Sea of Thieves Reviews
Despite the lack of meaningful progression beyond cosmetics, Sea of Thieves presents an endless sea of possibilities full of exciting encounters with other players and a never-ending list of fun things to do.
A limited and simplistic pirate adventure, but one with an abundance of character and a thrilling conviction in its own ideas.
A superb water park for four friends to splash around in, but progression is sluggish and there are too few surprises beneath the waves.
Sea of Thieves is bursting with potential for storytelling in a watery paradise, but doesn't have enough to keep players coming back.
Sea of Thieves can be tedious, and it lacks a compelling progression hook, but it excels as a cooperative story generator for you and your friends
More than two years after its launch, Sea of Thieves has improved in countless ways.
Sailing across the open ocean becomes less of a thrilling embodiment of cooperation and more of a chore.
Even in its current seemingly incomplete state, Sea of Thieves is still rewarding.
I am sitting cross-legged in a watchtower, praying the crew searching for me doesn't realise I'm here.
When Sea of Thieves clicks, most likely because you have a full galleon of fellow pirates to work with, it can create a rousing, fun experience whether completing a long voyage for the Gold Hoarders or even just sailing around, looking for any hidden secrets or loot.
Rare unquestionably need to apply new meat to these beautiful bones. I've enjoyed the ambience of Sea of Thieves so much that I want it to be something that stays in my life for a long time to come, but, in its current state, I know that is impossible.
A game brimming with potential. Incredible attention to detail and the potential to create your own stories is tempered somewhat by a lack of guided content to keep players motivated.
Rare's piratical playground looks lovely, but you have to make a bit too much of your own fun. The sound and the fury of the waves is lovely, but for Sea of Thieves to be properly good it needs to give the players more to work with.
Sea of Thieves is a mixed bag of emotions for me. It's a great social experience to play with a group of friends and sail on the prettiest water you will ever see in a video game. It's also bogged down by tedious and repetitive voyages that reward you with meager pay. When you can eventually purchase an item, it will only affect how you look. If that is the case, it seems puzzling that I can't create a character I want to flaunt to any passerby. There is enjoyment to be found in Sea of Thieves, but not enough to keep you interested in the long term.
A good effort but a shallow offer on its genre. Its success depends on the postlaunch support provided by Rare, because there's a certain degree of lack of contents on the actual game.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Not all treasures are made of gold and silver. Sea of Thieves lands on PlayStation 5 proving once again that this co-op pirate adventure is that experience that many seek, but few find. It's not a perfect game, but I wish everyone could get on board with this boat.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
'Sea of Thieves' feels a little thin, but its unique foundation has captured our imagination.
Sea of Thieves defies modern gaming conventions in brilliant and refreshing fashion, creating a fairly unique sandbox where you and your crew need to find your own fun. It might be in real need of more variety to the quests and activities, but Sea of Thieves' curious charms are like a siren's song that keep drawing me back for more piratical adventures on the high seas.
Sea of Thieves is a fascinating experience that is undermined by the lack of variety and player progression. A game that shines if played along with your buddies, but fails to engage the user if played without a group of friends.
Review in Italian | Read full review