Ship Simulator | 
| From: Dreamcatcher Interactive
List Price: $29.99
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Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 4001
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows Xp
Genre: racing_and_flying_games;simulation_games
ESRB: Everyone
Media: CD-ROM
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Windows 2000
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.3 x 1.8
MPN: pco51750mb
Model: PCO51750MB
UPC: 625904517500
EAN: 0625904517500
ASIN: B000G820UE
Release Date: August 15, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Take control of a wide array of ship types in this simulation game | | • | 8 different ship types, each with their individual response and controls | | • | 435+ square miles of stunning 3D environments; dynamic weather system | | • | 40 different missions; create missions using powerful mission editor | | • | Challenge other players on Ship Simulator Internet Forum |
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Product Description
Ship Simulator is a revolutionary new game that makes you a captain! Take control massive cargo ships, powerful racing speedboats, yachts, water taxis and even the mighty Titanic. The waters that you sail are just as varied as the ships that you control - from the big harbors of New York and Hamburg, to the calm aquamarine waters of the Thai Phi Phi Islands. It's a guaranteed hit for sim-lovers who want something a little different! Dynamic weather system, including wind force and rain, adds to the atmosphere and the realism Create your own missions using the powerful mission editor and drag playable ships and tasks into one of the giant game environments System Requirements - OS - Windows 2000/XP / CPU - 1.6 GHz Pentium 4 Processor or Equivalent / RAM - 512 MB / CD-ROM/DVD-ROM - 16X / 8X Speed / Video - 64 MB DirectX 9.0c Compliant 3D Video Card (GeForce4 Ti 4600 or Higher) / Hard Disk Space - 600 MB / Sound - DirectX 9.0c Compatible / Other - Keyboard and Mouse with Scroll Wheel
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| Customer Reviews: Read 14 more reviews...
Much more than a game September 20, 2006
Wayne Dodge (Washington, DC United States)
47 out of 49 found this review helpful
Did you ever wonder what it would have been like to sail Titanic into New York harbor? That would be serious business and so is this software. The program features various vessels, along with Titanic all then way down to a 35 footer, participating in missions in four different locations with you in command. The ships respond realistically to engine and rudder commands. I found it to be the closest thing to actually being on the bridge out at sea. Young gamers may not have the patience required to handle these missions in real time, reading charts, minding weather conditions and being ever watchful for other ships in the shipping lanes. The supplied documentation leaves a lot to be desired and is particularly silent on editing missions or creating your own which would be fun if they only bothered to explain how. And the scenarios for the power racing boat are unrealistic to the point of being rediculous, with jumps, requiring speed to accomplish, placed too close to spectator boats. But there are plenty of other pre-programmed missions for the other ships to keep you busy for quite a while. Despite a few shortcomings I do recommend this especially for boating enthusiasts who are house-bound during the winter months on land. Try it, full speed ahead.
 All I need is a tall ship and a star to sail her by......... January 4, 2007
Kyle Tolle (Phoenix, Arizona USA)
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
As a fan of simulators (Microsoft Flight Sim 2004, Trainz Railroad Sim, Transport Giant), I came across Ship Simulator almost by accident but I'm glad I did. For a relatively simple concept, this game offers a whole lot of fun with plenty to do.
Basically, you are given 8 different types of boats and ships and each have unique controls. The vessels are as follows: The Titanic, Water Taxi, Container Vessel, Royal Yacht, Inland Cargo Ship, Harbor Patrol Boat, Tug Boat, and Power Boat (Speed Boat). These water craft are represented in excellent detail. Some larger craft have bow thrusters and rudder control and some just have rudder control. Large craft also have independent port and starboard throttles to maximize turning and such. It is all easy to learn and eventually master too.
The graphics are very nice to look at also. Besides great looking ships, the water effects such as the wake coming off the stern and the open ocean areas appear realistic. Islands, harbors, piers, and additional supporting scenery are quite well done. The game offers dynamic weather such as wind and rain which can have an effect on your vessels. As far as sound, each ship has distinct motor noise and water effect noise that adds to realism.
The game is mostly controlled by the mouse which is easy throughout. You can also use keyboard commands if you wish. Camera angles are very good and are controlled by the mouse. You can even zoom onto the bridge of whatever vessel you're using and see the ship instruments and the captain inside. I was surprised at the finesse it takes to maneuver the big ships like the Titanic, the Container Vessel, and the Inland Cargo Ship. From what I can tell, the ships respond very realistically. For example, the larger the vessels, the longer it will take to start, stop, and turn. With a little practice (and it is fun to experiment), you can soon be moving the big ones around without much problem. And you can get a little crazy with the smaller boats. Think: jumping them over ramps, zooming around shipping lanes, harbors, etc.) The game has a map system that offers a compass panel and GPS panel, shows other vessel traffic in your vicinity, and labels the objective waypoints you need to attain while in missions.
I'm currently on the 10th out of the 40 missions they offer in the game and there is a nice variety of tasks to accomplish. You have to maneuver in harbors, navigate through shipping lanes, moor your vessels to piers, transport people in water taxi's, perform speed trials and jumps in your power boat, and much more. There is also a scenario editor and creator (with an in-game tutorial) so that your replay possibilities go way up.
If you're a fan of transportation simulators that are about as real as it gets, Ship Simulator gets the job done quite nicely and I highly recommend it.
Have fun at nineteen knots in Hamburg Harbor April 14, 2007
Ellie (North Shore of Boston, USA)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
Easy to use even on a laptop with keyboard controls. Pleasant experience with many ship selections and manoevering options available. Realistic shoreside simulations. Many advanced options. An enjoyable game for those who love the sea and always dreamt of being captain of their own ship. Watch for the icebergs!
 Ship Simulator January 21, 2007
Chris (Maine)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
It seems obvious that this is a first edition. Generally the ships handle very realistically but not being able to save your progress in a particular mission is a big draw back. Since you are dealing slow moving vessels it can take a lot of time to complete one mission. I can't always spend that much time for one mission. You must complete each in turn to continue to the next so I doubt I will ever get beyond mission 26 because of the time it takes.
The Titanic missions are the real treat to play. Being able to walk the decks gives a small feeling of what it was like for size at least.
I would recommend the game to any one that knows a little about that ship.
Ship Sim March 16, 2007
Anthony Ciangiarulo (Pittsburgh, PA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This game is fun for people who love to drive boats and everything about boating. If you ever wanted to be a captain and not go through the trouble of taking a test and buying a boat then this is your chance.
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