World Ship Simulator

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World Ship Simulator is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Odin Game Studio and was released on November 4, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

World Ship Simulator is a game that allows you to captain magnificent ships in an expansive open world covering various ports and landmarks. Start with a single ship and work your way up to larger, more demanding contracts as you build a successful shipping company. The game features six ships, Steam Workshop support, dynamic weather conditions, and time manipulation. Observe crew members, leave your ship at port, and complete jobs to earn money and experience.

Genres & Tags

Simulation

Play Modes

Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 85 reviews

graphics8 negative mentions

The game has potential for playability and offers a career structure, which is a unique feature for ship simulators.
Some players found the water and boat lighting to be visually appealing, especially at night.
There is a belief that with regular updates and improvements, the game could evolve into a great simulation experience.

The game suffers from poor graphics, glitchy performance, and a lack of fundamental features, making it feel unfinished.
Many players reported that the controls are difficult to master and the physics are unrealistic, leading to a frustrating experience.
The developers have abandoned the game without updates for years, leaving it in a state of disrepair and disappointment.

graphics
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The graphics in the game have been widely criticized for being subpar, with many users describing them as sluggish, amateurish, and reminiscent of outdated titles from the 1990s. Players report low frame rates, poor textures, and significant glitches that detract from the overall experience, particularly in the harbor and during gameplay. While some acknowledge that the water graphics can look decent, the overall consensus is that the game fails to meet modern graphical standards, making it difficult to recommend.
- “This has got to be the easiest giant open world sim to create as far as physics and graphics go.”
- “New concept in graphics and gameplay is fantastic with wheel support.”
- “WSS is a good game with great graphics, and yes it is realistic and there is a lot of ships to choose from.”
- “The game has weird physics and the graphics are awful.”
- “Graphically, it's well below the standard we should be expecting these days.”
- “The graphics are very amateurish and, in the case of the scenes at port where one is trying to choose a mission, the whole thing looks like something from the 1990s.”
story
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The game's story revolves around a career progression from a "seaman apprentice" to a ship captain, offering a unique structure for a ship simulation. However, players criticize the limited mission variety per ship and the lack of free roam or mission editing options, which detracts from the overall experience. While the concept shows potential, the execution feels lacking, with amateurish graphics and a need for more depth in missions.
- “The developers are promising more ships, missions, career mode, and possibly free roam.”
- “This game has playability potential; yes, the missions may be missing depth, but it has missions and a career structure, and I am not aware of any career structure in a ship sim to date.”
- “Generally a nice idea for this game, like some sort of 'virtual merchant marine academy', starting as a 'seaman apprentice' in a port boat until you are captaining the ships.”
- “Only one mission per ship you use, which is disappointing. They should have included multiple missions for each ship; it feels like a cheap game.”
- “While the concept of starting as a 'seaman apprentice' and progressing to captain is interesting, there is no option for free roam or mission editing, and I have to run it on the lowest settings for my computer.”
- “The graphics are very amateurish, especially in the port scenes where you select missions; it looks like something from the 1990s.”
gameplay
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the new concepts and wheel support, while others criticize the lag experienced in port and the limited gameplay options. Although it shows potential and is considered a decent value for its price, many agree that significant improvements are still needed. Overall, it is seen as a work in progress with a promising foundation.
- “New concept in graphics and gameplay is fantastic with wheel support.”
- “Right now there's a lot of things to improve, but the base of the game and the fact that there is gameplay is a huge improvement!”
- “It isn't too bad though it is a bit limited in terms of gameplay, though it's a fairly cheap game.”
- “It was a nice idea for gameplay, but sadly when you're in port it is very laggy, and I'm not sure what happened with the mod support.”
- “It isn't too bad, though it is a bit limited in terms of gameplay.”
- “It has a lot of work ahead, not just for the gameplay.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere is generally described as effective in bringing to life the themes of nature, navigation, and sea life, creating an immersive experience for players.
- “The atmosphere truly brings the beauty of nature, navigation, and sea life to life.”
- “The immersive environment creates a captivating atmosphere that draws you in.”
- “Every detail contributes to an enchanting atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and fails to immerse you in the world.”
- “There is a lack of environmental detail that makes the setting feel flat and uninspired.”
- “The game struggles to create a believable atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the experience.”
stability
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The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with users frequently encountering bugs that affect gameplay.
- “This game is buggy.”
- “The frequent crashes make it unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and glitches throughout my gameplay.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users expressing frustration over its poor performance and lack of functionality. Many feel that significant improvements are needed before it can be considered a polished product.
- “It's got a lot of work to be done on it, especially optimization, and I am very confused about how to play.”
- “Odin Game Studio, you should be ashamed of yourselves for releasing such a poorly optimized and non-functioning game.”