The Ship

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7.1

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  1. JoeyT.
    Jul 31, 2006
    9
    I think its a great game its very thrilling and fun to play. Although its kinda long its a good game.
  2. KevinR.
    Aug 11, 2006
    9
    I decided to brake my review down, then give it an overall score: Concept: 10/10 This is one of the best Online Game concepts I have ever heard of. It is mainly the idea of stealthful killing players that got me interisted in this game. Gameplay: 7/10 The gameplay is tons of fun, but there are still a few problems. The lag needs to be worked on, it is hard to shoot somone with a revolver I decided to brake my review down, then give it an overall score: Concept: 10/10 This is one of the best Online Game concepts I have ever heard of. It is mainly the idea of stealthful killing players that got me interisted in this game. Gameplay: 7/10 The gameplay is tons of fun, but there are still a few problems. The lag needs to be worked on, it is hard to shoot somone with a revolver and then all of the sudden have a lag spike. Graphics: 9/10 Very well done graphics. There is somthing about the mask Mr. X wears that I really like. (probably the devilish look). However, there are a few cutscenes that take too long, picking up a wallet should not take about 1.8 seconds. (I tried to count it.) Sound: 8/10 The ambience of radios in rooms, and the sound of the sea is great. The volume still needs some fine tuning though. It seems odd when you step indo another room for the sound to suddently go down about 3 dbs. Overall: 9/10 Dispite a few minor problems with the game, it is still quite amazing. If you see me behind you, you better keep your eyes on me, unless you like getting an axe in the back of course. Well done OuterLight, well done.… Expand
  3. ColinLonghurst
    Aug 10, 2006
    9
    A highly original, entertaining game. Sort of Counter-Strike meets Clue, on the high seas.
  4. Alexalex
    Aug 9, 2006
    9
    The only way this game could possibly be any bigger is with better graphics and larger ships. Otherwise this game has aboloutely nothing wrong with it!
  5. BorisM.
    Jan 5, 2007
    9
    Suprisingly enjoyable once I got used to the gameplay style, one of the better mods out there. Downsides are the difficulty for new players to get "into" the game and very limited map choices.
  6. RyanN.
    May 13, 2007
    9
    The Ship is a wonderful game that I find to be very funny. I like all of the environments but, the concept of fufilling your needs is a bit stupid, but it makes sense.
  7. DavioC.
    Jan 27, 2008
    9
    This game is incredibly fun. The concept is simple and, though the gameplay takes a short time to get used to, in the end, you'll have a blast. The online play is addictive because of the sheer number of ways to kill your enemies. It also takes skill and strategy to become a good player, for you must take into consideration all of the needs and weapons and rewards for kills. Amazing Game.
  8. OdinE.K.
    Mar 31, 2009
    9
    A surprisingly good murder-mystery game. I admit the single-player was dull, but when you get this good of a multi-player, who cares?
  9. PatC.
    Aug 15, 2009
    9
    I tried to rate this game on its multiplay because its singleplayer seemed more like practice than an actual game; more or less like you would rate css on its multiplayer rather than its bot intelligence. The idea is brilliant, I loved the trill of evading my hunter wilst trying to track down my own pray. The grafics wernt stellar but its not like that kills the game (just look at TF2). I tried to rate this game on its multiplay because its singleplayer seemed more like practice than an actual game; more or less like you would rate css on its multiplayer rather than its bot intelligence. The idea is brilliant, I loved the trill of evading my hunter wilst trying to track down my own pray. The grafics wernt stellar but its not like that kills the game (just look at TF2). There are more than enough levels for you to try out and explore which can lead to hours of gameplay that is well worth the $10 I paid for it.… Expand
  10. SteveG.
    Nov 5, 2006
    9
    The Ship is something new and intense. Its the kind of game anyone can play and enjoy. Maps are great. Weapons are awesome too. Needle is wikid!
  11. MarcW.
    Nov 6, 2006
    9
    Having tried out The Ship on the free weekend, I felt compelled to buy it after just one night of play. Yes, it's harder to learn the rules and gameplay than, say, Counterstrike or Halflife 2 Deathmatch, but once learned the game is incredibly enjoyable and addictive. And at $20, it's one of the best game values out there right now. The basic premise is the same as a high-school Having tried out The Ship on the free weekend, I felt compelled to buy it after just one night of play. Yes, it's harder to learn the rules and gameplay than, say, Counterstrike or Halflife 2 Deathmatch, but once learned the game is incredibly enjoyable and addictive. And at $20, it's one of the best game values out there right now. The basic premise is the same as a high-school game I used to play called "Assassin" where you receive the name of an individual you must "kill" (in high school this was achieved using waterguns, foam dart guns, and the like). The catch is they're out there trying to find someone to kill as well, so all of you are moving around on the "Ship" in a giant cat-and-mouse game, where you're both the cat and the mouse at the same time. The game has a diverse array of weaponry, and certain weapons garner more money for using them to achieve a kill. This ensures that players won't always be using the harder-to-find guns or claymores, and I often find myself using candlesticks, manakin arms, shovels, and the like to kill people just to boost my money-per-kill. While you hunt your "Quarry," you must be vigiliant not to be caught on security camera, by well-positioned security guards, or by too many witnesses. If you do, you'll be sent to jail for a short time and your weaponry confiscated. The great thing about this game is the layers of play. The basic element of find weapon, hunt, kill, avoid being killed is supplemented by more subtle elements as you become more familiar with the game, such as secret passages, paying the guards off for information about your quarry or to "look the other way" while you do the dastardly deed, finding murder holes, and so forth. Additionally, when playing with a friend or two, you can help each other in a collaborative effort to locate quarry. And of course to betray one another if your friends happen to BE your quarry. Finally, the Film Noir atmosphere is just perfect for this game. The background music from radios, the costumes, and the weapons are all just perfect. The atmosphere contributes a lot to the aesthetic enjoyment of the game, although many users might not consciously notice the subtly pleasing effect it has. The one complaint I have at this point is that some of the maps are just too darned big to be on servers that have a maximum number of 10 or 12 or even 16 players. So server admins should take care to take this into account. And as you learn the maps, they become easier and quicker to navigate as well. Some might complain about the bots on some servers, but unlike Counterstrike bots, I don't mind them at all: they provide great distractions, and can't really drag the game out, so no negatives for them. All in all just a great game that I look forward to playing every night. If you enjoyed the game on the free weekend, like I did, I suggest you buy it and come play. It provides a refreshing break from Counterstrike for me.… Expand
  12. AbbB.
    Oct 31, 2006
    9
    Love this game, totally original and thoughtfully made. Don't be discouraged by the low numbers, its a complete myth!
  13. RyanJ.
    Jul 21, 2006
    9
    This game has a really interesting concept and everything inside the game is great! Besides a few glitches, the game is awesome!
  14. MichaelS.
    Jul 22, 2006
    9
    The Ship offers truly unique and engaging gameplay. Offering both Hunt and Elimination modes, it gives you the opportunity to choose whether you want the Hunt's fast-paced (~90 second) rounds or the tense, slower Elimination rounds. A combination of the art style, the music, and the unique experience the game creates in general pulls you into the game and keeps you wanting more. The The Ship offers truly unique and engaging gameplay. Offering both Hunt and Elimination modes, it gives you the opportunity to choose whether you want the Hunt's fast-paced (~90 second) rounds or the tense, slower Elimination rounds. A combination of the art style, the music, and the unique experience the game creates in general pulls you into the game and keeps you wanting more. The game does have a few problems which I am sure will soon be addressed. The game is not for everyone, but it is highly recommended that you at least check it out!… Expand
  15. BryN.
    Jul 31, 2006
    9
    Amazing Game. Playing is very fun, but does get tiring after awhile. Lots of secrets to uncover.
  16. JonC.
    May 28, 2007
    9
    Great original game. Really develops a sense of paranoia.
  17. DarthRevan
    Jul 23, 2012
    9
    This is a really cool game. I've only played two gamemodes, Hunt and Deathmatch. In Hunt, you are to find a weapon and kill your quarry before the time runs out. You must do so only when nobody else is looking. But you must be careful, because you yourself are also being hunted. You can't kill just anyone, doing so will result in a fine and possibly a kick from the server. Deathmatch isThis is a really cool game. I've only played two gamemodes, Hunt and Deathmatch. In Hunt, you are to find a weapon and kill your quarry before the time runs out. You must do so only when nobody else is looking. But you must be careful, because you yourself are also being hunted. You can't kill just anyone, doing so will result in a fine and possibly a kick from the server. Deathmatch is pretty explanatory, you just kill everyone you see. The graphics are pretty decent, too. It's really awesome.. what else do you expect from a Source game? It's worth the money. In fact, you get a second copy when you buy it, so give it to a friend!

    Only reason I didn't give it the 10 it deserves is the players. Let's face it, a lot of them don't know how to play it. They just go off blasting everyone. There are some servers with decent players, so don't worry.    … Expand
  18. Lio100
    Nov 15, 2012
    9
    very good game amazing game play and lots of fun especially with friends.
    very good idea of hunt drags you into funny moments and exciting ones.
    the bad graphic shouldn't bother anyone.
  19. Chemiker
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    Очень понравилась, стилистика, и сам геймплей, жаль что в свое время не видел. в 2023г, уже никто не играет (.
    Одиночная часть игры, мне зашла, игра на движке сорс, на родном движке) Быстро разобрался, что к чему, сюжет представляет собой по большей части, подготовку к мультиплеерным схваткам, но со своей изюменкой, и даже заделом на продолжением, и даже очень уместным, но увы (    Очень понравилась, стилистика, и сам геймплей, жаль что в свое время не видел. в 2023г, уже никто не играет (.
    Одиночная часть игры, мне зашла, игра на движке сорс, на родном движке) Быстро разобрался, что к чему, сюжет представляет собой по большей части, подготовку к мультиплеерным схваткам, но со своей изюменкой, и даже заделом на продолжением, и даже очень уместным, но увы (
    Королевская битва так сказать) убей или будь убитым, выживает сильнейший!
    Состоит из 10 миссий разной сложности, одна так ваще на 2 разделена, уровни сложности очень рознятся, ну тут скорее как в халве, на сложной очень сложно!
    Не сказал бы что заскучал проходя, на один раз вполне, шутки, умор, присутствует.
    Так же полностью на русском, без танцев с бубной, запустилось.
    Прошел на сложном, за 4 часа.    … Expand
  20. BrianH.
    Aug 5, 2006
    8
    Ehh.... game is ok was fun for a couple days but altogether i think HL2 need some newer and more different mods.
  21. MasonE.
    Sep 2, 2006
    8
    I was excited when I head that this game was about to be released. Yet, I was dissapointed. The release of the game had MANY bugs and problems. Exploits were easily found and for a while, the game was at a slow pace. The number of servers on the game are not as great as the rest of Steam's FPS's, showing how popular this game really is with the general gamer. On the positive I was excited when I head that this game was about to be released. Yet, I was dissapointed. The release of the game had MANY bugs and problems. Exploits were easily found and for a while, the game was at a slow pace. The number of servers on the game are not as great as the rest of Steam's FPS's, showing how popular this game really is with the general gamer. On the positive side, the game is truly unique game, finally on the Source engine. Though you do not have the freedom provided on the rest of the Source games, making just another game with better graphics and sounds. It's still a fun game and if you love the mod available on the original Half-Life GoldSource engine, this is a must buy.… Expand
  22. JonasH.
    Sep 8, 2007
    8
    This game is rediculous, stupid and with no sense whatsoever - So how can you anything but love it? It's highly addictive and it has hours worth of online gameplay. However, a lot of bugs freezing the game, kind of ruins the experience. It sucks when your 500$ from winning the game, and suddenly: BSOD! But I rate by gameplay experience and not bugs!
  23. DenizL.
    Aug 20, 2006
    8
    This game should first of all get an 7.5 or 8. My opinion is that its a creative game with alot of depth to it. The gameplay is simple. Of course, some like it and some might not. There are many varities which lead to different results in killing. It may be look like a childish game, but it has more fun in it than you think.
  24. L.S.
    Aug 5, 2006
    8
    Nice idea, well done. Maybe a little slow, but it's a lot of fun
  25. AlfonsoC.
    Oct 15, 2006
    8
    Its pretty good, specially when playing against friend. Lacking in some aspects, but fun anyway.
  26. VicT.
    Aug 16, 2006
    8
    Its got its share of problems but in the end it is a very fun game, and thats what counts most.
  27. ThomasC.
    Aug 16, 2006
    8
    This is a truly fantastic game, a good premise, nice graphics and great sounds, easily deserving of a 10. Unfortunately due to a bunch of cs kiddies, it is nearly unplayable online. They can't seem to grasp the concept of stealth and just run around shooting stuff as though it's Counter-Strike ruining the enjoyment of all intelligible players, thus it gets an 8.
  28. Dajmin
    Sep 14, 2006
    8
    This game is a lot of fun against a full server of real people. It's a lot slower-paced than most of the Source games (Counter-Strike of course, being the #1) so it won't appeal to everyone. But your kills require some planning and thought to avoid being caught by security or other passengers. The graphics are in an Art Deco style so may not suit everyone's taste, but they This game is a lot of fun against a full server of real people. It's a lot slower-paced than most of the Source games (Counter-Strike of course, being the #1) so it won't appeal to everyone. But your kills require some planning and thought to avoid being caught by security or other passengers. The graphics are in an Art Deco style so may not suit everyone's taste, but they do work in the game setting. Likewise, the music is old-fashioned and right now we could use a few more tracks to make it a little more interesting. The most recent patch appears to have fixed all of the noticable bugs and as always the developers are working to get any remaining ones. I have regularly seen members of the developers team on servers and they do pay attention to problems/ideas you point out to them. Players are a little sparse, but since the game is not released in stores until the 29th September, that can be forgiven. Well worth a try for the price.… Expand
  29. AngieD.
    Apr 29, 2007
    8
    The Ship is an addicting game that will have you biting your nails in anxiety.
  30. MatthewK.
    Nov 5, 2006
    8
    An extremely innovative game with some very memorable moments. The need system provides perfect openings to kill your quarry, and numerous times I've had the good fortune to kill my quarry while they were asleep or on the can. "The Ship" is a very strategic and overall enjoyable game. Definently worth the 20 dollars.
  31. AnthonyP.
    Nov 5, 2006
    8
    Great game, some minor flaws, but really innovative.
  32. Concept
    Dec 29, 2006
    8
    I remember playing this game in real life (minus the actual killing, of course) back in junior high and college. You are given the name of someone you have to find and "tag", while knowing that someone else has your name. The Ship is a computerized online version of it, and I got into it quite easily. This is much slower paced than games like Counterstrike, but is appealing to those who I remember playing this game in real life (minus the actual killing, of course) back in junior high and college. You are given the name of someone you have to find and "tag", while knowing that someone else has your name. The Ship is a computerized online version of it, and I got into it quite easily. This is much slower paced than games like Counterstrike, but is appealing to those who enjoy the hunt as much as the kill. The needs system does a good job of forcing people to get out around the ship (i.e. have to eat, sleep, use the facilities) to discourage prolonged camping/hiding. The main trick is to find a server with the right balance of people and map type -- you don't want to spend the entire round looking (and not finding) your mark because the ship is too large, but you also don't want to spend it dodging people because the ship is too small. Some more set up options would be nice, too, like maybe running endurance (or tweaking the walking speed, especially for larger ship maps), weapon spawn times, etc. All in all, though, I've found I can easily spend a couple of hours at a time online when I play.… Expand
  33. PandymenL.
    Oct 23, 2006
    8
    I have played the Ship since right after its release. It has always been a very good game. The gameplay and the thrill of the hunt is addictive. However, the one downside is the general lack of servers. It caused me to stop playing the game. As long as a decent-sized community continues to come to play, the game will remain as one of the best multiplayer experiences out there.
  34. RyanB.
    Aug 12, 2006
    8
    This is a very fun game. You can very easily waste an hour or 2 plaing it before you know what's up. While it is a bit clunky it's still fun.
  35. JasonK.
    Sep 11, 2006
    8
    Apart from the lag after every kill and the quite odd camera view, every aspect of this game is quite acceptable. The graphics are quite astonishing as well as the pure intesity of being hunted down while you hunting as well. I would definintly recomend buying this game if you are a Sims, and fps fan.
  36. SteveB.
    Sep 24, 2006
    8
    Great game. Unique concept, and entirely fun. Only real downside is the slower pace and lack of servers.
  37. ZachC.
    Oct 17, 2007
    8
    Its a fine game although it has its share of glitches it will get better and thats why i gave it a 8 instead of its deserved 10, but it was a interesting game which is hard to stop playing and if u do stop its because of the glitches, you for some reason become bored, or the spawners and the counterstrike players are running amok killing everything which is annoying unless an admin is on. Its a fine game although it has its share of glitches it will get better and thats why i gave it a 8 instead of its deserved 10, but it was a interesting game which is hard to stop playing and if u do stop its because of the glitches, you for some reason become bored, or the spawners and the counterstrike players are running amok killing everything which is annoying unless an admin is on. But even with the said issues its still an interesting new type of game play and I highlly recemmend it!!!… Expand
  38. DaveW.
    Aug 25, 2007
    8
    You can't help but be amazed at that Outerlight have managed to pull off with The Ship. For such a small truley independant studio, they've crafted one of the most original multiplayer experiences to be had on the PC. This game proves that independant development is where the originality really is in the games industry. The only problem with this game stems from the lack of You can't help but be amazed at that Outerlight have managed to pull off with The Ship. For such a small truley independant studio, they've crafted one of the most original multiplayer experiences to be had on the PC. This game proves that independant development is where the originality really is in the games industry. The only problem with this game stems from the lack of players, but it is understandable. Hopefully Outerlight will be able to bring their next offering to a larger audience and refine the concept to perfection.… Expand
  39. RateRationizer
    Dec 7, 2013
    8
    Great Game A wide variety on weapons many different maps to play in I would consider this revolutionary for First-Person-Shooters mainly because of the ideas and good detail. There are some bad things such as horrendous Artificial Intelligence that will get stuck in doors or get in your way. You should buy this great game it's not expensive it is only $20.00 on Steam and I wouldGreat Game A wide variety on weapons many different maps to play in I would consider this revolutionary for First-Person-Shooters mainly because of the ideas and good detail. There are some bad things such as horrendous Artificial Intelligence that will get stuck in doors or get in your way. You should buy this great game it's not expensive it is only $20.00 on Steam and I would happily give this game an 8 out of 10… Expand
  40. GeorgeD.
    Jul 30, 2007
    7
    Entertaining but grows boring quickly, gameplay too slow to be gripping.
  41. KevinO
    Mar 5, 2008
    7
    Fun but little variation - mission failures resulting in having to redo the entire mission is annoying at best.
  42. JoeBlow
    Dec 31, 2006
    7
    Great concept, and the art in the game is very nice. Lots of richly detailed maps, and great amount of weapons. However, Source's terrible melee hit detection really makes the game frustrating at times, and sometimes the camera zones can be very glitchy. The good outweighs the bad, though. Tons of ways to dispatch your quarry, and all of them are uniquely satisfying. Hunt and Great concept, and the art in the game is very nice. Lots of richly detailed maps, and great amount of weapons. However, Source's terrible melee hit detection really makes the game frustrating at times, and sometimes the camera zones can be very glitchy. The good outweighs the bad, though. Tons of ways to dispatch your quarry, and all of them are uniquely satisfying. Hunt and Elimination mode can both be very tense, and sometimes you can get very paranoid about who may be your hunter, killing random innocents out of excess paranoia. I'm surprised the game can create such tension. It's too bad not very many people are playing, however. Hopefully the retail release will bring in more players.… Expand
  43. LeanderP.
    Aug 11, 2006
    7
    Funny game, good concept, might need some work on the graphics and some more maps. I bought the game a few days after it was released. I had no problems with the game what so ever. Ofcourse there were some bugs but not so drastic that it affected the gameplay. So in the end: For a little bit of cash, a pretty funny and descent game.
  44. KalanYamato
    Mar 20, 2013
    7
    A very original game, very fun and thrilling, but the ships are extremely confusing to navigate, that's the only thing holding my score back. Can't wait for the sequel!
  45. Klewer
    Nov 15, 2012
    7
    An enjoyable single player that introduces you to the gameplay and mechanics of the game against an average AI. The multi player is fantastic and plenty of fun however the game never really quite found the audience it deserved.
  46. stranglehold
    Jul 1, 2013
    7
    I still believe in this, and with further tweaks it could yet become a fine murder game. Buy the pack on steam and give it a try. If you haven't played this game yet, you're missing out greatly.
  47. UncleEd
    Dec 15, 2017
    7
    The Ship is the first online battle royale video game that I can remember, a genre that became extremely popular 11 years later due to likes of PUBG and Fortnite. Agatha Christie and The Sims seem to be other influences and the game combines all these elements rather well. iT is built on source engine and has a beautiful art deco style.

    The Ship multiplayer is quite distinct from single    The Ship is the first online battle royale video game that I can remember, a genre that became extremely popular 11 years later due to likes of PUBG and Fortnite. Agatha Christie and The Sims seem to be other influences and the game combines all these elements rather well. iT is built on source engine and has a beautiful art deco style.

    The Ship multiplayer is quite distinct from single player and thus, should be reviewed separately.

    Single Player

    You can consider the single player mode as a tutorial for the multiplayer and beating it once will probably suffice to rank among the top in online play, as many players seem to ignore the single player campaign and jump into multiplayer with little clue as to how the game plays. That said, unfortunately the single player campaign is also quite mediocre. There is a story and in every mission, you are given some quests that you need to complete, which mostly are designed in a scripted manner. There is no point in playing it in hard difficulty, as it will only make you die instantly when enemies shoot at you. This is a problem because they almost never miss and since the game has a checkpoint autosaving system, the game can become unnecessarily frustrating. You will also find plenty of bugs, but what kept me on playing (and beating) the single player campaign was the charming humour and short duration (it can be easily finished under 6 hours).

    Multiplayer

    WARNING: The online mode is NOT DEAD. To reach active servers, you need to go to Steam and choose View/Servers/Game/The Ship. I can see this is not very obvious to most and many players unfortunately give up after failing to find active servers from within the game menu.

    This is where the game shines. You are given a target and you need to find and follow her/him until you find the opportunity to kill. Many areas within the ship are constantly watched by cameras & security guards and drawing your weapon in those areas will send you directly to jail. In order to score higher than the other players, it is not enough to kill your victims but also kill them with higher scoring weapons designated for that particular game. Therefore, you need to search all the drawers, wardrobes in your vicinity (thus, the battle royale) to find the perfect weapon (which range from rifles to poisoned syringes, from cooking pots to pool cues…).

    But what keeps players from just waiting in front of cameras and playing safe? The Sims elements are merged into gameplay to address this. All players have “needs”. They need to eat, drink, go to toilet, sleep, wash themselves, read, socialize… For instance, to wash your hands, you need to go to a washroom where there are no cameras. In order to find food, you need to search rooms also devoid of cameras and therefore, there is a high risk you will be murdered.

    The Ship is not perfect and it has its flaws. But, the game is definitely unique and fun and there is nothing quite like it. Especially if you have some friends that you can play together, you will get your money’s worth.    … Expand
  48. DavidB.
    Aug 8, 2006
    6
    This is funny game, cheap and cheerfull. could do with some better looking levels. i think the characters are nice until the walk kinda like they are doing a toilet whilst walking.
  49. BrianR.
    May 4, 2008
    6
    i would say that multi-player is where all of the fun is, because single player is way to short, i beat it in about and hour and a half, and thats with a little exploring. so if your going to get this game get the multiplayer version instead of the single player version.
  50. RebeccaK
    Dec 4, 2009
    6
    Very unique, and exciting at first, however it does get boring quickly.
  51. JHunter
    Feb 14, 2007
    6
    Toggling between items in inventory and weapons was a little cumbersome. My mark would sometimes walk away from me while I was trying to figure out how to get my gun out of my pocket!
  52. Sammixo
    Aug 30, 2012
    6
    The game is very good and fun, however making your own servers is hard and you have to download a hosting thing which I don't trust for one minute. Would enjoy it a lot more if it ran off Steam servers and not LAN servers.
  53. Blazington
    Jun 26, 2014
    6
    Once you understand how everything works and get a feel for the game, it is a positive mixture of frustration and hilarity. Don't skip the tutorial or you'll wonder what the hell is going on.
  54. bacisnipertop62
    Jul 19, 2014
    6
    Jeu assez fun entre pote ou même tout seul . Le but est simple démonter tout les autres passager sur le bateaux et être le dernier survivant sur le bateau . Mais pas aussi simple quand on a des caméras et des garde dans les couloirs . De plus font trouver de quoi tuer quelqu'un ( poêle , couteau, armes a feu , rasoir , ...) . Mais vous devriez aussi penser a vos besoin : Manger , boire ,Jeu assez fun entre pote ou même tout seul . Le but est simple démonter tout les autres passager sur le bateaux et être le dernier survivant sur le bateau . Mais pas aussi simple quand on a des caméras et des garde dans les couloirs . De plus font trouver de quoi tuer quelqu'un ( poêle , couteau, armes a feu , rasoir , ...) . Mais vous devriez aussi penser a vos besoin : Manger , boire , se laver , dormir ) Bref.. si vous voulez vous amuser avec des potes , prenez le !… Expand
  55. VincentV.
    Nov 5, 2006
    5
    The game shows fun in certain ways but lacks a lot of dynamics and difficulties that make it easy to perform your actions... Guards are always on the same places (they don't perform survaillances around the ship) in fact most of the ship's crew is always on the same spot and not wandering around. The ship lacks dynamic objects that can be used as weapons (things that can be The game shows fun in certain ways but lacks a lot of dynamics and difficulties that make it easy to perform your actions... Guards are always on the same places (they don't perform survaillances around the ship) in fact most of the ship's crew is always on the same spot and not wandering around. The ship lacks dynamic objects that can be used as weapons (things that can be pulled off or picked up without specifically having to open a drawer or cupboard). Certain aspects make the game a little bit more fun (like using the bomb wallet to make it explode in someone's face) or drug someone with injections, a lot more of this kind of features would make the game interesting to play. All with all, you get bored after one hour of playing with the current setup of the game, even the different role-modes of the game get bored pretty quickly.… Expand
  56. Dumbo'scircus
    Aug 8, 2006
    5
    Really slow walking speed, unimpressive graphics and sound. Needs more polish.
  57. DeathLord
    Nov 12, 2006
    5
    Game concept is good. Not a straight out kill all version. However the game play is shocking. Laggy, graphics are poor and delay in key commands. Very disappointing.
  58. JimmyH.
    Aug 17, 2006
    5
    this game a was a horrible game a i agree w/ many of the other reviewers that the gliches were quite bad and the maps small. though a full patch is suposed to come out to make the game better the chances are people wont keep playing.
  59. AndrewK.
    Aug 20, 2006
    5
    The concept of this game is somewhat cool but I need more weapons like guns and things of that nature. There's just not enough to the game to keep me interested for more than a few minutes.
  60. MikeH.
    Aug 8, 2006
    5
    I should have read the reviews before buying this game. Tried to get on servers and they are full. This is not a fun experience as it takes ages to get going and is really boring after an hour of play. Think it is a bit of a rip off having to pay another $15 just for the single player and bug fixes.
  61. DiamondDog
    Aug 8, 2006
    5
    I really like this game, very simple and the same for each game.
  62. BlubberHose
    Aug 8, 2006
    5
    This game is ok, but If you want a game similar to this that looks better I would wait for Cruise to Kill next year it looks so much better and has over 20 full ships to explore in and even has a Titanic level that sinks in real time, how cool. You even get online play and it has over 50 weapons to use on your victims.
  63. MarkM.
    Dec 18, 2007
    5
    I'm the kind of gamer who likes unforgivingly honest reviewers. Popularity of the game not being the top priority. So, here is how I review a game. I haven't played this game for a few months, since I got it. It was a interesting game to try once to play through. Unfortunatly it didn't last very long. The problem is that I was expecting a lot more characters or customizable I'm the kind of gamer who likes unforgivingly honest reviewers. Popularity of the game not being the top priority. So, here is how I review a game. I haven't played this game for a few months, since I got it. It was a interesting game to try once to play through. Unfortunatly it didn't last very long. The problem is that I was expecting a lot more characters or customizable characters to play in singleplayer, and more importantly I had wished the games missions werent so straight foreward. You could too easily figure out what to do, and when games become way to easy, they lose fun fast. Although the eating, drinking, washing, using the bathroom thing was a new idea introduced, I found it very annoying. The reason being that you had to do everything all too often. It was like you were racing to get a mission done before you accidently peed yourself. I mean, if I have to pee, I'll just get up from the computer and go to the bathroom myself. I don't think that should get in the way of my game too. Anyway, even though thats kind of annoying, little things like that make the game a little funny too. But it gets annoying and tired fast. Plus, you'll finish the game, with a sense, of "Wow, that was lame." Good effort on a new idea, but I didnt enjoy it. So, for the effort I at least score it 5. It is a mod based game afterall.… Expand
  64. SchluBM.
    Mar 3, 2007
    5
    At first the game was fairly interesting, trying out new outfits and finding new weapons, but after only a couple of hours I was bored. It was mostly easy to avoid being killed, but annoying when you were, as you lost all your gear and had to trudge (slowly) around trying to pick it all up again - It's not fun when you cant find a weapon in time! Having to eat/drink/use the loo/sleep At first the game was fairly interesting, trying out new outfits and finding new weapons, but after only a couple of hours I was bored. It was mostly easy to avoid being killed, but annoying when you were, as you lost all your gear and had to trudge (slowly) around trying to pick it all up again - It's not fun when you cant find a weapon in time! Having to eat/drink/use the loo/sleep did add a bit of tension as you are more vulnerable to being killed. I think it is an original idea, with a nice atmosphere, but it needs more depth than kill/be killed. If you like repetitive deathmatch games then you'll probably like it.… Expand
  65. D.K.
    Jul 23, 2006
    5
    Great game but to get in to play takes way way to long.
  66. chuppa
    Aug 19, 2006
    5
    this game is ok nothing special. It has far tom many bugs to make it fun. Not great but average. One big problem is there are never any more then 70 people playing it so not really great multiplayer too.
  67. TheRubixGamer
    Jun 21, 2013
    5
    This game is really something. The graphics looks great and I think the style works really well but the singleplayer has a fatal glitch which stops the game completely making the singleplayer a huge rip off,
    it almost feels like they didn't finish making it. The bits of singleplayer that actually work pretty much suck and it's just a really buggy/glitchy version of the multiplayer.
    The    This game is really something. The graphics looks great and I think the style works really well but the singleplayer has a fatal glitch which stops the game completely making the singleplayer a huge rip off,
    it almost feels like they didn't finish making it. The bits of singleplayer that actually work pretty much suck and it's just a really buggy/glitchy version of the multiplayer.

    The multiplayer is really fun but finding players is difficult, the AI are pretty stupid but they are kinda fun to play with. The game works really well if you get friends together to play it but I don't think the game is punishing enough as I found myself constantly getting away with murdering people in plain sight of others, this problem made every gamemode feel like TDM as everyone was just running around beating the crap out of there target. You can get caught by the guards and CCTV but the CCTV does not have a very good view of most areas and the guards only ever stand in one place, if you are seen with a weapon by CCTV or the guards you go to jail for a few minutes which can make the gameplay quite interesting if your target goes to jail.

    Overall this game is great fun but if you don't have any friends willing to play it with you don't bother because the multiplayer is almost completely deserted.    … Expand
  68. AshleyW.
    Nov 3, 2006
    4
    Graphics not very good. Game play ok but objective is to assassinate the person you are assigned to. Other players can kill whomever they want and do so. Makes objectives useless.
  69. RPMK-ZONE
    Oct 30, 2006
    4
    Very average game indeed. Poor graphics, poor gameplay. Multi-player has only a few people playing I mean under 15 players!
  70. TomK.
    Aug 8, 2006
    4
    This is not the finished full game. I would wait for the boxed version as It has more play modes and has some bugs and new maps fixed.
  71. DaleU.
    Dec 1, 2006
    4
    I'm thinking the positive reviews are from people that have either not played the game or are simply paid to be positive. The game is just complete crap and is far from what I would call a commercial game.
  72. MonCalamri
    Aug 29, 2006
    4
    Not that good really. Nice music.
  73. ChristopherA.
    Dec 29, 2007
    4
    The developers of this game took the most inane activity from run of the mill FPS games, namely chasing each other around with a melee weapon, and turned it into the core focus of this game. The plot is a well-worn one and the graphics rather mediocre. The game is designed with one novelty, that is making you wait as punishment for failure. As if waiting for the next round to commence The developers of this game took the most inane activity from run of the mill FPS games, namely chasing each other around with a melee weapon, and turned it into the core focus of this game. The plot is a well-worn one and the graphics rather mediocre. The game is designed with one novelty, that is making you wait as punishment for failure. As if waiting for the next round to commence wasn't punishment enough in a multiplayer FPS. Playing this game long enough to feel justified in taking the developer up on their replacement offer was punishment enough for this reviewer.… Expand
  74. Black_Knight
    Oct 30, 2006
    3
    Terrible game, just get's worse every time you play it. After you get the hang of where to look for good weapons nobody is playing, it's one of the worst games out there.
  75. SimonE.
    Aug 9, 2006
    3
    After reading all the great reviews, I was let down by this game. Great idea and game concept... ingenious... however, I really am finding it hard to get into. Rounds are faster than I thought they would be, so exploring is difficult. The graphics are quite outdated looking. I've seen player and NPC characters walking on their sides so there are bugs in there which I wouldn't After reading all the great reviews, I was let down by this game. Great idea and game concept... ingenious... however, I really am finding it hard to get into. Rounds are faster than I thought they would be, so exploring is difficult. The graphics are quite outdated looking. I've seen player and NPC characters walking on their sides so there are bugs in there which I wouldn't expect to see in a purchased game. However, I'll keep with it and see if it gets better with time. Some games do, eh?… Expand
  76. RobertS.
    Oct 31, 2006
    3
    A truly uninspiring game experience. The lack of players makes this a non even in multiplayer. I was kicked from a server and had to wait 1 hour before I could get back in. Go spend your dosh on something that is better then this.
  77. JackT.
    Oct 30, 2006
    3
    One of the most boring multiplayer games on the market today! Nobody is playing it.
  78. StephenA.
    Aug 14, 2006
    3
    This game has some good game play but not a lot its boring to play i wasted 19$ just for that? what a rip off.
  79. PeterG.
    Jan 22, 2007
    3
    This game didn't work out. After playing a few times it becomes completely stupid; it's too simple, too boring and has barely any challenge. Nice try anyways.
  80. Warp
    Sep 1, 2007
    3
    In the advertising it mentions online play as a possibility...it also clearly speaks of single player mode. I was ambushed by the idea that this game can not be played, or even loaded, without connecting to the internet and getting an account. Indeed it appears the game is not even on the disk, as I write, I am suffering thru a download that is taking in excess of an hour. Game companies In the advertising it mentions online play as a possibility...it also clearly speaks of single player mode. I was ambushed by the idea that this game can not be played, or even loaded, without connecting to the internet and getting an account. Indeed it appears the game is not even on the disk, as I write, I am suffering thru a download that is taking in excess of an hour. Game companies do not last long, and so when this company decides to move on to something else, it appears I will have no way to play the game anymore. I've shown the box to others,. and no one who read the box got the idea of the experience that followed.. Indeed, if it did state how the set up process works, few would buy it. The game has an awesome concept, and the game itself is probably good, but the way they have chosen to do business leaves more than a little to be desired. If this game is a download, why oh why did I have to buy a disk in store? Why not sell it exclusively online? I should point out that I do play mmorpg's. Neither of the two I play take over an hour to get started. This is a particularly burdensome system.… Expand
  81. TheGodfather
    Aug 15, 2006
    3
    Dissapointing.. I downloaded it yesturday and was looking forward 2 play it when i got back from school. What a dissapointment!, almost no one plays it, hard 2 get into , Boorng gameplay, outdated graphics, fair sounds... And so little maps... Not impressive. Gave it a 3. 20§ out of nowhere.. Dont buy it!
  82. BrianMorran
    Aug 17, 2006
    3
    I played this last night. It was an average hour of entertainment but the servers kept crashing and I was troubled by wonky doors that seem to make me get caught in the walls. It feels a bit like a MOD instead of a real game. I somehow doubt it is worth all these 10s that you are seeing here as I spent some time on the company's forum for the game and noticed that players wereI played this last night. It was an average hour of entertainment but the servers kept crashing and I was troubled by wonky doors that seem to make me get caught in the walls. It feels a bit like a MOD instead of a real game. I somehow doubt it is worth all these 10s that you are seeing here as I spent some time on the company's forum for the game and noticed that players were encouraged to come to Metacritic and vote it a 10 to bump up the scores. You can see this post here:

    http://forum.theshiponline.com/showthread.php?t=1496    … Expand
  83. RobertC.
    Aug 23, 2006
    3
    Premise of game is fun, play on the other hand not so great.
  84. Mr.Dee
    Sep 29, 2006
    3
    For Gods sake don't watse your money on this game, it plays like a $19 demo.
  85. Jason
    Aug 26, 2007
    3
    Its a good game but the SP was just a wast of time MP is good going around trying to kill someone while someone is trying to kill you.
  86. SageMasterP.
    Oct 30, 2006
    2
    This game can be completed in just over an hour in single player mode. The multi-player game if you can find anyone to play is not that exciting. The gameplay is limited and the novelty will wear off after a few goes. I had to wait over an hour before I could join another round which is not fun at all. I would not recommend this game.
  87. JamieAM
    Oct 5, 2006
    2
    I won't give it a 1, but no more then a two, after half - an - hour you're wondering what happened to that 20 bucks... someone said a $20 demo... it really really is, would of been a great Single Player if we could get some story-line, someone screwed up, Yeah me for buying it...sad sad day, Sorry Steam try again!
  88. SimonTheFerret
    Oct 30, 2006
    2
    This game is only for fans of the original game. I have never heard of it or like it. The game has sold fewer than 200 copies hence the lack of players for mult-player, yet itâ??s been out for months now via STEAM and over 4 weeks for retail. You can see why as its very bugged, and the gameplay is stale and there is nothing to do in the levels. Itâ??s so unhead of that it has This game is only for fans of the original game. I have never heard of it or like it. The game has sold fewer than 200 copies hence the lack of players for mult-player, yet itâ??s been out for months now via STEAM and over 4 weeks for retail. You can see why as its very bugged, and the gameplay is stale and there is nothing to do in the levels. Itâ??s so unhead of that it has no US publisher as yet and the original game developer is going bust. If youâ??re a fan boy then you can play with the other 10 ship fan boys that are on all the time, you wonâ??t get anymore players just them. This game is dead and deserves to be sunk to its watery grave.… Expand
  89. OrnellaMuti
    Aug 5, 2006
    2
    An already dated game that I simply did not enjoy playing. I found the shallow gameplay came across as far too simplistic for my tastes. At least this was a budget purchase through 'Steam' and not what I would consider to be full price. I guess you really do get what you pay for.
  90. DavidArnold
    Aug 8, 2006
    2
    Having played the original HL1 version I was really keen to get this. The main concern is that whilst it boasts lots of good ideas, they don
  91. LoveC.
    Oct 30, 2006
    2
    The only thing I can compare this game is to paint drying. I spent $20 on this crappy game which nobody is playing online. The single player can be completed in 2 hours or less.
  92. Firewalker
    Aug 15, 2006
    2
    This MOD is not very good. It has goofy animation and clumsy animations that look silly. The needs system is confusing and very bland. The levels are boring and the few severs that are around have people just walking about not really knowing what to do. Overall a waste of money.
  93. TeamHunterKiller
    Aug 8, 2006
    2
    Team Fortress 2 will be a better game as this is not as good. The graphics are ok, a bit too dark but this is on purpose as it is vey basic. Trying to get the bigger maps to work but it is impossible to get working. The maps are very same in design and too many toilets instead of rooms with weapons.
  94. DavidL.
    Aug 9, 2006
    2
    Firstly I would like to write a fair review of the game which has not been written by The Ships moderators but a customer. I first got this game when it was released, after the install it was ready to go. To my surprise it did not work, it made it past the title screen then bombed out to windows. I ran it on my new dell computer which was bought last month and was the best spec PC dell Firstly I would like to write a fair review of the game which has not been written by The Ships moderators but a customer. I first got this game when it was released, after the install it was ready to go. To my surprise it did not work, it made it past the title screen then bombed out to windows. I ran it on my new dell computer which was bought last month and was the best spec PC dell recommended on their web site, never had a problem running games. To my shock I posted a question on The Ship online forums with my question to why it was crashing. To my horror other people that did manage to get the game to run had many issues with the game and these were not just performance issues. Rather then help or post a good suggestion they just wrote of my PC along with other peoples, saying the game did not work due to minimum spec or that we did not install it correct. Well I am furious, they released a patch a couple of days later and behold it worked, but only just. This game is unplayable due to the amount of bugs, people falling through the levels, doors getting stuck trapping the player, the list is endless. There is no ready help available and the moderators are to put it politely they were very rude. It also turns out that these moderators were also the Beta Testers, do you see the connection now? This game has been released untested, it is shocking how they can get away with this, If I had bought it from a shop I would have returned it and got my money back. I just want to warn people before they shell out for this, because they will think thatâ??s ok its cheap but beleave me there are levels of cheap and this is the bottom of the barrel. Gamplay â?? 2/10 Frustrating and unplayable Graphics â?? 3/10 Very jerky and not such a treat when it moves Sound 5/10 Iâ??ve heard better tunes from cats being neutered Long-term Factor 4/10 You will play this for a while then get bored Overall, a waste of money if you can get it to work!… Expand
  95. TimB.
    Oct 27, 2008
    2
    I feel this game was not worth even the $4.99 I just forked out for it. It is a very interesting concept, though - its a kind of "Battle Royale" take with a further twist: it's on a lost ship, between money-hungry passengers, and stealth must be used rather than force to win the day. Immediately, this idea appealed to me. Unfortunately, the gameplay and graphics did not. Immediately I feel this game was not worth even the $4.99 I just forked out for it. It is a very interesting concept, though - its a kind of "Battle Royale" take with a further twist: it's on a lost ship, between money-hungry passengers, and stealth must be used rather than force to win the day. Immediately, this idea appealed to me. Unfortunately, the gameplay and graphics did not. Immediately upon opening the game, we are thrust into an amateurishly introduced storyline, followed by an unceremonious plunge straight into the action. After being told by the owner of the ship that we are supposed to kill each other, we now discover (the hard way) that even brandishing something so deadly as a spanner, or indeed knitting needles, in public view is enough to get us locked up in the ship's handy prison cell (which, incidentally, is more comfortable than your room). After finally getting to grips with this and beginning the story, the very first thing we must do is club to death a sleeping woman - our "quarry", who happens to be right outside our room - before talking to a porter boy called "Jimmy". After completing this small, menial task, one may as well stop playing: you have now experienced the full extent of the game. A further note to make about gameplay would be the appalling AI, and damage statistics. Hitting a poor, helpless and defenceless woman from behind with the business end of a large axe doesn't leave a mark, and afterwards, so long as you're not seen holding the axe, she'll conveniently forget about it and walk around as normal. Clubbing a bank-manager with a frying pan, forcing him to let you into the bank vault, and then leaving him to contemplate his attack has no consequence. Weapon damage is calculated by a 5-star rating system, wherein a magnum revolver or a large axe rate 4 stars and a kukuri knife 5. And weapons themselves can be procured anywhere. Just check the male toilets; in the locker you'll find anything from a paddle to a fully automatic Tommy-gun or even a katana. And then, to top it all off, an element of "The Sims" is added. Now, "The Sims", in my opinion, is a good concept ruined only by the annoying chores one must constantly carry out to look after each of their characters, such as taking them to the bathroom, feeding them, washing them, telling them to sleep and socialise, etc. The idea of building a custom family, then a house for them, and then watching them prosper is actually quite appealing. Unfortunately, the element that "The Ship" uses is, you guessed it, the chores. And in "The Ship", they are even more twisted and outlandish, with even more far-fetched consequences. For example, washing your hands will immediately satisfy your need to wash, regardless of how great this need was. Clicking on your target repeatedly just before you kill them will satisfy your need to socialise without actually alerting the target to your presence. And, let us not forget the consequences of neglecting out characters! Not washed your hands in half an hour? Oh no, you've suddenly dropped dead, having been claimed by a "nasty disease"... The graphics are also quite poor. The Source engine has been butchered: standing on the ship's deck and looking out to sea makes one think that they may well be drifting through deep space, or a hellish purple sea on some alien planet. Animation is sometimes quite clumsy, though the player models have been designed well and in a style that fits with the game. I will say that the ship's layout itself is quite authentic, and satisfies. The multiplayer, I have had little experience of and so cannot really comment. But from the half an hour or so I spent playing, I found little playability in any of the 20 or so servers for me to choose from. To avoid your hunter, all you must do is stand in plain view of a camera or guard and hey-presto, you've survived the round. Basically a sped-up deathmatch-esque version of the single-player story mode. So, basically, an appalling game, in all. I cannot understand how so many professional reviewers and members of the public alike can possibly give this title any more than 3/10. The concept behind it had such potential, and it's a real shame that nothing came of it. It is the range of available weapons and outfits, as well as the interesting concept and half-an-hour or so of authentic gameplay that prompted the frankly generous 2/10 I've decided to give "The Ship".… Expand
  96. SetiAlpha6
    Oct 20, 2006
    2
    I thought this game was bad first time around, it is missing any form of gameplay whatsoever. The game is aimless and boring, walking around talking to stupid looking characters is so tedious. The other game modes offer no Gamplay or any real satisfaction. The graphics are some of the worst animated ugly lookers I have ever seen, the levels are just boxes with ugly textures and lighting. I thought this game was bad first time around, it is missing any form of gameplay whatsoever. The game is aimless and boring, walking around talking to stupid looking characters is so tedious. The other game modes offer no Gamplay or any real satisfaction. The graphics are some of the worst animated ugly lookers I have ever seen, the levels are just boxes with ugly textures and lighting. This really shows that this game was made by amateurs in the bedroom, they would have been better off making this longer with more time spent on polish, perhaps paid for a test team instead of children testers for free. Cheap! Overall terrible.… Expand
  97. SandmoonGirl
    Aug 8, 2006
    2
    Far too many bugs cripple this game. Other steam games look better and play better. Not sure if this is worth the money as there are not many servers running and most of them are full. No single player makes this a very boring experience. The maps are very basic and lack any detail. Very disappointed.
  98. M.Hales
    Apr 13, 2007
    2
    Always wanted to be a narcoleptic, incontinent, obsessive-compulsive, binge-eating hit man? Then this is the game for you. But seriously, who wants to be that? No one ever made a movie about a hit-man who can't get from one end of a cruise ship to the other without having to eat, drink, crap, wash his hands, read a magazine, dance, and sleep. Why not? Because no one would watch that Always wanted to be a narcoleptic, incontinent, obsessive-compulsive, binge-eating hit man? Then this is the game for you. But seriously, who wants to be that? No one ever made a movie about a hit-man who can't get from one end of a cruise ship to the other without having to eat, drink, crap, wash his hands, read a magazine, dance, and sleep. Why not? Because no one would watch that movie. That movie would suck. I mean it - you actually have to do all of those things or end up dead, and you have to do them frequently or you will parish. Really, Mommy? If I don't wash my digital hands after taking a digital dump, I'll die? They all have their own prompts going off at different times - it's like stalking prey while strapped with ten pagers going off constantly. The thought behind the needs system is that it keeps the game moving by forcing players to move around the boat - but that's where the game designers misjudged. There is a big difference between keeping the players moving and keeping the gameplay moving. I found that actual gameplay ended up taking a distant back seat to the interminable "feeding of the beast" required of the needs system, and that's a shame, because I really enjoyed just about every other aspect of this game - especially the environment and atmosphere design.… Expand
  99. BabinM.
    Jul 29, 2006
    2
    Idea is good but no one seems to play this game on internet... Interest don't last for long...
  100. SkyM
    Aug 8, 2006
    1
    Just like its predecessor, in Team Fortress 2 players will be able to choose to play as one of several archetypal classes at the start of a match, each with its own unique strengths and weaknesses. While it is unknown if the abilities of each class will be similar to the original Team Fortress, all indications so far are that the basic elements will remain the same: Heavy WeaponsJust like its predecessor, in Team Fortress 2 players will be able to choose to play as one of several archetypal classes at the start of a match, each with its own unique strengths and weaknesses. While it is unknown if the abilities of each class will be similar to the original Team Fortress, all indications so far are that the basic elements will remain the same: Heavy Weapons characters will have huge guns with incredible firepower but will have a slow walking speed, scouts will be able to move very quickly, but are lightly armoured, and so on. While it is unclear at this time what sort of gametypes will be included upon release, capture the flag and control point matches are likely to return.

    Oh man I want this game so bad... Why did I buy The Ship, makes valve look bad.    … Expand
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#70 Best PC Game of 2006
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#7 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
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#78 Most Shared PC Game of 2006

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    80
    The Ship is a fresh and different slant on multiplayer death-matching; one not dependant on speed of reflexes and advanced techniques. It’s fun and innovative – something that some of the big name games dominating the charts seem to forget about every so often.
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  2. VideoGamer
    80
    While it may not be the refined, leisurely paced kill-'em-up many eager landlubbers might have signed up for, The Ship does quickly prove itself a subtly addictive, relentless nail biter that will only get better as those already aboard learn to rule the bloody waves. Notch this one up as another killer for Steam.
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  3. Yahoo!
    80
    The Ship's mixture of intrigue, subtlety, and cunning makes it the perfect recipe for gamers bored with same-old same-old multiplayer shooters, but it does tend to show its indie roots a little too clearly here and there.
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