Ship Simulator 2008

by 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

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: 907843905X
• Item Weight: 6.6 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: December 18, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,364 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

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 CD/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 Format: WIN 2000XPVISTA Genre: ENTERTAINMENT UPC: 801023006501 Manufacturer No: PO00650MB

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Like a real skipper, October 8, 2007

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Predrag Calic - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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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.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars not for everyone, February 14, 2008

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dog mama (Wantagh NY USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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finally a game the grown ups and young adults can enjoy. You have the chance to play with near real simulations under a number of variables. Until you get the hang of it, though, you feel like you need six hands.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is a very realistic simulator for ship operation, February 13, 2008

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Ronald B. Hoel "ultimate cable guy" (Tampa, FL) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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I love good simulators of all kinds. It is a great way to experience things without a lot of trouble.

From a physics and virtual reality simulation point of view, this simulator is very realistic and artfully done. While it does lack some instrumentation detail, you get more than what you pay for in this simulation. I have been to Marcelles France to work on a ship there and I found the simulated harbor in this program to be very realistic and just the way I remember it from being there. It is just what I wanted and more.

Ron in TAmpa