Ship Simulator 2008
by Lighthouse Interactive
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Product Summary
Brand: Lighthouse InteractivePrimary Contributor: Windows XP Home Edition
Format: DVD-Video
Release Date: 2007-12-18
Platform: Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Model: PO00650MB
Publisher: Lighthouse Interactive
Product features:
- Includes 7 vast and detailed environments - San Francisco, New York, Rotterdam, Southampton/Cowes/Solent, Marseille, Hamburg, and the Thai Phi Phi Islands
- Control 15 different vessels, from the speedy personal watercraft and swift hovercraft to the massive supertanker and container ship
- Play 50 exciting missions, including challenging open sea endeavors, chases, container loading, and invigorating rescue operations
- Set your preferred weather conditions, time of day, and wave height during free-roam sailing
- Explore each vessel in walkthrough mode
Video Game Reviews of Ship Simulator 2008
Customer Review: Buyer Beware!!!
Summary: 2 Stars
While this game is fun to play it has severe limitations. If you are looking to captain a ship from Point A to Point B on a global cruise this game will not do it for you. There are only about 15 or 20 harbors around the globe for you to sail and they are not connected. So if you want to go from New York to London forget it because in the game there is nothing between the two. Additionally, the graphics on this game are about ten years behind the high end games sold today. Also, while the cover artwork of this game deceptively resembles MS Flight Simulator's cover artwork, MS has NOTHING to do with this product. Do not expect a start to finish trip in this game like you have in any of the MS Flight Simulator versions. You are basically limited to sailing an ocean liner, tanker, or cruise and cargo ships up and down some harbor like New York. The missions prove to be the bright spot in this game. They are fun and interactive. But once you work your way through the missions there is nothing more the game will offer. Unlike MS Flight Simulator where player created trips are limitless, once the missions are complete in Ship Simulator the game has nothing to offer. The mouse and keyboard controls on the game are adequate but again there are quirks in the controls you won't find on high end games. I would expect to find this game in the bargain bin at the local Wal-Mart for $4.99.
Description of Ship Simulator 2008
Ship Simulator 2008 puts players at the helm of some of the World's most impressive seafaring vessels - from massive cargo ships and ferries, to speedboats, yachts, personal watercrafts (PWC), hovercrafts and even the legendary Titanic. Explore new harbors including: San Francisco, Marseilles and Southampton, all re-created in careful detail. Enjoy over 50 challenging new missions for both single player and multiplayer modes, which occur during the day, night and through turbulent weather systems. You will be amazed by the realism of this nautical simulator. Steer each ship and take full control of your voyage Navigate using the advanced navigation charts, based on real 3D seabed models Experience realistic ship motions as you combat huge waves Use the advanced navigation instruments, such as the depth meter, to navigate your way around each harbor Truly realistic simulator by a developer (VSTEP) known for creating virtual safety training and educational simulation programs for government port authorities, fire brigades, and disaster control units Seeking endorsement by the U.S. Government NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) System Requirements - Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista, 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium IV or comparable AMD processor, 1GB RAM, 4x DVD-ROM, 1GB Free Space, nVidia GeForce 5900 or ATI 9600 Pro/X700, 128 MB Video memory, DirectX 9.0 compatible sound card, Mouse With scroll wheel, and Optional Joystick, Joypad or Steering wheel ControllersSimulation Games
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