Age of Water: The First Voyage

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In "Age of Water: The First Voyage," players embark on a naval adventure in a post-apocalyptic world covered entirely in water. Sail through treacherous storms, engage in combat, trade, and build or capture boats while extracting resources from the ocean floor. This demo offers a taste of the full game, introducing players to the vast open world and the struggle for survival in a world adapting to life on the ocean.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 988 reviews

gameplay30 positive mentions

monetization10 negative mentions

The game has a cool concept and shows potential for engaging gameplay, especially with ship customization and combat mechanics.
Visually appealing with good water physics and a fun, immersive atmosphere reminiscent of 'Waterworld'.
The demo provides a fun and fast-paced experience, leaving players excited for the full release.

The game is misleadingly labeled as free to play, with a significant price tag upon full release, leading to accusations of a cash grab.
The demo is very short and feels more like a tutorial, lacking substantial content to fully evaluate the game's potential.
There are concerns about the game's monetization model, with fears of it becoming pay-to-win, similar to other Gaijin titles.

gameplay
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The gameplay is described as refreshingly easy to pick up, with engaging mechanics that blend ship building and water combat in a post-apocalyptic setting. While some players find the mechanics a bit raw and the initial content limited, the overall experience is enjoyable and has potential for deeper engagement with future updates. The game is seen as a fun, light-hearted adventure that balances simplicity with a high skill ceiling, making it accessible yet rewarding for players.
- “Surprisingly fun gameplay.”
- “Age of Water: The First Voyage is an immersive adventure that captivates with stunning visuals and engaging gameplay.”
- “This game has fun mechanics; it’s worth trying if you like similar games.”
- “Gameplay is fine, nothing to write home about; I will get bored of the PvE fast, but I must keep in mind this was a prologue.”
- “It's just the tutorial portion of the game released to give us a taste of the basic game mechanics and look of the game.”
- “Right off hand, the demo doesn't really give off anything but game mechanics.”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the stunning water visuals and smooth performance, while others criticize character models and overall graphical fidelity as lacking. Some players find the art style charming, reminiscent of games like Borderlands, but feel improvements are needed in character animations and environmental design. Overall, the game shows potential, particularly in its water effects, but there are areas that require enhancement for a more polished experience.
- “The graphics are amazing (especially for a free game), the lights and shadows done very well.”
- “Excellent graphics, optimization, pleasant movement on the water, the realization of the water surface and the weather, and the battle itself, which includes the ability to eliminate individual parts of the ship, be it turrets, engines or crew members.”
- “Age of Water: The First Voyage is an immersive adventure that captivates with stunning visuals and engaging gameplay.”
- “The graphics are not great, even though I played on ultra.”
- “Cons: terrible graphics excluding the water graphics as they are perfect; characters look like clay figures out of Borderlands but adds to the charm of the game.”
- “Graphics, meh, 'Fortnite' graphics are not for me in this day and age, nice wave physics though.”
story
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it interesting and well-rendered, while others criticize it for being simplistic and buggy, particularly in early missions. Many appreciate the potential for a deeper narrative and character development, but express concerns about the execution and pacing of dialogue. Overall, the story shows promise but requires further refinement to fully engage players.
- “Actually good water fighting game, with a good story and great mechanics.”
- “I like the story so far and I loved the voice acting.”
- “The story and characters thus far are flawless!”
- “Nonexistent beyond very simplistic choices that don't change your story.”
- “The very first quest forces you to hire a crewman, you don't get a choice in the matter.”
- “I mean it looks like a good basis for a game, although the 4-5th mission broke for me.”
monetization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many users labeling it a "cash grab" for its reliance on charging players for an unfinished product. Concerns are raised about the potential for exploitative practices, particularly regarding the closed beta access and the overall lack of content. Players express a desire for fair pricing and support for well-developed games, rather than paying for incomplete experiences.
- “Do not pay for this garbage... this is yet another example of a blatant cash grab attempt for an unfinished and half-arsed game that lacks any actual content. The fact they had people pay to play the closed beta screams cash grab. I don't mind actually supporting and buying a reasonably priced game that is well made (under $5 is reasonable, especially for indies) and small file size/download on the user end after the fact, once a game is actually fully finished, or buying DLC upgrades to a game or even cosmetics via microtransactions. But this crap of paying for unfinished half-arsed games that linger in 'development hell' simply to exploit Valve's dumb policy, who don't actually care because Valve/Steam gets paid all the same, and it's the end user who is getting screwed over.”
- “The only problem I really am afraid to see this game go downhill is monetization or biased gameplay.”
- “Yeah, hard pass... what are these people thinking, quick cash grab still a thing?”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game receives mixed feedback; while some users praise the excellent graphics and smooth movement, others report issues such as stuttering, connection errors, and a lack of optimization settings. Additionally, optimization struggles in densely populated areas have been noted, indicating that further improvements are needed. Overall, the experience is enjoyable despite these technical shortcomings.
- “Excellent graphics, optimization, pleasant movement on the water, the realization of the water surface and the weather, and the battle itself, which includes the ability to eliminate individual parts of the ship, be it turrets, engines, or crew members.”
- “Optimization is great.”
- “Missing some optimization settings, but it’s a fun time; I recommend it.”
- “Poorly optimized.”
- “Stuttering and constant connection errors on screen.”
- “Optimization in dense areas needs work.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some users express excitement for a potential soundtrack and appreciate the good music accompanying fun gameplay, others criticize the existing soundtrack as lackluster and uninspiring. Overall, the music aspect seems to be a point of contention, with hopes for improvement.
- “Water world with fun characters, good music, nice shooting mechanics.”
- “However, the lackluster soundtrack and wonky boat controls left me feeling adrift in a sea of mediocrity.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as minimal, with some players finding the quests boring. However, others appreciate the humor in the negative reviews and find the game itself to be fun and entertaining, suggesting a mixed reception regarding its comedic elements.
- “Lol, the negative reviews for this game are hilarious.”
- “So my first thoughts on the game: it's really fun and interesting, worth the time, and hella funny. It has an okay story too and good gameplay.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is criticized for its standard and clichéd designs, which lack uniqueness and memorability. Many players feel fatigued by the typical character tropes, such as side-shaved hairstyles and blue hair, contributing to a sense of unoriginality in the character portrayals.
- “The character design itself is fairly standard and typical for such a setting, lacking in uniqueness and memorability.”
- “I felt that the character designs were a bit cliché (side-shaved/blue hair); I'm just personally fatigued with the current media and gaming landscape.”
- “The character design itself is fairly standard and typical for such a setting, lacking in uniqueness and memorability.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the game involves significant grinding, particularly in gathering and processing materials, which can lead to a sense of waiting and monotony. While there is potential for future support and improvements, the grindy nature remains a prominent aspect of the experience.
- “You learn nothing about what the game is going to be like as an MMORPG other than understanding that there is going to be a lot of waiting and grinding for materials and processing materials.”
- “It will get support but is still grindy in some areas.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game shows promise but is hindered by numerous bugs and glitches, impacting overall stability.
- “Has potential but has too many bugs or glitches.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its intriguing concept and graphics that, while not revolutionary, effectively complement the overall experience.
- “The concept is intriguing, and the graphics, while not groundbreaking, suit the game's atmosphere well.”