Sea Dogs

 PC
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
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  1. Game Over Online
    85
    The RPG elements are far from groundbreaking, but they provide a very entertaining quest structure that serves as the game's backbone. After that, it's up to you how you want the game to play out, and it works very well. The total package is a lot of fun, and hell, you get to be a pirate.
  2. IGN
    85
    An epic swashbuckling adventure that's sailing on mostly smooth, but sometimes turbulent waters.
  3. Voodoo Extreme
    83
    After playing SD for what seems like an eternity, I can confidently state that it is one of the more enjoyable RPGs I've played in a long time, even with its plentiful bounty of bugs.
  5. PC Gamer
    81
    A surprisingly fun genre-bending pirate game, equal parts RPG and strategy. [July 2001, p.70]
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  6. GamerWeb PC
    80
    A potentially great game marred by bugs and funky play balance, Sea Dogs is still not a failure. Visually, sailing around is breathtaking, and the gameplay has moments of brilliance.
  7. GameSpot
    79
    More than the sum of its parts, and its effective combination of three genres makes for an adventure that can be enthralling despite its many problems.
  8. GameSpy
    77
    If you like genre-benders, sure. If you like naval combat games, definitely. If you get bored easily or don't care for the setting, save your money.
  9. Electric Playground
    75
    A very fun--yet flawed--RPG at sea with lots of gameplay to keep you sailing for weeks (if not months) on end.

Awards & Rankings

82
#82 Best PC Game of 2000
41
#41 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
18
#18 Most Shared PC Game of 2000

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 49
  3. Negative: 5 out of 49
  1. Slybot
    Jan 26, 2016
    9
    That is amazing game that freaks you out with a tons of bugs, really bad on land animation and controls. But despite of everything you'll loveThat is amazing game that freaks you out with a tons of bugs, really bad on land animation and controls. But despite of everything you'll love this game, for it's outstanding atmosphere, music, and open world.
    Actually the fact that it's favorite game for many people with so many bugs and irritating moments, proves that it's fine piece of video game that will take a lot of time from your life.    … Full Review »
  2. Sergey_Nabrusko
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    One of the best games on the pirate theme even now. Feel like a corsair, rule ship and enjoy your game life in spite of age of the game.One of the best games on the pirate theme even now. Feel like a corsair, rule ship and enjoy your game life in spite of age of the game. There is no more game like this!… Full Review »
  3. RTCWFAN
    Aug 31, 2023
    8
    If the game wasn't that buggy, it could have been one of the best pirate RPGs of all time. But after hours into the game, I can stronglyIf the game wasn't that buggy, it could have been one of the best pirate RPGs of all time. But after hours into the game, I can strongly recommend it. Overall rating: 8.4.… Full Review »
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