Games: Virtual Skipper 2




			Developer: Nadeo & Duran Publisher: Nadeo Genre: Simulation

With Virtual Skipper 2, take control of a 24 ft. boat or of a 70 ft. racer and challenge the best skippers in the world! Virtual Skipper, the 1st true 3D regatta simulator, allows you to steer and tack to win. Follow the wind shifts, use the breezes; lulls and currents are all faithfully reproduced on the most prestigious stretches of water in the world. Play in single mode against the computer or in multiplayer mode, on the Internet or on LAN, to face real opponents. You really will need nerves of steel!

Download: Virtual Skipper 2 Demo (20.1 MB)
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Game Features:

Realistic simulation of water conditions (wind, weather, currents).
Experience the true sensations of a helmsman (behavior and responsiveness of the boat).
Real-time arbitration in accordance with international racing rules.
A training tutorial for sailing and regattas.
Sail in famous stretches of water, such as: La Trinité sur Mer, Auckland, Hauraki Gulf and the official racing site of the America’s Cup, Maria Island
Join tournaments organized throughout the year on www.virtualskipper.com
Two modes of regatta: fleet racing (up to 8 players) or match racing.
Three types of boats: 24, 45 and 70 ft racer.
Three difficulty levels.
Mendel technology brings you real-time graphics and 3D animations.

Graphic Features:
Enormous polygon counts with special rendering mode for GeForce3 and GeForce4. Dot 3 bump mapping, pixel shaders and vertex shaders. Gorgeous real time water reflection.

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