Virtual Skipper 3 Demo

Sailing is not exactly a day-to-day activity for most people, while the term ‘regatta’ is probably unknown to the majority of the population. Not only that, but the sport itself requires quite expensive equipment and you can obviously only do it on the ocean, which means that you either have to leave near it, or travel on a regular basis in order to satisfy your hobby.

Virtual Skipper 3 aims to replicate the sensation as close to the real thing as possible, while still keeping the experience fun and entertaining. Although it may have a few advanced functions for those who are familiar with the concepts, it can also be a good starting point for beginners, thanks to the included tutorials and the rather simple controls.

As far as content goes, there are multiple water stretches you can choose to sail or race on, depending on your preferences and mood. Hence, whether you enjoy Italy, New Zealand, Sydney, or France, the maps are big and quite detailed, featuring dreamy waterscapes and more than enough beautiful vistas to keep you invested into the action.

There are also multiple gameplay modes, depending on what you want to do. Hence, you can either take part in tournaments and compete against the computer-controlled opponents, or join an online multiplayer regatta and match your skills against players from all over the world. The mechanics remain the same regardless of how or with whom you happen to be playing, so you can certainly apply some of the same tactics in both situations.

As far as the technical aspect is concerned, a lot of work went into making the game as realistic as possible, especially when it comes to properly simulating ocean waves and the wind effect on the veils. The graphics are quite detailed and the available vessels are modeled after the real ones, just to make the experience a tad more believable.

Overall, Virtual Skipper 3 may not appeal to those that are not a fan of the sport, because it can be a tad boring if you are not passionate about the subject. However, the game is friendly and simple enough to show you the ropes if you wish to learn, so it doesn’t really matter if you are a pro, or just a newcomer on the lookout for a new hobby.