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Uncharted Waters

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Also known as
Daikōkai Jidai Super Daikōkai Jidai スーパー 大航海時代 大航海時代

This trading and exploration game challenges you to build fame across perilous seas to restore your family's legacy.

Uncharted Waters (Daikōkai Jidai) was originally released in 1990 for the PC-9801 in Japan. The DOS version was released in 1991, matching the legacy year.


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Platform
MS-DOS
Released
1991
Original release
1990
Perspective
Top-down
Size
632.92 KB
Version
main.exe
Rating
0 votes

About Uncharted Waters

Uncharted Waters is a simulation centered on maritime trade and exploration. Players begin by acquiring a ship and engaging in commerce between ports to generate income. The world contains multiple nations and pirate factions, whose relationships can affect travel. Overhead navigation allows for fleet movement across seas, where environmental hazards like storms and difficult currents are present. Land can be disembarked upon to search for resources.

The narrative follows Leon Franco, a Portuguese sailor seeking to restore his family's honor a century after its downfall. His personal ambition is to marry Christiana, a goal that requires accumulating significant fame. This fame can be increased by accepting various missions from merchants and royalty encountered during travels.

Ports serve as hubs for the game's systems, offering facilities for trading cargo, purchasing supplies, repairing ships, hiring crew, and gathering information. The primary structure is open-ended, allowing players to explore and undertake activities at their own pace while working toward the ultimate objective.

Uncharted Waters Screenshots

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Title screen (EGA)
The opening sequence (EGA)
Setting up your character (EGA)
Starting the game (EGA)
Preparing to sail... (EGA)
Sailing... (EGA)
Lost at sea... (EGA)
Title Screen (CGA)
Ready to begin my adventure (CGA)
Off the coast of Portugal (CGA)