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Sea of Thieves

PS5 Details

Native PS5 application
Yes

Details

Genre
Release Date
April 30, 2024
Metacritic Score
82

Reviews

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Good
  • Available on PS5
  • Continuous updates since launch
  • More quests and gameplay mechanics
  • Inclusion of franchise crossovers
  • Many quests and activities
  • Option to play in pacifist or combative styles
  • Emergent gameplay moments
  • Social experience
  • Inclusion of tight ropes and zip lines
  • Addition of new weaponry
  • Appealing art style
  • Customizable character designs
  • Minimalist, uncluttered user interface
Bad
  • Gameplay can become repetitive
  • Most enjoyable when played with friends
  • Solo gameplay can be boring
  • Melee combat is one dimensional
  • Limited animations for firearms
  • Rewards may not feel worthwhile
  • Game occasionally kicks players out due to network errors
  • Large number of trophies to earn
Good
  • Game feeds human interactions
  • Fantastic context sensitive text prompts
  • Supports cooperative play
  • Exciting ship sailing simulation
  • Stunning, cartoony visuals paired with ocean realism
  • Game suits solo or group players
  • Procedurally generated character designs
  • Emergent feeling moments
  • Skill-based progression
  • Unique sandbox game style
Bad
  • No character progression
  • No overarching story
  • No end goal
  • Limited quest types
  • Barriers to full enjoyment
  • Poor multiplayer matchmaking
  • Need more variety in quests
  • Inadequate events and surprises
  • Absence of instant gratification
  • Faithless gameplay community
  • Limited sea shanties
  • Not enough relevant game content
Good
  • Years of content updates and improvements
  • Approachable for newcomers
  • Vibrant art style
  • Offers fun experience with friends
  • Basic gameplay loop is enjoyable
  • Accessible live service game
  • Crafting fun and action-packed adventures
  • Mechanics encourage effective gameplay
  • Allows you to play at your own pace
  • Engaged moment-to-moment gameplay
  • Exhilarating when larger ship is on your tail
  • Risk and reward gameplay loop for loot
  • Ageless art-style with a gorgeous colour palette
  • Good graphics for water
  • Buttery 60 FPS performance
  • Fun when playing with friends
  • Focus on cosmetics over high-tier loot
  • Mechanics of the game are easy to understand
Bad
  • Sword and gun combat is plain
  • Land battles lack team coordination needed in naval combat

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Videos

PlayStation
Sea of Thieves - Launch Trailer | PS5 Games
Digital Foundry
Sea of Thieves Goes Multi-Plat: PS5 and Xbox Series X/S Tested!
PlayStation
Sea of Thieves - Pre-Order Trailer | PS5 Games

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