- May 31, 2019
- Dipl. Ing. Rolf-Dieter Klein
Ports of Call Classic
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About Ports of Call Classic
Ports of Call Classic is a single player and multiplayer tactical platformer game with a economy theme. 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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Reviews
- 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- The game suffers from outdated graphics and menus that can feel janky, reflecting its origins from the 1980s.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.
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6 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe 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.”
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Ports of Call Classic is a tactical platformer game with economy theme. Common tags for Ports of Call Classic include turn-based, classic, trading, 2d, pixel graphics and others.
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 Ports of Call Classic for its graphics.
Ports of Call Classic is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.
Similar games include TransOcean: The Shipping Company, Railroad Tycoon II Platinum, Organ Trail: Director's Cut, Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King, Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood and others.