Classic Games Review

Daikoukai Jidai (大航海時代 in Japanese), also known as Uncharted Waters, developed by the famous company KOEI in Japan, is my favorite series of voyage RPG games. It refers to the Great Voyages period between the 15th century and the 17th century. In the game, you are a captain who can do any business about shipping trades, pirates, wars and explore new civilization and wonders in the earth. You’ve missed a lot of pleasure if you haven’t played these very classic RPG games, especially Daikoukai Jidai II and Daikoukai Jidai IV: Porto Estado.

As much has been introduced by Wikipedia, here I’m highlighting the most attractive differences among them for your quick choice to start.

Daikoukai Jidai II

Daikoukai Jidai II is the most classic in this series and it has an English version in SFC platform. In this game, you accumulate 3 types of reputation: trade, adventure and pirate. And you gain two types of experiences: navigation and battle. You will have a chance to get missions from the king, when you have enough reputation. You have a chance to hire the defeated pirate captains in a bar, when you have enough level of experiences. You have a very large freedom to play different roles until 99 years of old. Be a merchant first and make enough money by shipping goods before the pirates start to rob you. You can voyage very far to explore the new lands. You can help your country’s fleet to fight against pirates. And you can even be a pirate yourself against all countries. Hint: remember to check out the stores at 2:00~2:30am in each harbor and you’ll see super equipments to buy.

Daikoukai Jidai Gaiden

In Daikoukai Jidai Gaiden, two new characters can be played in the same system of Daikoukai Jidai II. Some more convenient functions are added, such as full supply and automatic move inside a city.

Daikoukai Jidai III

Daikoukai Jidai III is the most difficult in this series, as it’s felt like challenging your real life. In this game, everything is not easy to do. Life is hard and time passes quickly here. But you can get married with a waitress in the bar and have a chance to get a child before you are too old. And your child will continue your career when he/she grows up.

Daikoukai Jidai IV: Porto Estado

Daikoukai Jidai IV and its expansion version with 3 new characters are the most beautiful art in this series. You’ll see many beautiful female sailors, cute waitresses, handsome men and beautiful scenarios, like living in a heaven. And the interface of voyage is of 3D system. No matter which character you choose, you have to conquer the whole world to finish the game.

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