Pixel Piracy is a roguelike, sandbox, side-scrolling game with RPG elements developed by Quadro Delta studio. The game is a kind of pixel-art, pirate life simulator and gives players an opportunity to take on the role of captain commanding the crew of a pirate ship. The players' main goal is to become the greatest, the richest, and the most feared pirate in the world. In order to achieve that ambitious objective, we need two things a ship and a crew. After recruiting the crew and building the ship we may start our adventure of plundering, pillaging, and conquering everything and everyone that dares to stand in our way.
Gameplay
In Pixel Piracy, exploration and dynamic encounters are the main elements of the gameplay. The game starts with creating our unique pirate with the help of numerous customization options. After that, we must visit the tavern and recruit crew members, who will accompany us on our seawater adventures. To build the ship, players have to buy all the needed materials from certain merchants. Before embarking on your journey it's good to buy weapons and stock up food and water supplies as the crew, including the captain, may starve to death. It is worth mentioning that the game features permadeath every character's death is permanent and if the captain dies the game is over. As we progress in the game, we can train our crew members in many different skills like combat, sailing, or treating wounds. In addition to that, our ship is fully upgradable numerous possibilities of improvements will allow you to create the vessel that suits your personal playstyle.
The world in Pixel Piracy is procedurally generated and every new playthrough will be different than the previous one. Together with adjustable, different difficulty levels, it will guarantee long hours of diversified gameplay.
Reception
The game gathered generally positive reviews. Many players praised it for simple, yet pleasing graphics, and almost unlimited exploration and re-playability. Pixel Piracy is a great game for every pixel-art enthusiast. Many players will appreciate the possibility of adjusting difficulty levels and the fact that they will have to take care of their crew and experience true pirate life.
Key features
- Ahoy there, Captain! take this incredible opportunity to take on the role of a true pirate captain!
- Build your ship buy all the materials and build your own, unique ship. You can later upgrade it and terrorize everyone who will stand in your way!
- Recruit the crew visit the tavern and recruit fearsome sea wolfs! If they manage to survive long enough, train them in a number of different fields.
- Explore the huge world Explore, plunder and pillage great, procedurally generated world!
- Permadeath That's right, you are the Captain, but don't forget that you are also a human. Don't be too confident if you don't want your adventure to end too soon.
