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Powerboat VR is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Jimmy Arcade Limited and was released on December 29, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

"Powerboat VR" is an early access ship simulator game that allows you to pilot a variety of boats and ships in realistic water and buoyancy physics. With a career mode that generates random cargo and passenger transport missions, you can experience a realistic navigation experience in VR or on a standard monitor. The game features accurate RADAR, SatNav, and buoy systems based on real-world IALA A buoyage and lighting systems.

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87%
Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
optimization2 negative mentions

  • The game offers great graphics and realistic physics, providing an immersive boating experience.
  • It features a variety of boats and environments, along with changing weather conditions that enhance gameplay.
  • The developer is responsive to user feedback and actively updates the game, showing commitment to improving the overall experience.
  • There are performance issues in VR mode, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • The game is still in early access and has some bugs and crashes that need to be addressed.
  • Some users have reported steering issues with VR controllers, which can hinder gameplay.
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally praised as good and visually appealing, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. However, players have reported performance issues specifically when using VR mode, which detracts from the otherwise impressive visual quality.

    • “Graphics are awesome, physics are good, and overall it's fun and makes me want to have a boat even more!”
    • “Good graphics, gameplay, boat selection, etc.”
    • “Good graphics.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report that the game runs smoothly on high-end rigs, such as those equipped with an i9 processor and RTX 2070 graphics card, indicating strong stability and performance.

    • “The realism is great, and on my rig with an i9 and RTX 2070, it runs smoothly.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While the game features good graphics, gameplay, and boat selection, players have reported significant performance issues when using VR mode, indicating a need for better optimization in that specific setting.

    • “Good graphics, gameplay, boat selection, etc. However, when playing in VR mode, there are many performance issues.”
    • “Good graphics, gameplay, boat selection, etc. However, when playing in VR mode, there are many performance issues.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its good graphics and diverse boat selection, but players have reported significant performance issues when using VR mode.

  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the VR boat simulator is centered around engaging missions set in diverse environments, enhanced by dynamic weather changes that add excitement to the gameplay. However, the reviews do not delve deeply into a narrative or character development, focusing instead on the immersive experience of the simulation.

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Powerboat VR is a simulation game.

Powerboat VR is available on PC and Windows.

Powerboat VR was released on December 29, 2020.

Powerboat VR was developed by Jimmy Arcade Limited.

Powerboat VR has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its optimization.

Powerboat VR is a single player game.

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