World Cruise Story

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In "World Cruise Story," design and manage your own luxury cruise liner, visiting every country on the map while providing passengers with lavish suites, first-class restaurants, casinos, and more. Strategically place facilities to please passengers and reviewers, aiming to attract celebrities and royalty. Turn your sea buggy into a 5-star floating paradise and become the ultimate cruise director in this captivating simulation game. For more Kairosoft games, visit their website.

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Play Modes

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

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features charming pixel graphics and creative elements, making it a delightful experience.
It offers a good amount of customization and replayability, allowing players to personalize their cruise ship layout.
The gameplay is enjoyable and serves as a relaxing time-waster, perfect for casual gaming sessions.

The gameplay loop can become repetitive and grindy, especially towards the end of the game.
While the game is fun, it lacks depth and may not hold long-term interest for players seeking a more complex experience.
The music can become monotonous, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "World Cruise Story" is described as lighthearted and charming, focusing on the fun of managing a luxury cruise liner while engaging with quirky characters. However, some players found the narrative and gameplay to become repetitive and slow over time, leading to a loss of interest by the end. Comparisons to other titles like "Forest Camp Story" highlight that while "World Cruise Story" has its appeal, it may not reach the same level of excellence.
- “If you've ever dreamed of steering a luxury cruise liner while fending off bored VIPs, then World Cruise Story is your ticket to nautical hilarity!”
- “World Cruise Story is more than just a game; it’s a voyage filled with laughter, strategy, and maybe even a few pirates (just kidding... or am I? 🏴‍☠️).”
- “World Cruise Story is simple in premise and gameplay, but offers a whole lot of heart in its customization and charm.”
- “By the end of the story, I was ready for it to end, as the gameplay loop had lost a lot of my interest by then.”
- “World Cruise Story is a little too slow for a love.”
- “The tune that loops on World Cruise Story gets old quickly.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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The gameplay in "World Cruise Story" is characterized by its simplicity and charm, featuring creative elements like character customization and tourism mechanics that add heart to the experience. While some players may find the gameplay loop loses interest towards the end, the overall execution of its limited mechanics makes it enjoyable and replayable, showcasing the strengths of an early Kairosoft title.
- “It's got some charming elements to it, like the creativity they put into characters, tourism mechanics, naming countries, etc. It's cute like that.”
- “By the end of the story, I was ready for it to end, as the gameplay loop had lost a lot of my interest by then.”
- “World Cruise Story is simple in premise and gameplay, but offers a whole lot of heart in its customization and charm.”
- “Despite being one of the earlier Kairosoft games and having more limiting gameplay, these gameplay elements are extremely well done, making it an enjoyable and replayable experience.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The graphics feature a nostalgic pixel art style that evokes a retro feel, enhancing the game's adventurous atmosphere. While the visuals may not be award-winning, the character designs are engaging and add charm to the overall experience.
- “The pixel graphics are like a blast from the past, making your adventures feel delightfully retro.”
- “It is not going to win any awards for graphics quality, but the characters themselves are interesting enough.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is characterized by its charming absurdity, particularly in the amusing interactions with tiny pixelated guests who comically request extravagant services.
- “There's something hilariously charming about tiny pixelated guests demanding extravagant services.”
- “The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud throughout the game.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, making every mishap feel like a comedic masterpiece.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the game enjoyable and replayable, noting that despite its earlier development and some gameplay limitations, the well-executed elements contribute to a satisfying experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “Despite being one of the earlier Kairosoft games and having more limiting gameplay, these gameplay elements are extremely well done, making it an enjoyable and replayable experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently note that Kairosoft games are heavily grind-oriented, with this title being no exception, requiring significant time investment to progress.
- “All the Kairosoft games I have played so far are massively grindy, and this is no different.”