Virtual Regatta Offshore Reviews – Page 4
4/5 rating based on 101 reviews. Read all reviews for Virtual Regatta Offshore for iPhone.
Virtual Regatta Offshore is free iOS app published by Virtual Regatta
Great app turning into a money pit
Mischa van Berkel
What started for me as a really great strategic offshore game, turned into an expensive experience. I have been playing this game for 6 months now and ended the last few regattas in the top 2-3%. However, I very quickly found out that in order to be competitive you need the (expensive) features. Without VIP account (almost $10 per month), which gives you more characteristics about the boat and the 7 day wind forecast, you are practically without any chance. Then, per race, in order to be competitive at all, you need to buy additional features, like heavy/light wind sails, foils etc. OK, you get some credit up front, but that gives you only very limited features which still leaves you without any chance. Ending in the top 2% of a particular regatta, gives you credits that only pay for one or two specific features in the next regatta. Then, what becomes really tricky, is that there are some regattas that cost you more credits (=money) for the same features. Long story short, even for a pretty decent virtual sailor like myself, you will be ending up paying close to $40 per month. Keep in mind that sometimes your credits remain stuck for months (for the duration of a regatta) before you even get only a part back following a good result. Alright, a good game/app should cost money. During the last couple of months however, I had too many issues with lost connections, data errors etc. Also the app on my IOS device seems not to visualize the situation on the game’s servers correctly. For example: leaving you thinking that you rounded a mark (even when showing it “green”), but then after some minutes when the screen refreshes, you ended up with short cutting the mark. Then when reaching out to the “High-priority support” desk to report the issue and asking for feedback: crickets..... For $40 per month I expect a better functioning app and a better response. Unfortunately I turned from very enthusiastic virtual sailor into very disappointed one.
Could still use some polish
Baci821
The game is ok but I would like to see the ability to steer from the helm 1st person style and it would be nice if land was rendered into the first person as well. Additionally it would be awesome to see freshwater and food rationing in play. There could even be supply ship checkpoints that could be established along race routes to make it more interesting. Also if harbors and 1st person control were implemented then sailors could literally race to the finish line.
For a Hunker Downer this is awesome!
Sonia~Min
I love the ability to set up the boat and then to race against others to all of these destinations. I wonder how it would be to also show the currents as well?
So far so good!
OwenJ151
Started this game a little under an hour ago. Everything so far has been good other than receiving a few network errors that have since gone away.
Performance could be improved.
Meanmna
Great game but it appears a bit heavy performance wise and locks up occasionally on slightly older devises.
This game is so fun
fbgcn
This game is incredibly realistic and I can’t believe it took me this long to find on the AppStore. The only thing that would make the game cooler is if there was a i crew and actual control over the wheel and not just plotting the course
could be fun if not such a rip off
Messi Beckenbauer
If the prices are not insulting enough for you, try programming a set of headings and then deleting one if you change your mind about it and realize that you are not refunded that credit and have to buy more. Will advise people to avoid this app and save $ for a new sail or rigging instead.
Realistic Experience
Summitfun
I've been absent for a while sailing the Bahamas. The sailing simulation is close to the real thing. The game has changed with cards & upgrades, but the web masters do need to make a buck.