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 interesting story elements that blend simulation and adventure.
- Some players enjoyed the gameplay and found it fun, despite its flaws.
- The branching storylines and potential for a deeper experience were appreciated by some reviewers.
- The game is riddled with bugs, poor performance, and a confusing interface, making it frustrating to play.
- It does not accurately represent the Coast Guard, leading to disappointment among players expecting a realistic simulation.
- The lack of a proper save system and vague objectives detract from the overall experience, making it feel unfinished.
- story14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its intriguing concept and branching storylines, while others criticize it for being unrealistic, poorly executed, and overly focused on refugees. Despite its potential, many find the narrative lacking depth and coherence, often feeling more like a series of missions than a cohesive plot. Overall, while some enjoy the gameplay and story, others are left disappointed by its execution and brevity.
“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.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay and graphics, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Many reviewers noted the lack of clear controls and a confusing interface, contributing to an overall negative impression. Overall, the game's stability problems detract heavily from its enjoyment and quality.
“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's boring, buggy, and looked like it was made in 1995.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players enjoying the fun mechanics and engaging story, while others find it slow and not worth the price, especially given the limited playtime. Overall, the game has potential but may not justify its cost for all players.
“This game was awesome, I loved the gameplay and the story.”
“Pros: great idea, great story, fun 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.”
“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.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been heavily criticized, with players reporting numerous bugs, logical errors, and poor physics. Performance issues are prevalent across all quality settings, with some users experiencing frame rates dropping to as low as 20fps on decent hardware.
“Well, 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).”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are criticized for being buggy, which detracts from the overall experience, while the storyline is also considered weak.
“The graphics are really buggy and the storyline is poor.”
