ShipShaper Preview (PC)

A very broad ship is probably a bad idea when it comes to seaworthiness. But it has a lot of deck space, which means I can pack together quite a few turrets. Apparently, only one size is available, but I suspect it can mount two or three solid guns.

My aim was to create a sort of coastal defense ship that would stick close to the island it’s defending and pound enemies with long-range fire. But I don’t love the look, so I might switch to an elongated base hull and explore what items I can add to it. ShipShaper is developed and published by Tomas Sala. I played the preview version on Steam. The video game offers players all the tools they need to organically design ships.

No narrative hook is featured, and there are only feeble attempts to link the limited experience with anything in Falconeer or Bulwark. Sure, the style is the same, with a retro and industrial look that also uses classic fantasy elements. But the focus is on giving players the tools to create naval...