Rogue Waters

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Release Date: September 30, 2024

A turn-based strategy game with elements or RPGs and roguelikes. Rogue Waters allows us to lead the crew of a pirate ship. We explore a procedurally generated archipelago, starting turn-based battles - they include firing at other ships and melee combat after boarding them.

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Rogue Waters is a turn-based strategy with RPG elements, enriched with elements taken from the roguelike genre. The game was developed by Ice Code Games - an independent Polish studio, which has games such as Hard West 2 in its portfolio. The authors take us to a fantasy land overrun by pirates and allow us to take on the role of one of them.

Gameplay

In Rogue Waters we see the action from a bird's eye view. During the game we take command of the crew of a pirate ship that travels through a vast archipelago in search of fortune and fame. Over time, we recruit new crew , who are diversified in of combat potential and preferred weaponry. The game world is procedurally generated, so every adventure here looks different from the previous one.

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Our pirates do not shy away from fighting and the battles take place in turn-based mode. When an enemy ship appears on our path, we can engage in a naval battle and start firing cannons, aiming at its specific elements. After such a preliminary "softening" of the adversaries, we can proceed with boarding and fight another direct skirmish, this time primarily with melee weapons.

This is not the end, because as we progress we can rescue legendary sea creatures (like the Kraken) from oppression and call upon them to help us in battle. These unusual helpers not only sow panic in the ranks of our enemies, but also significantly increase our chances of victory.

Platforms:

PC Windows September 30, 2024

Xbox One February 4, 2025

Nintendo Switch February 4, 2025

PlayStation 5 February 4, 2025

Xbox Series X/S February 4, 2025

Developer: Ice Code Games

Publisher: Tripwire Interactive

Age restrictions: 16+

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Features

System Requirements

System Requirements for Rogue Waters Video Game:

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-4690T 2.5 GHz / AMD Phenom X4 9850 2.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 950 / Radeon RX 560, 12 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-2320 3 GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Radeon RX 570, 12 GB SSD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Rogue Waters Video Game.

8.0

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 83% of Critics. There are 15 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

MonsterVine: 3.5 / 5 by Shannon P. Drake

Rogue Waters delivers an enjoyable mix of tactical ship combat and crew management with fun roguelike elements. However, its repetitive gameplay, predictable story beats, and flat progression system prevent it from being truly great. It’s a solid game for casual roguelike fans and pirate enthusiasts but lacks the depth and variety to keep players fully engaged long-term.

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Niche Gamer: 8.5 / 10

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RPG Fan: 80 / 100 by Abraham Kobylanski

This roguelike heartily embraces trappings of piracy and life on the high seas that flips the traditional pirate ghost story on its head to offer more than appears at first glance.

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80%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Mostly Positive (757)

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Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Tactical Combat: The turn-based combat mechanics are praised for being unique, deep, and satisfying, especially on higher difficulty levels. Many s enjoy the strategic elements involved in both ship and crew battles.
Engaging Theme: The pirate theme is well-executed with good visuals, humor, and voice acting, creating an enjoyable atmosphere.
Replayability: The game offers adjustable difficulty levels and the ability to engage in runs separate from the main campaign, allowing players to tailor their experience.
Potential for Growth: Many s express excitement about the game's potential for future content and improvements, indicating a solid foundation.

The main cons of the game

Repetitiveness: A common complaint is that the gameplay becomes monotonous over time, with many battles feeling similar and lacking variety in combat maps and scenarios.
Content Limitations: s feel the game lacks sufficient content for its price, with many stating they can complete the game in a short amount of time and run out of upgrades and items to collect.
Grindiness: Several reviews mention that the game can feel grindy, particularly in leveling up characters and obtaining upgrades, which can detract from overall enjoyment.
Technical Issues: Some players report bugs such as save data being lost or enemies failing to act during battles, which negatively impacts the gaming experience.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to s

More Content: s desire additional ships, crew types, enemy factions, and upgrade options to enhance gameplay variety and depth.
Enhanced Combat Diversity: Suggestions include introducing more diverse combat scenarios, unique enemy introductions, and varied objectives to keep battles fresh.
In-Game Resources: There is a call for better in-game tutorials or wikis to explain mechanics and tooltips, as well as more opportunities to collect items during runs.
RPG Elements: Some players wish for deeper RPG elements or progression systems, such as a more detailed captain improvement system and meaningful choices that affect gameplay outcomes.

Summary

Overall, while "Rogue Waters" has a solid core and enjoyable mechanics, indicates it currently lacks sufficient content and variety to maintain long-term engagement, leaving many hopeful for future updates and expansions.

Summary generated on: November 25, 2024

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