My next game is another wargame. It is called Atlantic Patrol. The theatre of war is WWII, and I play as the Royal Navy. My job is to sink as many enemy ships as I can. I could not find a box cover or a manual, so I took a screenshot from my own game session.
After the unpleasantness of Falklands 82, I did not have high hopes for this game. But I was willing to give Atlantic Patrol try. I am glad that I did! I also learned a few nautical terms, and I share them in the video!
Status: COMPLETED IT!
Thoughts: Atlantic Patrol is fun! The game is from 1978. That proves that graphics are absolutely not required to make a good game. Gameplay is king. This game triggers my imagination. I imagined the big and heavy ships on the ocean, desperately turning to port or starboard and readying the guns. I was in full control of the ship's speed and bearing and weapons. The text gave concise descriptions of the enemy warship's position (from my vantagepoint) on every turn. The game doesn't even have any sound! I still yelled out loud and felt the tension. I was thinking, thinking, thinking. What is the enemy ship planning?
Please consider playing this game!
Rating: 3.5 out of 4 Warships
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