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Virtual Regatta Offshore

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66%Game Brain Score
graphics, humor
monetization, stability
66% User Score Based on 1,089 reviews

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Virtual Regatta Offshore is a single player racing game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Explore offshore races, yacht racing and sailboat regattas via sailing simulator

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66%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,089 reviews
graphics15 positive mentions
monetization43 negative mentions
  • The game offers an exceptional user experience for sailing enthusiasts, blending reality and gameplay effectively.
  • It's addictive and allows players to compete with real-life pros, making it inspiring even for those not into sailing.
  • The game has improved over time, with better graphics and features, providing a realistic sailing experience.
  • The game has a heavy pay-to-win model, making it difficult for non-paying players to compete effectively.
  • There are frequent bugs and connection issues, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, such as running aground unexpectedly.
  • The introduction of intrusive ads and the requirement to watch them to access certain features has significantly degraded the user experience.
  • monetization
    53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming presence of intrusive ads, including non-skippable 30-second videos that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the high costs of in-app purchases and the perception that the game has shifted towards a "pay-to-win" model, making it nearly unplayable without spending money. While some users are willing to tolerate ads as an alternative to paying, the current implementation is seen as excessively aggressive and poorly designed, leading to a decline in overall enjoyment.

    • “No ads.”
    • “Good game, very expensive in-game purchases. I'm on a learning curve, needs a lot of patience like actual sailing.”
    • “But often losing connection with the server and in-game purchases are expensive.”
    • “Was a player for a long time and really enjoyed the experience, until the latest updates which just force ads down your throat all the time to make you pay hilariously expensive premium subscriptions.”
    • “I used to enjoy this game, but now it has the most horrible type of ads (the ones you need to close 5 times and throw you out of the game). I'm sticking to the web version on PC where I have total control over the amount of ads I see.”
    • “Gave this a shot even with seeing the complaints about the ads; I didn't last a week. The ads 100% cripple this game, it became such a pain just to simply check on your races, it's not worth it.”
  • graphics
    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the impressive 3D visuals and realism, particularly in sailing and water effects. However, there are significant concerns about performance issues, such as lag, outdated technology, and optimization problems that detract from the experience. While some users appreciate the graphical improvements made in recent updates, others feel that further enhancements are necessary for a smoother and more visually appealing gameplay experience.

    • “Cool 3D graphics allow for some quite realistic virtual sailing.”
    • “They improved a lot the graphics and now it's even a pleasure to watch in the boat on the ocean according to the weather conditions.”
    • “Love the graphics and realism.”
    • “Unfortunately, technology seems old: the graphics are not precise, the game display does not refresh, and it uses so much CPU.”
    • “Graphics not optimized.”
    • “Laggy poor graphics and really rather shite.”
  • stability
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the app is highly inconsistent, with many users reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and issues with loading races, particularly during purchases or when interacting with ads. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay without problems, the overall sentiment leans towards a buggy and frustrating experience, especially on Android devices, where crashes can even affect the entire phone.

    • “It runs flawlessly for me, and I have experienced no glitches or issues, which is quite remarkable as I've been playing it for months.”
    • “The game maintains a steady frame rate, even during intense action sequences, making for a smooth experience.”
    • “I've encountered zero crashes since I started playing, which speaks volumes about its stability.”
    • “The app freezes when trying to purchase or get free items.”
    • “Buggy mess.. tapping a race often fails to load, dumps you back to home screen.”
    • “Used to be fantastic but it is now just full of glitches to the extent it is unplayable.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with users highlighting issues such as poor smartphone compatibility, excessive advertisements affecting performance, and high computer performance requirements. Players also expressed a desire for more in-game options and features that do not rely on real money for enhancements. Overall, the game's performance and user experience could benefit from significant improvements.

    • “Very nice game, especially the Vendée Globe where we are challenged by the real racers. However, the performance requirements on the computer are huge, and I would appreciate more options to compute different strategies. Additionally, it would be great if we could use the points gained from good rankings in races to buy options for future races instead of using real money.”
    • “Need to see performance at different angles to the wind in different strengths, etc. Steering by the compass 1° at a time doesn't work.”
    • “You should put the best performance day somewhere.”
    • “As I was not purchasing any in-game aids, I suspect Virtual Regatta turned off the race when all those who bought performance advantages have finished and ongoing revenue had evaporated.”
    • “Not optimized for smartphones; the touch screen is not accurate.”
    • “The game is increasingly buggy, and the advertisements have become very intrusive, to the point of reducing the number of visits and often resulting in lower performance.”
  • story
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story concept is intriguing, but players feel that the limitations on plotting routes hinder the overall experience, leading to frustration and a sense of delayed gratification. The inability to scroll ahead or set more than two waypoints detracts from the enjoyment, making it challenging to engage with the narrative fully.

    • “It's a delayed gratification game; you plot and scheme, and then mother nature changes her mind, and you start all over again.”
    • “And even worse, you cannot scroll ahead to plot your course.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some users expressing frustration over recent updates that have simplified mechanics and reduced player freedom, while others appreciate the balance between realism and accessibility. Additionally, there are reports of technical issues, such as problems loading the game after the menu, leading to uninstalls. Overall, the gameplay experience seems to have declined for some players compared to previous versions.

    • “Generally good gameplay and well-considered tradeoffs between realism and playability/mass appeal.”
    • “Good and nice for everything in this game and gameplay.”
    • “Terrible after the latest update; thanks for taking away the freedom of choosing my own sail setup and dumbing it down to the point of ruining the gameplay.”
    • “Though I have to say the gameplay and graphics were better 3 years ago.”
    • “Would not load gameplay after menus; uninstalled.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the humor in the game but express frustration over recent updates that excessively push ads and costly premium subscriptions, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some users expressing dissatisfaction and a lack of appreciation for the soundtrack.

    • “I don't like the music so much, though.”
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Virtual Regatta Offshore is a racing game.

Virtual Regatta Offshore is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

Virtual Regatta Offshore was developed by Virtual Regatta SAS.

Virtual Regatta Offshore has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Virtual Regatta Offshore is a single player game.