Rise of Piracy

About

Rise of Piracy lets you start as a captain with just one small ship and work your way up to command a massive fleet. You play through single player campaigns or jump into multiplayer matches to trade goods, raid vessels, and recruit new crews. The gameplay loop involves taking on missions that get harder over time while you upgrade your ships and expand your operations. You can choose to build an empire through commerce or destroy everything in your path with naval battles. The progression system feels satisfying as you watch your small crew grow into a threatening force. Players have noted the balance between managing resources and commanding fleets in real time makes each run feel distinct. The game holds a steady price point around fourteen dollars on Steam, which fits well for an indie strategy title. There is no complex tutorial to wade through either, as the controls are straightforward enough to pick up quickly. You spend most of your time making tactical decisions rather than watching cutscenes.

Storyline

Begin your journey as the lowly captain of a small vessel. End as the commander of a threatening fleet! Rise of Piracy focuses heavily on progression. In your campaign, you will first be given a small ship of your choosing. You will complete missions and build strength. Fight, sink or board other ships for loot. Steadily building up your fleet to take on the most challenging tasks such as capturing islands, or defeating large colonial fleets in grand scale naval warfare.