Summary
- Davy x Jones stars a headless version of the legendary pirate Davy Jones, as he sets out on a revenge-driven journey through the pirate underworld.
- Players control the body of Jones while the chatty skull Davy helps navigate and crack jokes.
- The game features unique gameplay elements like a hybrid ship, crew recruitment, and an enticing loot system.
Bringing the legend of the pirate Davy Jones to life in a new way, developer The Parasight has released the first announcement trailer for the upcoming swashbuckling FPS game Davy x Jones. Currently slated for release on unspecified consoles and for PC via Steam, Davy x Jones sets out to whisk players away to the pirate underworld on a journey driven by revenge.
A number of video games with pirate themes have occasional references to the character Davy Jones, with the likes of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag and Sea of Thieves continuing to earn praise from audiences. Offering a story-rich single-player pirate experience, Davy x Jones looks to put an unexpected twist on a classic seafaring tale.
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Popularized by the Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise and finding his roots in 1700s nautical superstitions, the fictional character Davy Jones is said to be a harbinger of death, transporting souls lost at sea to the afterlife. Building upon this classic legend, Davy x Jones reimagines the fearsome pirate as a victim of betrayal and beheading. In Davy x Jones, players control the autonomous body Jones while the floating skull of Davy leads the way and cracks jokes. Players will guide the duo on a journey through The Locker, the hellish pirate underworld at the bottom of the sea, as they set out to reclaim stolen artifacts and face off against the notorious Blackbeard. The Locker features nine shattered islands that are home to "twisted fiends, cursed souls, and legendary behemoths like the Kraken," all of which stand in the way of Jones, Davy, and revenge.
Davy x Jones Announcement Trailer
Jones is able to wield a variety of weapons, including various swords and guns, along with a powerful grappling hook for high-octane combat. While traveling through The Locker, Jones and Davy will sail upon the hybrid half-whale-half-ship Abby. Players will need to recruit crewmates for Abby and ensure the base and artillery aboard are maintained and ready for combat. Similar to other FPS action-adventure games, Davy x Jones also features an enticing loot system of treasure chests that house powerful items but also contain unpredictable fiends. With dark secrets and brewing storms, Davy x Jones seeks to rewrite the legend of the iconic Davy Jones through a tale of relentless revenge and an unforgettable alliance.
Pirate legends continue to excite audiences across film, television, literature, and gaming, with some of the best pirate video games introducing new ideas while drawing upon iconic stories. Whether Davy x Jones will live up to the legacy of the fictional pirate captain remains to be seen, but players have voiced a desire for more innovative seafaring adventures. While there is currently no release date, interested fans can wishlist Davy x Jones on Steam now and can stay tuned for more updates on the swashbuckling game.
