Choice of Broadsides

About

Choice of Broadsides is a text-driven adventure where you navigate life at sea during the Napoleonic Wars. Starting as a lowly deckhand your choices shape your rise through the ranks to seasoned captain. The story unfolds through branching narratives that determine your rank reputation and alliances. Focus is on strategic decisions about loyalty duty and survival rather than combat mechanics. The game stands out for its tight narrative focus where consequences matter more than action. As part of the Choice of Games library known for deep branching stories this title offers around five hours of playtime with multiple endings. Players often highlight the realistic maritime challenges and how small choices ripple into major outcomes. Available on PC Mac and Linux since 2017 it remains a quiet gem for those who prefer thoughtful over frantic gameplay.