Swords & Crossbones: An Epic Pirate Story (2015)

Developer

Epic Devs LLC

Platforms

Windows, Linux

Genres

Adventure, RPG, Simulation, Strategy

Rating

3.3 of 5, 78 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 9.2 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A lighthearted, comedic pirate adventure with a zany cast and whimsical exploration across colorful islands and seas.

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What players say

Players call it a mix of tactical RPG and island management sim with a lighthearted pirate story. The combat is solid turn-based tactics but the UI is widely hated, ported from mobile with excessive clicking and no tooltips. Many note the resource grind can be tedious, and some report frequent crashes. Fans of Monkey Island and Dark Cloud will find charm here.

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