Britannic: Patroness of the Mediterranean
- June 19, 2020
- Vintage Digital Revival, LLC
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Britannic: Patroness of the Mediterranean" offers a historical exploration of the HMHS Britannic and its legacy as a crucial vessel in the Mediterranean. This virtual museum experience invites players to discover detailed information about the ship's architecture, notable story, and contributions during World War I while learning at their own pace. Do not miss the opportunity to delve into the fascinating history of this iconic ship. Do not mention the release date nor the developer or publisher.
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Reviews
- Stunning graphics and attention to detail, making the ship feel lifelike.
- Educational experience with historical accuracy, providing insights into the Britannic's story.
- Real-time sinking simulation adds emotional impact and immersion.
- Limited interactivity; players cannot explore the interior during the sinking.
- Navigation between rooms requires returning to the main menu, disrupting immersion.
- Water effects are poorly executed, lacking realism and physics.
- graphics224 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning detail and realism, often described as breathtaking and comparable to AAA titles. While many players appreciate the immersive visuals and the intricate modeling of the ship, some have noted performance issues and occasional graphical bugs, particularly with water effects. Overall, the game's graphics are considered one of its standout features, enhancing the experience of exploring the ship and witnessing its sinking simulation.
“The graphics are amazing, the interactiveness is amazing, the experience is terrifying because of how lifelike and well done the game is.”
“This game is more of a virtual museum than a game, but the details and graphics of exploring the ship of what she ended up as, as well as what she was supposed to be and experiencing her sinking is just out of this world in every detail.”
“The graphics are terrific and in many cases photo-realistic, akin to a AAA experience from a major studio.”
“First of all, graphics-wise, this game is not optimized.”
“The first issue that I've noticed is that if I try to explore one of RMS Britannic's interiors, the forward grand staircase appears very blocky and low-res unless I change the texture quality to epic.”
“It's very highly demanding in graphics; I would recommend having a GTX 1660 Super. Your graphics card will make a lot of noise, but it is worth the experience.”
- gameplay78 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users noting a lack of traditional gameplay mechanics and objectives, describing it more as a "digital museum" experience rather than a game. While some appreciate the stunning graphics and attention to detail, others criticize the absence of interactive elements, such as NPCs or a swimming mechanic, leading to a feeling of emptiness in gameplay. Overall, it seems best suited for those interested in exploration and historical appreciation rather than conventional gaming experiences.
“The graphics are unreal, and the gameplay is insane.”
“The fact they say they may update the game with more gameplay/interior space in the future shows the devs care and that I must commend.”
“Graphics are phenomenal, the gameplay ability is vast.”
“But there is no gameplay.”
“This is more of a digital museum than a game, as there's no goal or real gameplay mechanics.”
“Don't buy if you're looking for any gameplay or the ability to explore the entire ship.”
- story58 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional narrative, with many users noting there is no storyline or quests to engage with. However, it serves as an educational experience, providing historical insights into the Britannic, the lesser-known sister of the Titanic, which may appeal to those interested in maritime history. Overall, while it offers a visually impressive environment, players should not expect a structured story or interactive gameplay.
“I love the story of her construction, career, and her sinking.”
“If you know about the story of Titanic and want to learn more about her less popular sister, I recommend this.”
“Many of these exploration modes feature additional info tabs offering historical information and insight into the ship and her story.”
“Don't buy this game expecting some storyline with quests.”
“It does not have gameplay or storyline; however, it is a highly detailed educational relic that sheds light on the 'forgotten sister' of the Titanic.”
“I guess the only good part about it is that it makes an average educational game where you get to learn a bit about Britannic's story, but don't expect anything else other than a walking and sinking simulator.”
- music52 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its calming and atmospheric qualities, particularly during exploration and at night. Some players appreciate the unique music for different interiors, while others feel that the music can become repetitive over time. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the immersive experience, although some users wish for more variety and the ability to customize music during gameplay.
“The game's graphics, sound effects, and music are second to none and have a really warm feel to them in exploring mode, allowing you to experience the ship as it was/should have been.”
“Upon booting the VR version and looking at the RMS Britannic at night, with the calming music and the beautiful sky, I cried.”
“Hearing the beautiful organ music in the RMS Grand Staircase was hauntingly beautiful.”
“When you're going through the HMHS versions of the available areas, the music gets old pretty quickly, as there isn't much variety compared to the RMS versions, but I'd say this is more of a personal nitpick of mine than an actual issue.”
“The settings do not save globally; I had to turn off the music every time I loaded into a different room.”
“Not extraordinary, it's short, not much gameplay, sound is good but not great (music is nice though), some graphical bugs, some physical bugs (you can enter inside the ship) a bug that I liked a lot actually.”
- optimization50 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 24 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many users reporting poor performance even on high-end PCs. While some updates have improved specific areas, such as the RMS Grand Staircase, the general consensus is that the game feels unpolished and clunky, particularly in VR, where performance issues and low internal resolution detract from the experience. Users express a desire for better optimization to enhance gameplay and visual fidelity, especially given the developers' previous successes with more optimized titles.
“Mainly due to the fact that this team has shown us before that they can produce an optimized game that works for modest PCs.”
“Their Titanic Honor and Glory demo was a well-polished game that was highly optimized and highly detailed.”
“After today's update, which changed the build of the game from 1.1.0 to 1.1.1, the RMS Grand Staircase has been optimized and it now runs much smoother.”
“First of all, graphics-wise, this game is not optimized.”
“The optimization appears to be non-existent in VR and is barely playable on my 1080ti.”
“The whole piecemealing of this ship into multiple regions is not because they cannot do a complete ship but because they rushed this out the door to get some revenue stream on Steam, and it would have required more time to get FPS optimized as one large ship, so they just did separate smaller regions as load screens instead.”
- stability26 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes, particularly in the VR version where menu navigation and performance are notably poor. Users report problems such as freezing on the title screen, choppy audio, and difficulties with tooltips and HUD elements. While some players find these issues forgivable given the game's recent release, the overall experience feels incomplete and requires further refinement.
“In most cases, it just freezes on the title screen and I can't click on anything, or if I get as far as selecting RMS or HMHS mode, it crashes.”
“However, the VR support and implementation is very poor; the menus are super buggy and don't work well in VR, the performance is very bad, and the internal resolution of the VR is super low, which makes everything look fuzzy.”
“Also, the HUD and the menu glitch out a lot, and it feels incomplete.”
- emotional20 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional impact of the game's depiction of the sinking ship is profound, with many players expressing feelings of terror and sadness as they witness the event unfold. The combination of historical context, immersive visuals, and evocative music evokes strong emotional responses, often leading to tears and a deep sense of connection to the experience. Overall, it is described as a stunning and unforgettable emotional journey that resonates deeply with players.
“The emotional impact of the sinking will surprise you.”
“Upon booting the VR version, and looking at the RMS Britannic at night, with the calming music and the beautiful sky, I cried.”
“Stunning, it brings back an evocative and emotional feeling of strolling the open decks of an ocean liner at night, an experience in life that is hard to beat.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively time-consuming, often likening it to needing a "second life" to manage it. While recent updates have improved the experience by adding a pause menu option, it still disrupts the overall pacing of the game.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“This was much more tedious before they added the option to the pause menu, but it still breaks the pacing of the game just a little bit.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the optional narration from "Robin," which infuses the experience with fun, irony, and dark comedic undertones while exploring historical themes. Players appreciate how this witty commentary enhances both the learning experience and the overall enjoyment of the game's content.
“The optional narration provided by 'Robin' also adds some humor, irony, and perspective to the exploration of the Britannic, her intended designs, and her place in World War I.”
“So I expected the same fun, witty, really dark but funny comedic undertones that Robin's commentary gave us!”
“Very fun and helps you learn about the sinking; the Robin voice guide really helps and is funny.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its exceptional attention to detail, featuring beautifully modeled environments and immersive real-time sinking effects. The combination of animations, sound design, and music contributes to a unique and captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
“Great atmosphere and attention to detail.”
“Beautifully atmospheric real-time sinking plus fantastic modeled rooms for the few they can show with certainty.”
“The animations, the sounds, the music, make the atmosphere quite unique.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replay value initially, but many players feel that once completed, it lacks sufficient content to encourage multiple playthroughs. Overall, while it starts strong, the long-term replayability is limited.
“This game brings tons of replay value.”
“One can only hope their future project, Titanic Honor and Glory, will be nothing like this game, in the fact it will be much more playable and enjoyable.”
“The problem is after you go through it, there's not very much replayability to it.”
