Cool ship simulator program

Flight simulator programs have made remarkable strides in realism in the past decade. And a similar improvement has occured on the marine simulator side. For those who haven't seen the type of realism available on a PC, check out Ship Simulator Extremes from VSTEP.

From the press release: VSTEP and Paradox Interactive are proud to announce that the much anticipated simulation game Ship Simulator Extremes has launched today and is now available worldwide through leading retail stores and digital distribution platforms.

With over 550K copies sold, the simulator series returns with a new game that pushes the boundaries of simulation gaming. Ever wondered how it would feel to sail a half a million ton Supertanker through the perfect storm? To sail as a Greenpeace captain and take on illegal whale hunters in the Antarctic? Or to feel the tension as the Coast guard as you evacuate an oil rig crew threatened by disaster? Ship Simulator Extremes offers exciting and realistic missions as you pilot an impressive array of vessels, and live the story of real ship captains.

Pjotr Van Schothorst, CTO VSTEP: “Ship Simulator Extremes is a giant leap for the Ship Simulator series. Featuring new and stunning visuals, immersive storyline campaigns and many new advanced gameplay features, the game marks the beginning of a new evolution for the series and immerses the player even more in the realism of being an actual ship  captain on one of its accurately simulated vessels. We hope our players will love playing it as much as we have enjoyed making it!”

Ship Simulator Extremes is now available worldwide through retail and download for an SRP of $51. For more information, visit www.shipsim.com

About Ship Simulator Extremes:
Key features:

• Includes many famous harbors and locations from around the world. From the very hot to the very cold, sail to the extremes. Explore the Antarctic or take in beautiful Bora Bora.
• Wide range of vessels to captain, including hovercraft, Coast Guard interceptors, mammoth tankers, tugboats, luxury cruise liners, fast inflatable boats and many others.
• Includes exciting storyline campaigns and shipping missions from all over the world.
• Save the environment campaign: sail famous Greenpeace ships and take part in ecological missions. Sail the brand new Rainbow Warrior III in all its glory, a full year before the actual vessel launch.
• Revolutionary water and weather system. Sail calm waters or take on the most extreme weather ever witnessed at sea, visualised in stunning high quality 3D.
• Online multiplayer mode. Sail online with your friends.

Ship Simulator Extremes is the revolutionary latest game in the best-selling Ship Simulator Series. Almost three years in development, the game raises the bar for accurate and fun simulation gaming. Featuring a completely new and visually stunning ocean system, advanced  dynamics and weather system, more vessels and environments than ever before and full campaign missions based on real captain's stories. Ship Simulator Extremes is the definitive simulator for any virtual ship captain and a high quality addition to the acclaimed series. Visit www.shipsim.com for more information.

Photo: ShipSim.com

Ship Simulator Extremes.