Ship of Fools

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6.3

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  • Summary: Ship of Fools is a seafaring roguelite co-op game where you play the Fools, the only creatures fool enough to brave the sea. The Great Lighthouse that once protected the Archipelago is broken and a storm of malice and corruption is coming. Together, you and your ship mate will jump aboardShip of Fools is a seafaring roguelite co-op game where you play the Fools, the only creatures fool enough to brave the sea. The Great Lighthouse that once protected the Archipelago is broken and a storm of malice and corruption is coming. Together, you and your ship mate will jump aboard The Stormstrider and make your voyage across the sea.

    Man the cannons, ready your sails and protect your ship from sea monsters over multiple runs. It's up to you to defend your home from the almighty Aquapocalypse.    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. God is a Geek
    Nov 22, 2022
    90
    Ship of Fools is a truly exciting co-op roguelike, with frantic action. plenty of upgrades to enjoy and a banging soundtrack.
  2. PLAY
    Dec 14, 2022
    80
    An interesting take on the roguelike genre that offers a unique and entertaining way to play the game, but feels geared towards co-op over single-player. [Issue#22, p.81]
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  3. TheSixthAxis
    Jan 4, 2024
    80
    Whilst multiplayer games are plentiful, it’s still surprisingly difficult to find decent two-player local co-op games. Thankfully, with Ship of Fools, you and a friend don’t need to worry, as you’ll be happily blasting sea-beasts for hours, days, weeks, and months to come. Ridiculously fun and stupidly addictive, Ship of Fools is a delight!
  4. Multiplayer.it
    Nov 23, 2022
    75
    An enticing mix between regulated and micro-managing gameplay, all garnished with tasty fish sauce.
  5. SpazioGames
    Dec 5, 2022
    74
    We have tons of roguelites on the market right now, but Ship of Fools manages to feel unique in its own way.
  6. Video Chums
    Nov 29, 2022
    71
    Playing Ship of Fools will have you intimidated at first and shortly after the fun starts to sink in, you'll realise just how repetitive it all is. There are still good times to be had, though, so you may only want to take short excursions on this ship.
  7. Finger Guns
    Nov 21, 2022
    70
    This nautical roguelike is chaotic, frantic and sometimes frustrating if you’re on your own. There’re too many variables in the trinkets/weaponry via RNG to squander your enjoyment and an AI that can feel unfair at times. But with a co-captain, there’s some treasure to be had, and a presentation that could cure scurvy.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 1 out of 3
  1. Nitbratck
    Jan 20, 2023
    9
    One of the best in its genre. One thing that may up sad you is its length a bit short but hell of a fun.
  2. Rakasta7
    Jan 15, 2023
    9
    I had so much fun playing this game with my gf, every run feels distinct and refreshing. Probably the only downside is the fact that it’sI had so much fun playing this game with my gf, every run feels distinct and refreshing. Probably the only downside is the fact that it’s short, so we hope the studio manages to update or make an expansion to the game soon.… Expand
  4. meny82
    Aug 23, 2023
    2
    (3) come le ore dedicate fino a questo momento. Noioso, frustrante, opprimente; con un senso di progressione quasi inesistente, e comunque(3) come le ore dedicate fino a questo momento. Noioso, frustrante, opprimente; con un senso di progressione quasi inesistente, e comunque insoddisfacente. Probabilmente cambia forma in cooperativa, ma perchè venderlo come "affrontabile anche in single player", se in solitaria risulta essere, ancora: noioso e frustrante? Nei rogue lite, il segreto del successo è anzitutto far migliorare skill e strumenti del giocatore-avatar.. accade anche qua, ma i miglioramenti sono penosi, e la componente totalmente randomica ammazza la pianificazione.
    Si salva l'estetica. Stop. Niente altro.
    Forse con più ore di gioco migliora.. ma sento di averne investite già fin troppe. Quindi non credo ripasserò qua per un update.

    Primo gioco di Team17 a risultare, per me, così terribile. Dispiace.    … Expand

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#51 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2022