Ship Simulator 2008 New Horizons. An official expansion for Ship Simulator 2008 titled Ship Simulator 2008 New Horizons was released in April, 2008. The addon features 8 new ships, the addition of multiplayer functionality, a new sailing area (Padstow,Cornwall), 20 new missions, in game downloading of new missions, option to connect.
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Ship Simulator 2006
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Developer(s) | VSTEP | ||
Publisher(s) | Lighthouse Interactive | ||
Distributor(s) | Lighthouse Interactive | ||
Engine | Quest3D | ||
Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows | ||
Release date(s) | August 15, 2006 | ||
Genre(s) | Vehicle Simulation | ||
Mode(s) | Single-player | ||
Media | CD-ROM or download | ||
System requirements |
Windows XP, 2 GHz Intel Pentium IV or AMD Athlon processor
512 MB RAM
4x CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive Approx. 300 MB free hard disk space 64 MB 3D accelerated video card with support for Vertex and Pixel shader 1.1. (nVidia GeForce4+ or ATI) |
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Input methods | Keyboard, Mouse or Ship Control Unit |
Ship Simulator is a vehicle simulationcomputer game which simulates maneuvering various ships in different environments, although without the effects of wind and current. It was developed by Dutch company VSTEP and released by Lighthouse Interactive.
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Ship Simulator 2006
The first version of Ship Simulator was released in 2005 and was titled Ship Simulator 2006. The user can steer various ships, amongst others a Rotterdam water taxi, a container ship and even the Titanic, in various weather conditions and in 3 real life harbors, which are Rotterdam, Hamburg and Phi Phi Islands in Thailand. A game element is added to the simulation by means of 40 'missions' which have to be completed as fast or as accurately as possible.[1] Users can also design their own missions, and share with others.[2]
Playable ship types
- Small Container ship
The game has a built-in scenario editor to create new missions.
Ship Simulator 2006 Add-On
The Official Ship Simulator 2006 Add-On was released in February 2007. This is an expansion pack with 6 additional ships and extra features such as ship walk-throughs:
- Cruise LinerOcean Star
- Russian Tug slightly different from the other, which comes with the game.
Ship Simulator 2008
Ship Simulator 2008
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Developer(s) | VSTEP | ||
Publisher(s) | Lighthouse Interactive | ||
Distributor(s) | Lighthouse Interactive | ||
Engine | Quest3D | ||
Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows | ||
Release date(s) | July 13, 2007 | ||
Genre(s) | Vehicle Simulation | ||
Mode(s) | Single-player or Multiplayer | ||
Media | CD-ROM or download | ||
System requirements |
Windows 2000, XP or Vista, 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium IV or AMD Athlon processor
1GB RAM (Windows XP/2000) or 2GB (Vista)
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive GeForce 5900 or ATI 9600 Pro / X600 (128MB) |
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Input methods | Keyboard, Mouse or Ship Control Unit |
Ship Simulator 2008 released in July 2007 in Germany and the UK contains 7 ports and 8 open sea environments. This version also features waves, weather, day/night time transitions, damage to vessels, and new boats and ships. The six new ships include a supertanker, a Solent ferry, large ocean ferry, a new patrol boat and tugs. There is also a Ship Simulator Professional V2.0[4] The Titanic has also undergone some minor changes for example the Second Class stairwell and the stern section are visitable, as well and the original ships have been updated. Free add-ons will be reportedly be available, including a hovercraft, jetski, barge, improved physics and possibly another environment.
Ports
Open Sea Environments
- Bergen North Sea
- The Solent English Channel
- Hamburg North Sea
- Rotterdam North Sea
- Marseille Mediterranean Sea
- San Francisco Pacific Ocean
- New York North Atlantic
Ships
List of ships in Ship Simulator 2008:[6]
- ADF Vermaas - Large cargo ship.
- Arie Visser - Lifeboat.
- Fairmount Sherpa - Large and powerful anchor handling tugboat.
- Freedom 90 - A medium-sized passenger hovercraft operated by Solent based hovercraft operator Hovertravel.
- Hydrojet - Jetski
- P6 - A harbour patrol boat operated by the Dutch police force.
- Pioneer - Pilot Boat.
- Pride of Rotterdam - P&OCruiseferry.
- Red Eagle - Car ferry run by the Southampton ferry company Red Funnel.
- Red Jet 4 - Fast ferry in catamaran style, also run by Red Funnel.
- RMS Titanic - (Minor changes from the SS2006 version).
- RPA-12 - Rotterdam Port Authority Rescue boat.
- Tugboat - (Minor changes from SS2006).
- Latitude - Very Large Crude Carrier VLCC (Supertanker).
- VSTP7 - A small water taxi.
Downloadable Ships
- Agile Solution - Multi-purpose freighter.
- Elbe - A historical tugboat. meant for use by Smit, a salvage company.
- S.S. Furie - The last operating steam powered seagoing tugboat in the Netherlands.
- Jumbo Javelin - A Large Heavy Lift vessel operated by Jumbo Shipping.
- Ocean Star - Cruise liner.
- Selsey II - Small container ship.
- Selsey I - Sailing yacht.
- Selsey III - Bulk Ship, simalar to the VLCC Latitude.
- Watchenhaven III - an inland container ship
'The Shipyard'. www.shipsim.com. http://www.shipsim.com/shipyard/shipyard.php. Retrieved 2009-01-25. </ref>
Ship Simulator 2008 New Horizons
An official expansion for Ship Simulator 2008 titled Ship Simulator 2008 New Horizons was released in April, 2008. The addon features 8 new ships, the addition of multiplayer functionality, a new sailing area (Padstow,Cornwall), 20 new missions, in game downloading of new missions, option to connect and disconnect barges to the pushboat in-game, and new walkthrough options.[4]
Ships Added
- MV Agile Solution
- Bugsier 2
- Herkules Atlas
- Igor K.
- Marbella Delight
- Northern Star
- MS Ocean Star
- Portoferrario Angel
Ship Simulator Extremes
Ship Simulator Extremes | |
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Developer(s) | VSTEP |
Publisher(s) | Paradox Interactive |
Distributor(s) | Paradox Interactive |
Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
Release date(s) | Q2 2010 |
Genre(s) | Vehicle Simulation |
Mode(s) | Single-player or Multiplayer |
Media | DVD-ROM |
Ship Simulator Extremes is the working title of the next instalment in the Ship Simulator series slated for release in June 2010.[7] There is currently some confusion over when the game will be released, with USA websites stating April 13[8], and European sites stating June 4, 2010.[9][10]
Additions to the game include new locations (including Antarctica and Bora Bora) as well as new ships (including official licensed Greenpeace vessels) and new dynamic weather and water systems. Following a campaign by members of their growing fanbase, Vstep agreed to include the ports of Dover and Calais (in one environment).[11]
Peripherals
A 'ship control unit', designed specifically for Ship Simulator and enabling more realistic steering, was released in 2006 by Wilco Publishing.[12] P.I. Engineering have announced ShipDriver a marine simulation controller based on their RailDriver product for release in early 2009.[13]
Critical reception
Ship Simulator has been criticised for limitations in the replication of realistic controls and the lack of open architecture preventing users from creating their own vehicles and voyages.[14] 'Slow and mundane gameplay'[15] and bugs have also been cited.[16] Reviewers did comment that the game is challenging[17] and that it has educational value.[18]
External links
References
- ^'Ship Simulator 2006 - Review - play.tm'. play.tm. http://play.tm/review/7931/ship-simulator-2006/. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
- ^'Ship Simulator 2006 is a revolutionary new game that puts players at the helm'. games.softpedia.com. http://games.softpedia.com/get/Trailer/Ship-Simulator-2006-Titanic-Trailer.shtml. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
- ^'Ship Simulator' Review (PC) - A Ship Simulation Game Review'. about.com. http://compsimgames.about.com/od/gamereviews/fr/shipsimulator.htm. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
- ^ ab'Ship Simulator 2008 - Gameplay'. www.shipsim.com. http://www.shipsim.com/features/gameplay.php. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
- ^'Ship Simulator 2008 - Environments'. www.shipsim.com. http://www.shipsim.com/features/environments.php. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
- ^'Ship Simulator 2008 - Ships'. www.shipsim.com. http://www.shipsim.com/features/ships.php. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
- ^'Paradox Interactive announces Ship Simulator Extremes!'. www.shipsim.com. https://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/topic,15171.0/topicseen.html. Retrieved 2009-08-14.
- ^'Amazon.com Ship Simulator Extremes'. www.amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/Ship-Simulator-Extremes-Pc/dp/B002XNW71C/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=software&qid=1268738470&sr=8-4. Retrieved 2010-03-06.
- ^'Amazon.co.uk Ship Simulator Extremes'. www.amazon.co.uk. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ship-Simulator-Extreme-PC-DVD/dp/B002RL9RKO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1268738909&sr=8-2. Retrieved 2010-03-06.
- ^'Ship Simulator 2010 Extreme (PC)'. www.Pre-ordergames.co.uk. http://milesadelaja.com/product/view/ship-simulator-2010-extreme-pc. Retrieved 2010-03-06.
- ^'Paradox Interactive announces Ship Simulator Extremes!'. www.shipsim.com. http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/topic,15171.new.html#new. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^'Wilco Publishing - Ship Control Unit'. www.wilcopub.com. http://www.wilcopub.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=prod_scu. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
- ^'ShipDriver - Desktop Ship Controller'. www.raildriver.com. http://www.raildriver.com/products/shipdriver.php. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
- ^'Ship Simulator 2008 Review - Eurogamer - Games Reviews, News and More'. www.eurogamer.net. http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ship-simulator-2008-review. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
- ^'Ship Simulator (PC) Review at GamingExcellence'. www.gamingexcellence.com. http://www.gamingexcellence.com/pc/games/688/review.shtml. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
- ^'Ship Simulator 2008 Review, gameSlave'. www.gameslave.co.uk. http://www.gameslave.co.uk/content/ship-simulator-2008-review/. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
- ^'Ship Simulator Review Videos - G4tv.com'. g4tv.com. http://g4tv.com/xplay/reviews/1264/Ship_Simulator.html. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
- ^'Ship Simulator 2006 (pc: 2006): Reviews'. www.metacritic.com. http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/shipsimulator2006. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
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Basic Information | |
Video Game | |
[[VSTEP]][[Category:VSTEP]] | |
[[Lighthouse Interactive]][[Category:Lighthouse Interactive]] | |
[[Lighthouse Interactive]][[Category:Lighthouse Interactive]] | |
Vehicle Simulation | |
CD-ROM or download | |
Keyboard, Mouse or Ship Control Unit | |
Microsoft Windows | |
Awards | Changelog | Cheats | Codes | Codex Compatibility | Covers | Credits | DLC | Help Localization | Manifest | Modding | Patches Ratings | Reviews | Screenshots | Soundtrack Videos | Walkthrough |
Ship Simulator is a vehicle simulationcomputer game which simulates maneuvering various ships in different environments, although without the effects of wind and current. It was developed by Dutch company VSTEP and released by the Former Company Lighthouse Interactive, which closed down in 2009.
- 1Ship Simulator 2006
- 2Ship Simulator 2008
Ship Simulator 2006[edit | edit source]
The first version of Ship Simulator was released in 2005 and was titled Ship Simulator 2006. The user can steer various ships, amongst others a Rotterdam water taxi, a container ship and even the Titanic, in various weather conditions and in 3 real life harbours, which are Rotterdam, Hamburg and Phi Phi Islands in Thailand. A game element is added to the simulation by means of 40 'missions' which have to be completed as fast or as accurately as possible.[1] Users can also design their own missions, and share with others.[2]
Playable ship types[edit | edit source]
- Small Container ship
The game has a built-in scenario editor to create new missions.
Ship Simulator 2006 Add-On[edit | edit source]
The Official Ship Simulator 2006 Add-On was released in February 2007. This is an expansion pack with 6 additional ships and extra features such as ship walk-throughs:
- Cruise LinerOcean Star
- Russian Tug slightly different from the other, which comes with the game.
Ship Simulator 2008[edit | edit source]
Ship Simulator | |
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300px | |
Basic Information | |
Type(s)
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Video Game |
VSTEP | |
[[Lighthouse Interactive]][[Category:Lighthouse Interactive]] | |
[[Lighthouse Interactive]][[Category:Lighthouse Interactive]] | |
Vehicle Simulation | |
CD-ROM or download | |
Keyboard, Mouse or Ship Control Unit | |
Microsoft Windows | |
Awards | Changelog | Cheats | Codes | Codex Compatibility | Covers | Credits | DLC | Help Localization | Manifest | Modding | Patches Ratings | Reviews | Screenshots | Soundtrack Videos | Walkthrough |
Ship Simulator 2008 released in July 2007 in Germany and the UK contains 7 ports and 8 open sea environments. This version also features waves, weather, day/night time transitions, damage to vessels, and new boats and ships. The six new ships include a supertanker, a Solent ferry, large ocean ferry, a new patrol boat and tugs. There is also a Ship Simulator Professional V2.0[4]The Titanic has also undergone some minor changes for example the Second Class stairwell and the stern section are visitable, as well and the original ships have been updated. Free add-ons will be reportedly be available, including a hovercraft, jetski, barge, improved physics and possibly another environment.
Ports[edit | edit source]
Open Sea Environments[edit | edit source]
- Bergen North Sea
- The Solent English Channel
- Hamburg North Sea
- Rotterdam North Sea
- Marseille Mediterranean Sea
- San Francisco Pacific Ocean
- New York North Atlantic
Ships[edit | edit source]
List of ships in Ship Simulator 2008:[6]
- ADF Vermaas - Large cargo ship.
- Arie Visser - Lifeboat.
- Fairmount Sherpa - Large and powerful anchor handling tugboat.
- Freedom 90 - A medium-sized passenger hovercraft operated by Solent based hovercraft operator Hovertravel.
- Hydrojet - Jetski
- P6 - A harbour patrol boat operated by the Dutch police force.
- Pioneer - Pilot Boat.
- Pride of Rotterdam - P&OCruiseferry.
- Red Eagle - Car ferry run by the Southampton ferry company Red Funnel.
- Red Jet 4 - Fast ferry in catamaran style, also run by Red Funnel.
- RMS Titanic - (Minor changes from the SS2006 version).
- RPA-12 - Rotterdam Port Authority Rescue boat.
- Tugboat - (Minor changes from SS2006).
- Latitude - Very Large Crude Carrier VLCC (Supertanker).
- VSTP7 - A small water taxi.
Downloadable Ships - Shipyard
- Agile Solution - Multi-purpose freighter.
- Elbe - A historical tugboat. meant for use by Smit, a salvage company. later converted to the greenpeace vessel MV Greenpeace.
- S.S. Furie - The last operating steam powered seagoing tugboat in the Netherlands.
- Jumbo Javelin - A Large Heavy Lift vessel operated by Jumbo Shipping.
- Ocean Star - Cruise liner.
- Selsey II - Small container ship.
- Selsey I - Sailing yacht.
- Selsey III - Bulk Ship, similar to the VLCC Latitude.
- Watchenhaven III - an inland container ship
- Flying Cloud - classic sailing ship
- RMS Titanic - (Minor changes from the SS2006 version).
The Shipyard. www.shipsim.com. Retrieved on 2009-01-25</ref>
Ship Simulator 2008 New Horizons[edit | edit source]
An official expansion for Ship Simulator 2008 titled Ship Simulator 2008 New Horizons was released in April, 2008. The add-on features 8 new ships, the addition of multiplayer functionality, a new sailing area (Padstow,Cornwall), 20 new missions, in game downloading of new missions, option to connect and disconnect barges to the pushboat in-game, and new walkthrough options.[4]
Ships Added
- MV Agile Solution
- Bugsier 2
- Herkules Atlas
- Igor K.
- Marbella Delight
- Northern Star
- MS Ocean Star
- Portoferrario Angel
Ship Simulator Extremes[edit | edit source]
Ship Simulator | |
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Basic Information | |
Type(s)
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Video Game |
[[VSTEP]][[Category:VSTEP]] | |
[[Paradox Interactive]][[Category:Paradox Interactive]], SilverBirch, Inc | |
[[Paradox Interactive]][[Category:Paradox Interactive]], SilverBirch, Inc | |
Vehicle Simulation | |
DVD-ROM or Download | |
Mouse with scroll wheel, Joystick, Joypad or Steering wheel | |
Microsoft Windows | |
Awards | Changelog | Cheats | Codes | Codex Compatibility | Covers | Credits | DLC | Help Localization | Manifest | Modding | Patches Ratings | Reviews | Screenshots | Soundtrack Videos | Walkthrough |
Ship Simulator Extremes is the name of the latest installment in the Ship Simulator series. It was released on August 27, 2010.[8]
Additions to the game include new locations (including Antarctica and Bora Bora) as well as new ships (including official licensed Greenpeace vessels) and new dynamic weather and water systems. Following a campaign by members of their growing fanbase, Vstep agreed to include the ports of Dover and Calais (in one environment).[9]
Peripherals[edit | edit source]
A 'ship control unit', designed specifically for Ship Simulator and enabling more realistic steering, was released in 2006 by Wilco Publishing.[10] P.I. Engineering have announced ShipDriver a marine simulation controller based on their RailDriver Train Controller for Auran's Trainz and Microsoft's Train Simulator. Ship Driver is due for release in autumn 2010.[11]
Critical reception[edit | edit source]
Ship Simulator has been criticised for limitations in the replication of realistic controls and the lack of open architecture preventing users from creating their own vehicles and voyages.[12] 'Slow and mundane gameplay'[13] and bugs have also been cited.[14] Reviewers did comment that the game is challenging[15] and that it has educational value.[16]
See also[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑Ship Simulator 2006 - Review - play.tm. play.tm. Retrieved on 2009-01-25
- ↑Ship Simulator 2006 is a revolutionary new game that puts players at the helm. games.softpedia.com. Retrieved on 2009-01-25
- ↑'Ship Simulator' Review (PC) - A Ship Simulation Game Review. about.com. Retrieved on 2009-01-25
- ↑ 4.04.1Ship Simulator 2008 - Gameplay. www.shipsim.com. Retrieved on 2009-01-25
- ↑Ship Simulator 2008 - Environments. www.shipsim.com. Retrieved on 2009-01-25
- ↑Ship Simulator 2008 - Ships. www.shipsim.com. Retrieved on 2009-01-25
- ↑ShipSim.com - Ship Simulator Extremes. shipsim.com. Retrieved on 2010-05-27
- ↑Ship Simulator official website!. www.shipsim.com. Retrieved on 2010-05-18
- ↑Paradox Interactive announces Ship Simulator Extremes!. www.shipsim.com. Retrieved on 2009-09-14
- ↑Wilco Publishing - Ship Control Unit. www.wilcopub.com. Retrieved on 2009-01-25
- ↑ShipDriver - Desktop Ship Controller. www.raildriver.com. Retrieved on 2009-01-25
- ↑Ship Simulator 2008 Review - Eurogamer - Games Reviews, News and More. www.eurogamer.net. Retrieved on 2009-01-25
- ↑Ship Simulator (PC) Review at GamingExcellence. www.gamingexcellence.com. Retrieved on 2009-01-25
- ↑Ship Simulator 2008 Review, gameSlave. www.gameslave.co.uk. Retrieved on 2009-01-25
- ↑Ship Simulator Review Videos - G4tv.com. g4tv.com. Retrieved on 2009-01-25
- ↑Ship Simulator 2006 (pc: 2006): Reviews. www.metacritic.com. Retrieved on 2009-01-25
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