The game looks and plays like a b-title PS2 game from around 2006 without the charm or nostalgia. I'm not sure which is worse: the sound mix, or the visual anomalies. I figured I'd bite seeing as I love the golden age of sail, and I won't refund the game. But I can't recommend it.
This is a tribute to the games of the children of the 80s. Inspired heavily by Duck Tales, Megaman, Castlevania, and Zelda - this game has something for everyone. Yacht Club has masterfully blended our favourites into something fresh that still plays like the games of yesteryear. This is a MUST play for platform veterans and newcomers alike and the massive number of secrets and collectibles will make it a staple of my library for years to come. One of the true AAA titles of 2014.