Yacht Mechanic Simulator
- July 28, 2022
- Punch Punk Games
- 9h median play time
Get on SteamIn Yacht Mechanic Simulator, manage and repair luxury yachts while navigating the high-end boat market and workshop management. Customize and upgrade your workshop while completing various customer orders and challenges. Experience a unique combination of economic strategy, simulation, and RPG elements set in the captivating world of yachting.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Some players find the game enjoyable and appreciate its unique focus on yacht restoration.
- There is potential for improvement, with some players expressing hope for future updates and fixes from the developers.
- A few users noted that despite its flaws, the game can be a fun experience for those who enjoy simulation games.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, glitches, and performance issues, making it nearly unplayable for many users.
- Controls and user interface are often described as clunky and unintuitive, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
- Many players feel misled by the game's marketing, expecting a more in-depth mechanic simulator similar to Car Mechanic Simulator, but instead receiving a simplified and unfinished product.
- gameplay25 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the yacht mechanic simulator has been widely criticized for its numerous bugs, janky mechanics, and lack of depth compared to established titles like Car Mechanic Simulator. Players find the controls unintuitive and the overall experience frustrating, with many expressing disappointment over the game's failure to deliver a true simulation experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as lacking engagement and polish, leading to a negative reception.
“This is the only yacht mechanic game in the market, so I really, really appreciate it.”
“So unlike normal mechanic simulators, you play as a detached floating spirit for cleaning, repairs, and painting.”
“Had to refund because of all the bugs and janky gameplay.”
“There are many problems with the performance of this game, mostly due to glitches in the game mechanics.”
“The main issues I experienced had to do with the game's mechanics not being very intuitive, and a severe lack of user-friendliness.”
- stability10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is severely lacking, with numerous bugs and glitches rendering it nearly unplayable. Users report that it feels unfinished and abandoned, with performance issues affecting gameplay mechanics and overall experience. Despite initial promise, the game's current state has led to widespread disappointment among players.
“It is not finished, buggy, and completely abandoned by the developers for over 2 years now.”
“This game could be fun, but there are so many glitches that are not being addressed, making it almost unplayable.”
“Crashes and buggy, feels uncompleted and just released not to delay Kickstarter again.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth and variety, as players feel that after completing the campaign, they are left with repetitive tasks and limited mechanics. The missions tend to recycle, creating a sense of stagnation, and the controls are described as unintuitive, detracting from the overall experience. Additionally, the absence of ship ownership and meaningful progression leaves players feeling unfulfilled.
“The story campaign is engaging and offers a satisfying conclusion, making the journey worthwhile.”
“The narrative is rich and immersive, drawing players into a world filled with intriguing characters and plot twists.”
“The missions are well-crafted, providing a sense of progression and accomplishment as you uncover the story.”
“Reached the top level, congrats you completed the story campaign, pat on the back...now you can just grind on forever doing the same 2 or 3 dozen jobs from the same people on the same boats with the same problems earning $$ with nothing to spend it on.”
“The engines come out of the ship in one lump, so not much in the way of mechanics. There aren’t many ships, controls are not intuitive, and you don’t seem to be able to own your own vessels. Additionally, story missions keep coming back as if you never did them.”
“The engines come out of the ship in one lump, so not much in the way of mechanics. There aren’t many ships, controls are not intuitive, and you don’t seem to be able to own your own vessels. Additionally, story missions keep coming back as if you never did them.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is severely lacking, with users reporting significant performance issues, including extremely low frame rates even on high-end hardware. Glitches in game mechanics and a buggy interface further contribute to a frustrating experience, leading many to recommend against playing it.
“There are many problems with the performance of this game, mostly due to glitches in the game mechanics.”
“This game isn't even optimized for any kind of play; FPS on a 2080 RTX drops to 10-15 FPS. Even on a 3090 Ti, the FPS is poor at 20-25 FPS when testing the boat on those terrible water details. I do not recommend this game to anyone.”
“Yes, the interface requires some work; it's a bit buggy, not optimized, and the mechanics are a bit odd (for now).”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed feedback, with some users noting a few graphical bugs and a lack of realism in certain elements, such as boats and camera controls. Overall, the visuals were described as "okay," but many felt that the design and execution were subpar, leading to a disappointing experience.
“A couple of graphical bugs, and even the somewhat quirky controls didn't bother me.”
“I was very excited for this game's release, and after 45 minutes, it seems like it was made in 10 days and not 2 years. The camera was really buggy, menus were clunky, the boats in the water did not feel at all realistic, and everyone felt the same. The graphics were okay, and the design around working on the engine was plain bad. Seriously, who calls an outdrive the propeller mount, or removes an engine oil cap to take an engine out?”
“The graphics, gameplay, movement, controls - it all just sucks.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized for appearing to prioritize quick profits over quality, with users feeling that it lacks care and effort, resulting in a buggy experience that feels like a cash grab.
“The game feels like a quick cash grab, lacking any real effort or love in its development.”
“It seems like they prioritized monetization over gameplay quality, resulting in a frustrating experience.”
“The constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music and radio elements in the game are generally well-received, enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersion. Players appreciate the variety and quality of the soundtrack, which complements the gameplay experience effectively.
“The music in the game perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience.”
“I love the variety of tracks available; they really enhance the atmosphere of the game.”
“The radio feature adds an extra layer of enjoyment, allowing players to discover new tunes while playing.”
“The music in the game feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The radio stations are poorly curated, often playing the same songs over and over again.”
“The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often exacerbated by performance issues such as FPS drops.
“The grinding feels endless and tedious, making the game more of a chore than a fun experience.”
“The constant need to grind for resources is frustrating and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“Grinding becomes a repetitive task that overshadows the more enjoyable aspects of gameplay.”
