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World of Warships

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

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Quick resume

Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 600 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players!

Global score

77/100

Genres

Action, Massively Multiplayer, Simulator, Strategy, Free To Play, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Shooter, Tactical

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    Pros

    • Highly detailed and immersive naval combat
    • Free to play with optional premium content
    • Diverse ship types and strategic depth
    • Active community and clan play
    • Regular updates and events

    Cons

    • Grind-heavy progression especially at higher tiers
    • Pay-to-win elements and expensive premium items
    • Toxic player behavior in some cases
    • Steep learning curve for new players
    • Matchmaking and balance issues at times

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Intimacy, Domination.

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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
      4

      "Players have freedom to choose ships, play styles, and strategies; game supports personal decision-making and experimentation."

    • Competence
      4

      "Requires skill development, understanding mechanics, and tactical play; players report a learning curve and mastery challenges."

    • Competition
      4

      "Strong emphasis on PvP battles, ranked modes, clan battles, and leaderboards; players compare skills and compete against others."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Many players report long-term engagement, habitual play, and addiction; grind and progression encourage extended play sessions."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Clan battles, team play, and co-op PvE modes encourage working with others, though some players prefer solo or casual play."

    • Creativity
      1

      "Customization through skins, commanders, and camouflages exists but limited creative building or modding; mostly predefined ships."

    • Domination
      -2

      "Community has some toxic players but overall balanced interactions; no strong evidence of dominance or trash talk culture."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use game as stress relief and distraction; immersive naval battles and historical settings provide escape."

    • Expectation
      -3

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and interest; some feel grindy but mostly intrinsic motivation rather than obligation."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players encouraged to try different ships, tactics, and strategies; experimentation with ship types and play styles common."

    • Exploration
      -1

      "Game maps and modes are fixed; limited exploration but some discovery in learning ship mechanics and strategies."

    • Expression
      2

      "Customization options like skins and commanders allow some self-expression, though within preset frameworks."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Historical naval combat with some arcade elements; players enjoy imaginative scenarios and naval warfare fantasy."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Clan membership and community interaction foster group identity; some players value social connections."

    • Growth
      4

      "Strong emphasis on learning game mechanics, improving skills, and progressing through tech trees and ranks."

    • Health
      -4

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; extended sessions and grind may encourage unhealthy habits."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during battles; not suited for background or casual idle play."

    • Intimacy
      -3

      "Social interactions mostly surface-level within clans or teams; limited evidence of close emotional relationships."

    • Leadership
      2

      "Clan commanders and team leaders guide groups; some players take leadership roles in clan battles and coordination."

    • Progression
      4

      "Strong progression through ship upgrades, tech trees, and premium content; grind and rewards drive advancement."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Some players find the game relaxing and immersive; others note tension from competitive matches and grind."

    • Sensation
      3

      "High-quality graphics, sound effects, and immersive visuals provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

    • Status
      3

      "Recognition through ranks, premium ships, and clan status; players seek social appreciation and visibility."

    • Story
      1

      "Historical context and ship backgrounds add narrative flavor but gameplay is mostly context-free battles."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Game emphasizes tactical thinking, positioning, and planning; players must use strategy to succeed."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Players enjoy suspense and excitement from naval combat, critical hits, and close matches."

    • Value
      -1

      "Some players feel grind is excessive and premium content expensive; others find good value in free play and rewards."

    • Violence
      4

      "Combat focused on ship destruction, explosions, and naval warfare; players enjoy combat and destruction elements."

    • Survival
      3

      "Avoiding death and managing resources in battle is key; survival tactics and damage control important."

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