I love this game. It is a brilliant Cthulhu-like setting that is dark and creepy and feels exactly as dangerous as Cthulhu-like settings should! This game is not easy and there are some decidedly noticeable bumps in the road where the challenge really ramps up. They are clearly communicated, but I have struggled to get over those bumps in the past. This game will make you feel great about a character, then kill that character. You'll feel like you've accomplished something awesome, and then something that will happen that will make you rage quit. (This is probably 1 of 4 games in my life that has made me rage quit.) This game will frustrate you, no doubt. However, when you finally beat a boss with which you've struggled, or get the synergy in your party that you want, or get a character fully upgraded, though, it feels awesome.
SUMMARY: Great game with lots of replayability. The atmosphere is awesome. The story is engaging. There are a huge variety of potential interactions and outcomes. I have sunk hours into this game and I expect to sink hours more --- FULL REVIEW: I can see why some folks are not fond of this game. It can feel a bit slow at first, but as you get upgrades to your ship and develop your character and crew, things really start to open up. ---- The world is one of scarcity. I find myself trying to plan and map the best route to use my lamp as little as possible while accruing the least terror for my crew because fuel isn't always cheap and terror will either open new and exciting stories or (and) make your crew go crazy. So while travel can be slow, it isn't passive. On top of that, the story is great and ever developing. Your last captain died and you don't want to do the same thing all over again? Run to different ports and see what happens. Choose different crew members as they become available and explore their stories. If you played well, your last captain will give this captain a leg up, and maybe they can find out what really happened to... whatever your main questline is for this captain! ---- What this game isn't: It is NOT an action game. Combat is boring and slow, but it can also be punishing. More often than not, I try to avoid it. It is NOT a roguelike. While there is some change in the world, it is not enough variety to be considered a roguelike. It is NOT less than a 4 star game. I almost gave it 5, but I try to reserve 5 for truly spectacular titles.
bought this game for less than $2, and it was worth that. I would not spend $12 on it. At the risk of repeating what some folks have said, here are my pros and cons. Pros: - Scratches multiple itches namely town builder, character advancement, and nostalgia - Good music - Great concept - Fairly casual great for the busy person who works 12 hours, comes home and wants to play for an hour or 30 minutes before bed Cons: - Battle is inconsistent and a little glitchy. For example, I was hiding and got spotted by several goblins, but not by two of the other who ran back and forth past me while I was fighting others. - Combat gets repetitive very quickly - Sidequests lack meat - Main story is uninspiring After a few hours of gameplay, I've gotten all I care to out of the game. We'll see how I feel tomorrow after I work a long day and come home.
