PT Boats: Knights of the Sea
- October 28, 2011
- Studio4
Get on Steam"PT Boats: Knights of the Sea" is a naval warfare simulation game set in World War II. Command a fleet of small, fast patrol boats and engage in tactical combat against enemy ships and submarines. Experience intense battles in various sea and weather conditions, and customize your boats with different weapons and upgrades. The game features a campaign mode and multiplayer options for up to 8 players.
Reviews
- The game has great graphics and detailed modeling, providing a strong sense of immersion.
- Some missions offer epic skirmishes around convoys, making for engaging gameplay.
- The game can be fun and enjoyable once you get the hang of the controls and mechanics.
- The user interface is poorly designed and difficult to understand, making gameplay frustrating.
- Many players experience crashes and compatibility issues, particularly with modern systems.
- The tutorial is confusing and does not adequately prepare players for the game, leading to a steep learning curve.
- story23 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story is primarily conveyed through a series of 54 missions across various campaigns, featuring a mix of historical scenarios involving Germany, Britain, and the Soviet Union. While the missions offer a variety of objectives and some randomization for replayability, players may find the repetitive nature of switching sides in similar missions tiring. The inclusion of a mission editor and a focus on realism appeals to WWII enthusiasts, though the lack of customization and challenging AI can detract from the overall experience.
“A nice variety of missions: attack convoys, defend convoys, collect intel, search and attack bases, etc.”
“This is a must-have for any WWII navy geeks. Ultra realistic, tough missions, great graphics, detailed modeling.”
“Barely passable, totally missed out on the Pacific and all American boats. There's no customizing boats like the US did, crews are killed off immediately. Missions are hard, especially because you can only really control the PT boats and the computer crew is very bad at decision making, such as firing at a target.”
“Missions are locked and you can only advance through the hard way. It's hard to say how much content there really is here - 3 tutorials in the beginning though that you really should do.”
“Some missions are very short, maybe 10-15 minutes, and others can reach 1 hour. You can't save in the middle of the missions, so be careful.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and detail, particularly appealing to WWII enthusiasts with ultra-realistic visuals and detailed modeling. However, some users noted issues with performance and control settings that can detract from the overall experience. Comparisons to other titles suggest that while the graphics are strong, they may not be the best in the genre.
“The game has great graphics but that's about it.”
“This is a must-have for any WWII navy geeks... ultra realistic, tough missions, great graphics, detailed modeling.”
“However, the 2D card in Battlestation Pacific was graphically better.”
“Something different... but rather fussy when it comes to controls, graphics, screen size, and the on/off switch when running multiple monitors.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users praise the game's stability, noting its beautiful design and lack of bugs, which contribute to a strong sense of immersion.
“It's just the perfect fit for the game because it looks beautiful, is bug-free so far, and oddly has a particularly strong 'being really there' feeling.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches, making for a truly immersive experience.”
“I've played for hours without encountering any issues, which speaks volumes about its stability.”
