COAST GUARD
- October 20, 2015
- Reality Twist
- 7h median play time
With a bit more TLC Coast Guard can be so much more of a game
Get on Steam"COAST GUARD" is a ship simulation game that puts you in the role of a coast guard officer named Finn Asdair. With your crew, you'll take on missions inspired by real-life coast guard events, such as rescuing refugees, convicting criminals, and gathering evidence to solve crimes. The game combines police work with ship simulation, offering a unique and thrilling adventure with an intense storyline.
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Reviews
- The game has a great concept and potential, blending elements of simulation and adventure.
- Some players enjoyed the gameplay and story, finding it engaging despite its flaws.
- The game features branching storylines that can be intriguing for players looking for depth.
- The game is riddled with bugs, poor performance, and a confusing interface, making it frustrating to play.
- It does not accurately depict the Coast Guard, leading to disappointment for those expecting a realistic simulation.
- The save system is cumbersome, and many objectives are unclear, resulting in a lack of direction for players.
- story28 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and well-conceived, while others criticize it as unrealistic and poorly executed. Key themes include a focus on refugees and a central character's loss, but many feel the narrative is overshadowed by gameplay issues and a lack of depth. Overall, while some appreciate the branching storylines, others deem the plot unsatisfactory and overly simplistic.
“The concept of the story is very cool.”
“This game was awesome, I loved the gameplay and the story.”
“Pros: great idea, great story, fun gameplay”
“The story is completely unrealistic.”
“The graphics are really buggy and the storyline is poor.”
“Cons: short story, don't actually use a gun when it's in the manual, glitchy at some points, more of just an investigation game than driving boats.”
- stability12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay, graphics, and overall user experience. Many players report frustration due to a lack of control explanations and a confusing interface, leading to a consensus that the game is not worth purchasing. Overall, the game's stability problems detract heavily from its enjoyment and functionality.
“The game is very buggy, does not explain any controls, has a weird interface and worst of all... does not accurately depict the coast guard in any way.”
“I only spent 3 hours on it because it was buggy as heck.”
“Just don't buy it, it's boring, buggy, and looks like it was made in 1995.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its fun mechanics and engaging story, while others criticize its slow pace and question the value for the price, especially given the limited playtime. Overall, it seems that while the game has potential, many recommend checking gameplay videos before purchasing.
“This game was awesome, I loved the gameplay and the story.”
“Pros: great idea, great story, fun gameplay”
“Gameplay is slow as well!”
“I was stuck on two parts for probably an hour each, so not including that, I don't really think $19 is worth 7 hours of gameplay.”
“Thankfully, I bought this in a Steam sale. I cannot recommend this, especially for the price they are asking when it's not on sale. I recommend that you take a look at the gameplay on YouTube.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is severely lacking, with players reporting numerous bugs, logical errors, and poor physics. Performance issues are prevalent across all quality settings, with frame rates dropping as low as 20fps on capable hardware.
“This game could have been good, but sadly it is riddled with bugs, logic mistakes, bad physics, and poor performance on all quality options (down to 20fps with Xeon 1231v3, GTX 970, 16GB RAM).”
“The optimization is terrible; I experience constant frame drops and crashes, making it nearly unplayable.”
“Despite the interesting concept, the game suffers from severe optimization issues that ruin the overall experience.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are criticized for being buggy, which detracts from the overall experience of the game. Additionally, the storyline is noted to be lacking in quality.
“The graphics are really buggy and the storyline is poor.”
