"The golden chest is the legendary, ultimate treasure said to exist since the birth of the world. They say all of piracy began when, centuries ago, explorers sailed out in search of it. The truth is, nobody really knows what's inside, but whatever it is, it's got to hold unfathomable wealth and power! ...If we can get our hands on the key and chest, we'll be the greatest pirates of all time!"
Dubloon is a freeware RPG developed by Greg Lobanov, the creator of Assassin Blue,Escape From The Underworld, and co-creator of Cowboy Killa, over the course of about a year. The game is set in an Ocean Punk world where the Navy has almost complete control of the seas, leaving pirates scattered and vulnerable. The story follows a crew of four pirates who seek out the world's ultimate treasure - a golden treasure chest - taking on the Navy in the process.The game uses a unique mouse-based interface and incorporates elements of many different games, such as combat based on Action Commands and field moves.The game can be downloaded here or here.
Ambiguously Gay: Sparkles. Especially considering that one treasure.
And Now for Someone Completely Different: After leaving the first island the story switches focus to the next two party members until the four meet up on the island.
Another Side, Another Story: Beating a certain boss battle unlocks the ability to play through the game as the Quartet.
Behind the Black: The shiny earring of the woman in Outcast Island is located behind one of the houses. Since the game is in 3/4 View, you can't see it even though your crew could.
Cool Versus Awesome: Over the course of your journey, you'll fight the following: pirates with hooks for heads, pirates with peglegs for heads, pirate zombies, vikings, ghosts, skeletons, sentient severed hands, multi-colored knights (including a golden one), sea serpents, mermaids, mutant fishes THAT SHOOT LASERS, a giant mole, flying hippos, walking trees and bushes... and more!
Failed a Spot Check: One Navy NPC on Bowish Island remarks on "[your] pirate ship sailing by the island". Of course, he hadn't noticed any boat coming from this ship (or for that matter, any boat at all).
Fan Nickname: In his Let's Play, Rockythechao calls the hookheads "hook zombies".
Fetch Quest: The gems you collect for Davey Jones in the graveyard.
Funny Money: One NPC on Pyrite Island demands you to buy his treasure chest's content for 10000 Farquads. Later it turns out that 10000 Farquads is worth 1 Dubloon.
Global Currency: Except for one NPC, everyone in the world uses eponymous Dubloons as a currency.
The Guards Must Be Crazy: One NPC on Bowish Island gives Ricky a hint about the key to the house, just because he wouldn't expect the monkey to do this.
Healing Checkpoint: Most save logs are located close to either trauma inns or red chests that replenish your crew's health and alcohol points. Ones that aren't are usually located somewhere within a dungeon.
The Battle Didn't Count: It's actually possible to beat that first battle with a LOT of grinding, as shown in this video. If you win, however, Bradley just calls you a cheater and carries on as if he'd won anyway.
Shout Out: On Bowish Island you can find a hat, a sword, and a cape that belong to Blue (shown equipped in the screenshot above). Also, on the name-entry screen, there is a "don't care" button which gives a character one of several pre-defined names. These include shout-outs to Monkey Island, One Piece and EarthBound alongside mundane ones.
Treasure Map: A map serves as the area select screen, and you can add new areas to travel to by finding maps scattered throughout the world.
Unexpected Shmup Level: When you travel between islands you get to play a short shooting minigame with your ship, giving you a chance to rack up some extra dubloons.
You All Meet In A Cell: Technically, you don't begin the game there, but it's right after the first area, and it's how you meet your second party member.
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