High Sea Saga DX

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High Sea Saga DX is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Kairosoft and was released on February 1, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Form a crew of savvy seadogs, taking to the high seas for plunder and prestige!

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 109 reviews

story2 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game offers a lot of content and engaging gameplay, making it fun and addictive.
The DX version has removed microtransactions, allowing for a more enjoyable experience without the pressure to spend money.
Kairosoft's unique design and mechanics provide a solid gaming experience, appealing to fans of their previous titles.

Progression can be painfully slow, with many players feeling the grind is excessive and tedious.
The medal system is frustrating, requiring a significant amount of time to obtain medals needed for progression.
The game lacks clear direction and can feel overwhelming due to its complexity and micromanagement requirements.

grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the game enjoyable but note that it involves significant grinding, which can lead to boredom and frustration as they encounter difficulty spikes that require extensive grinding to progress. While the game's themes are appealing, the lack of diverse mechanics beyond raids contributes to the grindy experience. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some players appreciating the grind while others feel it detracts from the fun.
- “This game started out fun, but I hit a grindy wall and am finding it hard to progress without it feeling very boring.”
- “Good fun but weird difficulty scaling where you hit large chunks of unable to beat the next mission without grinding for weeks.”
- “I have liked other games from this dev, this one is too grindy for me.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with players noting that the difficulty of bosses is disproportionately high compared to earlier titles. While the themes of pirates and ocean exploration are intriguing, the lack of a core mechanic like farming or building, combined with frustrating wait times for progression, detracts from the overall experience. Many users express a desire for a return to the classic gameplay elements that defined previous Kairosoft games.
- “Gameplay is okay.”
- “While pirates, ocean, and booty are interesting ideas, the game simply has no main mechanic like farming or proper building - just raids.”
- “Initially it can be fun, but the game slows down exponentially, and the wait mechanics for medals and stamina to progress are downright terrible.”
- “Same old Kairosoft engine with none of the gameplay.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, with comparisons to other titles like Ninja Village and Game Dev Story, highlighting its engaging narrative. However, players note a frustrating difficulty scaling that can hinder progress, requiring extensive grinding to advance through missions. Overall, the game offers enjoyable storytelling but may challenge players with its pacing.
- “The boat feels like the one in World Cruise Story.”
- “Good fun but weird difficulty scaling where you hit large chunks of unable to beat the next mission without grinding for weeks.”
- “Good fun but weird difficulty scaling where you hit large chunks of unable to beat next mission without grinding for weeks.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model for the DX version is praised for its lack of in-app purchases and microtransactions, offering a one-time payment for full access, including benefits like a lifetime gold pass and offline battles. Players appreciate the absence of ads and the ability to convert in-game currency to medals, though some express a desire for unlimited stamina to enhance gameplay.
- “I love the DX version, only 1-time payment, no ads, but I wish the stamina was unlimited. Can you please give unlimited stamina?”
- “Your game is better at making pay-to-play than it is with microtransactions.”
- “Now I can enjoy the pirate life without the hassle of microtransactions!”
- “No microtransactions.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game enjoyable and note that it offers good replayability, suggesting that it remains engaging even after multiple playthroughs.
- “The game offers great fun and exceptional replayability.”
- “I find myself coming back to this game time and time again due to its high replay value.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making it incredibly replayable.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, contributing to its charm, but players express frustration over the lack of options to adjust or mute the music and sound effects.
- “Very good and cute game, as one would expect from Kairosoft, but seriously, there's no way to adjust the music and sound effects?”