12DOVE Verdict
Pros
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Torpedo explosions
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Cat & Mousing with ships
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The dynamic campaign
Cons
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Not having a better manual
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Diving too deeply (crunch)
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The lack of anti-aliasing
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Any WWII Navy submariner in the war-torn Pacific theater of the 1940’s would have been impressed by the realistic aspects of Silent Hunter: Wolves of the Pacific. But whether or not he’d have enjoyed reliving some of his more harrowing war-time experiences in computer game format remains to be seen. Fortunately for the rest of us, curious civilians don’t have to risk sweat-drenched flashbacks in order to have a little fun in the deep, blue yonder, sinking enemy ships.
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| Genre | Simulation |
| Description | Looking for the latest in the best-selling super-hardcore submarine sim series of all time? Here it is, and you'll love it. Now, could you please tell the rest of the world why you're looking for it? |
| Platform | "PC" |
| US censor rating | "Teen" |
| UK censor rating | "7+" |
| Release date | 1 January 1970 (US), 1 January 1970 (UK) |
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