Hunter Killer (video game)
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| Developer(s) | Virgin Mastertronic |
| Publisher(s) | Virgin Mastertronic |
| Platform(s) | Amiga, Atari ST |
| Release | 1989 |
Hunter Killer is a 1989 video game published by Virgin Mastertronic.
Gameplay
[edit]Hunter Killer is a game in which the player is an American submarine commander involved in Pacific warfare during World War II.[1] The game features a practice mode, and 14 available missions consisting of five coastal missions, six special missions, and three attack missions.[2] The player commands a Gato-class submarine with armament consisting of 10 torpedoes and a deck gun.[3]
Reception
[edit]| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Amiga Computing | 78%[3] |
| The Games Machine (UK) | 74%[2] |
Mike Siggins reviewed Hunter Killer for Games International magazine, and gave it a rating of 1 out of 10 (a turkey), and stated that "As a guide, if I felt like wasting the time, I am sure I could knock out something approximating to Hunter Killer yet my programming skills are laughable. It really is that bad."[1]
The Games Machine felt that the game was not as exciting as other submarine simulations, but advised that "If it appeals to you and you can't find Silent Service in a bargain bucket, get it."[2]
John Kennedy for Amiga Computing found the game to be "a worthwhile challenge at a remarkable price" and commented that "Suddenly I find I'd rather play this rather lo-tech game in preference to the latest scrolling shoot-'em-ups. Perhaps I'm getting old."[3]
Reviews
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Siggins, Mike (June 1990). "Computer Games". Games International (15): 44.
- ^ a b c "The Games Machine Issue 31" – via Internet Archive.
- ^ a b c "Amiga Computing Volume 2 No 12 (May 1990) Page scans - Amiga Magazine Rack". amr.abime.net.
- ^ "Pelit Vuosikirja 1990 - Syksy". April 13, 1990 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Svenska Hemdator Nytt Nr 3 1990". April 13, 1990 – via Internet Archive.
External links
[edit]- Hunter Killer at Atari Mania