Ship Sim 2019

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Ship Sim 2019 is a single player casual simulation game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Sail the Mediterranean with cruise ships, gigantic cargo ships and oil tankers.

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,768 reviews

graphics165 positive mentions

monetization44 negative mentions

The game has great graphics and realistic ship controls.
Players enjoy the immersive experience of sailing and docking.
The game has potential for future updates and improvements.

Many players report issues with crashing and loading problems.
The game lacks other moving ships, making it feel lonely while sailing.
There are frequent ads that disrupt gameplay and cover controls.

graphics
314 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
33%
14%
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback from users, with many praising the overall visual quality and realism, particularly in ship designs and water effects. However, several reviewers point out issues such as shaky camera views, low-quality textures, and a need for improvements in environmental details and realism, especially during storms. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, there is a strong consensus that enhancements are necessary to elevate the gaming experience further.
- “The graphics of this game are amazing, the best.”
- “This game deserves 5 stars because the game runs smoothly, graphics are sensational and I've never seen anything like it.”
- “I love the graphics and the ship but there are small bugs and that's okay and I like the game.”
- “The graphics are really bad. I mean really bad. My phone is a Sony Xperia XZ2, which is a gaming phone. Also, make it more realistic, add the risk of piracy, and add the risk of the ship being broken. I am begging you to improve the graphics.”
- “Very low graphics and lack of detailing.”
- “Graphics are not good. Even the gameplay is boring.”
monetization
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
4%
83%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users expressing frustration over intrusive ads that obstruct gameplay and controls. Many players report that purchasing the "no ads" option does not eliminate ads as promised, leading to feelings of being misled and ripped off. Additionally, in-app purchases are considered expensive, making progress feel slow and often requiring players to spend more money to enjoy the game fully.
- “This app is actually pretty good, my only complaint is that the 'free in-app purchases' are quite expensive and will likely take weeks and weeks of playing to upgrade and customize your ship.”
- “It's a very nice game, but free in-game purchases are very expensive, so I request to please reduce them.”
- “If I buy no ads, I expect there to be no ads!”
- “After the 5th mission, banner ads appeared on the top and bottom of the screen. The ads at the bottom block the thrusters and the steering wheel, making it impossible to drive the boat. I was in the middle of docking the ship when these ads appeared.”
- “I accidentally purchased 'buy all ships' using 1-tap authorization and intentionally purchased 'remove ads', but I still have just as many ads as I had before. I requested a refund for both from Google Play, but they were unable to refund the purchases. I contacted the developer via email on the same day I installed the app and again 3 days later, but still haven't received a reply.”
- “I paid for the ad-free version, but the ads are still there, all of them. Don't pay for the ad-free version because there is no such thing.”
story
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and variety, with players noting that missions feel repetitive and uninspired. Many users express a desire for more engaging narratives, diverse mission types, and improved graphics, while also highlighting issues with controls and the impact of intrusive ads on gameplay. Overall, while the game has potential, it currently lacks a compelling storyline and immersive experience.
- “I love the long-distance chilled cargo delivery mission and the full control over docking your ship. There is a massive opportunity for more of your games to make the leap to PS4; there are a lot of PS4 gamers who want games like this on the PS4.”
- “It is actually rare to find a good game like this. I really enjoy playing it; the only things to improve are the graphics and more diverse missions, or you could add emergencies.”
- “If you can bring a story mode to the game, it will be great.”
- “The story mode is awful.”
- “There is no storyline or anything.”
- “The missions are repetitive, the ocean is so empty, and the boats are limited.”
gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
41%
11%
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its graphics and mechanics while also expressing frustration over repetitive elements and intrusive ads. Suggestions for improvement include adding more interactive features, enhancing realism, and expanding the game world with better navigation tools and varied ship traffic. While some players find the gameplay enjoyable and immersive, others feel it lacks depth and variety, indicating a need for updates and enhancements.
- “Everything is going well: graphics, gameplay, control; you guys nailed this game.”
- “I love the open world gameplay and the graphics; the water looks amazing, RTX-like! Looking forward to hauling some cargo across the Mediterranean Sea!”
- “Awesome game! The gameplay is very good, almost realistic feelings come during driving in mid-sea. Very good interactive targets and excellent camera views. Overall, excellent game; loved it very much!”
- “Gameplay is decent, however the banner ad at the top of the screen obstructs your view severely, and very rapidly becomes annoying.”
- “It was fun but got too repetitive... I wish it had more interactive mechanics, maybe add more boats like speed boats, yachts, and sailboats. What I'm trying to get at is to make it more than just a delivery game.”
- “Graphics are not that good, and even the gameplay is boring.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the smooth jazz ambiance while cruising, but many expressing frustration over the inability to turn off or control the background music. Users have requested separate volume controls for music and sound effects, and several have rated the game poorly due to the persistent and often annoying music. Overall, the lack of customization options for the music experience has led to dissatisfaction among players.
- “I play my smooth jazz music while cruising and it's so relaxing.”
- “And there should be musical horns like Disney Cruise.”
- “A lot of potential, but not being able to turn off the background music is extremely frustrating and distracting... no thanks... uninstalled...”
- “It would be nice to have the music and sound effect volume control separate.”
- “There is no option to turn off music.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players praise its smooth performance and stunning graphics, others report significant lag and stuttering issues, particularly on certain devices. Overall, it shows potential but requires further optimization to enhance the gaming experience across a wider range of hardware.
- “This game deserves 5 stars because it runs smoothly, the graphics are sensational, and I've never seen anything like it.”
- “Very excellent game with very nice performance.”
- “Nice ship game for Android phones with realistic performance.”
- “Has a lot of potential, good graphics and ship designs; however, performance can be really bad.”
- “It was really fun, but it is not optimized at all. I have an S8, and it was so laggy.”
- “The camera is stuttering.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
83%
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent glitches, freezing issues, and problems with navigation and map functionality. Many players have experienced the need to uninstall and reinstall the game due to these stability issues, which detracts significantly from the overall experience. While some users note high frame rates, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game suffers from serious stability problems that need urgent attention.
- “It has the highest FPS and no glitches.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I haven't experienced any lag or instability during gameplay.”
- “This is the problem... it's a great game but my experience is that when you've played it a couple of times and have gotten more boats, you go back to play that game and it freezes. You have to uninstall it and then reinstall it, starting from the beginning again.”
- “The graphics are outdated, the tutorial isn't really a tutorial, the first-person mode is buggy, and the story mode is awful. But if Ovilex can fix this, I guess it's a start.”
- “The game glitches a lot.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, leading to boredom after a short period. While the game is praised for its realism, the slow pace of activities, particularly in farming, detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “Not a whole lot to do, very grindy; I got bored after about 10 minutes.”
- “Definitely an awesome game, but even though I know you're trying to be super realistic, the ships are just tediously slow. Come on, can't be here all day!”
- “Farming simulator game.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its simple and enjoyable humor, with players finding it genuinely funny and entertaining, distinguishing it from typical simulators.
- “It's a simple and enjoyable, funny game.”
- “Hahaha, it's such a funny game, not like any simulator!”