Ship Simulator: Boat Game

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"Ship Simulator: Boat Game" is a simulation game that boasts pretty visuals and an interesting premise of driving ships while building a nuclear power plant. However, some players have noted an excessive amount of advertisement. The game challenges you to develop engineering skills on the water, providing a unique experience for fans of the genre. Despite its flaws, the game offers a fascinating look into the world of maritime engineering.

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Play Modes

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

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,237 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

monetization120 negative mentions

The game offers impressive realism and simulation mechanics, making it engaging and immersive.
Players appreciate the ability to progress without spending money, and the graphics are generally well-received.
The game is fun and relaxing, providing a good way to pass the time despite some repetitive elements.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, often forcing players to watch them after every mission, which disrupts gameplay.
Many players express frustration over the energy system, which limits playtime and requires watching ads or spending money to progress.
Once players complete the main content, they find the game lacks additional challenges or missions, leading to a feeling of being unfinished.

monetization
128 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of forced ads that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the inability to fully remove ads even after purchasing ad-free options, leading to a perception that the game prioritizes profit over user experience. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, the frequency and length of ads are often described as excessive, making the game feel more like a cash grab than an enjoyable experience.
- “Bought the no ads pack because I kind of liked the game.”
- “Not a bad little game, fed up with the ads so for £2.50 I bought the no ads pack.”
- “I paid for no ads and still got ads.”
- “I don't mind watching ads to boost income or claim daily rewards, but forced ads without any compensation is just greedy.”
- “While it's understandable that the devs need to make money, they also need to be realistic; the amount of ads and the price to remove them will put people off.”
- “Forced ads, instant 1 star; good game otherwise but not worth playing until forced ads are removed.”
story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
74%
13%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over the lack of content and progression after completing missions. Users noted that the game feels repetitive and unfinished, with no satisfying endings or additional quests to pursue, leading to a sense of stagnation. Additionally, the frequent ads and technical issues further detracted from the overall narrative experience, leaving players feeling frustrated and unsatisfied.
- “I do not understand the stages at all, it is like an untold story.”
- “You literally can not do anything without quests and they are all complete other than that it was a very relaxing game that I really liked until I ran out of everything to do. I hope the developers see this and they rectify the situation by adding quests.”
- “It was fun but there needs to be more locations and more quests than there are or just add more to do.”
- “I liked this game at first, but the game doesn't advance after the first mission; the same boring levels all the time...”
- “And that's it... I completed the game, very sad honestly when I thought there were more missions....”
- “Very good game but it gets quite repetitive, and now after I'm finished there isn't any more to do; I can't even replay old missions. It needs new content.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
14%
The gameplay of the boat simulator is generally seen as enjoyable and relaxing, with solid mechanics and appealing graphics. However, many players express frustration with repetitive tasks, weak winch mechanics, and a problematic energy system that can hinder progress. Additionally, the presence of frequent ads disrupts the experience, leading to mixed feelings about the overall gameplay quality.
- “I'm eagerly awaiting updates with new levels, mechanics, or scenarios to continue testing my skills.”
- “Top boat simulator in my eyes, fun game, like the boats, boats are awesome. I love this game; it's fun to play and I can play it offline. I like that it has wave mechanics, and it's a nice and relaxing game.”
- “Good gameplay and not too many ads, that's all I need.”
- “Starts off fine, but very quickly devolves into 30 seconds of ads for every 60 seconds of gameplay.”
- “The mechanics of the game don't work well.”
- “Good game but very poor mechanics; my winch kept breaking when I did the sand quest.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
15%
15%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the attractive visuals and good quality, particularly in 2D and for a tugboat game. However, some users express disappointment, citing issues with low graphics quality and a lack of variety in visual elements. Despite these criticisms, the general consensus leans towards the graphics being a strong point of the game.
- “I really like the concept of this game, and the graphics are attractive.”
- “Great 2D graphics.”
- “Because I put a 5-star rating on it because the game was great, really good graphics, and the level was so good and the waves are realistic. You must download it.”
- “The game has no problem, but the graphics are lacking.”
- “One time you transport an excavator, the next time it's a bulldozer, but the difference is just 99% visuals.”
- “Worst gameplay and it needs better graphics and more challenge.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The music aspect of the game has received significant criticism, primarily due to the inability to play personal music while the game is active, which many players find frustrating. Users express a desire for the game to allow background music, as the in-game music is often deemed less engaging than their preferred playlists. Overall, the restriction on playing external music has negatively impacted the gaming experience for many players.
- “Really cool and fun game, sad I can't listen to music on my phone, but other than that, good game.”
- “I've enjoyed what I've played so far, but it won't let me play my music while I play the game, so this has limited me from playing anymore until they fix this.”
- “Gets boring after a few gameplays... by the way, where's the music from the ads? If you add that, this could be a more relaxing game and a little less boring.”
- “I wish it didn't require Wi-Fi to get energy back and it didn't cost coins to rent out boats. I also wish it didn't make my music and Netflix or YouTube not be able to play in the background. Other than that, it's a good game.”
- “You can't play with music; the game pauses the music automatically.”
- “One star because they still haven't fixed the bug that causes my music to pause.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding in the game to be enjoyable and easy, serving as an effective method for gaining energy and resources. Overall, it contributes positively to the game's fun factor, making it hard to put down.
- “But still an effective way to gain energy besides grinding gold or adds.”
- “This game is really fun, it's hard to stop playing it, but the grinding can become tedious.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The optimization of the game has seen some improvements, including bug fixes and performance enhancements; however, users are still experiencing frequent crashes, indicating that further work is needed to achieve stable performance.
- “The game has seen significant improvements in performance, making it much smoother to play.”
- “Recent updates have fixed many bugs, enhancing the overall experience and stability.”
- “I appreciate the developers listening to player feedback and continuously optimizing the game.”
- “The game crashes constantly; please fix it for better performance.”
- “Optimization is a major issue; the game runs poorly even on high-end systems.”
- “I experience frequent lag and stuttering, making it nearly unplayable.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is reported to have numerous glitches and bugs, which negatively impact its stability and overall user experience.
- “This game has a lot of glitches and bugs that disrupt the experience.”
- “The stability issues make it difficult to enjoy the game.”
- “I encountered frequent crashes that hindered my gameplay.”