TransOcean 2: Rivals

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TransOcean 2: Rivals is a shipping line management simulation game, where you face international competition and strive for worldwide success. The game offers three single-player modes, including a campaign, and a competitive multiplayer mode to test your skills against other players. Start as the boss of your own shipping line and navigate the challenges of the competitive maritime industry.

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51%

Audience ScoreBased on 237 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

gameplay7 negative mentions

The game features a great user interface and improved graphics compared to its predecessor.
The addition of new ship types, including bulk and tanker ships, adds variety to gameplay.
The game can be addictive and offers a fun experience for players who enjoy economy-based simulation games.

The game lacks a pause feature, making it difficult to manage multiple ships and contracts effectively.
Many players feel that the gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, leading to boredom over time.
There are numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with the AI and contract system, which detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
66%
18%
The gameplay of "Transocean 2" has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the introduction of new mechanics and improved UI, while others criticize its lack of depth, balance, and engaging financial systems. Many find the gameplay repetitive and boring after a short time, especially in single-player mode, while others enjoy the fast-paced multiplayer experience. Overall, the game seems to cater to both newcomers and fans of the original, but technical issues and gameplay mechanics have left some players disappointed.
- “The gameplay is focused on fast-paced multiplayer sessions, but there are also single-player modes like the endless game and the competition mode against AI rivals.”
- “To2 adds new mechanics that give you interesting strategic choices.”
- “They greatly enhance the game experience overall, while keeping the core gameplay of managing a shipping company and profitable route planning intact.”
- “Transocean 2 looks good and runs well, but I can't recommend it for the following two reasons: 1) lack of gameplay balance and 2) lack of gameplay depth.”
- “After a few dozen hours of play-testing and some detailed spreadsheet work, I came to the conclusion that almost never, under any combination of gameplay settings, is it advantageous to run your ships at anything but full speed.”
- “The gameplay is worse than in part I, and the release of the game has still half of the text translated in German instead of English.”
story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
79%
12%
The story in "Transocean 2: Rivals" is generally criticized for being lackluster and poorly executed, with many reviewers finding it cheesy and unengaging. The campaign consists of only six missions, which players feel are too short and repetitive, detracting from the overall experience. While some appreciate the tutorial and the introduction of new gameplay features, the narrative is often deemed unnecessary and frustrating, leading to a sense of wasted time.
- “The story continues; you take on the role of a ship merchandise trader, transporting different stocks from country to country.”
- “You can play either campaign, which is a continuation of the first game's storyline, a single-player game against AI, and an endless mode.”
- “The story is fun, and the game is challenging.”
- “The campaign is lacklustre with only 6 missions.”
- “Very repetitive gameplay, and a very bad story in the campaign.”
- “Story is a joke, and wastes the player's time.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
66%
10%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting only minor improvements over the previous version, while some even consider them a downgrade. Glitches and a confusing interface detract from the overall visual experience, leading to disappointment among fans of the original game. While some appreciate the decent graphics and world map enhancements, others feel that the visuals are outdated and lack the necessary upgrades for a sequel.
- “The graphics have been updated, yeah.”
- “Graphic is very nice.”
- “Graphics - more attractive world map.”
- “This version is just a train wreck, the interface is x10 more confusing than the first, and all attempts to 'fancy up' the GUI just made it messy and clumsy. The graphics are just barely an upgrade; the devs have to try way harder to make the graphics feel upgraded.”
- “Rubbish, the first one even looks better in the graphics department; there is nothing here really to warrant a sequel.”
- “The graphics are worse than the first one.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
27%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it too loud and less engaging compared to the previous installment, which featured specific soundtracks for different ports. While some appreciate the soundtrack's quality, others describe it as monotonous and uninspiring, likening it to "elevator music." Overall, the consensus suggests that the music does not meet the expectations set by earlier games in the series.
- “I like the music, but the default setting is too loud.”
- “The soundtrack music is amazing and the new design is great.”
- “The music is just sad, and so is the setting.”
- “The music soundtrack in the previous game was better; for each port, there was specific music. This new game doesn't have specific music for each port.”
- “The music soundtrack in the previous game was better; for each port, there was specific music. This new game doesn't have specific music for each port.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of Transocean 2: Rivals to be tedious and repetitive, often leading to boredom during extended play sessions. The game involves managing a fleet of ships through micro-management tasks that feel trivial and drawn out, resulting in a grindy experience that can consume hours without significant progression. While it offers some fun in short bursts, the overall gameplay is criticized for its one-dimensional nature and excessive repetition.
- “This means that the game becomes extremely tedious with repetitive micro-management tasks that feel trivial when you are managing a fleet of 30, and oh god the amount of work you have with 30 ships.”
- “It’s basically a tutorial that delivers what scant details there are to know about Transocean 2 in an unnecessarily drawn out, grindy way.”
- “While there is a lot of potential here, this game really boils down to a tedious repetitive task, merely picking what cargo contracts to select for every ship.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game experiences notable stability issues, including glitches and a problematic AI, which detract from the overall experience. Players have reported significant bugs, such as a malfunctioning pause function and confusing deadline indicators, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- “I pre-ordered a week before release, and I was impressed with how stable the game was right from the start.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any major bugs, making for a very enjoyable experience.”
- “I appreciate the developers' commitment to stability; it really enhances the overall gameplay.”
- “Buggy at times with a dodgy AI.”
- “Weird glitches where you get the red exclamation point (to tell you that you won't make your deadline at your current speed), but your ETA is sooner than the deadline, which goes away if you slow down. Makes no sense!”
- “The game offers some nice graphics, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players praise its smooth performance and lack of crashes, others report significant issues with software performance. Overall, experiences vary widely among users.
- “Stellar optimization!”
- “Will continue to play it further, and it ran smoothly for me so far, with no performance or crash issues.”
- “I'm starting to get that feeling where I just want to keep playing to try new strategies in hopes of improving my performance.”
- “The performance of the software is poor.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
The game boasts high replayability due to its engaging sandbox mode, which features customizable rules and difficulty modifiers, along with the option for online multiplayer. Players find it entertaining and capable of keeping them engaged over multiple playthroughs.
- “Entertaining and can keep you engaged; it has high replay value.”
- “The sandbox mode has customizable rules and difficulty modifiers, so the game offers a lot of replayability (not to mention online multiplayer).”
- “The sandbox mode has customizable rules and difficulty modifiers, so the game has a lot of replayability.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there isn't much incentive to play again, as the side quests feel repetitive.”
- “While the game offers different character classes, the core gameplay remains the same, making it hard to stay engaged after the first playthrough.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The atmosphere is characterized as laid-back, focusing on the relaxed experience of transporting ships between locations.
- “The laid-back atmosphere while running ships from one place to another creates a relaxing experience.”
- “The immersive environment draws you in, making every journey feel unique and engaging.”
- “The tranquil ambiance enhances the gameplay, allowing players to enjoy the scenic views and the journey itself.”
- “The atmosphere feels too laid back, making the experience of running ships from one place to another feel monotonous.”
- “The overall ambiance lacks tension, which diminishes the excitement of navigating through space.”
- “There is a distinct absence of immersive elements that could enhance the atmosphere and make the journey more engaging.”