Sega Genesis

Uncharted Waters 2: New Horizons

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Developed and published by Koei, this historical maritime RPG lets players choose one of six protagonists and set out across the world during the Age of Discovery. Built around open-ended exploration, trading, naval battles, and treasure hunting, it is widely remembered as one of the series’ most ambitious and atmospheric entries.
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Release Date
1994-01-01
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3

The game uses an overhead world map for travel and port management, with players buying and selling goods, upgrading ships, and building wealth through trade routes. While sailing, crews must deal with weather, supplies, pirates, and rival powers. Naval battles focus on positioning, speed, range, and timing cannon fire. Each protagonist has a different starting scenario and goal, so progression can vary from story-driven quests to freeform exploration, discovery, and reputation building.

Giovanni Domencio Pleiades

An Italian young adventurer whose route leans toward exploration and treasure hunting.

Catalina Erantzo

A female lead focused on agile trade and flexible seafaring opportunities.

Alberto Casas

A Portuguese navigator whose storyline centers on long-range exploration and maritime conflict.

Tei Noctis

An English sailor whose path emphasizes combat and adventure objectives.

Atila de Vaz

A northern European adventurer with a stronger focus on battles and discovery.

Li Zhengshan

An eastern sailor offering a distinct perspective on trade and long-distance travel.

Start by building a reliable short-distance trade loop to secure steady cash flow before investing in bigger ships and heavier cannons. Always stock enough food, water, and repair supplies before long voyages. In naval combat, use wind and range advantages to disable enemy mobility first, then concentrate fire. When exploring unknown seas, note safe harbors and supply points to reduce backtracking and losses later.

No cheats or unlockables available

Tips

Track price differences between ports to make trading your primary income source.

Tips

Balance speed, cargo capacity, and firepower instead of overinvesting in weapons.

Tips

Know your supply stops before heading into uncharted waters.

User Reviews

Highly open-ended, with strong immersion in sailing and commerce.

User Reviews

Trading and naval combat work together really well.

User Reviews

Slow-paced, but the sense of world exploration is very rewarding.

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