- Rewardingly extensive exploration in gameplay.
- Enjoyable and immersive pirate-themed gameplay experience.
- Abundance of quests and character progression options.
- Poor combat mechanics and lack of challenge.
- Weak storyline with repetitive elements.
- Technical issues, bugs, and performance problems.
Emotions
Players are frustrated primarily due to the game's combat mechanics, which are described as clunky, difficult, and poorly balanced. Additionally, technical issues such as bugs, glitches, and performance problems contribute significantly to this frustration. Repetitive quests, lack of meaningful progression, and poor optimization further exacerbate the negative experience.
Disappointment stems from the game's shallow execution and lack of depth compared to previous titles in the series. Players are particularly disappointed with the story, ending, and character development, which feel rushed and uninspired. The combat system and repetitive gameplay mechanics also contribute to this sentiment.
Players enjoy the game's atmospheric world design, engaging storyline, and character development. The variety of quests, exploration, and unique RPG elements contribute to a positive experience. Improved combat mechanics and the freedom to explore a detailed world also enhance enjoyment.
Nostalgia is evoked by the game's classic RPG elements and references to previous titles in the series. Players appreciate the return of familiar characters, locations, and the connection to the Gothic series. The game's atmosphere and humor reminiscent of classic RPGs also contribute to this feeling.
Satisfaction comes from the game's visuals, music, and story, which players find engaging and well-executed. Improved graphics, smooth character movement, and a detailed combat system contribute to a positive experience. The variety of quests, replayability, and enjoyable casual gameplay also add to player satisfaction.
Core metrics
Core business metrics
Steam review mix, revenue model, and refund leakage.
Steam review stats
- Steam rating
- Mostly Positive (6/10)
- Total reviews
- 6,326
- Positive
- 4,70374.3%
- Negative
- 1,62325.7%
Sales estimations
- Estimated sales count
- 459,575
- Estimated revenue
- $6,889,029
- Game price
- $15
- Review → sale ratio
Refund leakage
- Refund-intent reviews
- 205.01%
- Estimated copies lost
- 1,453
- Estimated revenue lost
- $21,780
Review pace
Statistical analysis
Sentiment vs playtime and velocity signals.
Sentiment × Playtime
review counts| Bucket | Neg | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| ≤ 2h playtime | 205% Avg playtime 0.7h | 71.8% Avg playtime 0.8h |
| > 2h playtime | 7719.3% Avg playtime 41.1h | 29573.9% Avg playtime 55.7h |
Velocity
review pace| Avg/day | 0.1 rev/day |
| Last 30d | 0.9 rev/day |
| Quarterly | 6.6 rev/qtr |
| Days covered | 4,204 days |
Audience segments
Who is reviewing
Buyer mixes, lifecycle phase, and Steam Deck signals.
Buyer vs key activations
Share of review volume
399 total
Organic purchasers27568.9%
Voted up: 74%
Key activations12431.1%
Voted up: 80%
Honeymoon vs endgame
Based on hours played
399 total
First impression0-2h307.52%
Voted up: 33%
Mid game2-10h6015.0%
Voted up: 70%
Late game10-20h348.52%
Voted up: 74%
Endgame20h+27568.9%
Voted up: 82%
Steam Deck monitor
Deck vs global sentiment
Deck satisfaction
100.0%
Global baseline 75.7%
3 Steam Deck-tagged reviews out of 6,326 total.