Sea of Thieves

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4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1093 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 408 out of 1093
  2. Mixed: 155 out of 1093
  3. Negative: 530 out of 1093

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  1. Bonpoc1K
    Mar 7, 2022
    0
    Недоступно в России. Спасибо конечно разработчикам за проведенные в этой игре время, но я не думал, что вы окажетесь настолько большими подонк--и.

    not available in Russia
  2. FireHaska
    Mar 7, 2022
    0
    Great game, great fun. Pirates and ships. Awesome idea of game, but i have one problem. No more aviable in Russia. It's just steal my money. Thank you steam.
  3. RedFox69
    Mar 7, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Спасибо за то, что отобрали игру, на которую были потрачены деньги и уйму времени.
    Продолжайте в том же духе. И своей первой статьёй пиратского кодекса можете подтираться дальше, желаю потерять всю фан базу. Игры вне политики, ага.    … Expand
  4. KanarXP
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Nice pirate game very good adventure
    Graphics 10/10
    Music 10/10
    Story game 10/10
    Co-op 10/10
  5. Uarabei
    Feb 21, 2022
    5
    Played the game for 20 hours and got really tired of it. Perhaps I would have played more, but a lot of boring mechanics.

    If the game had increased the dynamics of swimming, then it would probably be more fun to play.
  6. TrickyEgor
    Feb 18, 2022
    8
    Sea Of Thieves is one of the most beautiful games. The best water in the game industry.
  7. Methias
    Feb 11, 2022
    8
    Sea of Thieves is a game that managed to borderline come back from the dead. How? No one is really quite sure because when the game first released back in 2018, it was highly hyped up by both the developers and the XBOX community alike. You had so many gamers saying this was going to be the game that made the XBOX ONE, the game that would make PlayStation and Nintendo gamers jealous, so onSea of Thieves is a game that managed to borderline come back from the dead. How? No one is really quite sure because when the game first released back in 2018, it was highly hyped up by both the developers and the XBOX community alike. You had so many gamers saying this was going to be the game that made the XBOX ONE, the game that would make PlayStation and Nintendo gamers jealous, so on and so fourth. However, it was the complete opposite. Everything gamers were lead to believe was somehow not quite the truth.

    I would say most of all, it was purely misdirection. Intentional, yes, but I don't think any major harm was meant. But unfortunately, the gaming community is so very brutal and they do not let things go when they are angry. And gamers certainly became angry about Sea of Thieves.

    The game was the negative talking point of the gaming world for quite a few months. Even a friend of mine, who is primarily and XBOX gamer asked me "Yeah, Sea of Thieves, what the hell went wrong there?".

    But now, some years later, the game is worthy of some praise. I've been playing it on my PC on Games Pass and I've had my best friend and my girlfriend roped in onto the game with me. First and foremost, I will say this game is pretty much a multiplayer game. The developers say it's solo friendly and while it is somewhat true and they are even adding solo friendly content into the game, can you really do it solo? The answer to that question is not really, not without some great deal of difficulty.

    The whole games mechanics works purely on working as a team with other people, so trying to do everything that a whole team needs to do, navigating the map, adjusting and setting the sails and manning the helm, it's all quite the chore. And if you get attacked by one of the in game dangers, such as the Megalodon, a Ghost ship or even the legendary Kraken, then you can basically kiss your ship goodbye and any loot you may of had on it because if you think you cand handle sailing, repairs of the ships damage AND manning the canons all by yourself, it's not going to happen.

    So yes, you need friends, you need a crew. And the more, the better.

    But the content of the game that is now seen in it is where it's truly shining these days. So much has been added and it's only getting better. Customization of your character, weapons and your ship is all very simple, yes, but it's still fun. It's so fun to sail the seas as the pirate you want to be. Give your pirate a beard, a peg leg, a hook for a hand. Paint your ship red and black, give it a black sail, hoist the skull and crossbones! You can even get pets in the game, such as dogs, cats, monkeys and parrots, and you can even get them outfits that give them peg legs and eye patches!

    Yes, a lot of this stuff comes in the form of microtransactions from the in game online store, but the small prices you pay for them are trivial at the end of the day. And I only spend about £5 or so once every few months on them, so I'm not exactly breaking the bank.

    The game, even today, is visually beautiful and even now, as a last gen game, the water graphics in the game are the best in existence, even when compared to up and coming new gen games. The sailing mechanics are some of the most fun parts. If you've got one friend manning the map, guiding you as you handle the helm and another tackles the sails, you can be hit with a storm, which means you'll have to fight high waves, strong tides that will throw you off course. Lightning will strike the ocean and can even hit your ship, sparking a fire, meaning you have to scoop water from a barrel on your ship which draws it in from the ocean to put it out. And whne a storm lingers dead over head, it plays havoc with your compass next to your helm, meaning you have to trust your own knowledge of the map and the ship to guide you through it. Me, my girlfriend and my best friend have been thrown way off course in the past by storms, and it's such a fun element of the game.

    Other little things that make the game so much fun is the inclusion of playing instruments, making a little band together. Even your pets will dance along to them! In game emotes can be a laugh. You can go fishing, catch some fish, cook them up and store them in your ships food barrel or your own inventory as a health restore option. You have several different canon ammo types, from the regular canonball to chain shots, made to take down the mast of enemy ships, fire bombs, designed to set the ships on fire. And then you have cursed balls, ones which will cast a spell on the ship to give various effects, from making the whole enemy crew sick to forcing the anchor to drop.

    Everything in the game, from sailing to hunting down treasure is just all so much fun. But you need friends. That's a definite. Sea of Thieves is worth picking up. Especially on games pass.    … Expand
  8. moonlaba
    Jan 17, 2022
    6
    전투며 스토리며 제대로된 부분없이 너무 안일하게 비어있는 컨텐츠들. 그와중에 스킨으로 돈이나 받아먹으려는 심보가 너무 괘씸해버리는 부분..
  9. Develboi
    Jan 15, 2022
    10
    One of the most original and best overall game ever made. It's one of those rare (pun intended) games you can play as you like. You can be a true pirate; hunting other ships and steal their loot, explorer; find burried treasure on the islands or underwater, deliver stuff as a merchant or just enjoy sailing in the sunsets and sunrises. You can't get bored and game gets more and moreOne of the most original and best overall game ever made. It's one of those rare (pun intended) games you can play as you like. You can be a true pirate; hunting other ships and steal their loot, explorer; find burried treasure on the islands or underwater, deliver stuff as a merchant or just enjoy sailing in the sunsets and sunrises. You can't get bored and game gets more and more exciting by leveling up particular 'career', or with actual game updates ; bringing even more stories, missions, modes and gameplay upgrades. Definitely game for everyone, no matter what's your gaming backround.… Expand
  10. gardenraven
    Dec 28, 2021
    9
    It's a really fun game to play especially with friends but I think it could use more content like for example much more different missions or even new game modes.
  11. Sanbro228
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    Cool game. It's one of the best game I've ever played. But you need some friends to have fun
  12. Jamesmac77
    Dec 17, 2021
    5
    It's simply, Okay, it's pretty fun with a friend or two, but it's an absolute snooze fest on your own, also , there's nothing to do in the game other than to buy cosmetics
  13. Rofk
    Nov 21, 2021
    0
    I would make probably better games with using my toes. Absolute waste of time don't even bother playing or thinking about playing it. Jee weez People that participated in this game are under depressions, suicidal and uncreative incell morons.
  14. AdmiralSinghy
    Nov 19, 2021
    1
    I played the game for 500 hours in total - spent 5 hours on a voyage, likely racked up about 200K-300K but no in-game coin loaded (stacking Fort of The Damned). I contacted customer support, they said wait 72 hours for rewards to load and get in touch if no coin loaded after that. I got back in touch since no rewards have loaded (It has now been 4 d and a half days) and the response wasI played the game for 500 hours in total - spent 5 hours on a voyage, likely racked up about 200K-300K but no in-game coin loaded (stacking Fort of The Damned). I contacted customer support, they said wait 72 hours for rewards to load and get in touch if no coin loaded after that. I got back in touch since no rewards have loaded (It has now been 4 d and a half days) and the response was from customer service was, verbatim:

    "Ahoy there Singhy,

    As we cannot verify any lost rewards we are unable to compensate for any potential loss of game progress which may have occurred due to potential server issues.

    I'm sorry for not being able to assist you in this regard."

    I literally cannot find the complaints department so my only course of action is to leave an honest review of my experience. If it weren't for the MANY glitches, and server issues this would be one of the best games I have ever played. But sadly, the customer service department don't care about your wasted time. I would not buy this game if you care about receiving your hard earned rewards. 1 star from me.    … Expand
  15. andrew9
    Nov 16, 2021
    6
    sea of thieves .
  16. Overziii
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    The game is very very good, his very funny ans so exciting.
    Français : le jeu est vraiment bien, il a une bonne durée de vie et est très excitant en combat.
  17. CypiBoii
    Nov 12, 2021
    6
    The first good game RARE Studios has ever devolped is Sea of Thieves.
    The graphics are cartoonish, which makes it uniquie, and its about **** pirates
    everyone love pirate, they even got a story line with character from Pirates of the Carribean

    But the game do get boring after 10 hours of playtime.
  18. deax
    Nov 10, 2021
    5
    Eu sinceramente não consigo compreender o porque as pessoas gostam disso em 2021. O jogo é um constante loop de navegar por mares entediantes, atracar em uma ilha que te mandaram atracar, procurar pelo tesouro, vender o tesouro e repetir infinitamente, tudo isso pra comprar roupinha e skin de arma.
  19. tobiwan12345
    Nov 3, 2021
    1
    I could have so much fun, if this bs skeleton ship is not incredible annoying. You must board the enemy ship and disrupt the enemy for repairing but the enemy is respawning under 3 sec with a great number and repair it nearly instant the moment the plank touch the hole.
    1/10
  20. Bioreactor1987
    Oct 19, 2021
    5
    Весело только с друзьями.
    В одного вы будете зад себе поджигать, когда в очередной раз вам сольют часы геймплея.
    Прогресс в виде исключительно косметики - такое себе решение. Но разрабы молодцы, игру развивают до сих пор.    Весело только с друзьями.
    В одного вы будете зад себе поджигать, когда в очередной раз вам сольют часы геймплея.
    Прогресс в виде исключительно косметики - такое себе решение.
    Но разрабы молодцы, игру развивают до сих пор.
  21. CallOfTheVoid88
    Oct 2, 2021
    7
    Decent game but a missed opportunity, this game could have been so much more but they dumbed it down to keep it kiddie proof.
  22. TheSikvel
    Sep 28, 2021
    7
    It was very interesting to play with friends, but the variety of content is depressing. Enough for 50-70 hours.
  23. gamersfan
    Sep 28, 2021
    0
    Toxic developers and players. Bad game.
    Plz, do not buy this on pc, or you will be very sad after 10 hours of suffering play.
  24. Rato0r
    Sep 1, 2021
    8
    Als erstes muss ich sagen das ich Sea of Thives erst jetzt einige Stunden gespielt habe und nicht gleich beim Release als wohl noch einiges fehlte.
    Zum jetzigen Zeitpunkt ist Sea of Thieves aber wirklich ein großartiges Spiel und da es leider wenig alternativen gibt was Videospiele mit Piraten angeht werde ich bestimmt noch einige Stunden in das Spiel stecken.
  25. Stanley96
    Aug 24, 2021
    10
    Jogo não mudou nada para justificar o valor que é cobrado, mais do mesmo pelo valor de R$350 uma grande falta de respeito com o consumidor
  26. Daun228
    Jul 25, 2021
    9
    Это одно из самых интересных кооперативных проектов (которые рассчитаны на огромную компанию друзей 3-4 (или даже больше друзей). Куча контента который генерируется вокруг игрока и каждый раз появляется что-то новое, Мало того что игра тебя завлекает кучей фракций и PvP режимом, Так в игре ещё и есть сюжетная составляющая которая также интересна, В игре нет дизбаланса, так как онаЭто одно из самых интересных кооперативных проектов (которые рассчитаны на огромную компанию друзей 3-4 (или даже больше друзей). Куча контента который генерируется вокруг игрока и каждый раз появляется что-то новое, Мало того что игра тебя завлекает кучей фракций и PvP режимом, Так в игре ещё и есть сюжетная составляющая которая также интересна, В игре нет дизбаланса, так как она сессионная (это и + и - ведь нет никакой прогрессии). Этой игры уж точно хватит на пары сотен часов и гору эмоций, а за это время она точно окупит свои 349 рублей за игру со Steam'а по скидке… Expand
  27. tedkuo
    Jul 19, 2021
    0
    This game is designed around toxicity. You could get killed and robbed any time anywhere. The designer said there will be no passive mode.
  28. EvilMarsRover
    Jul 11, 2021
    3
    One of the most toxic and frustrating game communities & experiences I've ever experienced in decades of online gaming. It's a shame too because the art design and character handling are fun & pretty satisfying, but the random ganking by hardened PVP lords is just too much to allow you to relax and enjoy a gaming session. If you are *really* into PVP, like live eat and breathe it, you willOne of the most toxic and frustrating game communities & experiences I've ever experienced in decades of online gaming. It's a shame too because the art design and character handling are fun & pretty satisfying, but the random ganking by hardened PVP lords is just too much to allow you to relax and enjoy a gaming session. If you are *really* into PVP, like live eat and breathe it, you will still be absolutely destroyed by a server-hopping 1% clique in this, but I guess you can try it on gamepass if it's free for you. Don't buy any microtransactions. Wait until you see what I'm talking about and then decide if losing hours of grind progress in a minute every day is your idea of fun, or you'd rather do something else. Utterly not recommended… Expand
  29. Oshiri_Maeda
    Jul 9, 2021
    7
    Pretty nice chill coop, PVP is almost non-existent. However, those several time we did PVP it was pretty hilarious. The game doesn't have much unique content, and I played only about 10 hours, but those were fun. Buy on sale.
    Btw, water visuals are just stunning! and meteors were pretty cool as well :D
  30. Friskas
    Jul 9, 2021
    0
    It's just nothing. You do all the routine stuff by finding the treasures and getting it back to the buyer. The only thing that you can buy is a customization, and you can buy it for donation too. It has a big playground, but it's empty. No procedural generation, no new biomes, no new upgrades (there are no upgrades, only customization), no new enemies. What is this?
    If this is a sandbox,    It's just nothing. You do all the routine stuff by finding the treasures and getting it back to the buyer. The only thing that you can buy is a customization, and you can buy it for donation too. It has a big playground, but it's empty. No procedural generation, no new biomes, no new upgrades (there are no upgrades, only customization), no new enemies. What is this?
    If this is a sandbox, then sandbox needs a fundament where you can do something that game offers you. Here, you can puke. It's perfect.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#7 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
33
#33 Most Shared PC Game of 2018

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 31
  3. Negative: 1 out of 31
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    90
    Sea of Thieves has successfully redeemed its clumsy launch with Rare being a developer that fully commits to the title with monthly updates for more than two years. Now – it is a game brimming with content, adventure and gorgeous pirate atmosphere with arguably being the best pirate game available and a truly fun multiplayer experience.
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  2. PCGamesN
    Feb 21, 2019
    80
    A year of updates has helped fill out its light content, but the real magic was there from the start. Rare’s take on cartoon piracy encourages you to behave as a cartoon pirate should: a little bloodthirsty, a little silly, and almost always drunk.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Sep 13, 2018
    60
    Sea of Thieves has a solid foundation, but unfortunately there is no content and in a few of gameplay the feeling of being a pirate completely disappears. [Issue#285]
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