DESCRIPTION

Sailing fans can survey the seven seas in this update of developer VSTEP's original 2006 release. Ship Simulator 2008 takes land-locked boating enthusiasts on 50 new missions aboard 16 different sailing vessels. Players can take yachts, speedboats, cargo ships, ferries, water taxis, even the Titanic, around the open sea and into seven famous harbors including: New York, San Francisco, and Rotterdam. Day turns to night and weather patterns shift as players try to guide their ships safely from port to port. An advanced damage system shows dents and holes, and ships with irreparable damage below the water line will sink. A mission editor lets gamers create and share their own adventures, and multiplayer modes allow for free roaming, towing, and chat. ~ Christopher Brown, All Game Guide