Her Majesty's Ship
- July 12, 2019
- Every Single Soldier
Get on SteamHer Majesty's Ship is a naval warfare simulation game that puts you in command of a 19th-century Royal Navy ship. Outfit your vessel with crew, weapons, and equipment, then sail into battle against enemy fleets and engage in strategic combat. With a focus on historical accuracy and tactical depth, Her Majesty's Ship offers a challenging and immersive experience for fans of nautical warfare.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a unique concept of managing a ship in the Royal Navy, which can be enjoyable for fans of naval games.
- The graphics and art style are appreciated by many players, adding to the overall aesthetic of the game.
- The developers are responsive to community feedback and are actively working on improvements and updates.
- The gameplay is often described as repetitive and feels more like a mobile clicker game, lacking depth and strategy.
- The tutorial is poorly designed, leaving players confused about how to progress and complete tasks.
- There are significant bugs and issues with game mechanics, including save problems and unbalanced AI difficulty.
- gameplay30 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing it for being repetitive, simplistic, and reminiscent of mobile games, leading to a lack of depth and engagement. While some find the core gameplay loop satisfying and addictive, others express frustration with the combat mechanics and overall pacing, suggesting that it feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience. Overall, the game appears to have significant flaws that detract from its potential, leaving players hoping for future updates to improve the experience.
“It's core gameplay loop is really fun and satisfying.”
“Simple gameplay loop that is addicting, whereby you manage a few different resources and try to keep them up and replenished.”
“I wanted to enjoy the gameplay and maybe have an overarching win goal that was for me and me alone rather than constantly being nagged by the game to catch up.”
“I personally don’t like the gameplay because it feels like a mobile game with random events and a permanent need for clicking.”
“The biggest gameplay issue I've found in my brief playtime is the nonsensical combat.”
“Boring gameplay that feels more like you're helping someone else play the game.”
- story30 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is praised for its ability to create unique narratives with each playthrough, allowing players to experience various outcomes, such as battling the Spanish Armada or ruling the seas. However, many reviewers feel that the gameplay is too formulaic and lacks a central narrative, with repetitive mission structures and limited freedom to explore or engage in diverse activities. There is a strong desire for more varied missions and expanded gameplay elements to enhance immersion and storytelling depth.
“This game does a great job of being one of those 'story' games.”
“Each time I play, it creates a different story that is unique... from me being crushed by the Spanish Armada to me ruling the waves as Britannia.”
“You essentially manage your ship as you complete tasks for your superiors in the navy and rank up over time, gaining access to new ships on your quest to become the admiral.”
“No real sense of independence; you're forced to follow the formula of click mission, click to complete, click tasks, click into port, refill, and click again.”
“If there was a story or an extended free play, this game would be a lot better.”
“Could use a little more variety in missions; it also seems to follow a rotation.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users finding them simplistic and unsatisfactory, particularly criticizing the ocean textures as among the worst they've encountered in modern gaming. While some appreciate the overall graphical quality, the consensus leans towards disappointment, especially regarding specific elements like water graphics. Overall, there is hope for improvements in future updates.
“Good graphics!”
“I may even just keep it in my library hoping that updates are made in the future, but there are some pretty serious flaws with the gameplay and graphics.”
“It's really the worst ocean graphics/texture I've ever seen in a game, and I have played hundreds of games.”
“I bust out my old Sega Genesis every once in a while and play Enchanted Waters: New Horizons from Koei Games in 1994, and that has better water graphics.”
“The graphics drive me crazy.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music and sound design in the game are praised for their quality and attention to detail, particularly regarding the little sailors. However, players express a desire for the inclusion of period music, suggesting it could enhance the experience and potentially be explored through modding if the game allows for it.
“The sounds, music, and detail of the little sailors are great.”
“Period music would be a welcome addition and might be a mod project if the game is opened up to modability.”
- stability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is generally stable, with users reporting no significant bugs or game-breaking issues. However, there is a noted lack of content that may affect the overall experience.
“Overall, the game is not buggy or anything game-breaking, which is a significant plus.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game is perceived as relatively short, leading to doubts about its replayability after completing it. Many players feel that once the game is finished, there may not be enough incentive to revisit it.
“It is quite a short game, and I doubt there is much replay value once you have beaten it.”
- character development2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest enhancing character development by incorporating features similar to those in "Bomber Crew," such as customizable upgrades for both the ship and crew members. They recommend adding traits, names, uniforms, and accessories to create a more personalized and engaging experience for players.
“The character development in this game is incredibly engaging, allowing players to customize traits, names, and uniforms for their sailors, which adds a personal touch to the gameplay.”
“I love how the game allows for meaningful upgrades to both the ship and the crew, enhancing the character development aspect with unique traits and accessories.”
“The ability to develop characters through various upgrades and customization options really enhances the overall experience, making each sailor feel unique and important.”
“Improvement suggestions: look at Bomber Crew to start - upgrades for the ship you can buy, upgrades for your sailors (create some character development such as traits, names, uniforms, accessories, etc.).”
“Improvement suggestions: look at Bomber Crew to start - upgrades for the ship you can buy, upgrades for your sailors (create some character development such as traits, names, uniforms, accessories, etc.).”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game has been criticized for lacking depth and engagement, leading to a general sense of dissatisfaction among players. Many feel that it fails to create an enjoyable experience, diminishing their motivation to continue waiting for updates.
“Right now, unfortunately, it's just not enjoyable and there's not enough atmosphere to keep me waiting for updates.”
