Uncharted Waters Online

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Uncharted Waters Online is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. and was released on December 19, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Discover yourself in the “Age of Discovery” where you’ll sail out into the uncharted waters! Discover real historical artifacts and mystical legends! Start a company and make enormous fortunes! Fight in fierce sea battles! Whatever your play style, you can play who you want and how you want in UWO!

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 312 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

graphics15 negative mentions

The game offers unparalleled freedom in sailing across a historically accurate world, allowing players to choose their own paths as adventurers, traders, or pirates.
Despite its dated graphics, the game provides a vast amount of content and a supportive community that helps new players navigate its complexities.
Players can enjoy a unique blend of gameplay styles, including trading, crafting, and naval combat, making it a rich experience for those who appreciate depth in an MMO.

The game suffers from a steep learning curve and lacks a comprehensive tutorial, leaving new players feeling lost and overwhelmed.
There are significant pay-to-win elements, with many of the best ships and items locked behind a cash shop, creating an imbalance in gameplay.
The community can be toxic, with cliques and aggressive players making it difficult for newcomers to feel welcomed or supported.

graphics
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
60%
27%
The graphics of the game are widely regarded as outdated, often compared to those from the early 2000s, with many users expressing disappointment over the lack of updates. Despite this, some players appreciate the nostalgic charm and the game's vast content, suggesting that the graphics do not detract significantly from the overall experience. While the visuals may not meet modern standards, the gameplay and community engagement are highlighted as strong points that compensate for the graphical shortcomings.
- “Even though its graphics are far from the modern games, it makes up for it so much more with its player experience!”
- “While it doesn't have the best graphics, it is a beautiful and peaceful virtual world that has probably thousands of hours of potential playtime.”
- “Yes, the graphics can look a bit dated at first, since it was first released around 2005 in Japan, and released in 2010 worldwide, but the scope of the game is so vast & massive (p.s. you can literally explore the entire world), it definitely makes up for its lack of modern looking graphics.”
- “The graphics are seriously outdated.”
- “Ok, the graphics are from the last millennium.”
- “The game is okay but really dated looking; it needs modern graphics and gameplay.”
story
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
86%
7%
The game's story is characterized by a complex quest system that can be overwhelming for new players, often requiring extensive exploration and trial-and-error to progress. While there are engaging storylines and quests inspired by historical events, many players find the lack of clear guidance and the reliance on cash shop items frustrating. Overall, the narrative offers depth and variety, but its execution can lead to confusion and a steep learning curve.
- “A while later, I followed a quest line in my city and it talked about Magellan’s voyage around the world, so I soon followed in his footsteps.”
- “You have the original developer-made game that’s chugging along reliably, introducing new players to the world and catching your attention with quests and storylines.”
- “Whether it's trading, pirating, doing missions for your country, adventuring and discovering, or whatever it is, the game creates a great sense of this career.”
- “I knew I needed to graduate beginner/intermediate/advanced courses, but this new system only offered me generic fetch quests for the first dozen hours, so I was left to sail around cluelessly.”
- “The game is unforgiving in telling you where to go for the next step in a quest as there's no icon to indicate someone is a quest giver or someone to turn one in with.”
- “The translation on the in-game storyline is terrible, and you will spend a lot of time going in circles or going to areas and not talking to certain NPCs because the game told you to go to this area but before you go to that area you were supposed to talk to 3 NPCs but the game didn't tell you that.”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
60%
12%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by a slow pace and a heavy grind, which may deter some players, especially those who dislike the plot or prefer faster experiences. While it offers a wealth of content and unique mechanics, the player economy is heavily influenced by pay-to-win elements, leading to a disparity between casual and elite players. Despite its dated graphics and clunky controls, many find the gameplay enjoyable once they overcome the initial learning curve, appreciating its depth and the fun mechanics of sailing, trading, and crafting.
- “Say what you want about this game, but you can't deny it's a unique MMO experience that's packed with content and offers great single-player and multiplayer gameplay.”
- “If you need a game with fantastic gameplay, this is it.”
- “Once you get past the initial learning curve, you'll start appreciating the gameplay; for a 13-year-old game, it still holds up!”
- “As for the gameplay itself, there is a lot to do in it, but it is one of the grindiest games you will ever play.”
- “Game is very slow until you pay real money to unlock premium ships for what would be classified as normal speed gameplay in every other game.”
- “Beautiful game tainted by a greedy publisher with gambling and pay-to-win mechanics.”
grinding
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while some players find it tedious and time-consuming, others appreciate the depth and community support that comes with it. Many reviews highlight a significant amount of grinding required for progression, particularly in skills and resources, which can be overwhelming for casual players. However, the game offers various activities beyond grinding, and some players enjoy the challenge, especially if they have the time to invest or can utilize community resources to ease the process.
- “A lot of annoying grinding to level up, like sailing for hours to buy nutmeg and sail back.”
- “The grinding is tedious no matter what you do.”
- “But if you want a short version: don't bother investing much time in this game; it's an old, outdated, grindy MMO with a too small population, many scammers, and cliques.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The music in the game is praised for its atmospheric quality, providing a nostalgic and relaxing experience that enhances gameplay, whether during casual exploration or intense PvP moments. While some find it repetitive and simple, it effectively complements the game's ambiance, making it a significant aspect for players who enjoy a chill MMO environment. Overall, the soundtrack is described as enjoyable and capable of immersing players in the game's world.
- “This classic is back on Steam for the third time, and it lured me back again after 6 years with its sweet song of nostalgia.”
- “Relaxing OST and game, yet tense when it needs to be.”
- “Could easily get you hooked with many hours if you're into a more chill MMO where you chat with friends, listen to some music while you progress your character.”
- “➕ Atmospheric, albeit quite repetitive music.”
- “Graphic may look a little old and music is simple, but this is a minor drawback; every game has it.”
- “Turn off the BGM, play Beach House songs on Spotify, hear it mix with the sound of waves and seagulls crying; sailing on auto-navigation from point A to point B - such an experience is something I'd never trade for.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The monetization in the game is a mixed bag; while some players find in-game purchases acceptable, others criticize it as a cash grab that detracts from the overall experience. However, the absence of ads and pressure to use the cash shop is noted positively by some users.
- “In-game purchases are acceptable for me.”
- “No ads, no pressure to use the cash shop in the game.”
- “This is a game that should have thousands of players, but the cash grab and monetization issues kill it.”
- “On the other hand, the monetization is extremely ugly.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The game's atmosphere is described as delightful and immersive, featuring atmospheric music that enhances the experience. While it offers a fun blend of trading and pirate ship combat reminiscent of classic titles, some players feel it lacks the depth and charm of its earlier iterations.
- “If you log in for the first time, upon completing the now-abridged tutorial portion of the game, you will find yourself playing a delightfully atmospheric, fun little trading and pirate ship fighting game - much like a very detailed, in-depth version of Sid Meier’s Pirates!”
- “Despite its early 2000’s charm, atmosphere, anime style, and mechanical depth, UWO is a shell of its former game.”
- “Atmospheric, albeit quite repetitive music.”
- “Despite its early 2000s charm, the atmosphere, anime style, and mechanical depth, the game feels like a shell of its former self.”
- “The atmosphere is lacking, making the game feel empty and uninspired.”
- “While the visuals are appealing, the overall atmosphere fails to engage or immerse the player.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game's stability is compromised by frequent bugs, particularly with new updates and systems, which often fail to provide crucial information until after multiple attempts at triggering actions.
- “The new updates are always buggy at best.”
- “I think the new system is probably also pretty buggy, as it often only provided vital information after I had already repeated the trigger action multiple times, like entering a tavern or fighting pirate NPCs.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of historical accuracy and absurdity, leading to both amusing and clunky gameplay experiences. Players find the combat and movement mechanics to be unintentionally funny, though the overall design may feel overly complicated and slow. Despite these issues, the game's art style and attention to detail are appreciated, adding to its quirky charm.
- “There's a lot of detail, your character can get a wide range of skills, the ocean and the ships are beautiful, the co-op is fun - it's both amazingly historically accurate in many ways and hilariously inaccurate in others.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is consistently praised for its strong optimization, ensuring smooth performance and a positive experience for players.
- “The good news is that the game is and has always been well optimized.”

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Uncharted Waters Online is a role playing game.

Uncharted Waters Online is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Windows, PlayStation 3 and others.

On average players spend around 105 hours playing Uncharted Waters Online.

Uncharted Waters Online was released on December 19, 2018.

Uncharted Waters Online was developed by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD..

Uncharted Waters Online has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Uncharted Waters Online is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

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