Product Description

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 Controllers

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3949 in Video Games
• Brand: Lighthouse Interactive
• Model: 8010262
• Released on: 2007-12-18
• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Windows XP
• Format: DVD
• Dimensions: .41 pounds

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

Customer Reviews

Like a real skipper
I've played ship simulator 2006, and for me as marine engineer is very good simulation with some real ship maneuvering characteristics, but the 2008 demo version is even better, with very good sever weather simulation and how the boat response on it. As I can se the buoyage system is now improved.
Excellent ship simulator.

its okay
the graphics arent very good and the ship to shore radio is so distorted and accented that it is impossible to understand what is being said. The game can be fun, but if you are looking for an ocean going version of microsoft flight simulator this isn't it. It's not a lousy game, nor is it a great game, it's just okay.

ITS NOT WHAT YOU THINK
This sim or game leaves at lot to be desired. Small selection of ships and small selection of places to visit. This is not a true sim like ms fsx. No internet support for downloads of other ships or scenery, as a might of fact i reather cruise the open seas in ms fsx. the waves action in this game is the only thing it has over fxs..other then that you can not navigate the real sea enviorment, just selected harbors..shame on vstep for this game that they call a ship simulator. you have to pay more bucks for additional add-on of ships and harbors..shame on you vstep