Skull and Bones Review: A Seaworthy Start, But Needs Sails Trimmed
After six delays and a rocky development journey, Skull and Bones has finally arrived. While Ubisoft’s long-brewing pirate game may have some understandable apprehension surrounding it, my 60+ hours on the high seas have proven that it’s a fun, engaging, and tactical naval combat experience. It shines especially bright in cooperative play, allowing you to plunder and pillage alongside friends or strangers. The 17th-century Indian Ocean serves as a vast open world ripe for exploration and treasure hunting, with deep RPG mechanics that offer a satisfying buildcrafting system.
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While the naval combat is Skull and Bones’ strongest point, the game does stumble in some areas. The story is rather thin, with NPCs serving primarily as quest-givers and vendors. It lacks the drama and intrigue you’d expect from a pirate game, and the lack of a compelling narrative could leave some players feeling unfulfilled.
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