on Steam and into cheap, nasty shovelware game bundles as cash grabs.”
“Trying to get paid for someone else's game templates and assets... at best, this is shovelware; at worst, it's a scam/cash grab.”
“That doesn't mean any of this has any value for gamers; it's garbage, a cash grab.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics in this RPG Maker game are criticized for their low quality, particularly in fullscreen mode, lacking full HD support and customization options, which may disappoint dedicated modern PC gamers.
“As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being subpar, with low-quality, repetitive mechanics and poorly executed retro pixel art that detracts from the overall experience.
“Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low-quality, copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
