Tacking Battle
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Games | $1.99 | Nouveda GmbH | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
Use windshifts better than the competitor, force him into unwanted tacks and win.
It is a very realistic game for sailing enthusiasts with a competitor who knows the Racing Rules of Sailing. The player needs to know how to use wind shifts and how to use the rules to his own advantage.
Reviews
rules don't apply
swlasailor
this app would be easier and more fun if the computer boat had to followw the rules. it repeatedly sinks the player in situations where the player has rights.
Too predictable
Caravan racing
A good game but too predictable. The wind only shifts to the right and the shifts are almost the same duration. Only 7 levels so the opposition boat doesn't get quicker beyond this level. I'd like to see variation in the wind shifts, maybe make the opposition boat faster each time, introduce fleet racing could be fun as well.
Agreed
Pwd911s
Sailing anarchy recommended this app, so following their infinite wisdom I gave it a fair shot. I agree with the previous posts/reviews, Tacking Battle is predictable, unfair to basic sailing rules, glitchy and slow to refresh on tacks. You get tired of getting hit from behind or T boned while on starboard. In fact stay far away from the opponent as he helms like Sir Coutts. Giving the recommended room at the boarders is a waste as you are not given the same nor can you tack as fast and as frequent as the opponent. You live and die by the almighty wind sock. Which is like watching the windex on top of the mast - not sailing! Great concept but an update or re-design is needed! Viva du anarchy!
Tacking Battle 2.0
SF#SailR
Version 2.0 is a huge improvement over 1.0. They have addressed the shortcomings of 1.0. Wind shifts are now random, racing rules are in force. By the time you graduate to the upper levels, you know you're in a race course battle. Much, much better and quite fun!
Bad Controls
MostlyTorso
A great game, except it's hard to play because of horrible controls. Every time I hit the "head up" or "fall off" button, they move on-screen and change wording! Every time you steer, the controls change, which means you're trying to figure out how to drive the boat the whole race instead of concentrating on the tacking battle. This would be a fun, addicting game, but I won't be opening this app again until I see an update where "head up" and "fall off" remain constant in one corner.
Barely works
Geargrip
So very disappointing. Does not work properly on iPhone6+ or iPad. No text on the menus or on the gameplay buttons for tacking or turning. The only reason I knew what the buttons did was from the App Store screenshot. The game itself seems to be pretty neat. I just can't play it until these bugs are fixed.
