The Ship: Murder Party

Aboard luxury cruise ships, passengers are forced into a deadly contest arranged by the mysterious Mr. X. In multiplayer, each player must hunt an assigned target while staying alert to the person hunting them.

Matches revolve around tracking targets, choosing when and where to attack, and avoiding attention from other passengers, security cameras, and guards. Drawing a weapon in restricted areas can land you in jail; weapons hidden around the ship range from knives and rifles to frying pans and poisoned syringes.

You also have to tend to everyday needs such as eating, drinking, sleeping, washing, and socializing, which can draw you into vulnerable situations. Higher-value kills depend on using particular weapons. A single-player mode introduces the story and mechanics through a tutorial and scripted missions.

Players who enjoy The Ship often praise its unusual murder-mystery multiplayer, especially the tension of hunting one player while being hunted by another. Reviews also highlight the needs system, comic mishaps, and the fun of playing with friends. Others say the multiplayer is difficult to access or find populated, and some criticize the single-player campaign or the game’s age.