Powerboat VR
- December 29, 2020
- Jimmy Arcade Limited
Get on Steam"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.
Reviews
- The game offers a realistic boating experience with impressive graphics and physics, making it enjoyable for both casual players and enthusiasts.
- It features a variety of boats and environments, along with dynamic weather conditions that enhance the immersion.
- The developer is responsive to user feedback and actively works on updates, promising future improvements and additional features.
- 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 players have reported steering issues with VR controllers, which can hinder gameplay.
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their quality and detail, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. However, players have reported performance issues when using VR mode, which detracts from the overall visual experience.
“Good graphics, gameplay, boat selection, etc. However, when playing in VR mode, there are many performance issues.”
“Graphics are awesome, physics are good, and overall it's fun and makes me want to have a boat even more!”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
“The game maintains a stable frame rate even during intense action sequences.”
“I've experienced minimal crashes, which really enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While the game features good graphics and gameplay, users report significant performance issues when playing in VR mode, indicating a need for better optimization in that specific area.
“The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I love how the developers have fine-tuned the graphics settings, making it easy to achieve a balance between performance and visual quality.”
“The game runs flawlessly after the latest optimization patch, enhancing the overall experience significantly.”
“Good graphics, gameplay, boat selection, etc. However, when playing in VR mode, there are many performance issues.”
“The game runs smoothly in standard mode, but the optimization for VR is severely lacking.”
“Despite the engaging gameplay, the frequent frame drops and stuttering in VR make it nearly unplayable.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its good graphics and diverse boat selection, but players experience significant performance issues when using VR mode.
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the VR boat simulator is highlighted by its engaging missions and dynamic environments, enhanced by varying weather conditions that add excitement to the gameplay.
