Rogue Waters
Last updated: 2025-04-04
- Addictive tactical gameplay with engaging pirate theme.
- Roguelike elements integrated within pirate adventure.
- Forgiving failures with helpful undo feature.
- Two-phase tactical combat system.
- Ship and crew meta-progression elements.
- Lacks content, feels repetitive and grindy.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 781
- Helpful reviews
- 87%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 13%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 74%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 26%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 1337
- Negative points
- 1060
- Gameplay points
- 497
- Perf. points
- 30
- Rec. points
- 501
- Misc points
- 45
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Addictive, engaging tactical gameplay | The game offers a compelling and addictive gameplay loop, blending tactical combat with roguelike elements. Players enjoy the strategic depth, diverse mechanics, and satisfying progression systems that keep them engaged for extended periods. The game's balance of challenge and accessibility makes it enjoyable for both newcomers and experienced players. | 96% |
| Great pirate theme, presentation | The game features a well-executed pirate theme, complemented by appealing graphics, immersive sound design, and excellent voice acting. The overall presentation creates a captivating atmosphere that enhances the player's experience. The art style and audio elements contribute significantly to the game's charm and polish. | 34% |
| Well-integrated roguelike elements | The game successfully integrates roguelike elements, providing high replayability and a sense of progression. Players appreciate the persistent upgrades, varied encounters, and engaging story that are uncommon in the genre. The roguelite mechanics add depth and encourage players to keep returning for more runs. | 27% |
| Immersive pirate world | The game captures the essence of the pirate theme, immersing players in a world of swashbuckling adventure and treasure hunting. The humorous dialogue, engaging characters, and mythical sea creatures contribute to the overall pirate experience. The game successfully evokes the spirit of classic pirate games, satisfying players' desire for a well-crafted pirate-themed title. | 17% |
| Combines elements from other games | The game effectively combines elements from various popular titles like XCOM, Slay the Spire, and Darkest Dungeon. This fusion of mechanics creates a unique and engaging gameplay experience that sets it apart from other games in the genre. The game successfully blends familiar elements with its own innovations. | 7% |
| Unique combat mechanics | The game incorporates unique combat mechanics, such as pushing enemies into objects or off the edge of the map. This emphasis on positioning and environmental interaction adds tactical depth and dynamism to the battles. The push mechanic and battlefield interactions create a more engaging and strategic combat experience. | 7% |
| Forgiving, rewarding failures | The game is forgiving, with no harsh penalties for failure. Players retain items and earn currency even when they lose, which they can use to upgrade their crew and ship. This structure reduces stress and encourages experimentation. | 5% |
| Helpful undo feature | The game includes an undo feature that allows players to rewind their moves, encouraging experimentation and strategic planning. This feature is particularly helpful for learning the game's mechanics and optimizing combat tactics. The undo button provides a safety net and enhances the overall gameplay experience. | 5% |
| Positive general impressions | These points express general positive sentiment and acknowledge the developers' efforts. While positive, they lack specific details about gameplay or mechanics. Importance reduced due to lack of specificity. | 4% |
| Engaging, varied raids | The game features procedurally generated raids that add variety and replayability to the gameplay. These raids offer rewards and encourage players to engage with the game's mechanics. The quick and engaging nature of the raids creates a desire to immediately start another one after completion. | 4% |
| Good for short or long sessions | The game is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for both short breaks and longer play sessions. Its light, turn-based nature and adjustable difficulty make it suitable for players of all types. The game respects the player's time and offers a customizable experience. | 4% |
| Enjoyable story | These points express general enjoyment of the story. While positive, they lack specific details about the narrative or characters. Importance reduced due to lack of specificity. | 3% |
| Similar to other games | The game is developed by the studio behind Hard West II and shares similarities with other titles like Hades and FTL. Players manage a pirate cove, recruit crew members, and upgrade their ship. The game allows you to control Cutter and his crew, pirates trying to survive in the ocean and discover the secrets of the seas. | 3% |