Blackwake

Blackwake is a multiplayer naval first-person shooter in which you serve aboard a pirate ship in battles against other players. You can work as part of a crew or take the captain's role and issue orders.

Crews reload and fire cannons, resupply weapons, and repair damage to keep their ships in the fight. Players can also attack enemy vessels by boarding them and fighting with firearms and swords.

The game includes Team Deathmatch, Siege, and Capture the Booty modes. Maps feature changing weather and times of day, as well as hazards such as icebergs and volcanic eruptions; ranking up lets players customize their character and ship.

Players who praise Blackwake often point to the teamwork and chaos of ship battles: coordinating cannon crews, making repairs, and boarding opponents can create tense or funny moments, especially with friends. Some also enjoy its pirate atmosphere and tactical ship combat. A recurring concern in the supplied reviews is that low player counts make matches and full crews hard to find; players also report launch crashes, server trouble, and a clunky feel.