Uncharted Ocean

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Uncharted Ocean is a historical sailing RPG set in the Age of Discovery, where players start from the Port of Faro and build up their fleet by trading and battling with enemies on the open ocean. With enhanced controls, graphics, and localization, the PC version of this game offers an improved experience from its mobile counterpart, which already has over 500 thousand players. The game is currently in Early Access Beta, with everything subject to change until its final launch.

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Play Modes

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

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 98 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game is easy to understand and offers a lot of content, making it enjoyable for both new and returning players.
It captures the nostalgic feel of the original Uncharted Waters games while adding modern mechanics and features.
The art style and soundtrack are appealing, contributing to a fun and immersive experience.

The game suffers from poor localization and translation issues, making it difficult to understand some mechanics and story elements.
Progression can be excessively grindy, requiring a significant time investment to advance.
The user interface is clunky and not well-designed, leading to frustration during gameplay.

story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
77%
12%
The game's story is engaging and offers a mix of main quests and side quests that encourage exploration and skillful thinking, although some players find certain quests challenging to access. While the narrative is generally well-received, there are criticisms regarding its depth, coherence, and the presence of shallow humor. Overall, players appreciate the nostalgic adventure feel, but many hope for improvements in storytelling and gameplay mechanics in future updates.
- “I'm still working my way through the main story and from what I can tell, once you finish the story, the game's just beginning as there appears to be areas I can't access as I get a message that says 'must complete main story' when I try to do certain things.”
- “The storyline is good.”
- “Enjoying the storyline so far.”
- “Unfortunately, there's a massive lack of guides out there, so that slows down progress a little, but most of what you need to know is in your quest log anyway.”
- “Maybe I am old school or not old enough because I don't find enjoyment playing games in languages I don't understand or that don't make sense, especially in games that are story-driven such as this one.”
- “The storyline is full of shallow jokes and puzzles that feel out of place.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
46%
31%
The gameplay is generally well-received, offering a good amount of content and fun mechanics for its price, though it can feel repetitive and challenging at times. While it introduces some new features and modern graphics, many players note that it closely resembles previous titles, leading to mixed feelings about its originality. Additionally, issues with translation and clarity in mechanics can detract from the overall experience, making it difficult for some players to fully engage with the game.
- “At $5, it's a great bargain, given the amount of content included and the fun mechanics.”
- “The design, the gameplay, the atmosphere, the character, the story, and the quests are all here.”
- “Good gameplay overall.”
- “There are some minor issues; e.g. some battles are very difficult, gameplay can get repetitive, making money is rather challenging in the early phase of the game, building the own outpost needs some money, goods and patience.”
- “Menu's, towns, places, people, abilities, gameplay, controls, all of it is so badly translated to the point where you just need to guess what does what.”
- “Some people might be okay with playing a game that you can't follow the story at all with and/or has numerous abilities/mechanics that don't make sense at all but for me... I am going to take a pass on this one.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While some describe it as excessively grindy, particularly in the early stages and for materials and blueprints, others appreciate the balance of grind and variety that keeps the gameplay engaging. The game is reminiscent of its predecessor, offering a grind but with enough new mechanics to make it feel less tedious.
- “Simply too grindy.”
- “The game is much like UW2 in that it's all about grinding money and upgrading your ships, so if you don't want a grindy type game, you are definitely going to want to pass on this one.”
- “Loved the ships that were offered in the game, but hated grinding for the materials and blueprint shards.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, featuring a nice art style that evokes nostalgia for titles like Uncharted Waters, while incorporating modern elements. Although some users find the graphical presentation somewhat outdated for a smartphone app, others appreciate its simplicity and unique mechanics, suggesting that it effectively complements the gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are considered suitable for the game's theme and audience.
- “Overall, it has a nice art style; they tried a remake of Uncharted Waters.”
- “I like the graphics for this type of game, as well as the sounds used.”
- “Graphical presentation is okay (under the aspect of a smartphone app); although a bit outdated.”
- “Overall graphics are simple.”
- “This game is not a remake; it has its own unique mechanics and characters, its own unique modern graphics, but the theme and gameplay are basically the same.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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The music in the game is described as immersive and calming, complementing the open world and diverse environments. While some may find it dated, the soundtrack is generally well-received and enhances the overall experience without being intrusive.
- “In its dated way, it was still super immersive, walking around towns with different music and architecture.”
- “The art is decent and the soundtrack isn't grating.”
- “It's a really nice game with a big open world and calming music.”
- “The art is decent, but the soundtrack isn't memorable.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “While the music fits the setting, it doesn't stand out or enhance the experience.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy is perceived as exploitative, with users suggesting it prioritizes profit over quality, and there are concerns about the use of potentially stolen assets.
- “It's just a cash grab with stolen assets, probably.”
- “The monetization system feels exploitative and prioritizes profit over player experience.”
- “I feel pressured to spend money to enjoy the game fully, which ruins the experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky language errors, which contribute to a lighthearted and amusing experience for players.
- “The odd errors in language add to its lighthearted humor.”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me laughing throughout the game.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, making every moment enjoyable.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game "Uncharted Waters: NH" has a nostalgic appeal for long-time players, but its stability is hindered by an outdated interface and persistent bugs, which detract from the overall experience.
- “I love to play Uncharted Waters: New Horizons, but the interface is too old and the game is so buggy.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the experience.”
- “I encountered numerous glitches that disrupted my gameplay and made it frustrating.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
300%
Reviewers highlight that the atmosphere of the game is intricately woven into its design, gameplay, and narrative elements, creating an immersive experience that enhances the overall engagement with the characters and quests.
- “The design, gameplay, atmosphere, characters, storyline, and quests are all exceptional.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
- “Despite the potential, the atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any real emotion or engagement.”
- “The game’s atmosphere is inconsistent, often breaking immersion with jarring transitions and poorly designed environments.”