Sea of Thieves Reviews
Sea of Thieves is a continuous experiment, a strange role-playing game where you decide what kind of pirate you will be
Review in Italian | Read full review
Sea of Thieves' world isn't completely lacking in achievement, thanks to its luscious visuals and excellent sailing mechanics, but it feels completely undercooked in terms of actual gameplay. Perhaps ironically, Sea of Thieves feels like the skeleton of a game rather than a fully realized experience. Rare promises that more content is coming, but judging on what the game offers now, it's a journey not worth taking—at least not yet.
Sea of Thieves plots a course in the opposite direction of most big budget, predictable affairs. Loot is not about gaining power, and the thrill is in the voyage, not the destination. This may alienate some gamers, but it is a breath of fresh air for those willing to embrace the change. However, Rare will soon find the community clamoring for more content and improved social options to keep players invested and using their freedom to create limitless and fascinating stories.
Sea of Thieves is a beautiful adventure. It's equal parts satisfying, boisterous, and charming. Pirating is a great deal of fun, especially with friends, but you must be content with its empty progression system to justify its full price.
Sea of Thieves genuinely attempts to appeal to a wide audience with its cartoonish charm, fun music, humor, and skillful naval combat; distinguishing itself as one of the best casual action games out there.
For now, it's wholeheartedly recommended you dive in with a crew of friends, provided they're willing to take the long-term approach. The horizontal progression means players won't be punished for not playing, which could make Sea of Thieves fantastic to dip into as and when the content updates arrive.
At the moment, Sea of Thieves feels like a mock up house used by real estate agents to sell you on a property. It's a polished prototype with promise and potential, but it's so far removed from what the actuality is that you're better off waiting.
Sea of Thieves is a nice addition to the PlayStation multiplayer game catalogue around the world. The game itself will benefit from an increase in the user base and more interested in Rare's multiplayer proposition. Although it never delves into any aspect of what it proposes and is not an unpleasant experience for the solo player, the magic of cooperative and the freedom to enjoy the game without too much commitment are the great attractions in a new world of piracy.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Try. Embark on a few expeditions, have a drink of rum with your friends, take part in several battles and decide if you want to spend the next months in this world. It's an unusual-unique-new experience, but not for everyone.
Review in Polish | Read full review
In conclusion, Sea of Thieves: Anniversary Update is the worthy successor to what was shown in the first year of Microsoft's pirate title.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Sea of Thieves has managed to successfully steer a course through turbulent waters during its first two years. Its once somewhat sterile and empty world is now full to bursting point with activities and distractions and it's got a sense of direction and purpose which mean players don't need to work nearly as hard to find ways in which to indulge their inner Black Beard. Tall Tales provide a properly meaty, narrative-driven campaign that works equally as well for solo players as it does for eager crews of four and that once empty horizon is now full of things to see and do as you make your way from the lowliest bilge rat to a pirate of legend.
In this moment, it is difficult to rate Sea of Thieves with a higher valuation than it has, and instead I think it is the most important game so far this year, due to its values, playable proposal and what it represents. I am aware that this contrast can be difficult to understand, especially if the game has not yet been tested. For this reason, I simply encourage you to try what Sea of Thieves has in store for you before judging.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Overall, aside from the few negative experiences that I have with the game so far, I find that by Rare updating the issues is a good thing and aside from the few issues that I did have with the game, it is quite enjoyable from the times that I was on the open seas. Hopefully Rare will continue to update the game and add more to it as time goes on but for now, Sea of Thieves is a great game to unleash your inner pirate and set sail on the open seas!
In its current state, Sea of Thieves is nothing more than a heavily polished alpha version of a much more complex game, a game that needs to changed tremendously to be what Rare advertised. Still, its a joyful experience and game pass have made it much more worthwhile than paying 60 bucks.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Sea of Thieves most compelling activity happens when player ships clashes in PvP combat. However, PvE content is lackluster and easy forgettable, despite being set up in a beautiful world. This game has a potential unlike any other and might be the game we dreamed in 2 o 3 years.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
If you have a regular crew to play with and you can get the game at a discount, Sea of Thieves offers some memorable experiences. If you're flying solo or thinking about paying full price, the rough edges should be enough to make you reconsider boarding this particular boat.
Sea of Thieves is an ideal base and if the flaws get fixed, it can be one of the most exhilarating games out there. But right now despite its efforts in creating memorable moments, the game never peaks and its flaws are like a speed bump in Rare's goal: player enjoyment
Review in Persian | Read full review
Sea of Thieves has provided some of my favorite gaming moments this year, but the repetitive voyages and reliance on currently infrequent player encounters to keep things interesting mean the seas are a bit shallower than you might expect in a full-price game.
Sea of Thieves is excellent on paper, but underwhelming in execution. You can revel in steering your ship and pillaging other players' ships all you want, but the truth will rise eventually — Rare's new game extremely lacks in content and variety. And even great core gameplay mechanics can't remedy that.
Review in Russian | Read full review