"Skull and Bones: Is the $70 Quadruple-A Game Worth It? Beta Players Weigh In"

After spending nearly 30 hours with the open beta of Skull and Bones, the long-awaited pirate game from Ubisoft, the reviewer found the 17th-century Indian Ocean open world, RPG mechanics, and naval combat to be exciting, despite some concerns about the lackluster story and potential for repetitive endgame activities. The game focuses on maritime gameplay and commodities/economy simulation, with ship-to-ship PvE combat as the highlight. Crafting new ships and trying out different builds is compelling, and the reviewer is looking forward to exploring more of the game upon its full release.