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  1. Mar 20, 2018
    7
    Very shallow game. I played all betas and there was some fun at first when mechanics was new. Ships and map orienteering done well. But after you find out that there are very few types of quests (and all of them was in betas), no interesting character progression and mechanics (especially fighting) are shallow at best, you are getting tired from this game's routine very quickly. BiggestVery shallow game. I played all betas and there was some fun at first when mechanics was new. Ships and map orienteering done well. But after you find out that there are very few types of quests (and all of them was in betas), no interesting character progression and mechanics (especially fighting) are shallow at best, you are getting tired from this game's routine very quickly. Biggest disappointment of 2018 to date. Expand
  2. Apr 3, 2018
    7
    Sea of Thieves is an awesome sandbox that is just shy of greatness.

    The engine, the mechanics, the gameplay are all brilliant in Sea of Thieves – sailing is so satisfying that you’re constantly looking to the horizon for an excuse to change direction or go explore something so that you can get your ship there... which leads to the biggest issue right now, there is a lack of content.
    Sea of Thieves is an awesome sandbox that is just shy of greatness.

    The engine, the mechanics, the gameplay are all brilliant in Sea of Thieves – sailing is so satisfying that you’re constantly looking to the horizon for an excuse to change direction or go explore something so that you can get your ship there... which leads to the biggest issue right now, there is a lack of content.

    I have put in what must be over 30 hours so far, this has been a mixture of 4 man galleon, 2 man sloop and 1 man sloop gameplay (the majority of which has been the latter)… I am currently sat at around level 21, 17 and 14 in the following factions:

    Gold Hoarders – they task you with some treasure maps or riddles to find and dig up some buried treasure.
    Order of Souls – they throw out some bounties for NPC skeleton pirate crews that need hunting down.
    Trade Merchants – They need supplies in certain areas, often live critters like snakes, pigs or chickens and they have a deadline!

    These are all fun but arguably could be boiled down to simple “go here, find a thing and take it back” but the thrill of sailing, and the simple mechanics really do make it a fun adventure.

    This is very much a story game – not a written narrative, but very much the stories you end up with after an hour long voyage… It’s a game where you can be at the edge of your seat with a galleon pursuing you for your treasure, or be incredibly tense as a little sloop sails by playing their hurdy gurdy as a sign of peace…

    My friends and I keep telling fun little stories of events that happened in the game.
    If you want a game to both relax and have fun to then this could be it, but it can get hairy at times that’s for sure. If you want a game with a strong focus on teamwork and co-op, then this could be the game for you. If you want a reason to play the game including levelling up, unlockables and collectibles then this is not the game for you – this is a game about an even playing field and having fun. I hope to see more content as I do fear for the ultimate longevity of the game, but so far it’s a really fun adventure waiting to be had.
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  3. Mar 20, 2018
    7
    So far I like it when it's layed back and I can explore. But forced PvP is a cardinal sin. Yes it's a pirate blah blah blah. Doesn't mean that it can't have PvE only mode. This game is built and designed for griffing so enjoy
  4. Mar 20, 2018
    7
    O jogo tem visual bacana, é divertido em coop, mas não possui uma historia envolvente. Recomendo para quem quer passar horas com os amigos se divertindo e explorando o mapa, batendo papo, para mim se enquadra no mesmo estilo de minecraft, um jogo que eu particularmente jogo para relaxar!
  5. Mar 21, 2018
    7
    Sea of thieves is a fun game, it offers lots of different things to try, and the wave graphics are absolutely outstanding. Although, it still feels very empty, as if there could be a lot more in the game.
  6. Mar 22, 2018
    7
    No começo não dava na peço jogo e recebi muito mais do que esperava. eu bem viciado nele, mas ainda tenho a sensação que falta algo. É como se fosse uma beta turbinada ainda. A quantidade de bugs também está atrapalhando a jogatina. O que é estranho depois de tantos betas, testes e alfas. Em questões técnicas o jogo é um manjar. não tem o que discutir. talvez daqui a uns 4 meses tenhamos oNo começo não dava na peço jogo e recebi muito mais do que esperava. eu bem viciado nele, mas ainda tenho a sensação que falta algo. É como se fosse uma beta turbinada ainda. A quantidade de bugs também está atrapalhando a jogatina. O que é estranho depois de tantos betas, testes e alfas. Em questões técnicas o jogo é um manjar. não tem o que discutir. talvez daqui a uns 4 meses tenhamos o que todos esperávamos na versão final desse jogo. Expand
  7. Mar 21, 2018
    7
    An interesting and colorful sandbox pirate adventure with a similar style of play to that of Hello Games’ failure No Man’s Sky, Sea of Thieves is one of the most unique looking games out there. Now, don’t let the comparison to the lousy open-world title from two years ago scare you away - this game is much better. But, the game does have its shortcomings. An overall lack of content atAn interesting and colorful sandbox pirate adventure with a similar style of play to that of Hello Games’ failure No Man’s Sky, Sea of Thieves is one of the most unique looking games out there. Now, don’t let the comparison to the lousy open-world title from two years ago scare you away - this game is much better. But, the game does have its shortcomings. An overall lack of content at launch is proving to be quite disappointing, as nothing has changed much in terms of the game’s structure since the multiple betas released over the past year. The game is pretty simple; board your ship, steal some treasure, and return said treasure to your homeland. That may sound enjoyable, but for a full-priced $60 game, that’s not enough to satisfy anyone’s hard earned money. Playing with friends is fun, and there is plenty of opportunity for a role-playing style of gameplay, but playing by yourself can get pretty boring. The visual style is impressive, though, and the open-world feel is quite immersive. The mechanics feel natural and not at all clunky, and the experience the game brings when interacting with other players is pretty satisfying. But, with not much to offer at launch, Sea of Thieves is a game best to be bought in the coming months - once more content is released. There is an incredible amount of potential here, and hopefully Rare takes advantage of the great foundation they’ve established with Sea of Theives. Expand
  8. Mar 27, 2018
    7
    Jogo focado totalmente no multiplayer e com uma temática até então pouco explorada.
    Não é um primor técnico porém a diversão compensa.
    Ótima pedida para os donos do Xbox One.
  9. Mar 21, 2018
    7
    Sea of Thieves is Rare's latest game after a near 20 year drought out of the company and with their latest works being, Kinect Sports and Killer Instinct they have come out swinging ready to try and top the charts again. Launch Day for SOT was absolutely god awful, the servers got so flooded Rare barred new players from joining, and after 3 stress tests over the past month it isSea of Thieves is Rare's latest game after a near 20 year drought out of the company and with their latest works being, Kinect Sports and Killer Instinct they have come out swinging ready to try and top the charts again. Launch Day for SOT was absolutely god awful, the servers got so flooded Rare barred new players from joining, and after 3 stress tests over the past month it is unacceptable that launch day was literally unplayable. Some would blame the Xbox Gamepass for the flooded servers, and being that this is the first major Xbox Exclusive to launch as part of gamepass it is very possible they underestimated the amount of people who saved up their two week free trial for Sea of Thieves.

    As a kid I played Pirates of The Caribbean Online with my friends and we heavily enjoyed our pirate adventures and I am happy to say Sea of Thieves scratches the pirate itch I've had for years. The graphics mostly the water, are absolutely stunning, my only complaint is the in my opinion, awful looking characters in most cases. For a game based on being YOUR own pirate it is kind of odd that you are stuck with a wonky random character generator, I myself spent 47 minutes trying to find the perfect character model only to not be able to connect to the servers on launch day.

    The gameplay is fun solo or with a team as you learn to work together and operate smoothly in combat and how to pull maneuvers like a dogleg to gain an edge in ship battles. At release the game has only a few things the betas didn't, the kraken and certain factions to trade for. I myself haven't encountered a Kraken yet but rumor has it that it's very disappointing. Chest grinding for sure gets boring and the game can become very repetitive however sailing the seas looking for other pirates to plunder or become friends with is extremely fun. Sea of Thieves is a game that you can play for 12 hours if you wish or just pick it up for an hour or 2 after a long days work. Overall the game is good and has great potential but if Rare does not get some fresh content out soon the game will tank.
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  10. Apr 30, 2018
    7
    A fun first-person pirate experience. Jump in your ship with your friends and collect all the loot you can carry, fire yourself from a cannon toward an enemy ship and try to sink them. Sea of Thieves delivers a lot of fun but can become stale, keep an eye out for new content being added to make the experience longer lasting.
  11. Mar 25, 2018
    7
    Sea of Thieves is a fun game that looks amazing. Sailing around with friends is a charming and amazing experience. However it doesn't take long to do everything there is to do and it can be repetitive and most of the fun depends on who you are playing with.
  12. Sep 14, 2018
    7
    Редкая форма воды (Sea of Thieves)

    Чтобы найти чем заняться в SoT, нужно очень постараться. Примитивизм игры одновременно удручает и завораживает. Это касается как арт-дизайна, так и игровых механик. В проекте Rare важную роль играет слаженность действий и это относится не только к совместному выходу в океан, но и к блужданиям по водной глади воров в одиночку. Находясь на дряхлой
    Редкая форма воды (Sea of Thieves)

    Чтобы найти чем заняться в SoT, нужно очень постараться. Примитивизм игры одновременно удручает и завораживает. Это касается как арт-дизайна, так и игровых механик. В проекте Rare важную роль играет слаженность действий и это относится не только к совместному выходу в океан, но и к блужданиям по водной глади воров в одиночку. Находясь на дряхлой шлюпке, единоличнику по силам потопить целый бриг, но в поисках сокровищ одинокому, морскому волку будет куда сложнее донести до своего кораблика найденные бриллианты с золотом, чем группе бравых головорезов. Пиратской романтикой, как того и добивались разработчики, пропитан каждый пиксель, а звуки насвистывающей шарманки, да треск гармошки прямо-таки заставляют кричать "Аррррррррррррррр" и рьяно прыгать в омут с акулами к очередному кладу или дубасить по черепушке, оживающих на островах мертвецов. Это костяк продукта, но если на релизе дело ограничится только им, а лор и нарратив не будут раскрыты, то быть этой "форме воды" на дне ММОокеана!
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  13. Sep 16, 2019
    7
    This is a fine game. There isn't much of a story or much to do alone, but working with your team to make a cohesive unit of a crew is extremely satisfying. Sailing a ship feels great and naval combat does as well, unfortunately land combat is about as barebones as possible. This game is great if you have a few good friends to play with, but if you can't get on frequently with the sameThis is a fine game. There isn't much of a story or much to do alone, but working with your team to make a cohesive unit of a crew is extremely satisfying. Sailing a ship feels great and naval combat does as well, unfortunately land combat is about as barebones as possible. This game is great if you have a few good friends to play with, but if you can't get on frequently with the same group it simply isn't worth it. Expand
  14. Mar 27, 2018
    7
    I have been following Sea of Thieves progression very closely. Thankfully Sea of Thieves delivers in most areas and it’s unlike any other game I’ve ever played before and ultimately it was worth the wait. The gameplay is absolutely fantastic in my opinion and the uniqueness of doing certain tasks shines through in all areas, which in turn makes the game an incredible amount of fun. WithoutI have been following Sea of Thieves progression very closely. Thankfully Sea of Thieves delivers in most areas and it’s unlike any other game I’ve ever played before and ultimately it was worth the wait. The gameplay is absolutely fantastic in my opinion and the uniqueness of doing certain tasks shines through in all areas, which in turn makes the game an incredible amount of fun. Without a doubt the best way to enjoy this game is with friends. The co-op offerings are absolutely flawless and I’ve been able to play with my friends who are on PC with no problems at all and each time we’ve played its remained fun and unique throughout our time with the game. Sea of Thieves also allows you to play on your own and whilst it does provide you with some enjoyable moments when alone it’s not as good as when you play with friends, but it’s still worth playing it this way at times. Something that really impressed me about this game was the world in which the game takes place. It’s very big and no island feels the same and visiting each island was a pleasure to do because there’s always something different to find when you explore deeply, which is great. Don’t get me wrong the game could do with more content but I’m prepared to wait because the content that is included is more than enough to keep you satisfied for quite a while and there is enough variety to stop things from becoming boring especially when played with friends. A big part of this game is obviously travelling on your ship and thankfully everything has been done to perfection here. Sailing feels great and adjusting the sails and doing certain things actually matter so there is some realism here. The controls also hold up really well and I didn’t experience any problems at all with them, which is a bonus. The presentation side of the game creates a wonderful experience for me and I couldn’t have asked for any more here. Visually the game looks beautiful from start to finish and I was especially impressed with the weather effects in the game. The sound design is also brilliant and it captures the pirate atmosphere really well, which is great. At the end of the day as a game Sea of Thieves excells in my opinion and whilst some people may moan about the lack of content I don’t see that as a major problem because you make your own fun and content when you play. I think Rare have done a fantastic job with this game and it’s a game unlike no other, and without a doubt I’m going to stay with the game for a long time because I’m looking forward to see how the game grows and develops. The only caution with this one is it will require continued updates to keep it fresh and worth playing. My advice check it out on Xbox Game Pass before making the purchase if you are undecided if it's right for you. Expand
  15. Mar 20, 2018
    7
    O jogo em questão e inovador, muitos elementos presentes, cada pessoa responsável por uma função, o jogo estimula o trabalho em equipe, mas passado muito tempo de jogo ele passa a ser muito repetitivo, as vezes falta a paciência de só ficar no barco navegando, os climas dinâmicos ajuda a quebrar esse tédio.
    outro ponto positivo e as musicas que tocamos em conjuntos e as melodias são
    O jogo em questão e inovador, muitos elementos presentes, cada pessoa responsável por uma função, o jogo estimula o trabalho em equipe, mas passado muito tempo de jogo ele passa a ser muito repetitivo, as vezes falta a paciência de só ficar no barco navegando, os climas dinâmicos ajuda a quebrar esse tédio.
    outro ponto positivo e as musicas que tocamos em conjuntos e as melodias são sensacionais.

    eu avalio o jogo com nota 7 pois ainda esta devendo algumas coisas, esse tédio que passamos no barco quebra bastante o jogo, poderiam deixar mais divertido a navegação em barco
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  16. Apr 29, 2019
    7
    El verdadero retorno de Rare. Una gran aventura para disfrutar con los amigos.
  17. Dec 29, 2018
    7
    Sea of thieves is a game that revolves around sailing your ship around a vast open sea of dangerous but sometimes peaceful islands with treasure scattered throughout. The game-play is extremely satisfying when playing with a full crew of 4 people as you are all working together to sail the ship and while that might sound like an easy task i experienced an intense multiplayer scenarioSea of thieves is a game that revolves around sailing your ship around a vast open sea of dangerous but sometimes peaceful islands with treasure scattered throughout. The game-play is extremely satisfying when playing with a full crew of 4 people as you are all working together to sail the ship and while that might sound like an easy task i experienced an intense multiplayer scenario throughout the whole time i was playing. During the first 5 hours of playing the game i found that my crew would not work together and would result in various screaming call outs but like the majority of games the more you play the game the better you will get at the game mechanics and in the later hours of my play time i found that i was able to use a diverse range of strategies with my team such as crashing an unmanned ship into an enemy or outmaneuvering them using the islands placed around the ocean.
    The main complaint by people is that it has a lack of content but i think this point is invalid due to it being a sandbox game where you create your own fun unlike other games where it seems like work (Destiny, Eso, Warframe, ect). Often when my friends and I play those games where you just grind we address the activities as "i need to do this" or "I've got to get this later" in sea of thieves its just whatever you want to do.

    But for everything sea of thieves does right there is something tedious and boring right around the corner.
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  18. Apr 5, 2018
    7
    The common misunderstanding is that Sea of Thieves is BAD ,however that isn’t the case. Sea of thieves is a sandbox adventure game that specializes on sailing and team play. Game ssuch as this suffer in the current gaming market because of a lack of “features” or “upgrades” or “ranked play” all of which most triple A titles strive for to survive in a gaming economy where players want theThe common misunderstanding is that Sea of Thieves is BAD ,however that isn’t the case. Sea of thieves is a sandbox adventure game that specializes on sailing and team play. Game ssuch as this suffer in the current gaming market because of a lack of “features” or “upgrades” or “ranked play” all of which most triple A titles strive for to survive in a gaming economy where players want the same game but better. Sea of thieves could have easily been a BlackFlag clone with crafting and a battle royal mode, however Sea of Thieves lacks this. This is because Rare wanted to create a pirate game, and they did a really good job! I’ve never thought piloting a boat would be as fun as sea of thieves made it to be. This complemented with a grand open world and interesting places to visit really sell the game to fans of such games. I understand the repetition exists and progression is lackluster, however this shouldn’t prevent those who enjoy this type of game from having a blast. To conclude, I believe people who give subpar reviews are incorrect. This game isn’t bad, it just lacks the common machganics incorporated into modern games that retains massive quantities of people, but, for those who enjoy this classic style of make your own adventure game, it’s a masterpiece.
    P.s as for a grade, Sea of Thieves is by no means fundamentally broken so it is above a zero, but at the same time there are some possible balance issues with combat and a somewhat lack of replay value since gameplay can sometimes be linear due to simple quests. That’s why I believe a 8/10 is deserved for the hard work from Rare. Hope this helps them get back to making more!
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  19. Apr 15, 2018
    7
    The game is gorgeous. It can be repetitive, but with friends you can have an absolute blast. Get a full crew, and sail away into the sunset!
  20. May 25, 2018
    7
    The Water effect is excellent, the graphics are cartoon but very very beautiful. There is no tutorial and we can got completely lost in the begging, this is a game to play with friends, not alone.
  21. May 19, 2018
    7
    Se me hace un poco plano, obviamente si no lo juegas con amigos es poco disfrutable, de hecho el jugarlo en grupo eleva la diversión mucho. Pero en solitario se ve algo vacio. Espero que con proximas actualizaciones mejore ya que la idea del juego me parece bastante original.
  22. May 19, 2018
    7
    Expensive, boring (alone) , incomplete, and the world is empty.

    The game doesn't have a main menu, Character selection is **** and the game is not funny after 3 hours. I am not stingy but $70 is to much for this, the game must be free to play or have a cost of $30 maximum. As I said, the game is boring after a few hours, the game need special events, real missions, more enemies,
    Expensive, boring (alone) , incomplete, and the world is empty.

    The game doesn't have a main menu, Character selection is **** and the game is not funny after 3 hours.

    I am not stingy but $70 is to much for this, the game must be free to play or have a cost of $30 maximum.

    As I said, the game is boring after a few hours, the game need special events, real missions, more enemies, and at least a exclusive PVP mode, and a basic main menu please. I will be happy with a PVP mode at least.

    This game its incomplete and they are selling this as a GOTY.

    Please maximum $30, a PVP mode and special events, that's all I want.

    This game is good and have potential, but due his expensive and stingy price, his empty world, and for been a incomplete game, this good game is now a piece of **** that don't deserve your money and your time.

    3/5.
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  23. May 31, 2018
    7
    El juego tiene un potencial enorme y actualmente no es aprovechado ya que en este momento es un: vamos a farmear cofres llegamos al puesto de avanzada los vendemos muy bien ahora por unos cráneos los vendemos y a gastarnos el oro y eso se vuelve repetitivo. la alianza comerciante nadie la toca dejando de lado estos puntos negativos el juego es perfecto para jugarlo con amigos y esEl juego tiene un potencial enorme y actualmente no es aprovechado ya que en este momento es un: vamos a farmear cofres llegamos al puesto de avanzada los vendemos muy bien ahora por unos cráneos los vendemos y a gastarnos el oro y eso se vuelve repetitivo. la alianza comerciante nadie la toca dejando de lado estos puntos negativos el juego es perfecto para jugarlo con amigos y es divertido pero cuando no llevas a tu grupo muchas veces te empareja con personas que hablan otro idioma y al haber falta de comunicación el juego pierde un poco de sentido.
    Pd: que buena biblia me aventé
    Pd2: tal vez cambie mi puntuación con el prox DLC ya sera esperar y ver su contenido :D
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  24. Jun 2, 2018
    7
    Un juego único de temática interesante con monstruos como el kraken y los esqueletos, pese a esto el juego luego de largas secciones de juego de torna repetitivo lo cual da una sensación de que el juego es mas una beta del mismo.
    Por otro lado el apartado técnico como gráfico son muy buenos como lo son los combates tanto terrestre como lo es el atacar otro barco, y si incluimos que el
    Un juego único de temática interesante con monstruos como el kraken y los esqueletos, pese a esto el juego luego de largas secciones de juego de torna repetitivo lo cual da una sensación de que el juego es mas una beta del mismo.
    Por otro lado el apartado técnico como gráfico son muy buenos como lo son los combates tanto terrestre como lo es el atacar otro barco, y si incluimos que el agua es magnifica no me deja de conversen, y si incluimos que el juego tiene el precio de un triple A y no del que realmente debería costar, lo hace un juego no muy atractivo al publico
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  25. Nov 1, 2018
    7
    The game is not that bad. It's fun to sail with some friends and have a great time for like 50 hours, but it's only good way to get drunk to death and enjoy these beautiful seas. There is no progression, all changes are only cosmetic which may sound like a good thing for a game which focuses on equality, but you'll quickly see that there is no goal which would be worth of your time.
  26. Feb 17, 2019
    7
    Excellent game with the right group, rather lonely otherwise. Sea of Thieves has a lot of promise in just the sheer exploration factor. However, even with a group of pirate friends online, the world can feel a bit empty at times.

    Overtime, I imagine Rare will fill this out but until then, yes there is fun to be had exploring and battling fellow pirates. Just know this soley hangs on
    Excellent game with the right group, rather lonely otherwise. Sea of Thieves has a lot of promise in just the sheer exploration factor. However, even with a group of pirate friends online, the world can feel a bit empty at times.

    Overtime, I imagine Rare will fill this out but until then, yes there is fun to be had exploring and battling fellow pirates. Just know this soley hangs on having some buddies to do the exploring with.
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  27. Aug 13, 2019
    7
    Me diverti bastante jogando,essa nota está valendo para oque o jogo oferece atualmente,no seu lançamento o jogo era muito vazio.
  28. Jun 18, 2020
    7
    Quite enjoyable with friends, especially when you agree on various decisions/play styles. Would be wonderful with private servers.
  29. Feb 23, 2021
    7
    Good game, and very fun with friends.

    Can be a lack of content between updates, but rare actually care about their community and try to update regularly. Is a grind sometimes, but is very fun. Expect PvP, even though you won't see many people, most will likely attack, It is a game geared towards PvE (Story missions, companies etc), and encourages an alliance system, but most
    Good game, and very fun with friends.

    Can be a lack of content between updates, but rare actually care about their community and try to update regularly.

    Is a grind sometimes, but is very fun.

    Expect PvP, even though you won't see many people, most will likely attack, It is a game geared towards PvE (Story missions, companies etc), and encourages an alliance system, but most people will see a rival ship and attack, even if you have no loot.

    Not the greatest community, and I would compare it to GTA and FIFAs communities, it is a bit better, but still a lot of toxicity in voice chat and online discussions.
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Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 71 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 71
  2. Negative: 2 out of 71
  1. Jun 6, 2018
    75
    Sea of Thieves provides all the necessary tools to the players willing to dive together in great naval adventures, full of smaller quests and epic sea battles.
  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    May 1, 2018
    80
    An amazing world full of promise, but currently rather empty. More updates will be key. [May 2018, p.74]
  3. games(TM)
    Apr 20, 2018
    70
    We have nothing but respect for Rare's vision with Sea of Thieves, but it is a game as likely to chew you up and spit you out, as it is to embrace you. If the wind is in your favour then it can be a delight, but a storm is never far off if you lose momentum. The real test of the quality and efficacy of Rare's plan will be in how it manages to evolve and grow in the weeks and months to come. [Issue#199, p.67]