Game Review 1 (written by Shannon) Added on: 01/03/2008
Broderbund Software, Incorporated published Wolfpack, a World War II submarine simulation game, in the nineteen nineties, initially for use with Apple computers. It quickly expanded to other formats. Its game play simulates combat settings against the German wolfpack U boats, and Allied destroyers and merchant boats.
The user can choose to play from the perspective of either side, and can choose to play against the computer’s artificial intelligence or another human combatant in hotseat mode. During the battles, the player can take command of any unit in his faction, from destroyers to the single gunned tankers and freighters. The player issues orders to each ship, which can range from remaining on the current course or setting, to resting or following AI directions. The user can create patrol paths in certain areas using the mouse to map out the exact course desired.
The game is played in a modified real-time setting. It can be set to a true real time setting, or can be modified to make the game play faster and more interesting. On this option, the computer will automatically set the game to real time during clutch moments, such as battles or the firing of a shot. In this manner, the user is able to exact control over important situations, and effectively skip boring sequences, such as travel time between two locations.
Wolfpack contains quite a number of predefined missions, and also offers the user the ability to create his own, using a mission editor. Regardless of the mission and the side it is chosen to be played from, game play is primarily the same. The user jumps from ship to ship, issuing orders as he moves between vessels in an effort to complete the mission. The AI captains the user hires for each of his ships all have different personalities and character traits, such as excellent tactical abilities or overly aggressive. For this reason, the user must be familiar with his supporting crew in each mission he undertakes.
In summary, Wolfpack is a very light weight submarine simulation and battle strategy game. It does not have nearly the historical depth as other games in the genre, such as Aces of the Deep or SSN-21 Seawolf. Still, the game has merit as it is, and offers decent game play for gamers not looking to truly tax the brain or spend days configuring a single battle. It comes recommended for download by those users who fit those qualifications. They should find a satisfying play.
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Game Review 2 (written by Chrissi) Added on: 11/30/2007
Wolfpack is a submarine simulation based in the World War II. You will be taking part in the action sequences between the wolfpacks of the German U-boats against the Allied destroyers convoys and merchant vessels.
You will have the option to be on either side. Which means you could either control the convoys or the wolfpacks. The computer will take the side that you don’t select. You have the capability of taking control over all the various vessels in your group; this can include the control of the tankers or the freighters. You can command the vessels to do many things like stay on their course of actions, stop, or allow the computer control the vessel while you are in control of another vessel.
The level of difficult involved in the game is solely determined on the players themselves. Depending on the amount of vessels you are trying to control at one time and the amount of issued orders and commands that you have on the go. If you aren’t wanting the game to be too difficult stick to a minimal of tasks. As the player you will have the ability to create several new missions, making the decision of locations, orders, and have the control of patrolling routes for both sides vessels. The game speed can also vary. You are able to play the game in real time perspective or have it going up to thirty two times faster. This allows you cross-large distances with your vessels in less time. Best feature that goes along with this is when there is an importance occurrence the game will slow back down to real time, allowing you to take control of what is going on.
Wolfpack depicts a fair amount of change in the technology that occurred during the World War II. Depending on the mission that you are involved in the technology will vary. Each one of the missions represents a certain year of the war allowing you to see the changes over the years in the technology field. The game has a total of twelve different scenarios already placed into the game. Each level could be very difficult or very easy, depending on you as the player. The graphics do have a lot of color included into them. The graphics have been done in a 256 color with a VGA support. This allows the game to run on one of the older computers without any glitches. There is a far amount of detail placed into this game that gives it a wonderful appeal to the human eye.
Wolfpack is a phenomenal submarine simulation based around World War II. With all the historical background placed into the game you are not only just playing a game, you are getting a better knowledge on the war that was taking place. This game has so many great aspects to it that you know it is going to be enjoyable. If you’ve enjoyed games in the past that are a simulation with a bit of historical background you will love Wolfpack. The game is a great history lesson for the minds that don’t enjoy learning.
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Robert stockwell (03/13/2008)
It is so good and realistic that you feel as if you are the skipper of the sub. It is by far the best sub simulation I have ever had the pleasure to take part in.Tigerlotus123 (11/28/2007)
It was the best, most addicting, action-packed game! The graphics are superb and colorful! I highly recommend it! You’ll like it. |
