Skull and Bones

Last updated: 2025-04-08
Summary
  • Enjoyable, customizable ship combat and progression.
  • Visually impressive, immersive open world.
  • Extensive ship customization options.
  • Lacks pirate-themed gameplay elements.
  • Repetitive and grindy gameplay loop.
  • Game is buggy and unstable.
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Reviews
(sample size)
1365
Helpful reviews
73%
Unhelpful reviews
22%
Protest reviews
4%
Positive points
1750
Negative points
2204
Gameplay points
641
Perf. points
152
Rec. points
936
Misc points
144
Point
Enjoyable, customizable ship combat
Description
Ship combat is a core strength, often compared favorably to Assassin's Creed: Black Flag. Players enjoy the variety of ships, weapons, and customization options, as well as the engaging PvE and optional PvP battles. The game is also solo-friendly, allowing players to progress and enjoy the content without relying on multiplayer.
Importance
48%
Visually impressive, immersive world
Description
The game features impressive graphics, particularly the ocean and weather effects, which contribute to a strong sense of immersion. The detailed environments, ship models, and sound design enhance the overall visual and auditory experience.
Importance
40%
Generally fun, enjoyable experience
Description
Many reviewers express general enjoyment of the game, often highlighting its fun factor and immersive qualities. The game is also considered enjoyable when playing with friends, with co-op play enhancing the experience.
Importance
28%
Extensive ship, character customization
Description
The game offers extensive customization options for both ships and characters, allowing players to create unique pirate identities and tailor their gameplay experience. This includes a variety of ship types, weapons, armor, and cosmetic items.
Importance
19%
Has potential, enjoyable despite flaws
Description
The game has potential and is enjoyable despite its flaws. It offers entertainment that is worth the discounted price and can be engrossing.
Importance
19%
Large, varied open world
Description
The game features a large and explorable open world with a variety of activities and missions. Players appreciate the freedom to explore and pursue their own goals within the game world.
Importance
13%
Fair monetization, helpful community
Description
The game is praised for its fair monetization model, with microtransactions primarily limited to cosmetics. Players can earn many cosmetic items through regular gameplay, and the community is generally helpful and friendly.
Importance
12%
Easy to learn, casual gameplay
Description
The game is easy to learn and offers a relaxing, casual experience. The story is simple and enjoyable, providing a good pretext for leveling up and exploring the map.
Importance
10%
Ongoing improvements, active developers
Description
The developers are actively improving the game through frequent patches and fixes, addressing bugs and implementing community feedback. The game has improved significantly since its initial release and continues to receive content updates.
Importance
9%
Strong appreciation for the game
Description
Reviewers express strong appreciation for the game, indicating they would have been willing to make significant sacrifices to experience it in their younger years. The reviewer found the game enjoyable after purchasing it on sale.
Importance
9%
Enjoyable sailing, dynamic weather
Description
Sailing mechanics are enjoyable, especially with dynamic weather and crew singing shanties. Storms and large waves enhance the sailing experience.
Importance
6%
Good seasonal, endgame content
Description
The game offers great seasonal content, with the season pass providing good value and rewarding players for simply playing the game. The endgame content is solid, with a decent amount to cycle through.
Importance
3%
Fun PVP events, optional
Description
PVP events are a lot of fun, and players are never really forced into PvP. The PvE content is also good.
Importance
3%