Ship Simulator Extremes
- August 26, 2010
- VSTEP
- 23h median play time
Get on Steam"Ship Simulator Extremes" is a simulation game that allows players to pilot various vessels in extreme conditions and locations around the world. The game features realistic environments, missions based on actual events, and a wide range of ships to command, from supertankers to Coast Guard vessels. Sail to icy Antarctic waters or tropical Bora Bora, and complete missions that test your skills as a ship captain.
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Reviews
- The game offers a realistic sailing experience with various missions and free-roaming options.
- Great graphics and physics for a ship simulator, providing an immersive experience.
- Fun to play, especially for those interested in maritime activities and ship handling.
- The game is plagued with bugs, crashes, and performance issues, making it unplayable for many users.
- The activation key system is cumbersome and often leads to frustration when trying to access the game.
- Lack of updates and support from developers has left the game feeling abandoned and outdated.
- graphics222 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting significant graphical bugs and glitches, particularly on modern systems. While some appreciate the realistic water effects and ship designs, others criticize the outdated visuals and poor optimization, especially for a game over a decade old. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics may not meet current standards, they can still provide an enjoyable experience for those willing to overlook these issues.
“Love the graphics, the ports, everything!!!”
“The graphics are great, and there is a lot of detailed ships to choose from.”
“A really great game with a lot of fun missions, great ships, and excellent graphics.”
“Sadly, this exhibits way too many graphic glitches on a modern system, so I had to refund.”
“The graphics are not next generation considering that this game is more than 10 years old.”
“The graphics are terrible.”
- story136 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is primarily driven by a variety of missions, including some themed around environmental issues like the Greenpeace missions, which provide a mix of single-player and multiplayer experiences. However, players frequently report significant bugs and glitches that hinder mission completion, leading to frustration with the linear and often tedious nature of the objectives. While there is a decent amount of content available, including user-created missions, the overall execution suffers from technical issues and a lack of engaging narrative depth.
“There are some decent missions and campaigns included which will give you some hours of fun.”
“I enjoy all the missions because I get to try my hand at piloting all kinds of ships in varying difficulties and conditions.”
“A really great game with a lot of fun missions, great ships, and excellent graphics.”
“The missions are shit, there are no guidelines during them and half of the time you don't know what you're doing.”
“But there are glitches and bugs in missions so you may have to restart or find workarounds to complete them.”
“Physics are too glitchy for this game to even be able to complete the missions.”
- stability72 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous reports of graphical bugs, glitches, and crashes, particularly on modern operating systems. Players frequently encounter problems such as freezing, low frame rates, and mission-related bugs that hinder progress, leading many to seek refunds. Overall, the lack of developer support and ongoing updates exacerbates these stability concerns, making it a frustrating experience for users.
“According to the discussions/reviews, this has been abandoned and is now buggy on modern operating systems.”
“The game refuses to update, FPS drops below 5 FPS after 3 minutes of playing, and graphical glitches are everywhere.”
“For unknown reasons, all maps with ports are so buggy that the water is flickering with 80-meter high waves, catapulting and bouncing my ship all over the map, and after a few seconds, the game crashes.”
- gameplay32 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it authentic yet linear, lacking variety and depth. Many have criticized the controls as glitchy and unresponsive, while others noted the absence of a tutorial, forcing players to seek external help. Overall, while some appreciate the core mechanics, the gameplay experience is often described as frustrating and underwhelming.
“But the gameplay is still fantastic.”
“Well, what can I say about this simulator? First of all, the graphics are really 90s, but I don't care about that because the gameplay is more important.”
“Nice graphics, nice gameplay, but for me, you'll be bored if you play this game too long.”
“Not enough gameplay for a game in 2019.”
“Many mechanics are not comparable to any real ship data; the boats and ships react completely differently than they should.”
“It is terribly hard to maneuver, and even if you understand the mechanics of how to pilot a ship, the in-game controls just want to randomly not do what they did just a minute ago.”
- optimization22 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 45 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues even on high-end machines that exceed the hardware requirements. Many players, particularly those using AMD graphics cards, experience severe lag and low frame rates, while the graphics are described as demanding yet low quality. Overall, the lack of developer support and optimization has left many feeling frustrated and unable to enjoy the game.
“I used to play this game all the time a while back on a retail no Steam copy and recently got it again a few years ago. I have to say it is still pretty good, though the performance is worse on newer machines. I found a fix to this by manually selecting the GPU to be used with the game in the NVIDIA control panel, and all was good.”
“You might think that a game like this would run smoothly on your computer, considering the fact that it is a pretty old game.”
“This simulator isn't the best sim I have played; the water textures are very low quality unless you turn them up, which will severely reduce the performance, and the maps are very small.”
“Even if you could get it working somehow, the performance is bad even if your PC well exceeds the hardware requirements.”
“Tl:dr game is horribly optimized and devs abandoned it.”
“I can barely play this at all anyway, I have a pretty beast gaming PC (60fps in most games), but here I can barely scrape 20 at times, due to the fact that the developer has not patched the issue of AMD video cards not really being optimized for this game.”
- music10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been widely criticized for being annoying and lacking quality, with players expressing frustration over the inability to turn it off or adjust it effectively. Many users resort to listening to their own music to alleviate the boredom caused by the game's poor soundtrack and overall experience.
“I wish I could say that it would be a fun game otherwise, but its lack of a decent soundtrack, graphics, or fun missions makes it pretty abysmal at that too.”
“First off, you cannot turn off the music.”
“If you do go into the menu to adjust the music, there is no way out of that menu.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, with long missions that can feel monotonous. However, those who enjoy ship-related gameplay and casual exploration may still find it enjoyable.
“But in the end, this game is tedious and repetitive.”
“Now I’m not going to lie, the missions are long and pretty tedious, but if you're into ships and love messing around, this will do you just fine.”
“(Hint: try 'Euro Truck Simulator 2' or 'Farming Simulator 15')”
- monetization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its monetization model, as it offers a quality ship simulator experience without any ads, making it an appealing choice for players seeking an uninterrupted gaming experience.
“I highly recommend this game if you're looking for a good ship simulator game with no ads.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find humor in the game's quirky mechanics, such as unexpected antics like front flips in water when pausing the action. Despite some frustrations, the amusing moments contribute to an overall enjoyable experience.
“The humor in this game is top-notch! I love how unexpected moments can turn a serious situation into a laugh-out-loud experience.”
“The quirky dialogue and hilarious character interactions kept me entertained throughout my playthrough. It's a refreshing change from more serious games.”
“I can't stop chuckling at the ridiculous scenarios that unfold. The developers really nailed the comedic timing!”
