Rogue Waters

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In "Rogue Waters" , set sail as Captain Cutter, a pirate seeking revenge and legendary treasure. Each run offers new encounters, requiring careful navigation and strategic ship upgrades. Assemble your crew from six unique classes, and lead them into battle as you unravel a story of loyalty, betrayal, and immortal enemies across three acts.

Play Modes

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

Reviews

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 144 reviews

gameplay19 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Engaging tactical combat that combines ship battles and crew encounters, offering a unique gameplay experience.
Visually appealing with great art, voice acting, and a charming pirate theme that enhances immersion.
Addictive gameplay loop with a variety of difficulty options, allowing players to tailor their experience and encouraging replayability.

Ship combat can feel heavily reliant on RNG, leading to frustrating encounters where player decisions may not significantly impact outcomes.
Limited content and variety in gameplay can make runs feel repetitive after a few hours, with some players feeling the game lacks depth.
Some bugs and glitches can disrupt gameplay, and the UI could use further refinement for a smoother experience.

gameplay
51 mentions
37 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a compelling loop of runs, upgrades, and tactical combat, featuring unique mechanics like the push mechanic and environmental interactions that enhance strategy. While many players find the combat engaging and the progression satisfying, some criticize the repetitiveness and simplicity of the mechanics, suggesting that additional content could elevate the experience. Overall, it offers a fresh take on turn-based strategy with a rogue-lite feel, appealing particularly to fans of tactical gameplay.
- “The gameplay loop is doing a run and coming back to the hub to upgrade your ship, recruit new crewmates, and level up your current ones.”
- “I really love the gameplay loop.”
- “The tutorial/prologue does an incredible job illustrating the uniqueness of the mechanics and combat.”
- “This game is super repetitive and the gameplay loop, in my opinion, is just boring. I have Netflix on my second monitor just to keep myself entertained, and it got to the point where I had to ask myself, 'Why am I playing?'”
- “It is the main gameplay loop, and for that, it is too simple for my taste.”
- “While this extends the gameplay somewhat, it becomes a bit repetitive.”
story
48 mentions
15 % positive mentions
79 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring engaging voice acting and a light-hearted pirate theme that combines humor and mythical elements. Players appreciate the flexibility to progress at their own pace, balancing story missions with optional side quests for resource grinding. However, some reviewers feel the narrative lacks depth and potential, with a basic storyline that may not sustain long-term interest beyond the initial completion.
- “It truly captures some pretty cool vibes with the setting and music in the background; I actually enjoy the storyline and voice lines of the characters in the game.”
- “What's here is well done, with a great execution of a theme and a light, fun pirate story running through it.”
- “Combine elements of Pirates of the Caribbean's story and humor (including the giant mythical sea creatures), great voice acting, a whole heaping spoonful of turn-based tactics, add in satisfying rogue-like elements, and you have one heck of a fun game!”
- “But, damn, it just seems like wasted potential for this game to be essentially finished after the story is done.”
- “Other than that glaring issue, the story is very weak, and when you get over the intrinsic fun of the system mechanics, there's not much to keep you playing.”
- “It has a very basic story and it focuses primarily on its sandbox aspect.”
graphics
13 mentions
69 % positive mentions
23 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals, polished artwork, and smooth performance, contributing to an immersive experience. While some players have mixed feelings about the art style, the overall consensus highlights the impressive animations, sound design, and voice work that enhance the game's aesthetic appeal.
- “I loved the stunning visuals—the scenes are beautifully crafted—and the sound design really pulls you in.”
- “The graphics look great, and the kraken make me wanna keep playing and killing.”
- “The art style in 3D and especially 2D is just amazing!”
- “Other than that, there's the art style: it's a matter of taste, but I don't like it.”
music
5 mentions
80 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its immersive quality, effectively complementing the setting and enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight its "pirate-ey" vibe, along with the impressive sound effects and voice acting, which collectively contribute to a polished and engaging atmosphere.
- “Otherwise aesthetics, voice over, music are top notch!”
- “It truly captures some pretty cool vibes with the setting and music in the background; I actually enjoy the storyline and voice lines of the characters in the game.”
- “The sound effects during naval battles, the ambient music, and even the voices of crew members all added to the immersive experience.”
replayability
5 mentions
80 % positive mentions
-40 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the game to have a solid foundation for replayability, with many describing it as addictive and enjoyable. While some feel it could have explored different directions to enhance this aspect, the consensus is that it offers significant replay value, particularly for fans of roguelike games.
- “For the time being, I can recommend it - it's fun and has some replay value.”
- “Very addictive, loads of replayability.”
- “A very nice surprise, this is a true roguelike game with nice graphics and a lot of replayability.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to go back. The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
- “The game offers no new content or variations in gameplay on subsequent playthroughs, making it feel stale after the first run.”
- “While the story is engaging, the linear progression means that replaying it doesn't offer any fresh experiences or surprises.”
atmosphere
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its adventurous and gritty pirate setting, enhanced by top-notch voice work and engaging character personalities. Players appreciate the depth of progression and innovative battle mechanics, which contribute to a rich and immersive experience. Overall, the game successfully delivers a captivating pirate-themed atmosphere.
- “The gritty pirate atmosphere really came to life, and I found the voice work to be top-notch.”
- “I loved the pacing, the depth of progression, the innovative battle mechanics, and the overall sense of atmosphere it delivered.”
- “What a pirate game experience; it was truly atmospheric, thanks to the personalities within the game.”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, drawing comparisons to the whimsical tone of "Pirates of the Caribbean" and enhanced by great voice acting and engaging storytelling. Players appreciate the blend of comedic elements with tactical gameplay, resulting in memorable and entertaining experiences. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's fun factor.
- “As long as you know what you're getting into, I think you'll have fun with the humor and theme.”
- “Combine elements of Pirates of the Caribbean's story and humor (including the giant mythical sea creatures), great voice acting, a whole heaping spoonful of turn-based tactics, add in satisfying rogue-like elements, and you have one heck of a fun game!”
- “I have a crew and I have funny stories about them at this point.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that grinding in the game is manageable and not overly excessive, though some players find the simplistic turn-based mechanics to be somewhat basic and occasionally tedious.
- “It's what I would call a simplistic turn-based strategy; the mechanics are a little basic, and some aspects can be slightly tedious.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including freezing when certain events occur, such as all pirates being stunned by fishermen. Additionally, players report numerous bugs and glitches that affect overall gameplay.
- “When all pirates are stunned by fishermen, the game also freezes.”
- “But I also have to say a warning: there are still a bunch of bugs and glitches in this game.”