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Sea of Thieves (XB1/PC) Gameplay Reveal - Xbox E3 2016
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Triggerhappytel
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I really liked the gameplay and it looks like it could be really fun. Didn't really like the 'fan' aspect of the trailer, but ignoring that the tech looks really impressive and I really love the style and setting.
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irrotational
Member
Would anyone who's played the game mind commenting on how well it would work with a boat of random players, with no mics?
Team-based games are awesome when you have a pre-made team...matchmaking and LFG can be a real pain and/or amazing - the variability can be very high - especially as the team size gets bigger.
Team-based games are awesome when you have a pre-made team...matchmaking and LFG can be a real pain and/or amazing - the variability can be very high - especially as the team size gets bigger.
Yeah,MMO take longer but it looks like a ton of fun,looking forward to it...we should get ''normal'' gameplay impressions all week from IGN and the like as well...
Triggerhappytel
Member
You're free to believe what you want, but the game looks fun and I don't think they were actors. I don't have any warmth for the way MS has handled Rare, but this game looks like it could be really great and I'm glad they're getting the chance to stretch their legs with something new.
The physics look amazing; I loved the bit when the ship was sinking.
JayWood2010
Member
Ryan Mccaffrey really seemed to enjoy Sea of Thieves - http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/06/14/e3-2016-sea-of-thieves-hands-on-setting-sail-with-a-smile
Outrun
Member
We knew this over a year ago...
MightyHedgehog
Member
I really like what I saw in the player-driven pace and teamwork necessary to operate and maintain the ship. Should be a fucking blast with a party of friends taking on other parties on the sea, which I assume will be a perfect setting to allow background matching and endless islands to explore. Only thing that sucks is that it's looking like 2017. Still, I do wish they showed off a little combat and island exploration, but I'm guessing Gamescom is the place for that and Crackdown 3 now.
What's the incentive?
Like it'd be super fun to run a pirate crew with your friends...but I really hope the game is much more than all that we saw.
That said the battle segment looks awesome.
Show me more island exploration and looting...sense of progression...etc.
And then I'll be SUPER interested.
Like it'd be super fun to run a pirate crew with your friends...but I really hope the game is much more than all that we saw.
That said the battle segment looks awesome.
Show me more island exploration and looting...sense of progression...etc.
And then I'll be SUPER interested.
MightyHedgehog
Member
Well, successfully looting/stealing treasure and gold to spend in towns for cosmetic, ship, and gear upgrades, for one. Just like nearly every other game, but there's still room for them to stitch in vast mysteries to find more epic locations with bigger prizes and more challenge. I'm sure this game will feature more of a traditional structure to opt in with, but I assume that's left to be talked about and shown closer to release.
AusRoachman
Member
Can you even play this game solo (or with ai) , I very rarely coop but this does look like a cool pirate game .
Also does everyone get access to a pirate ship? Would live to know how that all works .
Love the idea of exploring underwater etc
Also does everyone get access to a pirate ship? Would live to know how that all works .
Love the idea of exploring underwater etc
There's no guarantee of how this particular game ends up, but I sort of make a dismissive face when I see the "what's the point" complaint about the freeform game design they've shown. Recent industry success stories have proven how engaging multiplayer emergent/system-based games can be in the current landscape. A lot of people want well-made games in that style. I notice the same "concern" with No Man's Sky, and it kills me.
JayWood2010
Member
If i remember correctly, they have said in the past yes you can play it solo, though we will have to see how that works with the ships
AndrewDean84xX
Banned
On my radar for sure. I'd like to see the more general gameplay. Like, what I'll be doing the majority of the time.
PanicFreak
Member
Looks like a good reason for clubs.
GuitarAtomik
Member
Too early to say none of that is in there. Watch the cinematic trailer again, because my understanding is everything in that is at least planned to be part of the game. They've already said you can go off on your own as well.
Seems like people who play the game really enjoy it.
They have to do an open beta, if the amount of positivity we're seeing so far translates into the mass market the game could be huge
Banjo-Kazooie
Member
Paid to scream...actors...lmao.
Some people sure make online forums laughable.
"Hey someone looks like they are having fun, musta been paid!"
Guess what? I played the game last night and me and 4 other random people were talking on the mic and laughing our asses off. I had a blast.
But hey, they must have slipped me $50 afterwards as I wiped the fake smile off my face.
runnin_blue
Banned
Sea of Thieves looks like it has a lot of potential, but Ryan M. is not who you want to look towards for a fair and unbiased assessment of Xbox games. He really enjoyed Titanfall too.
Believe the hype. Indeed.
GuitarAtomik
Member
I mean all hyperbole of it spreading like wildfire aside, I think the general consensus is that people enjoyed Titanfall. Myself included.
Bornstellar
Member
He was totally right about Titanfall as a game.
Sorry to
Sometimes the world is a nice place full of fun things. Let yourself enjoy it once in a while.
But Titanfall was great
People ganging up on my comment as if payed actors are so uncommon to promote a game. Like, wth guys.
I'm already convinced there wasn't any of these shady strategies in this case, but excuse me for being a little skeptical at first. It just didn't seem to be as fun as they were expressing.
I'm already convinced there wasn't any of these shady strategies in this case, but excuse me for being a little skeptical at first. It just didn't seem to be as fun as they were expressing.
Alaskanbullworm
Member
This looks and sounds so much fun, just wish we had a good idea of the release time
Hands on from a guy that played the game, he sounds very excited about it
https://rarefriends.net/2016/06/13/hands-on-with-sea-of-thieves/
https://rarefriends.net/2016/06/13/hands-on-with-sea-of-thieves/
Really cool you got to play it.
What was your expectations before hand & did it meet them or surpass? Since you're obviously a big Rare fan (your name) would love to hear further impressions from you!
Haven't seen a single person who played it say anything bad about it still, everything seems positive. I said it a few month ago this game smells of The Division all over again. Nobody really caring about it until the beta which makes it blow up, and so far it's looking that way.
Gareth Bale
Member
From that stage video it looks like there's too much of that social minecraft bollocks for me
What's the actual game?
What's the actual game?
yeah I ordered just in case. Game must be $30 USD if that's the price we get in Canada.
Hmmm.
Recore was $60 on MSStore.com last year and now it's $40 too. I wonder if they've realized their new IP's aren't selling and are lowering the price hoping it helps them out?
It's a smart move IMO but they have to be careful to not make people think less of it.
Though it's full price on Amazon US and UK.
RoslindaleOne
Member
Except for the 360 launch, Rare titles were always cheap on price. I remember getting Viva Pinata:TiP and Banjo Nuts and Bolts day one for $40.
crab rangoon
Banned
Titanfall gave a boost to X1 sales so obviouisly lots of folks agreed with him. And are you seriously indicting him for liking Titfall?! That game is fantastic...
Wondering on the price too. 40 Canadian is a great price, but I want this digitally. Don't want to miss out on half priced game though.
The game reveal was great. Watched it with a bunch of friends. We all rolled our eyes when we heard the commentary. But after a few moments we were are smiling. By the end we were talking about how cool it would be to cruise around on our own ship.
The game reveal was great. Watched it with a bunch of friends. We all rolled our eyes when we heard the commentary. But after a few moments we were are smiling. By the end we were talking about how cool it would be to cruise around on our own ship.