Uncharted Tides: Port Royal Collector's Edition > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

112 of 141 found this review helpful

WE'VE ASKED FOR NEW PLOTS AND CORDELIA DELIVERS ONCE AGAIN!

PostedJuly 6, 2019

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fromCenturies ago a red flag was used during naval warfare to signal "no mercy would be given" The French called this flag Joli Rogue (pretty red) which translated to Jolly Roger by the English

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Completed Game approximately 6.5 hours
(including CE Bonus Chapter & all mini-games)

Aarr, Cap'n Owens has gone missin' lads! Surely foul play be at hand here. I'll get t' th' bottom o' this catastrophe, 'n when I find out wha' those scurvy dogs scallywags be up to, I be 'avn' 'em walk th' plank t' Davy Jones' Locker, so's they be feedn' th' fish!

Who doesn't love a good Pirate-themed ...Show more

Completed Game approximately 6.5 hours
(including CE Bonus Chapter & all mini-games)

Aarr, Cap'n Owens has gone missin' lads! Surely foul play be at hand here. I'll get t' th' bottom o' this catastrophe, 'n when I find out wha' those scurvy dogs scallywags be up to, I be 'avn' 'em walk th' plank t' Davy Jones' Locker, so's they be feedn' th' fish!

Who doesn't love a good Pirate-themed game? Uncharted Tides reminded me of an older, 3-game series about pirates that coincidentally was developed by AM, the producer of this game (don't know if I can name-names?) I for one, have loved every game developed by this new Developer!

Call me crazy, but I'm so tired of stories about black mist entities and revengeful spirits, etc. so I'm 100% grateful for the amazing storylines these guys are bringing to the table, storylines that are really fresh and creative. I'm so grateful, I'm willing to overlook the somewhat mundane HO scenes and simplistic Mini-Games, but as far as developers go, these guys are just getting started! They are still brand new and shiny, they are learning on the fly but mark my words, these guys are going straight to the top of the HOPA pile.

There are 19, yes 19 Hidden Object Scenes (+ 3 in the CE Bonus Chapter) I wasn't as impressed with these HO scenes as I was with the ones offered in Cordelia's first BF release. I found a lot of objects to be somewhat undefined. The graphics in many of the HO scenes seemed to be purposely blurred in an attempt to hide the objects. Most of the scenes are Listed Item Finds but there are also Interactive Listed Item Finds, Sketched Picture Finds, Silhouetted Shape Finds, Related Object Finds, and Symbol Finds

There are 29 Mini-Games (+5 in the CE Bonus Chapter) There is a repetitive Lockpick Mini-Game where you have to pull out each unobstructed bar correctly, but it's only used 5 times during the main chapters and a couple of times during the CE Bonus Chapter. Although the mini-games are easily solved, I enjoyed most of them and found them to be relaxing and a nice change of pace. Below are brief descriptions of some of my favorites:

☯Rotate the maze to navigate two colored balls into their color-coded slots.
☯Use directional arrows to navigate the ship to port, using obstacles as bumpers. დდ
☯Trap the octopus before it reaches the edges of a hexagonal board. დდდ
☯Thread the rope between the holes w/o crossing the same line twice. დდდ

The Collector's Edition Bonus Chapter winds back the clock to when Jack first met Mary Jane to highlight their Troubled Waters relationship. There are 3 Hidden Object Scenes and 5 Mini-Games, but there are no Morphing Rose Petals remaining in this average sized Bonus Chapter. The Magic Compass isn't used in the Bonus Chapter but the Lockpicks are used twice (with 2 Lockpick mini-games to complete)

This Collector's Edition version has 6 Wallpapers (and no characters slapped on them to ruin the beauty!) 12 Concept Art Pictures, 5 Music Soundtracks, 8 Story-based & 14 Skill-based Achievements, 23 Replayable Mini-Games, 15 Replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 32 Morphing Rose Petals, 6 Main Chapters (very lengthy chapters) +Bonus Chapter (Troubled Waters) and a Built-in Strategy Guide. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

32 of 40 found this review helpful

REAL INNOVATION IN STORYTELLING

PostedJuly 7, 2019

kandinsky

fromNew York. Hudson Valley.

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This brief review to add my vote and voice to Pennmom's on this game and to encourage others to not miss it. The shifting of viewpoints between Mary Jane and Jack is handled in such a way that it creates cliff hangers such as drove the old movie serials and more than that makes for two intertwined and dovetailing stories which both go beyond the played out narrative to be completed in our ...Show more

This brief review to add my vote and voice to Pennmom's on this game and to encourage others to not miss it. The shifting of viewpoints between Mary Jane and Jack is handled in such a way that it creates cliff hangers such as drove the old movie serials and more than that makes for two intertwined and dovetailing stories which both go beyond the played out narrative to be completed in our imagination and making the whole story richer and deeper by that. Produced by the developer who gave us the amazingly innovative "My Brother Rabbit" this from Cordelia shows how conventions, tropes, of a genre (in this case pirate stories) can be made new and fresh by the way they are combined and woven together and this gives hope surely for all of us who have played it seemed too many games and felt more and more a terrible sameness. Enjoy! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

18 of 22 found this review helpful

Great game

PostedJuly 8, 2019

penycharles

fromEatonville, Wa.

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I am confused I do not know why all the bad reviews. I had so much fun playing this game. It was refreshing to see the length of this game for a change. It was on sale but I would of paid full price for it. I will definitely play it again.

I recommend this game!

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Best game I've played in a while

PostedJuly 20, 2019

greenshade

fromCincinnati, OH

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3

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Uncharted Tides: Port Royal Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

What fun I had while going on this wonderful adventure with these seafarers. Jack was accompanying Jane in a quest to find her father. The best part for me was I didn't feel like the adventure was interrupted by one puzzle after another. While the HOs weren't the most creative they were rather interactive. I for one am anxious for a sequel to rid the curse!! I enjoyed how Jack and Jane got ...Show more

What fun I had while going on this wonderful adventure with these seafarers. Jack was accompanying Jane in a quest to find her father. The best part for me was I didn't feel like the adventure was interrupted by one puzzle after another. While the HOs weren't the most creative they were rather interactive. I for one am anxious for a sequel to rid the curse!! I enjoyed how Jack and Jane got separated and the story was told by one and then the other throughout the game. Excellent story, GREAT voice overs. Well done.....

The bonus game told how Jack happened to be on her ship in the first place. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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I agree

PostedJuly 7, 2019

vEnnie57

fromWinchester, VA

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Time Management

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Royal Life: Hard to be a Queen

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I beta tested this game and am so glad to see it out. I agree with pennmom, It's a change from the same old same old. And who doesn't love a good pirate adventure, Plus it is not a short game either. It's not difficult, but enjoyable

I recommend this game!

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4 of 5 found this review helpful

Good game, but

PostedAugust 22, 2019

sjoycesam_1997

fromVincennes, Indiana

Fun Factor

2 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

1 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I really liked this game when I started playing. The story line was great but there are pros and cons.
Pro: The graphics are good. The mini-games match the story.. The game is long, so you get your monies worth.
I do not play with sound so I cannot comment on that.
Con: While the story line is good, the game gets confusing. For a custom game, I still had to use the hint button. In fact, I had ...Show more

I really liked this game when I started playing. The story line was great but there are pros and cons.
Pro: The graphics are good. The mini-games match the story.. The game is long, so you get your monies worth.
I do not play with sound so I cannot comment on that.
Con: While the story line is good, the game gets confusing. For a custom game, I still had to use the hint button. In fact, I had to skip several of the mini-games. because I could not figure them out. I realize that these kinds of games are made for everyone. So, what some people call easy, others call hard..
All in all, I recommend this game. Show less

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5 / 5

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YEAH!!! A PIRATE GAME AT LAST

PostedJuly 28, 2019

margann1952

fromWINDSOR GARDENS, SOUTH AUSTRALIA

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy

Current Favorite:

Detectives United: Origins Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

It is beyond me that there were some people who gave this game a bad review.

I found it to be enjoyable and humourous. Someone said the voiceovers were very bad. I did not find them to be a problem. When playing these games you have to expect that award winning actors are not doing the voicesovers, but everyday people. Just enjoy the game for what it is. Sun, sea, pirates and bullet stealing ...Show more

It is beyond me that there were some people who gave this game a bad review.

I found it to be enjoyable and humourous. Someone said the voiceovers were very bad. I did not find them to be a problem. When playing these games you have to expect that award winning actors are not doing the voicesovers, but everyday people. Just enjoy the game for what it is. Sun, sea, pirates and bullet stealing parrots.

I only played the demo for about 30-40 minutes, but both my daughter and I were impressed with this game in every aspect. I decided to check it out upon seeing it as editor's choice for today. I was intrigued by the storyline. I noticed that one of the characters was named Jack and I was glad to see that he is as different to Captain Jack Sparrow as night is to day.

I love the bullet stealing, people biting macaw Crazy George and I am jealous that he looks better in a pirate's hat than I do.

The visuals, audio and the overall graphics are brilliant. The attention to detail, especially the ship at the beginning, is impressive and beautifully represented.

I look forward to purchasing this game and continuing the adventure. Show less

I recommend this game!

+3points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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I really enjoyed playing this game.

PostedJuly 18, 2019

childofgod4

fromSuring, Wisconsin

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

This game is so different from all the rest. I enjoyed playing the game and hope to go on another adventure.

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5 / 5

Excellent! In *every* way!

PostedOctober 29, 2022

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fromAustin, TX

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Family, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Puzzle, Strategy, Word

Current Favorite:

Shadows: Price for Our Sins

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

The storyline was original and very interesting. The graphics, the music, and the voice-acting was all wonderful. The Hidden-Object Puzzles (HOP's) and other puzzles were original, quite reasonable, a lot of fun, and very interesting. The Hint can be used in the HOP's as well as the game itself, and you can use the Hint and Skip even in the Expert mode. Finally, the Map can be used both to see as ...Show more

The storyline was original and very interesting. The graphics, the music, and the voice-acting was all wonderful. The Hidden-Object Puzzles (HOP's) and other puzzles were original, quite reasonable, a lot of fun, and very interesting. The Hint can be used in the HOP's as well as the game itself, and you can use the Hint and Skip even in the Expert mode. Finally, the Map can be used both to see as well as to get to the various available locations.

Since this *is* a Collector's Edition, of course, you have both a Bonus Chapter and Achievements. The Bonus Chapter is actually a *prequel* to the main game, and quite interesting and fun as well. The Achievements are mostly quite easy. There are some that might be a bit challenging, mostly because you have to do something right in the first try. There is only one that is a bit hard: finishing a HOP in less than 30 seconds.

In short, I loved this game in every way, and I think you will like it too. Therefore, it is without any reservations at all that Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Better than the average HOG

PostedJuly 7, 2019

Valdy

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I like this game. It's a little different from other same old same old HOGs I have encountered over the last couple of years.
For one thing, it has more than one or two colour schemes. For me, the colours are important, and practically all HOGs these days consist mostly of one or two colours in dark shades.
For another I liked the characters, graphics, and animations.
I also liked the hidden ...Show more

I like this game. It's a little different from other same old same old HOGs I have encountered over the last couple of years.
For one thing, it has more than one or two colour schemes. For me, the colours are important, and practically all HOGs these days consist mostly of one or two colours in dark shades.
For another I liked the characters, graphics, and animations.
I also liked the hidden object scenes - nicely done and a little different.

All in all I give it 4.5 stars, because I liked this game so much more than any other HOG I have come across recently. Show less

I recommend this game!

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