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Rogue Waters

Rogue Waters

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Release Date: September 30, 2024

Strategy, Fantasy, Turn-based, Roguelike, Tactics, Pirates, RPG Elements, Polish, Ships, Indie Games, Xbox Play Anywhere, Singleplayer

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.

8.0

OpenCritic

8.0

Steam

8.1

Users

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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 Re-Legion and 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 members, who are diversified in terms 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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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows September 30, 2024

Xbox One

Xbox One February 4, 2025

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch February 4, 2025

PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5 February 4, 2025

Xbox Series X/S

Xbox Series X/S February 4, 2025

Developer: Ice Code Games

Publisher: Tripwire Interactive

Age restrictions: 16+

Features

System Requirements

System Requirements for Rogue Waters Video Game:

PC Windows

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

Nindie Spotlight: 7.9 / 10 by Justin Nation

A refreshing mix of roguelike elements, strategy, and pirate fun… but it absolutely moves at a peg-legged pace

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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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80%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Mostly Positive (1,024)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Engaging Combat: Many players appreciated the tactical turn-based combat system, which offers depth and strategic decision-making.
  • Interesting Storyline: The narrative and character development received positive feedback, with players enjoying the pirate-themed setting and unique characters.
  • Replayability: The procedurally generated maps and encounters provide a sense of variety, making each playthrough feel fresh.
  • Visuals and Voice Acting: The game features stylized graphics and enjoyable voice acting, enhancing the overall experience.
  • Synergy and Strategy: Players noted that crew members' skills can synergize well, leading to powerful combinations in combat.

The main cons of the game

  • Grindy Progression: Many reviews highlighted the excessive grinding required to level up characters and obtain a viable starting setup, which can be frustrating for players.
  • Balancing Issues: Users pointed out poor scaling and pacing, particularly in early battles, making it difficult to progress without significant effort.
  • Repetitive Gameplay: Some players found that after a few runs, the game became monotonous due to similar enemy types and event structures.
  • Limited Content: Critics mentioned a lack of depth in gameplay mechanics and the absence of meaningful upgrades or changes between runs, leading to reduced replayability.

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

  • More Diverse Crew Options: Players expressed a desire for a wider variety of recruitable crew members, including different classes or archetypes.
  • Mid-to-Late Game Surprises: Users noted that the game could benefit from additional content or surprises to keep the gameplay engaging as players progress.
  • Improved Meta-Progression: Some reviews called for a more interesting meta-progression system that unlocks new gameplay elements rather than just making the game easier.
  • Enhanced Customization: Players wanted more options for ship and crew customization to enhance their gameplay experience and create a stronger sense of progression.
  • Quality of Life Improvements: Suggestions for improvements included better camera controls, faster animations, and options to skip certain cutscenes or voice lines.

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