Sea of Thieves
Xbox Store Description:
Sea of Thieves offers the essential pirate experience, packed to the seams with sailing and exploring, fighting and plundering, riddle solving and treasure hunting – everything you need to live the pirate life you’ve always dreamed about. With no set roles, you have complete freedom to approach the world, and other players, however you choose.
Episode Summary:
Sea of Thieves
A pirate-themed open-world game with limited gameplay and cosmetic progression. Players take on quests to find treasure chests, deliver goods, and engage in combat with other players. The highlight of the game is the sailing mechanics and encountering other ships. However, the repetitive nature of the quests and lack of character or ship upgrades may be a drawback for some players.
The Frustrations and Fun of Sea of Thieves
The section discusses the frustrations with the lack of progression and character customization in Sea of Thieves, but also highlights the fun and shenanigans that can occur in the game, such as playing instruments and throwing buckets of vomit. The section also touches on ship combat and the user-friendly mechanics of the game. The discussion then shifts to the best and worst players among the group, as well as a mention of using nautical terms. Finally, the section mentions the upcoming reviews of the game.
Critique and Reviews of Sea of Thieves
Critics point out the lack of progression and monotonous gameplay loop in Sea of Thieves. Some reviewers mention the difficulty in navigating the Microsoft Store and the lack of intuitive party features. The overall average rating on the Xbox app is 4.0, but reviews are extremely polarized, with most being either 5 stars or 1 star. The hosts unanimously choose to "murder" the game, citing its lack of sustainability and overall failings. They also discuss the appropriate price point for the game, with suggestions ranging from $10 to $40. Sea of Thieves is ranked last on the leaderboard compared to Apex Legends and GTFO. Next week, they will be discussing Rust, an open world survival game.
The Destructive Allure of Rust
Next week's show will explore the captivating yet dangerous world of Rust, an abusive relationship that people unknowingly desire. Get ready for a deep dive into the chaotic and thrilling madness on the upcoming episode.
Key Points Covered
1. Sea of Thieves
2. The Frustrations and Fun of Sea of Thieves
3. Critique and Reviews of Sea of Thieves
4. The Destructive Allure of Rust
Make Love, Marry, or Murder Ratings:
Paul - Murder
Josh - Murder
Todd - Murder