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Powerboat VR

$18.99
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About This Game

Please note that this is an EARLY ACCESS game and, while there is plenty to do, it is not yet complete, bug free or fully optimised.

Take the helm of a variety of different boats/ships from small spor/power boats all the way up to oil tankers, cargo vessels and prestigious motor yachts in this realistic ship simulator.

No VR? No problem! The game is fully playable on a standard monitor. However, it is certainly best experienced in VR - sick bucket not included!

Accurate water and buoyancy physics mean each vessel reacts uniquely and realistically to the variable weather and sea conditions while RADAR, SatNav and buoys (based on real world IALA A buoyage system together with AtoN/NavAid lighting systems) provide a realistic navigation experience, especially in poor weather or pitch black night time sailing.

"CAREER MODE" need some purpose when piloting your ship? This mode creates random cargo and passenger transport missions between the islands adding a "light" career mode to the game. Earn money and work your way up from a small sport boat to the larger vessels.

"FREE PLAY MODE" allows you to drive any of the available vessels instantly and is perfect for those who simply want to sail around the map enjoying the scenery or for those who want to brush up their real world powerboating skills.

"VOICE COMMANDS" latest update adds speech recognition to the game allowing you to control your ship from the comfort of your captain's chair.

This game is continually updated on a regular basis with new boats, islands and other features. Please view the forum for Dev Notes & Previous Update History.

KEY POINTS


  • Full VR Support including virtual controls and the ability to explore your vessel.

  • Full Non-VR Support including 32:9 ultrawide monitor support and Steam DECK.

  • Full controller support for both VR and Non-VR modes - play with a gamepad, mouse & keyboard, steering wheel, pedals, throttle quadrant or any combination!

  • Built in voice recognition system so you can control your ship from the comfort of your captain's chair!

  • Custom built buoyancy, drag and water interaction systems ensure an accurate simulation of small boats, big ships and anything in-between.

  • 11 different boats available including R.I.Bs, sport boats, offshore powerboats, fishing boats, tankers, ferries and luxury motor yachts - many more to come.

  • Dynamic 3D ocean wave system with varying sea conditions based on real world scales from flat calm all the way up to "Phenomenal" (14+m high waves)

  • Varied aquatic life to spot including Sharks & Rays as well as many others.

  • Full day/night cycle with dynamic cloud system including proper pitch black night time sailing where you'll need to navigate using RADAR, GPS and even buoy lights.

  • Large map to explore with 5 islands & 9 ports based on real world locations (300km2 total explorable area - and growing!)

  • Realistic RADAR & GPS systems

  • Realistic buoys based on real world "IALA A" buoyage system together with AtoN/NavAid lighting systems

  • Unique scalable world allows you to increase the distance between islands for longer journeys and enjoy higher rewards from missions.

  • Configurable A.I. traffic system allows up to 100 other vessels to be present in game

  • Ship navigation lights

  • A.I. shipping traffic

  • Community driven project - suggest something and I'll try to make it happen!

Plus I'm very active on the Steam Forums so if you have suggestions, comments, problems or just want to pop in for a chat then please do so! :o)

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User Reviews

Very Positive
17 user reviews
82%
Positive
33 min at review
Recommended

this is a game iv been waiting for in vr,great boat physics and so relaxing to play.always been a fan of power boats and this one has great water effects.the game needs the islands improved and better race courses but its still work in progress.looking forward to further updates

9 helpful
1 hrs at review
Recommended

Great game. Good graphics, gameplay, boat selection, etc. However when playing in VR mode for some reason, there are many performance issues. If these could be fixed then this game will be a regular thing that I play. Overall great game and idea.

6 helpful
14 min at review
Recommended

This is an awesome VR boat simulator, you get a variety of boats and environments, and you also get the excitement of changing weather, and missions! A fairly ambitious feature set, and a superb entry into the VR boating simulation genre. I loved that the water can go from calm to huge swells, I managed to get blown out to sea in the motorboat! Beware the high seas, as it could be uncomfortable for those sensitive to motion sickness. If you need a real nautical simulation fix, make this game your first port of call.

4 helpful
5 hrs at review
Recommended

I’ll start off this review by saying I’m not really that interested in powerboats :) but rather the ships present in this game, I have played literally hundreds of games about ships and thanks to VR and the devs skill in bringing the world and ships to life i’d say this game is the closest I’ve ever really felt to being onboard a ship in the context of a game. Although you are standing still you literally feel like you are staggering sometimes and seem to feel the movement of the ship underfoot when watching the waves. The controls are pretty generic across all vessels at the moment and the developer has stated that this is to be addressed soon and once this is implemented it will level up the already great realism and ‘being there’ feel dramatically. The dev has implemented a mini world with various islands from different regions of the globe which is a great idea the islands are within 5-10 mins sailing distance of each other which feels about the right balance in ...

4 helpful
5 hrs at review
Recommended

Right now the best boat simulator there is, its what ive been looking for years and finally found it. graphics are awesome, physics are good and overall its fun and makes me want to have a boat even more!! 10/10

4 helpful
8 hrs at review
Recommended

I think this is Great Game: - good graphics, - V.R work great, - Nice environment, - Free Roam - Career mod - good physics The developer are really listen to users and responsive to there request I think its the best boat simulator for V.R that i see.

3 helpful
23 hrs at review
Recommended

i want to get power boat better performence

3 helpful
38 min at review
Recommended

This one will be huge! The developer is actively upgrading the game and also receiving feedback from the community really well, hopefully, It will be one Euro Truck Simulator from the Seas

3 helpful
6 hrs at review
Recommended

good game i like it keep up the hard work ...

2 helpful
18 min at review
Not Recommended

Terrible game Full of bugs...

2 helpful

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System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Microsoft Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1400
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 8GB / AMD RX Vega 56 8GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • VR Support: SteamVR
  • Additional Notes: VR Headsets supported but not required. WMR is not currently supported.

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Microsoft Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4790 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: VR Headsets supported but not required. WMR is not currently supported.

FAQ

How much does Powerboat VR cost?

Powerboat VR costs $18.99.

What are the system requirements for Powerboat VR?

Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 8GB / AMD RX Vega 56 8GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 GB available space VR Support: SteamVR Additional Notes: VR Headsets supported but not required. WMR is not currently supported. Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i7-4790 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 or equivalent DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: VR Headsets supported but not required. WMR is not currently supported.

What platforms is Powerboat VR available on?

Powerboat VR is available on Windows PC.

Is Powerboat VR worth buying?

Powerboat VR has 82% positive reviews from 17 players.

When was Powerboat VR released?

Powerboat VR was released on Dec 29, 2020.

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