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.
Reviews
- The game features charming visuals and a delightful soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- The platforming mechanics, while initially slow, become enjoyable with upgrades, allowing for smoother underwater movement.
- The storyline is engaging, with relatable characters and side quests that add depth to the gameplay.
- The Crab King suit is largely ineffective, hampering mobility and making gameplay less enjoyable compared to the Manta Ray suit.
- 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, detract from the overall experience.
- story20 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its charm and emotional depth as they help villagers with their conflicts, while others find it weak and unengaging. The narrative features a coastal setting and a quest to rekindle faith in a sea deity, but many reviewers feel the gameplay does not effectively connect with the story. Overall, the storytelling is described as immersive yet simplistic, with a nostalgic atmosphere that some players enjoy despite its shortcomings.
“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 a deep-sea fisherman who lives in a small coastal village in Brazil, and your goal is to try to rekindle the faith of each 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.”
- music10 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, contributing significantly to the overall experience. While some players found the music to be a standout quality, others eventually preferred to mute it in favor of their own selections. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, particularly the emotional pieces that enhance the game's atmosphere.
“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.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily underwater platforming, which some players find surprisingly engaging despite its limitations. While it features a blend of platforming and point-and-click mechanics, many reviewers consider the platforming aspect to be the weakest element of the game, describing it as "just ok" and somewhat tedious. Overall, the experience is mixed, with some appreciating the pixelated graphics and easy achievements, while others feel the core mechanics lack excitement.
“Despite its gameplay being entirely underwater platforming, it somehow avoids feeling frustrating.”
“These are both mechanics that affect your survivability, directly in the case of your health points, and indirectly in the case of your mobility.”
“Easy achievements, nice pixelated graphics, not boring gameplay, and a cheap price (definitely worth it on sale).”
“The actual gameplay, which is platforming around the ocean floor, is the worst part of this game.”
“Despite its gameplay being effectively entirely underwater platforming, it somehow avoids feeling like complete garbage.”
“Still, the main mechanics are well... snailing your way through the ocean floor.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, characterized as charming retro pixel art reminiscent of classic Sierra games. While some players appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic, they also express a desire for more engaging content in the overworld beyond the platforming segments. Overall, the visuals are considered modest yet appealing, contributing to the game's overall charm.
“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), and also some simple sound effects and some quite interesting music.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while it can enhance skills and provide practice, particularly for expensive health upgrades, it may also feel tedious. The game is relatively short, allowing for completion and achievement unlocking in a single playthrough, but some players express frustration with the necessity of grinding for gear, despite being able to progress without it.
“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 might as well just have picked that one from the start and practiced with it.”
“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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its humor, providing a lighthearted and entertaining experience, complemented by a simple storyline that enhances its accessibility.
“A funny game with a simple storyline that's easy to play.”
“The humor in this game is spot-on, making every moment enjoyable.”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations!”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is criticized for being lacking, with reviewers noting a deficiency in story and variety, leading to a repetitive experience.
“This game has no atmosphere, no story, just the same level on repeat pretty much.”
“The environment feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
“I expected a rich atmosphere, but instead, it felt flat and unengaging.”
- emotional1 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.”
