Serviceable, not spectacular. Historical figures and events add flavor, but dialogue can be repetitive. The Japanese route (added post-launch) is the best-written.
Sailing Era has steadily improved since launch, and is its most polished, content-rich state yet. If you’ve ever wished for a modern, accessible take on Uncharted Waters or Sid Meier’s Pirates! , this gets very close.
Four distinct campaigns + sandbox mode + online leaderboards for trade and combat. 1.3.0’s new endgame challenges give veteran players a real test.