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Design it, Drive it: Speedboats

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86%Game Brain Score
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graphics, monetization
86% User Score Based on 78 reviews

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Design it, Drive it: Speedboats is a single player open world racing game. It was developed by Performance Simulations and was released on July 26, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

It's like a flight simulator for boats: Design and drive your own speedboats with simulation quality physics including blowover/chine walk/porpoising dynamics. 25+ adjustable design parameters. Free drive anywhere or compete on courses through leaderboards.

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 78 reviews
gameplay2 positive mentions
monetization1 negative mentions

  • Highly realistic and accurate physics simulation that captures the true feel of driving speedboats.
  • Extensive boat customization options allow for detailed design and tuning of hulls, engines, and other parameters.
  • Addictive gameplay focused on improving lap times and optimizing boat performance, appealing to boating enthusiasts and simulator fans.
  • Lacks content variety with only a few boat types and maps, leading to limited gameplay longevity.
  • No multiplayer mode or AI opponents, reducing competitive and social play opportunities.
  • Outdated graphics, poor sound quality, and some rough controls detract from the overall experience.
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally considered outdated and basic, with some users describing them as poor or "crappy," though a few note potential for improvement through updates. The game prioritizes realistic physics over visual fidelity, making it appealing for simulation enthusiasts despite its lack of state-of-the-art visuals.

    • “Very good game with good graphics.”
    • “Hope there will be a lot of updates with new boat types, engines, etc., also the graphics and decals, as well as the onboard view – high potential to be the first and best powerboat racing simulation in the gaming world.”
    • “This release on Steam will hopefully give the game the boost it needs to allow for some future graphics upgrades, helping to make this the boat simulator that we all dream about.”
    • “Controls are a bit jank and graphics are a bit outdated.”
    • “This is a £5 game with outdated graphics.”
    • “Graphics are poor.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its smooth, well-executed mechanics that realistically simulate speedboat driving, offering simple yet enjoyable controls that make the game fun and accessible.

    • “This is a great little game, well written code and the driving mechanics really feel like a speedboat on the water.”
    • “It's a great game with simple mechanics for him to have fun with.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users criticize the game's monetization as a cash grab, highlighting limited content such as only two maps and suggesting that in-game items like boats lack meaningful value.

  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is highly optimized to deliver a realistic and smooth high-performance boat driving experience, closely matching the feel of actual boating.

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Design it, Drive it: Speedboats is a open world racing game.

Design it, Drive it: Speedboats is available on PC, Virtual Reality and Windows.

Design it, Drive it: Speedboats was released on July 26, 2016.

Design it, Drive it: Speedboats was developed by Performance Simulations.

Design it, Drive it: Speedboats has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Design it, Drive it: Speedboats is a single player game.

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