Naval Battles Simulator

About

Naval Battles Simulator is a realistic naval warfare game that allows players to command and control various military vessels in intense battles. With a wide range of customization options and realistic physics, players can create and engage in complex naval warfare scenarios. The game also features a dynamic campaign mode, where players can manage their fleet, complete missions, and compete against AI opponents.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

58%

Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game offers a deep simulation of naval battles with detailed models of weather, damage, and fire control.
Players appreciate the nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic naval games, with engaging gameplay and interesting historical elements.
The developer is responsive and committed to improving the game, showing promise for future updates and enhancements.

The user interface is poorly designed and confusing, making it difficult for players to understand controls and navigate the game.
Many players report frequent crashes and bugs, particularly in the campaign mode, rendering significant portions of the game unplayable.
The lack of a comprehensive manual and effective tutorial leaves players struggling to learn the game mechanics, leading to frustration.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The game's graphics are described as simple and basic, yet they possess a charming period design that appeals to fans of naval simulations. While the visuals may lack the flashiness of modern titles, they are complemented by detailed after-action battle maps that enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are functional and cater to players who prefer a more tactical approach over high-end visuals.
- “The game has a beautiful period graphic design and very detailed after-action battle maps and reports which show a tracing of courses and engagements of forces involved and ship hits and damage.”
- “Though graphically simple, there is an undeniable charm to the period graphic design and a special treat in store with the after-action battle maps which show a naval-historian-type tracing of courses and engagements of forces involved.”
- “It may not have the 3D graphics component of something like Victory at Sea, but it has a lot more detail to it, I think.”
- “Nbs's graphics are basic.”
- “The game is graphically simple, not messy, and easy to navigate.”
- “For the older generation who don't want all flashy graphics but the equivalent of a large tactical naval game of chess, this game has potential - but needs to be improved to give a solid thumbs up.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The gameplay offers a long and engaging experience, providing good value for money with hours of content available for £11.99. However, some users have noted frustrating elements and a poor interface that detracts from the overall experience.
- “Long and interesting gameplay even in the early access stage.”
- “Good value for money, hours of gameplay for £11.99.”
- “The game has hours of gameplay and many features.”
- “It's little things like this that need to be tweaked as they are frustrating parts of gameplay.”
- “The interface/gameplay is awful.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is well-received, featuring vintage tunes and engaging radio broadcasts that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of great in-game music with clear graphics and detailed reports, contributing to an immersive atmosphere.
- “I like the vintage music and radio broadcasts from the game.”
- “Great in-game music and radio broadcasts.”
- “Simple and clear graphics, detailed after-battle reports, weather influence on gameplay, music, plus the affordable price.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, buggy controls, and poorly translated UI, making it feel unpolished and not worth its price. Despite attempts to troubleshoot and fix these issues, players continue to experience significant gameplay disruptions.
- “In its current state, it's not worth the price tag due to poor English, buggy controls, and lack of a campaign tutorial.”
- “Tried every fix and compatibility troubleshooting and reinstalled Java to no avail.”
- “Poorly translated UI, frequent crashes, and buggy interactions with everything from ship drawing to combat.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly without any crashes or bugs, and installation on computers is hassle-free.
- “It runs smoothly, with no crashes, no bugs, and no issues with installation on my computer.”
- “The optimization is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it maintains a steady frame rate and loads quickly.”