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...
Published: 2018-03-30, Author: Christopher , review by: gameranx.com
Abstract: Rare's Sea of Thieves is exactly the kind of game I would have dreamt up as a kid. Sailing the open ocean and digging for treasure tickles the right part of my brain. Sea of Thieves delivers that kind of exhilaration, while simultaneously being held back...
Published: 2018-03-27, Author: Peter , review by: gamespot.com
Beautifully rendered water and atmospheric conditions, Coordinating and goofing off with a crew can be intensely enjoyable, A promising start to a game with plenty of room to grow
Quests begin to feel repetitive far too fast, Strictly cosmetic upgrades can dull your motivation, Player base is largely toxic and has been infiltrated by hackers
Abstract: Having only spent a few hours with Sea of Thieves at this point, I'm having a hard time being able to tell whether this online pirate experience from developer Rare will ever be “my thing”. So far, it doesn't seem like it, but I can also understand the ap...
Unique gameplay you won't find elsewhere, A strong foundation for cooperative play, Dynamic sandbox means a surprise is always around the corner, A beautiful world to explore, Fun and humor are never punished
Questionable longevity, With limited launch offerings, the game's success is dependent on postlaunch support, Lack of meaningful progression for many, Solo players will feel lonelier than ever
Abstract: Back in 2013, Ubisoft put players in the shoes of Edward Kenway with the release of Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag. It was a game that represented a slight tonal shift for the series, and as it was set in the bright blue seas of the Caribbean during the...
Sea of Thieves has glimmers of promise and is gorgeous to look at, but single player play is virtually worthless, and the repetitive nature of the quests and empty world leave the game feeling incomplete and overpriced as of now...
Incredible presentation, Excellent sailing mechanics, Fulfills the pirate fantasy
Lacking organized content, Few memorable landmarks, Needs more customization options
Sea of Thieves is a disgustingly enjoyable game that is endlessly entertaining among friends. That said, it has an incredible deficit of organized content, too few customization options, and needs a bigger, more varied world map. I have no doubt that as t...
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Published: 2018-03-24, Author: Jennifer , review by: wmpoweruser.com
Abstract: Sea of Thieves' long-awaited release has arrived and its reception has been quite contentious between Xbox fans. Those who hate it have been accused of being unfair. Those who love it have been accused of being biased and blinded by brand loyalty. As usua...
Slightly above average or simply inoffensive. Fans of the genre should enjoy it a bit, but a fair few will be left unfulfilled.How we score: The destructoid reviews guide...
