Sea of Thieves
Nerves of steal
There have been a few games
casting us as pirates on the
high seas but certainly none
like this co-op, open-world,
treasure hunting adventure.
You’ll work with friends aboard
your ship, each taking on a crucial role such as
steering or navigation, taking to the seas in search of booty.
You’ll also have to contend with rival
ships and crews, resulting in chaotic naval battles.
Teamwork will be essential to any crew’s success.
What makes Sea Of Thieves stand out is the
simplicity of so many of its mechanics. Want to
share a location with your crew? Hold up the map
in-game and they can see what you do. It’s that
knack for intuitive design that makes it stand out,
and makes it accessible to players of differing
skill levels and interests (time to pressgang
your little brother). The vibrant visuals certainly
help too, keeping things feeling light and not at
all serious. This one has been long in the making but its
promise of an unfettered pirate adventure with
friends remains a tantalising prospect.