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Uncharted Tides – Puzzle Game Review
Uncharted Tides is a Puzzle/Adventure game from Artifex Mundi S.A., first launched in 29th August 2019.
It’s rated 12+ and currently has 479+ ratings on the App Store.
What Makes Uncharted Tides Stand Out
Dead men tell no tales!
And tales about an infamous ship – The Cursed Rose – probably cost renowned sailor Mason Owens his life. As his daughter you can do only one thing – find the damned ship and learn your father's fate.
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Mason Owens is missing for decades, and yet his oldest friend sent you a message saying that he can help track him down. The last thing your father was looking for, before he disappeared, was a preternatural ship called the Cursed Rose. However, all is not as it seems… and quickly the search turns into a swashbuckling pirate adventure, as you sail on the Uncharted Tides!
Avast Ye! Immerse into this seaworthy adventure playing the game from two different perspectives. Explore the mysteries of Cursed Rose both as Mary Jane – swashbuckling daughter of a famous captain and Jack – nimble thief with a heart of gold.
Figure out what famous sailor, Mason Owens, was looking for, what daring adventures did he live through and why did he leave his daughter behind.
Find the legendary, magical ship which name is being whispered only by the bravest. The Cursed Rose. A Man-O-War that every pirate in the Caribbean wants for himself. Arrr you ready?
• Play as Mary Jane – the daring sailor and Jack – the honorable thief!
• Use your magic compass to solve 20 seadog puzzles and get the booty!
• Overcome any obstacles with your trusty lockpick!
• Explore 55 Caribbean locations in search for the legendary ship!
• Play an additional adventure – "Troubled Waters"!
This Puzzle game offers engaging gameplay and regular updates for mobile players.
Player Feedback
As a newer release, Uncharted Tides is building its player community. Early feedback suggests .
Recent Updates & Development
Latest Update: 28th October 2020
Recent improvements include:
Minor Bug Fixes!
Download & Availability
Uncharted Tides is available through the official App Store for iOS devices.
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Requirements: Requires iPhone 5s / iPad Air / iPad Air (Cellular) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina, Cellular) / iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus / iPad Air 2 / iPad Air 2 (Cellular) / iPad Mini 3 or later.
Compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.
Player Experience Highlights
Community Insight:
This was a great game! Hope there's more pirates games like this one.
It was good not great. Really heavy on HOscenes which we dont enjoy as much as the adventure, finding tools throughout the game. Some really unusual solutions. Found ourselves relying on the hint more than we like. Wish artifex mundi would give us some new games. Not sure what happened to them? Ive always enjoyed their games.
Some of the puzzles made no sense-no explanation on how or what to do. But it was ok. Too short for the money paid. We. M. O.
Attention ye scallywags o' th' sea! Make cabin fer yer Cap'n! Ye mess wit' us, we'll skewer yer gizzards! Brace yourself for a swaggerin' nautical adventure as you embark on a ship and set sail on the high seas in search of your missing father. Throughout your journey, you will undergo rigorous trials that test your endurance: engaging in deadly sword duels with nasty scallywags who are determined to sink your ship; traversing through wild, hazardous jungles; and breaking out of a confinement several times over. This enthralling pirate-themed storyline is well told through the distinct perspectives of two main characters, presenting a refreshing feel. This switching between characters allows a player to experience interesting variations of dialogue, interactions with other characters, and reactions during dramatic moments of cliffhanger. The characters' personalities are fleshed out, and their attire is appropriate to the pirate theme. Crazy George, the "people-biting" macaw, adds a nice touch of humor. The nautical theme is ubiquitously prevalent throughout the game, as many settings take place on or near water. We consistently felt like we were on a seafaring adventure that stayed on course. The artwork is lovely, showcasing keen attention to crisp details. The developers under AM are known for casual adventure games, so we wasn't expecting over-the-top, challenging gameplay. The adventure portion of gameplay doesn't deliver any unexpected surprises or hints of novelty; it features standard inventory usage and the usual to-and-fro travel to complete tasks. You will occasionally find items and then create potions and medicines to heal the injured. The HOSs thematically reflect the environment and showcase items relative to the nautical theme. Although they are varied, they do not shed much light on innovative qualities, as they are scant of interactive elements. We do love the "find and use" type in which you assist the doctor with cleaning Jack's wound. The puzzles are mostly on the simple side, although this doesn't diminish their entertaining value. They are short but sweet and interwoven into the storyline. We like the one in which you create a path by moving a knot along all of the lines. You discover a single collectible within each scene, and it can be challenging to find. The redeeming quality is the captivating storyline, which compensates for the mediocre gameplay. Furthermore, playtime is lengthy compared to their other games. We do not know whether or not this game will develop into a series, but we love these standalone games in which each one delivers its own surprises. We suggest playing the free trial.
The game is ok .It was longer than we thought but its worth playing if you like pirates. We just found out we will not be getting any new games from DominiGames for awhile because they say they are having problems. If anyone heres anything else please print.
To be honest, this HOAG from Cordelia Games had us a bit underwhelmed. We are not a fan of pirate/nautical adventures, and there were no extremely innovative elements to wow us. You do play from the perspectives of two protagonists, but we just played from the perspectives of three in our last Elephant Game, and will be doing so with two later this week when Domini releases Dark Romance: Hunchback. The gimmicks were both lock picks and a magical compass. Neither had anything amazing associated with it. The graphics were terrific. The storyline was certainly not unique or unusual. The HO scenes didnt have much variety; we liked the one where you found and used objects to assist the physician. The puzzles/games were quite simplistic; however they were still enjoyable to play. Compared to other recent games, there were not enough tasks to accomplish at each location, although we did like the variety to be accomplished, especially creating elixirs and escaping the captors. This game was a decent length inclusive of the bonus adventure. The quality assurance was excellent, although at times we found it a bit difficult to use inventory items. We would say this game was slightly better than average; therefore our actual rating will be 3.5 stars. Please understand that we were also dealing with Hurricane Dorian for the past 11 days and living in the cone of uncertainty might have affected our experience playing this game. We were very lucky this time! Happy gaming to everyone! UPDATE: EIPIX sold their company, and sadly there are so many HO games on Mac/PC that were never ported to iOS. Wouldnt it be nice if a distributor wanted to buy those games from EIPIX and release them on the iOS/Android platforms? Well, thats what we are working on! Hey, Artifex Mundi, are you interested.
Cant open this one with an iPad Pro. Its the second one that doesnt work with iPad Pro. We have played others and want to play more of your games, but not all of them open.
User feedback from Apple App Store
App Details
- Version: 2.2.0
- Size: 844.16 MB
- iOS: 9.0 or later
- Languages: EN, FR, DE, IT, JA, KO, PL, RU, ZH
- Content Advisory: Infrequent/Mild Medical/Treatment Information, Infrequent/Mild Realistic Violence, Infrequent/Mild Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or References, Infrequent/Mild Cartoon or Fantasy Violence
- Developer: Artifex Mundi S.A.
Last updated: 28th October 2020 | Genre: Puzzle, Adventure | Developer: Artifex Mundi S.A.