Nautical Life

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Nautical Life is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Alphaquest Games and was released on April 6, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Buy yachts and customize the interior with furniture, besides fishing around the world!

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

music3 negative mentions

The game is fun and provides a relaxing experience, making it a good way to pass the time.
The grinding aspect of the game is enjoyable for many players, allowing for strategic planning and progression.
Recent updates have improved the game's playability, making it more enjoyable than its initial release.

The game suffers from significant bugs, including freezing and poor RAM utilization, making it borderline unplayable at times.
The gameplay can feel overly repetitive and grindy, with many players finding the leveling system frustrating and reminiscent of free-to-play models.
The tutorial and music are poorly received, with many players finding the tutorial lacking and the music annoying.

music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players finding it annoying and intrusive. Several users reported turning off the music option, yet still encountering undesirable sounds, leading to a generally frustrating experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant drawback that detracts from the gameplay.
- “The music was so incredibly annoying that I clicked the option to turn it off, but you still hear annoying sounds and music.”
- “I tried to avoid South Shore just because the music was getting on my nerves.”
- “The only negative here would be the soundtrack; you'll turn that off in 20 minutes or less, guaranteed.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews on the grinding aspect of the game are mixed; some players find it tedious and boring, feeling that the grind slows down progress significantly. Conversely, others enjoy the grinding mechanics, appreciating the strategic elements involved in capturing fish and upgrading equipment. Overall, the experience of grinding can vary greatly depending on individual player preferences.
- “You'll need to catch a lot of fish before being able to buy the better rods, and in all honesty, the grinding feels boring as hell!”
- “Overall, the game just feels way too grindy, slow, and boring.”
- “I spent an hour grinding up normal fish to get a new rod, which made bronze fish go from impossible to easy, but silver fish were just as impossible as before.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story revolves around an island where players engage in missions at a sushi bar, primarily focused on fishing. Progression is tied to acquiring better fishing rods through completing quests and selling fish, which in turn allows players to unlock upgrades and new items.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative thread.”
- “Many missions seem repetitive and fail to engage the player in a meaningful way.”
- “The overall plot is underdeveloped, leaving players wanting more depth and context.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay centers around a casual fishing mini-game where players engage in a power bar mechanic, clicking when their power exceeds that of the fish. Reviewers appreciate its relaxed pace, emphasizing that it allows players to enjoy the experience without the pressure of timers or strict objectives.
- “The actual gameplay involves fishing, a mini-game where you and the fish have randomly oscillating power bars, and you have to click when you have more power than the fish.”
- “Don't listen to the reviews on the discussion page; this game is fantastic! It features simple, casual-style gameplay where you're not racing against timers or facing any must-complete-by-this-time drama. You can take your time.”
- “The actual gameplay is fishing, a mini-game where you and the fish have randomly oscillating power bars, and you have to click when you have more power than the fish.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “The controls are unresponsive, which makes the gameplay frustrating and less enjoyable.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report issues with stability, citing random freezing and problematic RAM utilization as significant concerns.
- “Random freezing and buggy RAM utilization.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experience constant lag and instability during gameplay.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is free to play on mobile but features in-app purchases that lock significant content behind a paywall, which users find frustrating. Players express a desire for the additional content to be accessible in the PC version through gameplay rather than requiring payment.
- “They have a mobile game for free, but they have in-app purchases that offer a lot more to the game. Sadly, the 'a lot more' content is hidden behind a paywall on the mobile app. I wish they would add this content to the PC version of the game, making it obtainable just by playing and not through DLC or a paywall.”
- “The monetization strategy is frustrating. It feels like the game is designed to push players towards spending money rather than enjoying the experience.”
- “I understand that games need to make money, but the constant prompts to buy in-game currency ruin the immersion and enjoyment of the game.”