Queen of Seas 2
- June 5, 2018
- KomBits Game Studio
Get on Steam"Queen of Seas 2" is a strategic management simulation game where players captain their own pirate ship. The game features real-time naval battles, ship customization, and trading with various ports. Players must balance their resources, build their reputation, and navigate treacherous waters to become the ultimate pirate captain.
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Reviews
- The game features charming visuals and a pleasant retro aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
- The platforming mechanics, while initially awkward, become enjoyable as players adapt and upgrade their gear.
- The storyline is engaging, with relatable characters and a nice blend of exploration and light puzzle-solving.
- The Crab King suit is largely ineffective, making the Manta Ray suit the superior choice for gameplay, which can diminish the variety of playstyles.
- The platforming controls can feel floaty and imprecise, leading to frustrating moments during jumps and navigation.
- Some gameplay mechanics, such as inconsistent hitboxes and unclear objectives, can detract from the overall enjoyment and immersion.
- story40 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it charming and immersive, particularly in its portrayal of a coastal village and its inhabitants' struggles. However, others criticize it as basic and lacking engagement, feeling disconnected from the gameplay. Overall, while the narrative has its moments and sets a nice mood, it often feels underdeveloped and repetitive.
“A very entertaining storyline in which you help solve and console villagers who are suffering with inner and outer conflicts.”
“As for the story, you assume the role of this deep-sea fisherman who lives in a small coastal village in Brazil, and your goal is to try to rekindle the faith of each one of its inhabitants for Iemanjá, which is known as a deity of the seas in some parts of the world.”
“I really like the mood (beach, fishermen, simple villagers, everyone with its own story). I need to say that the storytelling is kind of sad, but it is well-built and immersive.”
“But the story element is really weak and boring, so you don't really do much with that.”
“But this game has no atmosphere, no story, just the same level on repeat pretty much.”
“The story is pretty basic and doesn't keep me engaged in any way, especially because the gameplay has nothing to do with the story.”
- music20 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised, with each level featuring its own unique and enjoyable track, making it a standout aspect of the experience. While some players found the soundtrack compelling enough to consider purchasing it, others eventually opted to mute the game in favor of their own music. Overall, the soundtrack is regarded as the game's most redeeming quality, particularly the emotional pieces.
“Every level has its own song and some of them are really good.”
“In short, Queen of Seas 2 is a simple retro platformer, with some heavy subjects and a great soundtrack.”
“The soundtrack is also good, especially the emotional pieces.”
“Eventually I got tired of it and muted the game in favor of my own music, however.”
“The music is the most redeeming quality of the game, to be honest; it's fine.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily focused on underwater platforming, which some players find to be mediocre but not entirely unenjoyable. While it features a blend of platforming and point-and-click mechanics, many reviewers note that the slow pace and limited mobility detract from the overall experience. However, the pixelated graphics and easy achievements contribute to a somewhat engaging experience, especially at a low price point.
“Despite its gameplay being effectively entirely underwater platforming, it somehow avoids feeling like complete garbage.”
“Easy achievements, nice pixelated graphics, not so boring gameplay, and a cheap price (definitely worth it on sale).”
“Now, to the gameplay: I'd say that it's pretty much a blend of platforming with a 'point and click' adventure.”
“The actual gameplay, which is platforming around the ocean floor, is the worst part of this game.”
“Still the main mechanics is well... snailing your way through the ocean floor.”
“Did I mention the gameplay was just ok.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, characterized as charming retro pixel art that evokes nostalgia for classic games, particularly reminiscent of old Sierra titles. While some players appreciate the simplicity and aesthetic, they express a desire for more engaging content in the overworld beyond the platforming segments. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal, especially at a budget-friendly price.
“The graphics are fine and a neat retro throwback. I like the overworld and wish there were more quests and things to do there instead of the platforming segments, to be honest.”
“Graphics are nice - I like the old Sierra quest-esque style this game has going on.”
“This is a relatively simple game: it has modest graphics (even though I must admit that they've got a charm of their own), along with some simple sound effects and quite interesting music.”
“This is a relatively simple game: it has modest graphics (even though I must admit that they've got a charm of their own), and also some simple sound effects and some quite interesting music.”
“The graphics are fine and a neat retro throwback; I like the overworld and wish there were more quests and things to do there instead of the platforming segments, to be honest.”
“Easy achievements, nice pixelated graphics, not so boring gameplay, and cheap price (on sale, definitely).”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding in the game to be a mixed experience; while it can feel tedious, especially for expensive health upgrades, it also serves as a means to improve skills and master gameplay mechanics. The game is relatively short, allowing players to potentially complete it and unlock achievements in one go, but the necessity of grinding for gear may detract from the enjoyment for some. Ultimately, while grinding is present, it is not strictly required to progress through the levels.
“It certainly doesn't help that the health upgrades (mainly the last one) end up being very expensive, which means that if you're trying to get that upgrade in order to not die, you'll get some good practice in because you're grinding the levels for coins. This means you'll get better at the game, so you'll better utilize the mobility of the manta ray suit, so you might as well just have picked that one from the start and practiced with that one.”
“Overall, the game isn't that long, and I'm sure that you can pretty much finish it and unlock all achievements in a single attempt, I mean, if you have the patience for it, as a small grinding amount can certainly be felt throughout the play.”
“I didn't enjoy the grinding for all the gear, but at the same time, you're able to beat the levels without the gear.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its humor, providing a lighthearted experience that is easy to engage with, despite having a minimal storyline.
“A funny game, easy to play with a small storyline.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely criticized for being non-existent, lacking a compelling story and offering repetitive gameplay that fails to engage players.
“But this game has no atmosphere, no story, just the same level on repeat pretty much.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a strong soundtrack, particularly noted for its impactful emotional pieces that enhance the overall experience.
“The soundtrack is also good, especially the emotional pieces.”
