Sailing Era

 PC
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. RPG Fan
    Mar 15, 2023
    70
    Though the beautiful anime-style art may entice fans of traditional JRPGs, the game has more in common with management sims. The meat of the game is in managing resources and building up your fleet, while the story and characters leave much to be desired. If intricate systems and pouring over market predictions are your cup of tea, then climb up on deck. Otherwise, I recommend keeping your feet planted on solid ground.
  2. Screen Rant
    Jan 24, 2023
    70
    Sailing Era can be a slow experience, as oftentimes there is no clear way to a given objective. However, this adds to the game’s overall sense of discovery, and sailing across the clear blue seas is surprisingly soothing. Players hoping for a more action-packed RPG experience may wish to stay in the harbor, but anyone looking to get lost in the feel of touring the world aboard an old-fashioned naval vessel might find Sailing Era up their alley.
  3. God is a Geek
    Jan 12, 2023
    65
    Sailing Era will definitely have its fans, but for me the constant menu navigating and overly complex mechanics made my time at sea fairly underwhelming.
  5. Noisy Pixel
    Jan 12, 2023
    55
    Sailing Era is a beautiful game where the developers put a lot of thought into its presentation and historical enactment. Still, unfortunately, this title is constantly held back due to its frustrating gameplay loop, combined with a highly awkward machine translation. Unless you have a walkthrough on hand or have an immense amount of patience to fight your way through sheer trial and error, by the twelfth time you reset your save, you probably would’ve wanted to set aside time and play something else at that point.

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  1. Jexp
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    This game is not for the casual maritime thrill seeker, or the average game review critic. If you have the patience of a squirrel, you'reThis game is not for the casual maritime thrill seeker, or the average game review critic. If you have the patience of a squirrel, you're obligated to play games to review them, or have an expectation of fast paced naval combat, save yourself the money and steer yourself away.

    This is a game of patience, hard lessons, and nautical aptitude. With a hint of "Sid Meier's Pirates!", a dash of "Insert any JVNovel here", a smidgen of "Suikoden", and a pinch of "Ragnarok Online" the game has a certain charm that will find its way into the hearts of JRPG fans who enjoy both nautical trade simulation and exploration.

    The game allows players to explore land and sea, through various means.

    Unlike "Sid Meier's Pirates!" - the ship to ship melee and dating mini games are not present. However, you can interact with bar maids at major ports, as well as go into hand to hand combat during naval battles. The results are based on your overall stats, vs button input.

    Very much like "Suikoden" in the fact that you can recruit dozens of characters as aids in your journey, which all have their own skills and rpg "leveling" element.

    The visuals and dialogue are heavily JRPG.

    Though the game is menu heavy, it is necessary considering the genre of game. Trade, news of prices, hints of treasure, lore of characters, knowledge of commodities, and many more items lay in the menus, and are all completely necessary for a serious player.

    Each port offers the potential of commodity, bounty, and treasure hunt related quests. Some on ground, some on sea.

    There is no hand holding, as the main quest line is not on rails. You are free to explore and do as you please, while avoiding the "Main Quest Line".

    As a matter of opinion, this game is a 10/10 for those seeking something with the aforementioned game titles and genres.    … Full Review »
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