Queen of Seas

About

Queen of Seas is a casual platformer game with a unique theme inspired by Afro-Brazilian religion. As a fisherman's son, you must dive deep and deliver offerings to Yemanjá, the Queen of Seas, while avoiding dangerous sea creatures. Upgrade your scuba dive suit with helmets, chest protectors, and legs to jump higher, move faster, and resist attacks. Collect coins, achieve milestones, and unlock the full original storytelling for an immersive experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 81 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and original storyline inspired by Afro-Brazilian religion, which adds depth to the gameplay experience.
The pixel art and underwater environment are charming and well-designed, contributing to an enjoyable aesthetic.
It's a casual and fun platformer that can be completed in a short time, making it a good option for players looking for a quick gaming session.

The game suffers from poor controls and floaty mechanics, making it frustrating and unsatisfying to play.
Technical issues, such as low-quality graphics and lack of customization options, detract from the overall experience.
Many players found the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, leading to a lack of engagement and interest.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
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The story of "Queen of Seas" is praised for its unique and original narrative inspired by Afro-Brazilian religion, showcasing the talent of an award-winning writer. While some players appreciate the quality of the storytelling, others feel less engaged and suggest that a different presentation format, such as slides, might enhance the experience. Overall, the moral emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life.
- “One of the best things about 'Queen of Seas' is that it offers a unique and original storyline that is inspired by real Afro-Brazilian religion.”
- “The game was written by an award-winning writer, and it shows in the quality of the storytelling.”
- “The story is neat in itself.”
- “The story didn't get me involved all that much.”
- “I think telling a story using slides rather than pages of text would be more fitting.”
- “[0.1] game story”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
The game's graphics utilize outdated retro pixel art, resulting in a pixelated 2D aesthetic that some players find charming, while others criticize the lack of resolution options and customization. Overall, the visuals are described as low quality and simplistic, reminiscent of older games, which may appeal to fans of the genre but disappoint those expecting modern graphics.
- “The graphics are pixelated and 2D, which gives the game a unique and charming look.”
- “The graphics remind me of 'You Must Build a Boat' where it's simple, yet effective.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to improve the low-quality graphics.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
44%
19%
The gameplay of "Queen of Seas" is a mixed bag; while some players find the simple mechanics engaging and rewarding, others criticize the janky controls and lack of polish, which detracts from the overall experience. The game features a nostalgic old-school platformer feel, but certain upgrades can negatively impact gameplay, leading to frustration. Overall, it appeals to casual gamers despite its shortcomings.
- “The game's mechanics are simple yet engaging, and I found myself playing for hours on end.”
- “Overall, I highly recommend 'Queen of Seas' to anyone who enjoys casual platformer games with a unique theme and engaging mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is simplistic but rewarding.”
- “It's janky and unsatisfying to play. Any experienced gamer will tell you that the handling, responsiveness, and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
- “Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing or polish done.”
- “It's really boring; the upgrades you get just artificially extend the gameplay, and some of them end up hurting you in the end, like the jumping one that forces you to jump extremely high with no way to jump lower.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its immersive quality and serene soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience. While the quantity of music is limited, the tracks available are enjoyable and contribute positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The sound effects and music are also well-done and immersive, adding to the overall experience.”
- “It has also a pretty good and serene soundtrack that I would even recommend listening to.”
- “There's not that much music in this game, but at least I really enjoyed the one for the level.”
- “Simple old-school looking game with a decent soundtrack.”
- “[0.3] Sound & music”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game initially requires some grinding to collect the first 50 coins for upgrades, but progress accelerates significantly once they access the floating clouds of coins, leading to quicker upgrades thereafter. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as somewhat pushy but ultimately rewarding.
- “Pushy and grinding game to get progress going.”
- “There is a bit of grinding at the start to get the first 50 coins for upgrades, and then once you can jump into the floating clouds of coins, the other upgrades come almost immediately.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as exploitative, with developers accused of prioritizing quick profits through low-quality, cash-grab titles rather than focusing on delivering a meaningful gaming experience. This approach is seen as detrimental to the overall quality of games available on platforms like Steam.
- “They don't care to try to understand why their game was a failure, why it's garbage. They don't have time to consider gamers, but they have plenty of time to dump garbage pixel crap cash grabs on Steam in an attempt to pollute the store and make gaming worse for everyone.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game to be enjoyable and amusing, with multiple comments indicating a positive reception to its comedic elements.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game offers limited replayability, primarily appealing to players who are interested in completing achievements rather than providing diverse experiences or varied gameplay.
- “I don't think there's any replayability unless you want the achievements.”