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Ship Simulator 2008
Released On: Jan 21, 2008
62
4.3
All Platforms
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
62
11% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
78% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
11% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
62
11% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
78% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
11% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Without a doubt, the improvements that have been made to Ship Simulator 2008 are a giant leap forward for the franchise. There are still a few wrinkles to be ironed out, namely an awkward information display panel, some less-than-realistic physics, and some random game crashes.
It's most definitely a sink or swim title, but for those eager to take to the seas they could do a lot worse.
What's still missing is "MS Flight Simulator" levels of realism. [Oct 2007, p.87]
It's slicker, more varied and better-looking than its predecessor. [Oct 2007, p.84]
SS2008 is a pleasant place to spend an occasional evening, but ultimately there's not enough challenge and realism here to distract a seasoned simmer for long.
Ship Simulator 2008 will only appeal to ship afficianados, but even they may find the lack of features a turn-off after a while.
Greater variety in ship types and missions would be nice. A greater sense of threat and better damage modeling (especially rips below the waterline or actual sinking instead of simply stopping) would help a lot.
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 6 User Ratings
4.3
17% Positive
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50% Mixed
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33% Negative
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User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 6 User Ratings
4.3
17% Positive
1 Rating
1 Rating
50% Mixed
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
33% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
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Summary Ship Simulator 2008 includes the following new features: Dynamic ocean waves, with realistic ship motions. Long distance travels , open ocean voyages between ports. Visible damage system. Thirty new complex and challenging missions. Extensive day, night, and weather systems. Three new environments: San Francisco, Southampton/Cowes/Solent...
Rated E
for Everyone
Platforms:
- PC
Initial Release Date: Jan 21, 2008
Developer:
- VSTEP
Publisher: Lighthouse Interactive
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