Ship Graveyard Simulator: Prologue

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Visit the largest ship graveyard in the world. A dozen kilometers of beach filled with wrecks. Hundreds of ships wrecked on the coast. Thousands of tons of steel. Choose the most valuable ship for you and start the adventure. Play as one of the workers during the most dangerous work in the world. Cut, hit, weld! Dismantle the whole ship and sell the obtained parts and upgrade your equipment. Exp…

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Ship Graveyard Simulator: Prologue screenshot

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 239 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and relaxing experience, allowing players to enjoy the process of dismantling ships.
The graphics are impressive and the game has a unique style that adds to its charm.
There is potential for future updates and features, making it an interesting title to follow.

The game is plagued by bugs and technical issues, which can hinder the overall experience.
Gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with limited mechanics and objectives.
Many players feel that the game does not deliver on its promises, lacking depth compared to similar titles like Hardspace: Shipbreaker.

gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and lacking depth, as it primarily revolves around grinding for resources without engaging mechanics or challenges. While some appreciate the relaxing nature and straightforward mechanics, others criticize the absence of complexity and excitement, comparing it unfavorably to similar titles like Hardspace: Shipbreaker. Overall, the game is seen as a mediocre experience that may improve with future updates but currently fails to captivate players.
- “This game is very good in gameplay. I played the prologue, but it's still cool. Add info about what you get for the next level, for example, new boats, etc. Big ships are really big in this game; very cool, I love it.”
- “Good game, not too much content now, but gameplay is great.”
- “While the gameplay doesn't match the trailer (you don't extract whole components of the ship; everything breaks down into fist-sized elements like steel, copper, and lead), the demo was entertaining and looks like the final game should be good fun.”
- “Demo used as advertising to the full game; the gameplay doesn't do any better and is a waste of space on Steam.”
- “Generally relaxing gameplay, but it's extremely repetitive without any challenge.”
- “Nothing much to recommend about this; very mediocre game with nothing exciting, boring simplified disassembly mechanics, clunky controls, and no real goals.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
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The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, with many users noting that there is no compelling narrative beyond a basic prologue. Players express frustration over the lack of depth and context, feeling that the game fails to utilize its detailed setting to create a meaningful plot or character development. Overall, the consensus is that the game feels more like a series of tasks rather than a cohesive story-driven experience.
- “Hardspace: Shipbreaker is an excellent example of a game that uses its plot and the shipbreaking concept to say something about the lower class being taken advantage of.”
- “Meanwhile, there's this game, which has such a detailed shantytown it's obvious the developers did research about real-world shipbreaker yards, but at the end of the day, there isn't a story in the prologue.”
- “The implied plot of the game, then, is some random white dude rolls up into this shipbreaker yard with no money, steals scrap off the ground to hock for seed money, then proceeds to live a boomer fantasy of bootstrapping himself up to having a giant smelter to refine alloys and take all the good scrap for his own profit.”
- “✅ this game has no story”
- “There's no storyline, and no reason to think that past the prologue there will be a way to own your own ship, explore further than a ship delivered to you, or the junkyard that is considerably small.”
- “Meanwhile there's this game, which has such a detailed shantytown it's obvious the developers did research about real-world shipbreaker yards, but at the end of the day there isn't a story in the prologue.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The graphics in the game are generally well-received, with many players appreciating the realistic visuals and customization options. However, some users noted that the graphics can be a bit rough and may cause performance issues on older computers. Overall, while the graphics are decent and enhance the gameplay experience, there are inconsistencies between the promotional materials and the actual game visuals.
- “I hope I'm wrong, because the graphics are very well done, and you can customize the places back at your home with the materials you get.”
- “I liked the graphics; it is very realistic.”
- “I played this game for 2 hours; the graphics are good and the gameplay is also cool.”
- “General graphics are a bit rough.”
- “I also visited the main game's site and looked at the trailer/gifs, and none of that is in this prologue, regarding the animations or graphics.”
- “For the graphics, just like other simulator games, it can kill your old computer with lag.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is characterized by upbeat, royalty-free tracks that create a contrasting atmosphere to the potentially grim setting of a ship dismantling simulator. While some players find the choice of "coffee shop" songs intriguing and fitting, others feel that the lack of more immersive music may detract from the overall experience. Overall, the unique musical approach has garnered mixed reactions, with some appreciating its distinctiveness.
- “This setting may be unappealing on perhaps a moral level, and I would say the somewhat upbeat music is a big contrast to that, but I still like it. It's different, and that's what we need. Plus, I happen to be very interested in places like these (not that I want to visit one, but I look up info on them out of morbid curiosity).”
- “You have your fair share of royalty-free music.”
- “Just filling noises, no music.”
- “Constantly working royalty-free music radio!”
- “It is a ship dismantling simulator with coffee shop songs as background music, which is an interesting approach to one of the most dangerous jobs in heavy industries.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized for presenting a demo as a full game, misleading players and taking up valuable space on Steam that could be better utilized by actual full releases. This practice not only reflects poorly on the developer's quality assurance but also raises concerns about the integrity of the platform. Overall, the approach is seen as harmful and detrimental to both consumers and other developers.
- “It's an advertisement/demo for Ship Graveyard Simulator.”
- “The sheer lack of QA conducted here is farcical, and bodes poorly for the full game when the developer can't even make their advertisement work properly.”
- “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is notably inconsistent, with many users reporting significant bugs that can hinder gameplay. However, some players have experienced a smoother experience, particularly with the free prologue version, which appears to be largely bug-free. Overall, while it can be enjoyable when functioning properly, the frequent bugs detract from the overall experience.
- “It's free at the moment as a prologue and seems bug-free.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
- “I haven't encountered any stability issues during my playthrough.”
- “As with all the ship graveyard games, it is buggy as sin, but if you get lucky and it works, it's a fun way to chill out and smash up some ships.”
- “Buggy game!”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of farming simulations to be tedious and unpolished, as it often involves repetitive tasks like collecting money to purchase land and equipment, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “A bit tedious.”
- “Kinda just tedious and unpolished.”
- “Take farming sim for example, you collect money in order to buy more property and expand your farm through land purchases or heavy equipment expenditures.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally find the game to be highly replayable, with many describing it as infinitely replayable or nearly so, indicating a strong incentive to return to the game for multiple playthroughs.
- “The game is infinitely replayable, offering new experiences with each playthrough.”
- “I find myself coming back to this game time and time again; the replayability is outstanding!”
- “Every run feels fresh and exciting, making it a game I can play endlessly.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is largely viewed as lacking, with players feeling disengaged and bored due to repetitive mechanics and unchallenging gameplay. Many express a sense of frustration and disconnection, leading to a diminished overall experience.
- “Made me feel brain dead for like half an hour.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally well-optimized, providing a smooth experience for players.
- “The game runs smoothly with impressive optimization.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the gameplay is, making for a seamless experience.”
- “The optimization really enhances the overall performance and enjoyment of the game.”