Ship Of Fools

Ship Of Fools

November 22, 2022

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The Great Lighthouse that once protected the Archipelago is broken and a storm of malice and corruption is coming. Together, you and your ship mates will jump aboard The Stormstrider and make your voyage across the sea. Man the cannons, ready your sails and protect your ship from sea monsters …

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Adrian Burrows TheSixthAxis Nov 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

62.0

"Whilst multiplayer games are plentiful, it&s;s still surprisingly difficult to find decent two-player local co-op games. Thankfully, with Ship of Fools, you and a friend don&s;t need to worry, as you&s;ll be happily blasting sea-beasts for hours, days, weeks, and …"

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Nov 2022
71.0 /100

"Playing Ship of Fools will have you intimidated at first and shortly after the fun starts to sink in, you&s;ll realise just how repetitive it all is. There are still good times to be had, though, so you may only …"

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Alana Dunitz GameGrin Nov 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Ship of Fools is an enjoyable and charming co-op game that has players working together to rid The Forgotten Waters of the sea monsters taking it over. It&s;s a little short, with some slower loading times on the Steam Deck …"

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Alec Padua WhatIfGaming Nov 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

85.0

"Ship of Fools is one of the best sea-themed co-op roguelites that you can play in 2022 that features a ton of content. Tailor your ship according to your playstyle, strategize and beat sea creatures, discover valuable merchants, and seek …"

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Cody Medellin Worth Playing Nov 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

62.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

63.0

"Ship of Fools is the kind of game that works well in bite-sized chunks and with a friend in tow. The chaotic nature of fights lends itself better to two players rather than one, while the start/stop nature of the …"

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Drew Sherratt VGamingNews Nov 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

50.0

"Ship of Fools is a beautifully drawn sea-faring roguelike with a play style that will keep you coming back for more, long after beating the final boss. With a derpy cast of characters, an awesome soundtrack and hectic cannon-fire action, …"

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Eduardo Comerlato Nintendo Blast Nov 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

76.0

"In the company of sailors, players who take on the challenge of facing the seas of Ship of Fools will certainly have a great time, even with the scarce gameplay repertoire."

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Farley Santos GameBlast Nov 2022
75.0 /100

"Ship of Fools turns a sea journey into a great roguelike. Trying to survive the attacks of monsters while sailing is a complicated task, as we are always at a disadvantage and we have to run to move cannons, shoot …"

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James Luff LadiesGamers.com Nov 2022
100.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

97.0

Story

95.0

"Ship of Fools fits my personal definition of two thumbs up. It is a very entertaining gameplay loop with engaging ship combat. With quirky weapons and challenges which had me keen to jump back into another run even after yet …"

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João Canelo Echo Boomer Nov 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Roguelikes are again the main course in Ship of Fools, in what is a fun experience if you are thinking to play in cooperative mode."

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Jordan Campbell Completexbox Nov 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

68.0

"I had my reservations before diving into Ship Of Fools, simply because part of me thought it was going to be a complex rogue-lite. I’m someone who likes a little complexity without being overbearing and this game has every element …"

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Joseph Barrood Rapid Reviews UK Nov 2022
80.0 /100

"Overall, Ship of Fools is a nice experience. The gameplay is unique, blending a top-down roguelike with an almost Overcooked style crisis management gameplay loop. Enemies, while somewhat simple, clearly telegraph their attacks and kept me entertained throughout my playthrough. …"

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Joshua Thompson FingerGuns Nov 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

55.0

"This nautical roguelike is chaotic, frantic and sometimes frustrating if you’re on your own. There’re too many variables in the trinkets/weaponry via RNG to squander your enjoyment and an AI that can feel unfair at times. But with a co-captain, …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Nov 2022
81.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"While only ideal playing with a friend, Ship of Fools manages to be both simple and complex… and compelling"

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Justin Van Huyssteen NoobFeed Nov 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Ship of Fools is not built for single-player gamers, but if you’re interested in a fun, frantic experience that’ll keep you occupied for quite some time, then this is the game for you. Just don’t expect some major narrative or …"

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Kevin Cormier Geeks &a; Com Nov 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

20.0

"What Fika Production has achieved with Ship of Fools is far from obvious, namely to reinvent itself in a genre that has taken a lot of space in the last few years. The game will catch you by its presentation …"

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Kim Snaith GameSpew Nov 2022
80.0 /100

"Team 17 has brought us some absolutely fantastic roguelike games in recent years, such as Rogue Heroes and Neon Abyss. It’s also responsible for publishing some excellent co-op titles, including Overcooked! and Moving Out. With Ship of Fools, both genres …"

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Krist Duro Duuro Magazine Nov 2022
80.0 /100

"Ship of Fools is such a great roguelike experience that will keep you hooked for a while. If you can though, set sail along with a friend as the game will be easier and a lot more fun."

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Lowell Bell Nintendo Life Nov 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

62.0

"How much you&s;ll enjoy Ship of Fools comes down to whether or not you have someone to play with. If you do have a friend that enjoys roguelikes and/or tower defence - and has a penchant for sea shanties - …"

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Lyle Carr God is a Geek Nov 2022
90.0 /100

"Ship of Fools is a truly exciting co-op roguelike, with frantic action. plenty of upgrades to enjoy and a banging soundtrack"

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Mandy Valentine BioGamer Girl Nov 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

30.0

"A joyous, chaotic co-op roguelite that rewards teamwork and creativity, one of the best two-player runs you can have."

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Melika Jeddi Screen Hype Nov 2022
78.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"The developers have crafted something well-rounded and enjoyable to play. Despite the simple controls, it can be pretty challenging due to the fast pace of the game, as you often have to deal with several monsters at once. That makes …"

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Mike Boccher Rectify Gaming Nov 2022
67.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

45.0

"Ship of Fools is a beautiful looking roguelike co-op title that while doable solo, really thrives with a friend."

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Nathan Birch Wccftech Nov 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

68.0

"Ship of Fools offers some spirited couch co-op fun and could be a good way to introduce the concept of roguelites to more casual players. Unfortunately, a lack of variety and depth eventually pokes holes in this boat’s hull. Don&s;t …"

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Nathan Lynch Seasoned Gaming Nov 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

35.0

"Ship of Fools is truly fun and an incredible debut for the team at Fika Games."

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Nicolò Bicego Spaziogames Nov 2022
74.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"We have tons of roguelites on the market right now, but Ship of Fools manages to feel unique in its own way."

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Noah Nelson Attack of the Fanboy Nov 2022
80.0 /100

"Ship of Fools is a very fun game that, to varying degrees, lacks engaging endgame replayability, a meaningful story, and player-centered choices. However, the fun factor and level of polish alone are high-water marks that will captivate you and draw …"

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Paulo Roberto Montanaro PSX Brasil Nov 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

28.0

Story

27.0

"Ship of Fools brings an unusual and very well balanced mix between traditional tower defense and the essence of a beautiful roguelite. Even though it carries with it the burden of a model that presupposes repetitiveness, it is fun, chaotic, …"

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Roger Reichardt The Gamerheads Podcast Nov 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"Ship of Fools is meant to be played co-op, either locally or online. The artwork is gorgeous, and the gameplay is fun and intense. You can play this one solo, but eventually, you&s;ll feel overwhelmed. If you and a friend …"

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Shabana Arif Daily Mirror Nov 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"If you’re looking for a fun, frivolous-yet-high-stakes couch or online co-op game, round up your favourite fools and give Ship of Fools a go."

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