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Uncharted Waters (series)

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Uncharted Waters (大航海時代, Dai-kōkai Jidai; Translation: "Age of Exploration") is a historical simulation series first released by Koei in 1990. It is the second entry in the Rekoeition series –a set of simulation titles which incorporate role-playing game elements. It is the only European centric title in the franchise listing, although Söldnerschild Special would follow as a Western-themed fantasy game.

The series's main distinguishing feature is its emphasis on global travel by sea. Eiji Fukuzawa first devised Uncharted Waters to offer "romantic freedom and adventure" during the prime of medieval discovery, granting players the option of choosing their fate through sailing. Like most Koei historical simulations, this means censoring or omitting many of the harsher realities of the era to fit with this theme. He hopes players will continue to experience the same thrill as the first explorers did in any series's entry.

The iconic main theme heard in the opening credits and most promotional trailers for the series was composed by Yoko Kanno.

Overview[]

The series is set in the Age of Discovery, with the protagonists being original European characters. The series focuses on raising the protagonist's fame through adventurers, pirates, or traders. The protagonists must prepare for their journey, maintain their reputation, and learn about international goods and investments. They must also navigate through town, taverns, trade posts, guilds, and diplomatic options. The main objective is to raise their fame, which can be achieved through adventurers, pirates, or traders. The series encourages players to maintain their reputation and survival to avoid a bad ending. Once they have gained fame, they may be invited to visit a country's royal palace for political influence.

Shipyards offers customization options for the protagonist's ship, focusing on inventory, active members, and weaponry. Players can purchase multiple ships to command their fleet. Ship models vary, with European sailing ships in the first entry. Historical settings determine transportation and firearms. Wind currents, weather conditions, and supplies affect sailing. Players can follow the world map or avoid it. Combat is turn-based on hexagonal grids, with distance affecting attacks and defenses.

Since protagonists can experience the era as they deem fit, historical events are sparse in the series. Occasionally, the supporting cast may be modeled after historical figures and may crossover into the Taiko Risshiden series. Protagonists appear or are mentioned in entries following their debut. Various historical or mythological figures appear in the MMORPG and social game adaptation.

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