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.
Reviews
- Stunning graphics and attention to detail, making the ship feel immersive and lifelike.
- Real-time sinking experience is emotional and well-executed, showcasing the ship's demise effectively.
- Educational value with historical information provided throughout the game.
- Limited interactivity; players cannot explore the interior during the sinking and must return to the main menu to switch rooms.
- Water effects are poorly rendered, lacking realism and immersion.
- Performance issues and bugs, particularly in VR, detract from the overall experience.
- graphics112 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised 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 significantly enhance the experience, making it a standout feature despite some optimization concerns.
“The graphics are amazing, the interactiveness is amazing, the experience is terrifying because of how lifelike and well done the game is.”
“The graphics are absolutely beautiful!”
“The graphics are terrific and in many cases photo-realistic, akin to a AAA experience from a major studio.”
“Graphics are decent but not good enough to justify the performance issues.”
“First of all, graphics-wise, this game is not optimized.”
“When clicking on the graphics options, the box doesn't seem to respond in any meaningful way, which leads one to think that the game simply isn't responding to input.”
- gameplay39 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 8 % 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 than a game. While the graphics and attention to detail are praised, players express disappointment over the absence of interactive elements, such as NPCs or a swimming mechanic, which detracts from the overall experience. Some appreciate the VR implementation and the potential for future updates, but overall, the gameplay is considered light and lacking depth.
“The graphics are unreal, and the gameplay is insane.”
“The dedication of everyone involved shows in the gameplay.”
“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.”
“For one - there are no gameplay mechanics in it whatsoever.”
- story29 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for lacking a traditional narrative or quests, with many users noting that it serves more as an educational experience about the Britannic rather than a story-driven game. While some appreciate the historical context and detail provided, they express a desire for more interactive elements and a deeper storyline. Overall, it is recommended for those interested in the historical significance of the Britannic, but not for players seeking a robust narrative experience.
“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.”
“The Titanic: Honor and Glory team are recreating a complete replica of the RMS Titanic, and using the format of games to tell the story of the ill-fated ocean liner.”
“Don't buy this game expecting some storyline with quests.”
“Poor gameplay and no storyline.”
“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.”
- music26 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its calming and atmospheric qualities, particularly during exploration and at night. Some users noted that the music enhances the overall experience, creating a unique ambiance that complements the stunning graphics. However, there are criticisms regarding the lack of variety in certain areas, and some players expressed a desire for more customizable music options 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.”
- optimization25 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 24 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many users noting that it struggles to run smoothly even on high-end PCs. While some improvements have been made in recent updates, such as smoother performance in specific areas, the general consensus is that the game lacks the polish and efficiency seen in previous titles from the developers. Additionally, VR support is particularly problematic, with reports of poor performance and low visual quality, indicating a need for further optimization across various platforms.
“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 1080 Ti.”
“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.”
- stability13 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for various bugs and glitches, particularly in the VR version, where users report issues like unresponsive menus, freezing on the title screen, and poor performance. While some players find these problems forgivable given the game's recent release, others highlight significant issues such as choppy audio, navigation difficulties, and visual glitches that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game feels incomplete and in need of further refinement to enhance stability.
“The bad: the VR version feels a bit buggy - for example, most of the information boards/tooltips won't show when you look at them, unless you look at them just right.”
“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, I personally have experienced problems with this game such as choppy audio, menu glitches, and the settings not saving when changing audio settings.”
- emotional10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional impact of the game is profound, with players expressing feelings of terror and nostalgia as they witness the sinking of the ship in real-time. Many reviewers noted that the combination of immersive visuals, haunting music, and historical context evokes strong emotions, often leading to tears and a deep connection to the experience. Overall, it is described as a stunning and unforgettable emotional journey.
“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.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % 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 options to the pause menu, 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.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the witty and darkly comedic commentary provided by the character "Robin," which adds an engaging layer to the exploration of historical themes. Players appreciate how this narration not only entertains but also enhances the learning experience about the Britannic and its context in World War I.
“Very fun and helps you learn about the sinking. The Robin voice guide really helps and is funny.”
“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!”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its meticulous attention to detail, featuring beautifully modeled environments and immersive real-time effects. The combination of animations, sound design, and music contributes to a uniquely captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
“Great atmosphere and attention to detail.”
“Beautifully atmospheric real-time sinking, plus fantastically modeled rooms for the few they can show with certainty.”
“The animations, the sounds, and the music make the atmosphere quite unique.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replay value, but some players feel that once completed, it lacks sufficient content to encourage multiple playthroughs. There are hopes for future projects to enhance playability and enjoyment.
“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 that after you go through it, there's not much replayability.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
