Game is full of multiple bugs and even softlocks. Killed a boss, but now there's an intangible boss sprite just sitting on the screen. We can't hit it, or progress without it dying, but it can't die. It's not there on my screen, but there on my wife (the host's) screen. This exact bug was reported multiple times starting all the way back the day the game released, Nov 22, 2022, as seen in the below forum post. The Devs took 2 years to even reply, and somehow the 3 year old, day 1 bug has yet to be fixed. Literally the exact issue we are experiencing: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1286580/discussions/1/4361247613255081834/ This "ghost enemy" bug has happened TWICE across 5 runs in under 6 hours. I can't recommend a game that softlocks this easily. I'll change my review if/when the Devs finally fix this.
Ship of Fools
- Release Date:
- Nov 22, 2022
- Developer:
- Fika Productions
- Publisher:
- Team17
- Platforms:
- Windows
Game Tags
About This Game
Together, you and your ship mate 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 over multiple runs. It’s up to you to defend your home from the almighty Aquapocalypse.
In a clamshell, Ship of Fools is a game about blasting away your seaborne foes with mighty cannons as you defend your ship. Inspired by modern classic roguelites and built for co-op, you’ll want to bring your first mate on deck and enjoy oarsome combat as you unlock new trinkets and artifacts to help you save the world from catastrophe.
Designed for co-op play, frantic combat encounters with the horrifying creatures of the storm will test your teamwork. Work together to defend and repair the ship, combine item effects in powerful combos and make sure you have your shipmate’s back if you don’t want to become fish food.
Uncover lost treasures and remote shops on the islands of the Archipelago, but plan your moves carefully! As you chart your way through the sector, the Everlasting Storm shifts and changes, blocking your paths with its fury. You’ll need to adjust your course in reaction to storm movements and decide when you can brave a trip to discover what lurks inside the storm.
Man your ship as a solo sailor and fight your way through dangerous waters and keep the glory for yourself, Ship of Fools offers solo play as well as multiplayer. As they sing in old sailor songs: it’s sometimes better to have no crew than a dysfunctional one!
With many Fools to play with, unique items to find and unlock, combat encounters to fight in and many islands to visit, each run will bring something new to your voyage. Bolster your strength each time, ready to defeat the monsters of the deep sea.
Key Features
- Frantic nautical combat with another shipmate in co-op or as a solo sailor
- Colossal leviathans to challenge the hardiest of sailors
- Chart your route through the maps of the Archipelago and brave the Everlasting Storm
- Embody one of the unique Fools with special abilities to help you on your journey
- 100+ trinkets and artifacts to collect and combo for winning strategies
- Swashbuckling hand-drawn artwork to put the wind in your sails
Please note: A controller is required for local multiplayer
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User Reviews
Terrible
After "beating the game" or at least beaten a handful of the brightness levels, I can confidently say this game is fun at times, but if you do get it, get it on sale. It's not worth the full price tag. Now, when you get to the brightness levels, you've probably had genuine fun up to this point, but this is when the game feels tedious, and honestly, a little "trolly" with its difficulty spike. This isn't something you can play on your own, and even with a friend, it's difficulty spike isn't even fun anymore.
some good'ol couch co-op
its extremly fun with a freind
dude this game is peak as hell. this is the perfect rougelike to pick up and play for a run or 2 while waiting. i heavily recommend doing duos tho instead of solo cuz its a lot more fun
first game to get me and my brother on the couch and not fighting each othger ast least
You can use potatoes to obliterate anything and everything that stands in your way. Now, see, this is the part where you stop reading the reviews and buy the game so you can figure out how to make this legendary, one-shotting potato cannon. Go now, shoo!
So much co-op fun! Simple learning curve but it also packed with challenge (can be as difficult as you want it to be!). The final boss fight music is epic. I've bought the entire DLC set as I want to support the devs, but turns out the DLC characters add new mechanics that are so fun to build around.
Very fun 2 player Co op game. Def a great choice if you want to play with a friend, game is well made and music is great.
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System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2300, 2.8 GHzor AMD FX-4350, 4.2 GHz
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT, 512 MBor AMD Radeon HD 6570, 1 GB
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 720p @ 30 FPS
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-3470, 3.2 GHzorAMD FX-6300, 3.5 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660Ti, 2 GBorAMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 1080p @ 60 FPS
FAQ
How much does Ship of Fools cost?
Ship of Fools costs $15.99. Currently 60% off!
What are the system requirements for Ship of Fools?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core i5-2300, 2.8 GHzor AMD FX-4350, 4.2 GHz Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT, 512 MBor AMD Radeon HD 6570, 1 GB DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: 720p @ 30 FPS Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core i5-3470, 3.2 GHzorAMD FX-6300, 3.5 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660Ti, 2 GBorAMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 3 GB available space Additional Notes: 1080p @ 60 FPS
What platforms is Ship of Fools available on?
Ship of Fools is available on Windows PC.
Is Ship of Fools worth buying?
Ship of Fools has 81% positive reviews from 68 players.
When was Ship of Fools released?
Ship of Fools was released on Nov 22, 2022.
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