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Hasbro's BATTLESHIP

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Nintendo Switch, Android • 2018

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Quick resume

Hasbro's Battleship is the original strategic naval war game. Choose your Captain, position your ships, aim your missiles and sink the enemy's fleet! Face them in Classic mode, or step-up the stakes in the all new Commanders Mode. Ready, aim, FIRE!

Global score

82/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Strategy, Arcade, Tactical, Card & Board Game

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    Pros

    • Faithful adaptation of classic battleship with added commander mode
    • Good multiplayer matchmaking with quick queues
    • Variety of commanders and abilities add strategic depth
    • Nostalgic and relaxing gameplay
    • Smooth interface and decent graphics

    Cons

    • Online mostly matches against bots, limiting real player interaction
    • Single player ai can be unfair or feel like cheating
    • Dlc content is expensive and locked behind paywalls
    • Lack of chat or social features in multiplayer
    • Slow pacing and lengthy animations frustrate some players

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      3

      "Players can choose different ships, pilots, and special abilities, and select various game modes, allowing personal control over gameplay style."

      Capsule for Sine Mora Sine Mora

      "Players can choose between Classic and Commander modes, select commanders with unique abilities, and pick different arenas and ship shapes, providing meaningful control over gameplay decisions."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Game involves strategic depth, skillful play, and overcoming challenges, including AI opponents and multiplayer matches."

      Capsule for Munchkin Digital Munchkin Digital

      "Game involves strategic thinking and deduction, especially in Commander mode; AI difficulty levels and multiplayer matches provide skill challenges."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      4

      "Multiplayer mode emphasizes team-based competition with active servers and ranked matches, encouraging player-vs-player skill comparison."

      Capsule for Command & Conquer Renegade™ Command & Conquer Renegade™

      "Multiplayer mode with matchmaking and ranking system encourages player vs player competition, though many matches are against bots."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Players report addictive gameplay and long sessions, but small player base and bots fill empty slots which may reduce habitual play."

      Capsule for Tannenberg Tannenberg

      "Players report addictive qualities and habitual play, but some find single player repetitive and online limited by bots, reducing long-term engagement for some."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      1

      "Some multiplayer and co-op modes exist but main gameplay is largely solo; social features are limited and mostly casual."

      Capsule for Descenders Descenders

      "Some co-op modes exist, and playing with friends is encouraged, but core gameplay is primarily competitive and individual."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      2

      "Players can customize fleets and create custom battles; limited ship customization but tactical creativity encouraged."

      Capsule for Atlantic Fleet Atlantic Fleet

      "Customization through commander selection, ship shapes, and arenas adds creative variation beyond the classic game."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -2

      "Interactions are balanced with no strong emphasis on trash talk or power imposition; multiplayer is respectful."

      Capsule for Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon

      "Interactions appear balanced with no evidence of trash talk or power imposition; multiplayer is mostly respectful and silent."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Players use the game as a relaxing distraction and nostalgic escape from real life."

      Capsule for Zuma Deluxe Zuma Deluxe

      "Players use the game as a relaxing distraction and nostalgic escape from real life."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and nostalgia, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for Broforce Broforce

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and nostalgia, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Multiple game modes, weapons, and vehicle setups encourage trying new strategies and playstyles."

      Capsule for Gas Guzzlers Extreme Gas Guzzlers Extreme

      "Commander mode and different abilities encourage trying new strategies and experimenting with gameplay."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      1

      "Game involves progressing through different themed areas, but exploration is limited and linear."

      Capsule for Chained Together Chained Together

      "Varied arenas and ship shapes offer some novelty, but overall exploration is limited due to game’s board game nature."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Players express themselves through ship customization and tactical choices, though visual customization is limited."

      Capsule for Battlecruisers Battlecruisers

      "Players can express preferences via commander choice, ship designs, and cosmetic unlocks."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -3

      "Game is based on historical and realistic settings with plausible mechanics, minimal fantasy elements."

      Capsule for Age of Conquest IV Age of Conquest IV

      "Game is based on realistic naval combat and classic board game mechanics, with minimal fantasy elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      2

      "Some community interaction in multiplayer, but many players focus on solo or bot play; moderate social connection."

      Capsule for Counter-Strike: Condition Zero Counter-Strike: Condition Zero

      "Community and social play with friends and online players is a positive aspect, though limited by bot opponents."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      2

      "Players develop tactical skills and leadership abilities through commander mode and line battle coordination."

      Capsule for Prime & Load : 1776 Prime & Load : 1776

      "Players develop strategic skills and learn commander abilities; achievements and missions encourage progression."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "No physical activity involved; typical sedentary gameplay."

      Capsule for FAITH: The Unholy Trinity FAITH: The Unholy Trinity

      "No physical activity involved; typical sedentary gameplay."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires player focus and engagement; not designed for background or idle play."

      Capsule for 6 Seasons and a Game 6 Seasons and a Game

      "Requires player focus and turn-based engagement; not designed for background or idle play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      1

      "Social interactions exist mainly through online multiplayer and friend matches but lack deep emotional connection."

      Capsule for THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH

      "Some social interaction with friends, but online play lacks chat and deep emotional connection."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -3

      "No evidence of leadership roles; gameplay is individual or cooperative without hierarchical control."

      Capsule for Lethal League Blaze Lethal League Blaze

      "No evidence of leadership roles; gameplay is individual or cooperative without hierarchical control."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Unlocking characters and arenas through play provides a sense of progression and achievement."

      Capsule for Oh...Sir!! The Insult Simulator Oh...Sir!! The Insult Simulator

      "Unlocking commanders, arenas, and achievements provides a sense of progression and collection."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Game is described as relaxing and enjoyable, balancing challenge and flow."

      Capsule for Little Big Workshop Little Big Workshop

      "Game is described as relaxing and suitable for casual play, balancing challenge and flow."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      1

      "Visuals and animations are enjoyable but simple; some sensory stimulation but not intense."

      Capsule for Countryball: Europe 1890 Countryball: Europe 1890

      "Visuals and sounds are decent but not highly stimulating; animations add some sensory engagement."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      2

      "Some recognition through leaderboards and achievements, but limited social status impact."

      Capsule for Knight Squad Knight Squad

      "Ranking and achievements offer recognition, though social status impact is limited."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -4

      "No narrative or story elements; gameplay is context-free and focused on matches."

      Capsule for REMATCH REMATCH

      "No narrative or story elements; gameplay is context-free and focused on matches."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "High emphasis on tactical planning, formation management, and battlefield strategy in commander mode."

      Capsule for Prime & Load : 1776 Prime & Load : 1776

      "Strong emphasis on strategic thinking, planning, and tactical use of abilities especially in Commander mode."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      2

      "Some suspense in competitive matches and final battles, though overall moderate tension."

      Capsule for Touhou Big Big Battle Touhou Big Big Battle

      "Some suspense and tension in matches, particularly in multiplayer and higher difficulties."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      -1

      "Mixed opinions on value; base game is cheap but DLC pricing criticized; overall seen as fair by many."

      Capsule for Wanba Warriors Wanba Warriors

      "Mixed opinions on value; base game is considered fair on sale but DLC pricing is criticized as expensive."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      1

      "Combat involves defeating enemies but is not focused on graphic violence or destruction."

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      "Combat is abstract and non-graphic; game involves sinking ships but no graphic violence."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      2

      "Players must avoid hazards and manage ship heat to survive, adding a survival element."

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      "Players aim to avoid losing ships and survive opponent attacks, adding a survival element to gameplay."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Fantasy.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    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.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026