Name:	Uncharted Waters series (2 titles) Uncharted Waters Uncharted Waters - New Horizons
Author/Vendor:	Koei
Released:	various
Type:	RPG
Language:	English and Japanese
Premise:	Eighty years ago, your great-grandfather was lost at sea on a mission for King John I of Portugal while questing for the legendary kingdom of Prester John. Since then, the Alcobaca family has become the subject of public scorn and ridicule, and you have bitter memories of a poor and difficult childhood. You are an adult now, and have managed to rebuild the family resources to the point where you no longer live in poverty. The time has come for you, Lord Alcobaca, to follow in your sire's wake and sail the high seas in an effort to restore your family's honor and status to its former glory.
Impressions:	An original series of historical simulations from the acknowledged masters of the genre. The first one is only mildly interesting, but the second one is fantastic and makes a great counterpoint to MicroProse's Pirates! Gold.
Variations:	This series was originally released in Japan under the name Daikoukai. Uncharted Waters (1993, aka The Sea Prince, mediocre in everything but the plot - you might want to skip unless you want the "historical depth" behind the second game) Uncharted Waters - New Horizons (1994, aka New Horizons, well thought out and executed, with six different ship captains representing six different countries from which to choose, including one female - this is the keeper of the series)
Recommended Emu:	Genecyst X