Battleship

Battleship plays, looks, sounds and even dances like one of the lesser Playstation 2 titles, back when the market was awash with a sea of abject mediocrity. At the core of it, it's an utterly unremarkable first person shooter that exists under the false pretence of a terrible movie, based on an excellent board game.

35%Game Brain Score

graphics, music

gameplay, replayability

54% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Critic Score 30%Based on 2 reviews

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"Battleship" is a video game based on the popular board game and franchise. The PS3 and Xbox 360 versions are first-person shooters, while the Wii, DS, and 3DS versions are turn-based strategy games. Players engage in naval combat, battling enemy ships and completing objectives in various game modes.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

54%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

The game offers a simple and enjoyable way to play Battleship, with modes like Classic, Salvo, and Super Weapon that add variety.
The graphics and sound effects are decent, providing an immersive experience with animated cutscenes for hits and misses.
It's a great option for casual play, allowing players to easily jump in and out of games, making it suitable for younger audiences.

The game is single-player only, lacking any multiplayer options, which is a significant drawback for a game traditionally played with others.
Many players experience frequent crashes and performance issues, making the game frustrating to play.
The AI is often criticized for being overly powerful and seemingly cheating, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The graphics are generally considered good, particularly for a younger audience, featuring appealing animated cutscenes and engaging backgrounds with weather effects. While some users find the visuals decent and enjoyable, others criticize them as subpar, indicating a mixed reception overall. The user interface is praised for its ease of use, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “I love the ease of the UI, and the graphics are awesome.”
- “I like the game visuals and the sounds the game supplies.”
- “The graphics aren't great, but they aren't absolutely hideous either.”
- “You're shown some eye candy animated cutscenes with every shot for either a miss or a hit, and the background graphics come complete with random weather and ambient sound effects.”
- “The graphics suck, the controls are clunky, and the computer opponent is an idiot.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The gameplay is generally considered satisfactory when playing against AI, but many players express disappointment due to the expectation of hotseat multiplayer options, which they feel were not adequately highlighted in the game's marketing.
- “Playing against the AI is okay, but most people (myself included) would have liked to play against other players, as many probably bought it with that assumption in mind because the store page mentions hotseat gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is engaging and keeps you on your toes with a variety of challenges and mechanics.”
- “The combination of animations, dialogue, and gameplay creates a rich and immersive experience.”
- “Playing against the AI is okay, but most people (myself included) would have liked to play against other people and probably bought it with that assumption in mind because the store page says there is hotseat gameplay.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks the depth needed to keep players engaged for long periods.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute basic actions during gameplay.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is often considered secondary, with players preferring to mute the in-game sounds and enjoy their own music while playing, suggesting that the original soundtrack may not enhance the experience significantly.
- “Just turn off all sounds and cutscenes, turn on your music of choice, and enjoy the classic board game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The game offers good replayability for its price of $3.99, allowing players to progress through various ranks up to admiral, which encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “It is sufficiently replayable for $3.99, as you can work up the ranks up to Admiral.”
- “The game offers a variety of paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
- “With multiple endings and character builds, I find myself coming back to explore different strategies.”
- “It is sufficiently replayable for $3.99, as you can work up the ranks up to admiral.”
- “Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of varied endings makes it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”