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Ports of Call Classic

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96%Game Brain Score
graphics, stability
96% User Score Based on 54 reviews

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Ports of Call Classic is a single player and multiplayer simulation game. It was developed by Dipl. Ing. Rolf-Dieter Klein and was released on May 31, 2019. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

created by Rolf-Dieter Klein and Martin Ulrich The classic trade- and shippingsimulation Ports of Call. Create your own Shiptrading company.

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews
graphics2 positive mentions

  • The game successfully evokes nostalgia for players who enjoyed it in the 80s and 90s, providing a classic trading and shipping simulation experience.
  • Ports of Call is praised for its simplicity and addictive gameplay, making it a fun and relaxing way to spend hours.
  • The Steam version retains the charm of the original game while adding features like saving, making it accessible for both old fans and new players.
  • The game suffers from outdated graphics and menus that can feel janky, reflecting its origins from the 1980s.
  • Some players find the mini-games repetitive and time-consuming, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • There are technical issues such as limited mouse functionality and lack of full-screen options, leading to disappointment among some users.
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are reminiscent of the 1980s, which some players find dated, yet they appreciate the detailed ship sinking animations that enhance the emotional impact of gameplay. While the visuals may not be cutting-edge, they contribute to the overall experience, though players note that mastering ship maneuvering can be challenging.

    • “I loved the ship sinking graphics too, and sometimes that really hurt losing your ship, so close to riches yet so far...”
    • “Aside from the 1980's graphics, the only negative is that trying to manually park your huge ship perfectly in a crowded port requires a lot of patience and getting the throttle, direction, and brakes perfect is difficult.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report that the game runs smoothly and reliably in a windowed mode on Windows 10 PCs, indicating strong stability in this environment.

    • “It runs great in a window on my Windows 10 PC.”
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Ports of Call Classic is a simulation game.

Ports of Call Classic is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

Ports of Call Classic was released on May 31, 2019.

Ports of Call Classic was developed by Dipl. Ing. Rolf-Dieter Klein.

Ports of Call Classic has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics.

Ports of Call Classic is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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