Seafight
| Seafight | |
|---|---|
| Studio | Bigpoint |
| Publisher | Bigpoint |
| Erstveröffent- lichung |
March 18, 2006 |
| platform | Web browser |
| genre | Browser game |
| language | u. a. German |
Seafight is an online browser game by Bigpoint , which has been in operation since March 18, 2006. The game currently has almost 48 million registered players (as of October 2016) and around 20,000 active players. So far, the game is available in 30 languages worldwide.
Structure of the game
In Seafight you play as a virtual pirate on a nautical map and have to sink monsters or computer ships (NPCs) as well as fellow players and can thus reach higher and higher levels by collecting experience points and solving tasks, so-called quests, by means of a pirate test, on which there are new ones Ship levels, new quests and new monsters and NPCs are there. Overall, the game is divided into 35 levels, which are divided into the topics "Ice", "Continental", "Tropical", "Commenwealth" and "Lava".
As a pirate you organize yourself in guilds, which can then solve tasks together or conquer an island. There are also various bonus cards available in which you can receive some game bonuses.
Game objective
The aim of the game is to become the most powerful pirate and fully upgrade your ship.
Game costs
Various game objects such as ships, weapons, equipment or ammunition can be purchased in-game for a game currency, pearls. These pearls must be bought by the player for euros , or they can also be collected in the game as a reward for certain tasks. Most of the game items can be earned over time by collecting gold and auctioned off in a virtual marketplace, some high-priced items (ship designs, types of ammunition) can only be acquired through direct use of money in the payment area. For more gaming convenience, such as faster repair of the ship in the event of damage or the like, Seafight offers premium access for six or twelve months. Seafight makes various savings and starter packages available to new players for a fee.
So far, four add-ons have been released on CD for Seafight, each of which contains exclusive ship designs, free equipment elements and premium access for a certain period of time. The first add-on was released in 2006, the second in November 2007, the third in December 2008 and the last in October 2010.
technology
The Seafight client is based entirely on Adobe Flash and can be played with all common browsers .
Awards
- 2006 - 2nd place at the German Developer Award in the category Best German Browser Game 2006
- 2011 - Nomination for the "Browser Game of the Year Award" in the category Best Classic
- 2012 - Winner of the audience award at the "MMO of the Year Award" in the Best Action Browser MMO category
criticism
The criticism of the game has grown significantly in recent years. If you look at the games forum, the operator sees himself exposed to massive criticism regarding the cost factor and the use of unauthorized scripts . The operator is now defending itself against unauthorized scripts and exploits . However, the number of users, both due to banned players and players who have lost interest in the game due to the scripts, is falling.
As already mentioned, another factor for declining player numbers is the high costs. In order to play in the premier league, the comparable value of a small car must be invested.
See also
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ FAQ Seafight Guild Islands Explanation about the guild islands in Seafight, accessed on December 13, 2011
- ↑ FAQ Seafight Bonus Maps Explanation of the bonus maps in Seafight, accessed on December 13, 2011
- ^ Seafight