Uncharted Ocean

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Uncharted Ocean is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by HiRabbitgame and was released on December 8, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 112 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay5 negative mentions

Hours of fun for a cheap price, offering a nostalgic experience reminiscent of Uncharted Waters.
The game has a decent storyline and enjoyable mechanics, allowing players to explore and trade goods.
Despite its flaws, it provides a fun and addictive gameplay experience, especially for fans of the genre.

The game suffers from excessive grinding and a poorly designed interface, making progression tedious.
Combat mechanics are simplistic and lack depth, feeling outdated compared to other games in the genre.
The English translation is poorly executed, leading to confusion and detracting from the overall experience.

story
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The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it less engaging than previous titles, while others appreciate its depth and the variety of quests available. Many note that the narrative requires skillful thinking and offers a blend of main and side quests, though some feel the story can be confusing or poorly executed. Overall, while there are elements of nostalgia and potential for exploration, improvements in clarity and depth are desired by several players.
- “The storyline is good.”
- “Enjoying the storyline so far.”
- “Although the storyline is not a long one, the game is not repetitive; you can be a trader, adventurer, admiral, or all of them.”
- “The story is not as immediately engrossing as UW: NH was.”
- “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... yeah... I am going to take a pass on this one.”
- “The storyline is full of shallow jokes and puzzles out of place.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its simplistic mechanics reminiscent of older titles, leading to a shallow experience that often feels repetitive and poorly translated. While some appreciate the nostalgic elements and find enjoyment in its casual nature, others criticize the lack of depth and modern features, suggesting that it could have benefited from more refined mechanics and a clearer interface. Overall, it offers a decent amount of content for its price, but those seeking a more engaging and complex gameplay experience may be disappointed.
- “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, the quests are here.”
- “Good gameplay overall.”
- “So... it is playable, but like many East Asian games, it suffers from primitive mechanics dating back to the 1980s and a poor interface.”
- “Sad though... it could have been a great game if Hirabbitgame would have made an effort to create a 21st-century game with modern mechanics.”
- “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.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the nostalgic art style reminiscent of classic arcade games, while others criticize the simplistic and low-quality visuals that feel more like a novice webtoon than a polished product. Despite options to adjust resolution, the overall graphical quality remains mediocre, lacking substantial improvements or modern enhancements. While some find the graphics acceptable for a mobile app, many agree that a true remake with upgraded visuals could significantly enhance the game's appeal.
- “Overall, it has a nice art style; they tried a remake of Uncharted Waters.”
- “On the good note, the graphics are okay, reminding me of all arcade games.”
- “I like the graphics for this type of game, as well as the sounds used.”
- “The artwork is fine, although it feels less like the polished game I was led to expect and more like a novice webtoon with some sailing mechanics thrown in.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic low-quality art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the mediocre 2D visuals.”
grinding
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The game features significant grinding elements, particularly in acquiring materials and upgrading ships, which some players find detracts from the overall experience. While the early game can feel slow and tedious, many reviewers note that the grind becomes more manageable as players progress, with enough variety to keep it engaging. Overall, those averse to grinding may want to reconsider, as it remains a core aspect of gameplay.
- “The game has lots of grinding in it which should not be there since you have something to do.”
- “Everybody knows that games with grinding are usually empty shells.”
- “Loved the ships that were offered in the game, but hated grinding for the materials and blueprint shards.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as immersive and fitting, enhancing the experience of exploring its open world with a calm and pleasant soundtrack. While some may find it dated, it effectively complements the game's architecture and atmosphere 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 calm, soothing music.”
- “The art is decent, but the soundtrack isn't memorable.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
humor
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The game's humor is enhanced by its quirky language errors, which contribute to a lighthearted and amusing experience.
- “The odd errors in language add to its lighthearted humor.”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me laughing throughout the game.”
- “The quirky characters and their hilarious interactions made every moment enjoyable.”
stability
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Users appreciate the longevity of "Uncharted Waters," enjoying it even 25 years post-launch; however, they note that the interface feels outdated and the game suffers from significant bugs.
- “I love to play Uncharted Waters; however, 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 stability issues that ruined my gameplay sessions.”
atmosphere
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Reviewers highlight that the atmosphere of the game is intricately woven into its design and gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. The immersive environment complements the character development and narrative, making it a key element of the game's appeal.
- “The design, gameplay, atmosphere, characters, storylines, and quests are all exceptional.”
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
- “Despite the potential, the atmosphere lacks depth and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
- “The world feels empty and devoid of character, which detracts from the overall experience.”
monetization
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The monetization of the game is heavily criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users alleging that it utilizes stolen assets and is poorly adapted from a mobile app to a PC platform. Many view it as a cheap imitation of established titles like Sid Meier's Pirates!, further emphasizing its exploitative nature.
- “It's just a cash grab with stolen assets, probably.”
- “Uncharted Ocean is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile devs. The game is basically a ripoff of Sid Meier's Pirates!”