Underplayed Gems

Swords & Crossbones: An Epic Pirate Story (2015)

Swords & Crossbones: An Epic Pirate Story cover
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

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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.

Screenshots

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