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Rogue Waters

$29.99
Release Date:
Metacritic:
83
Developer:
Ice Code Games
Publisher:
Tripwire Presents
Platforms:
Windows
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About This Game

BECOME THE PIRATE CAPTAIN

Set sail as Captain Cutter, a pirate caught in a deadly struggle for power and vengeance. Navigate dangerous waters, unleash mythical sea creatures, and outwit enemies as you chase legendary treasure and confront dark secrets.

  • Embark on a journey of loyalty, betrayal, and revenge, as you unravel the mysteries of the Sea Shepherd prophecy and face the immortal Captain Blackbone.

  • Use your Pirate Cave (HUB) to equip ship upgrades & crew members before each run.

  • Each run generates new encounters, requiring careful navigation as you work your way toward Captain Blackbone.

  • Enjoy a rich, story-driven adventure across 3 acts, with endless replayability.

ASSEMBLE YOUR CREW

Recruit and grow your pirate crew, discovering their hidden potential as you lead them into battle. It's your responsibility to mold them into the legendary pirates they were destined to be.

  • Recruit from 6 unique classes, each with distinct abilities and playstyles for your ship’s crew.

  • After each run, upgrade your crew’s skills to increase their effectiveness.

  • Damage persists across runs, requiring you to swap out crew members to allow them time to heal.

EVER-CHANGING LAND AND SEA

Face new challenges as the game world shifts procedurally with each run, offering fresh secrets, combat scenarios, and treasures to discover.

  • Encounters feature diverse pirate factions and enemy types—choose your battles wisely.

  • Your crew will engage enemies on ships and land alike.

  • Visit shops to heal, upgrade crew, buy cannons, and repair your ship.

  • You can extort shops for loot, but it’ll lead to a fight.

TURN THE TIDES

Customize your naval encounters with cannons and ship artillery. Unleash powerful shots during naval combat to destroy enemy ship modules and gain the upper hand in boarding fights.

  • Encounters begin with Sea Battles where you can use cannons to target key areas of enemy ships.

  • Both your ship and the enemy's have distinct buffs that can be destroyed.

  • Crew members can be targeted and killed during battle, so defend your ship and crew before boarding.

THOUGHT-PROVOKING TACTICS

Experience a fresh take on turn-based tactical combat that replicates the visceral intensity of cloak-and-dagger duels. Use the environment to gain the upper hand like never before.

  • The boarding phase involves hand-to-hand combat where your crew faces off against enemies.

  • Use your crew's unique abilities to maneuver and pin enemies against obstacles for fatal damage.

  • Leverage the environment by pushing enemies into spikes, grabbing one-time weapons, or swinging into position with ropes.

SUMMON CREATURES FROM THE DEEP

Legendary sea creatures, once thought to be myths, roam the oceans of Rogue Waters. Free them from captivity and gain their trust to summon them in battle.

Summon 3 sea monsters to assist in the boarding phase:

  • The Kraken crushes nearby enemies.

  • The Mermaid disrupts and pushes enemies in any direction.

  • The Giant Snail drops a deadly spiked obstacle on the deck.

A ROGUE-LITE PIRATE ADVENTURE

Each run resets your equipment and items, but unlocks permanent upgrades for your crew, ship, and Captain Cutter, allowing you to grow stronger with every battle.

  • Items and upgrades reset between each run:

    • Personal items (character equipment): additional weapons, attack modifiers, and side upgrades for abilities.

    • Shipboard weapons (cannons and similar items): each new run begins with a usable, basic starter set.

    • Ship modules reset as well.

  • Each run permanently increases your progress:

    • Unlock skill trees for crew members and Captain Cutter.

    • Acquire ship and port facility upgrades in the Pirate Cave (HUB).

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User Reviews

Mixed
12 user reviews
58%
Positive
27 hrs at review
Not Recommended

I tried to play through it twice and both times I was not able to finish because of issues with losing my saved game. It looks like it has been an issue for a long time and it has not been resolved.

4 helpful
2 hrs at review
Not Recommended

Buggy mess - literally unplayable.

5 hrs at review
Recommended

SHOCKED at how much I enjoy this game. "Aight, just one more run". I'm born to save scum but the structure of this game just lets me roll with the punches. If I fail, oh well my guys aren't permanently dead. Scratches all my itches, this is sincerely worth the asking price.

1 funny
27 hrs at review
Recommended

Great turn-based strategy game with a large number of difficulty options to adjust it to your level. When the game becomes too easy, just bump up the difficulty.

1 funny
38 hrs at review
Recommended

The modern sequel to Sid Meier's Pirates (2004) I didn't know I needed.

1 funny
48 hrs at review
Recommended

I enjoyed it. Could use more portraits like another poster said. Many different difficulty levels, but I kept it on the casual side. It can get repetitive near the end game, but overall, if you like strategy games I would give this one a try. I never had any technical issues.

1 funny
40 hrs at review
Recommended

It's a nice and short roguelite, that you could play for a few dozen hours. I wish it had more depth and variability, but as it stands, perhaps they can keep adding onto it? Who knows. Anyway, a decent start with very low consequences of death (except for wasting your time a bit)

1 funny

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: 4-Core Processor (4 CPUs) 2.5 Ghz 64bit Intel Core i5-4690T 2.5 GHz || AMD Phenom X4 9850 2,5 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 || Radeon RX 560
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 6 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: 4-Core Processor (4 CPUs) 3.0 Ghz 64bit Intel Core i5-2320 3.0 GHz || AMD Ryzen 3 3200 3,0 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti || Radeon RX 570
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 6 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD Recommended

FAQ

How much does Rogue Waters cost?

Rogue Waters costs $29.99.

What are the system requirements for Rogue Waters?

Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64bit Processor: 4-Core Processor (4 CPUs) 2.5 Ghz 64bit Intel Core i5-4690T 2.5 GHz || AMD Phenom X4 9850 2,5 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 || Radeon RX 560 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 6 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64bit Processor: 4-Core Processor (4 CPUs) 3.0 Ghz 64bit Intel Core i5-2320 3.0 GHz || AMD Ryzen 3 3200 3,0 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti || Radeon RX 570 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 6 GB available space Additional Notes: SSD Recommended

What platforms is Rogue Waters available on?

Rogue Waters is available on Windows PC.

Is Rogue Waters worth buying?

Rogue Waters has 58% positive reviews from 12 players. Metacritic score: 83/100.

When was Rogue Waters released?

Rogue Waters was released on Sep 30, 2024.

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