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Originally posted by PamM:
Don't forget to steer your ship clear of icebergs

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Or not! (with my luck in computer games)

BTW strange place to hang your anchor if you ask me.

Onno

[ 06-17-2003: Message edited by: Onno ]

I will get this out of curiousity. I don't think it comes out until next week and $19.99. We won't get it in the UK for a while I shouldn't think though.

While Sims games are a little different then Tycoon games, Cruise Ship Tycoon is close enough to peak my interest, and I have ordered it. I love the cruise industry, and I know that I (among many others on this board) feel I could run one better then most out there.... maybe this will be my one and only chance to find out if I'm right? Of course you have to hope the programmers and designers designed the game realistically and with some sense of authenticity. You really must have knowledge of the cruise industry to design such a game, and hopefully they did some consulting prior to putting it together.

I wonder if you can build your own ships? Also, where can you order it?

[ 06-17-2003: Message edited by: Keitaro ]

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"Cruise Ship Tycoon' combines the most popular and well-liked aspects of tycoon/simulation games with new design elements custom-tailored to the cruise industry," said Patrick Kelly, Vice President of Studios, Activision Value Publishing. "From hiring the crew and entertaining the guests to making sure the ship is in top condition, it's up to gamers to keep their boat afloat."

In "Cruise Ship Tycoon," players start off by building a cruise ship, setting it sail, and managing it while at sea. The game features three different models of ships, each with two upgrades, which can be unlocked as the gamer turns the venture into a profitable business. Players must develop management strategies that take into account the unique challenges of a ship environment like making ship modifications and staff additions exclusively at ports and having limited access to one floor of the ship at a time. In addition, customer satisfaction plays a pivotal role in the success of this luxury liner, so tycoons will need to monitor guest happiness and employee satisfaction, among other things, to build up a positive reputation. Gamers will see as the ship gradually takes on a life of its own as guests interact in true to life form.

"Cruise Ship Tycoon" features three different modes of play including a career option that challenges players to build their empire from scratch; challenge mode, which features 10 mission-based challenges that range from accumulating a minimum amount of money to getting the ship to the next port in a set amount of time; and free play mode, which allows players to start off with any ship and run their empire as they see fit. "Cruise Ship Tycoon" provides fun and entertainment for anyone up for a challenge.

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I cant find a copy anywhere nor a shop that sells it amazon UK doesnt have it! Anyone help ...

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Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:
How childish. I've ordered my copy!

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Can anyone guess what ship does the picture above look like?

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The way the bridge juts out in the middle reminds me of Superstar Leo and N.Star. The ship in the back actually appears to look like the Grand Princess withe the Royal Funnel
This game looks interesting, I think i'll buy it, I think it comes out the 23rd.

Couldn't find it on Amazon Canada - I have been waiting for a game EXACTLY like this for ages - whether SIM or Tycoon.

This is a MUST have!

[ 06-18-2003: Message edited by: joe at travelpage ]

I'll be sure to let you all know what I think, although it may be a while before I really get to experiment with the game as I'm going to be working FAR too much during the next week. Yuk!