I loved the language, the integration of the glossary, the seamless gameplay, the premise, and the navigation system where the sun indicates north at sunrise, the water's reflection for the afternoon, or the constellations in the sky at night. The typewriter sound effect is incredible! This is probably the game I've enjoyed playing the most so far! :)
==== Since some people are struggling and going for a second playthrough, I'll leave some tips that helped me reach the end, without giving away any story spoilers.
- The water conditions depend on the trend of occurrences, so your actions should be based on the water and what you need. Everything starts here.
- It's crucial to catch fish and get used to the high consumption of rust, adapting your gameplay to always act with a depletion mindset until you discover the functionality of this resource and the future blessings.
- Whenever you have the opportunity to catch a dolphin, in my experience, take the shortcut. Playing it safe is rarely worth it.
- When encountering a merchant, never assume you are the captain. One coin buys rust or hull repair, so balance wisely. If you have a choice, always buy ammunition, usually 2 coins for 1 unit.
- Try to search for shipwrecks as much as possible; it's your chance to gain gold, a cannon, and ammunition initially. Very important! When you have the opportunity to dive for more gold, it's better to do it early and have oil stocked to combat rust. The best balance I found was 2x gold search per 1 oil, aside from daily rust consumption. After that, focus on minimizing rust, so the ship's hull needs to be in good condition.
- Defeating pirates might seem appealing, but in my experience, the loot is poor compared to other options, and I lost 2 games because I engaged in fights without enough ammunition. In one game, I had 4 shots and missed three times, and in the other, I didn't lose but had 9 shots and couldn't destroy the pirates, leading to my ship sinking soon after. :P Of course, you might get lucky and defeat a pirate who gives you 16 gold coins. Every case is different.
Are these pro-gamer 360 no-scope tips? No, definitely not, but they will help you get there!
