Naval Hurricane
- November 16, 2022
- Efril
Get on Steam"Naval Hurricane" is a WW2 naval combat simulation game that lets players command a British or German warship in intense battles. The game features realistic ship models, historical weapons, and dynamic weather systems. Players can engage in single-player missions or face off against human opponents in multiplayer mode.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features interesting gameplay mechanics, such as a ballistic table and separate use of primary and secondary batteries, providing a strong sense of accuracy and immersion.
- The graphics and damage models are well done, with detailed ship designs and enjoyable visual effects during battles.
- Despite being in early access, the game shows great potential for future growth, with a developer who is responsive to community feedback and actively working on improvements.
- The game currently lacks a variety of campaigns and ship options, making gameplay feel repetitive and limiting the overall experience.
- There are significant performance issues, with reports of crashes and high resource usage, leading to concerns about optimization.
- The damage control system is not well explained, making it difficult for players to effectively manage their ships during battles.
- gameplay22 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its interesting mechanics, such as the ballistic table and the separate use of primary and secondary batteries, providing a solid and addictive experience despite some fuzzy mechanics and limited options. Players appreciate the balance of fun and depth, likening it to "Atlantic Fleet," while noting that the graphics, though good, do not overshadow the engaging gameplay. Overall, the game offers a satisfying experience with room for improvement in system balance and polish.
“Good game with interesting gameplay mechanics (like the ballistic table and the use of primary and secondary batteries separately) and a very good price.”
“You get about an hour of solid unfamiliar gameplay that is very good.”
“I am still learning some of the elements of the game but so far the initial mechanics and depth of the game are to my liking.”
“Some fuzzy game mechanics.”
“Gameplay is similar to Atlantic Fleet.”
“Gameplay is easy.”
- story20 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is currently limited, featuring only a handful of missions and ship options, but players find the existing content enjoyable and visually appealing. The complexity of the gameplay mechanics, particularly in crew management and repairs, adds depth to the experience, though an in-depth tutorial would enhance understanding. Players express hope for future updates that would introduce more missions, ship classes, and campaigns to enrich the narrative experience.
“Currently, there isn't that many ships to choose from and there aren't many missions to do, but what's here is fun, it looks good, and I feel like it could get way better with time.”
“The plus side is these four missions are asymmetrical, so replaying by swapping sides adds a nice layer of depth.”
“Currently, there is only custom battles and about 5 missions.”
“In the future, I'd like to see more missions, ship classes, campaigns, nations, etc. If you want to back an indie development, this is one of your better and more affordably promising options.”
“The plus side is these four missions are asymmetrical, so replaying by swapping sides is possible.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their detail and aesthetic appeal, drawing inspiration from WW1 accounts and photos. While some reviewers note that the graphics are good but not exceptional, they appreciate the balance between visual quality and engaging gameplay. Overall, the attention to detail, particularly in ship designs, contributes to a visually impressive experience.
“Impressed by the graphics.”
“The graphics are gorgeous and a lot of attention is paid to the details.”
“Graphics and sounds are impressive.”
“If you want to heat your room with your graphics card, run this.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and fail to impress.”
“The aesthetic suggestions from WW1 accounts/photos do not translate well into the game.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users express concerns about the game's optimization, noting that even on capable gaming laptops, it struggles to run smoothly despite its relatively simple design. There is a strong hope for future improvements in this area.
“Early days, and the main hope I have is some optimization improvements. I have a fairly respectable gaming laptop that can run large-scale RTS and the Ultimate Admiral series, yet it is rather taxing to run this fairly simple game.”
“Early days, and the main hope I have is some optimization improvements. I have a fairly respectable gaming laptop that can run large scale RTS and the Ultimate Admiral series, yet it is rather taxing to run this fairly simple game.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the game offers enhanced replayability compared to its predecessor, Atlantic Fleet, due to numerous refinements and quality-of-life improvements that enhance the overall gameplay experience. Players who enjoyed the original are likely to find the new features compelling enough to revisit the game multiple times.
