Silent Hunter is a simulator, released 29 February 1996 on PC (Microsoft Windows).
What Silent Hunter is
Silent Hunter was released in 1996. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Silent Hunter is a World War II U.S. Fleet Submarine Combat Simulator. As a commander of a U.S. submarine in the Pacific Theatre, from Pearl Harbor to the end of the war, you have a variety of submarines from which to choose and your task is simple, sink as much enemy tonnage as possible. One can play historical missions, hypothetical encounters or the career based campaign game. There are 9 patrol zones,from the Solomons to the Sea of Japan, and many coastal cities, ports and harbors to sneak into on either recon missions or to just sink ships tied up in port. As commander you may receive medals or commendations after especially successful or hazardous missions. Compare your tonnage and…
How it plays
Its themes are action, historical, stealth and warfare.
What it launched against
Silent Hunter launched on 29 February 1996, within three weeks of Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, Pokémon Red Version, Sid Meier's Civilization II and Kirby Super Star.
Released around the same time: Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, Pokémon Red Version, Sid Meier's Civilization II, Kirby Super Star.
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When did Silent Hunter come out?
Silent Hunter was released on 29 February 1996 for PC (Microsoft Windows).
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