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The Ship: Single Player

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2006

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Quick resume

The Ship is a murder mystery alternative to traditional FPS multiplayer games - hunt and be hunted! Package includes multiplayer, single player and tutorial.

Global score

71/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Shooter, Arcade

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    Pros

    • Unique and engaging gameplay concept
    • Charming art deco style and atmosphere
    • Interesting and humorous story
    • Variety of weapons and stealth options
    • Low system requirements and accessible

    Cons

    • Short single player campaign
    • Frustrating checkpoint system
    • Some bugs and ai limitations
    • Lack of multiplayer community
    • Needs management can be tedious

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation.

    How to use the graph
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    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players can explore the ship freely, choose how to approach missions, and manage character needs, showing moderate control over actions."

    • Competence
      3

      "Missions require skillful stealth, timing, and strategy to kill targets without being caught, providing a sense of effectiveness."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Single player mode focuses on personal progress and story rather than competing against others."

    • Continuation
      -2

      "Short campaign (~2-3 hours) and some frustration with checkpoints reduce long habitual play, but some players replay for enjoyment."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single player experience is solitary with no cooperative elements."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players can use various weapons creatively and choose different ways to complete missions, though within predefined missions."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is individual and narrative-driven."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players enjoy immersion in a unique setting and story, escaping real life through engaging gameplay."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and curiosity, not out of obligation."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Some experimentation with weapons and strategies is encouraged, though missions are somewhat linear."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Players explore the ship environment to find weapons, hiding spots, and complete objectives."

    • Expression
      2

      "Some character customization via clothing and disguises allows limited self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      2

      "Game features a fictional murder game on a cruise ship with exaggerated mechanics, blending realism and fantasy."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "Single player mode is solitary with minimal social interaction."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players learn game mechanics and improve stealth and strategy skills through missions."

    • Health
      -3

      "Gameplay involves sedentary play with some frustration; no physical activity elements."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires player attention to manage needs and complete missions; not suitable for idle play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No close relationship formation; interactions are superficial and task-oriented."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements present."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players accumulate money, weapons, and outfits to progress through missions and story."

    • Relaxation
      0

      "Mixed experience: some find it relaxing and charming, others find frustration and tension in gameplay."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Visual style and sound create an engaging atmosphere with some sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -4

      "Single player mode lacks social recognition or status elements."

    • Story
      4

      "Strong narrative focus with a unique storyline and characters driving the single player experience."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires planning, stealth, and tactical decision-making to complete missions successfully."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Tension from being hunted and needing to avoid detection creates suspense and thrill."

    • Value
      3

      "Generally considered good value for a low price, especially on sale, given unique gameplay and story."

    • Violence
      4

      "Core gameplay revolves around stealthy killing and murder, with various weapons and methods."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid guards, manage needs, and survive while completing objectives."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026