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Posted September 22, 2023
Classic lovers rejoice, as today we welcome 3 awesome retro games from Strategy First! Let’s give a warm welcome to:

688(I) Hunter/Killer (-80% until October 3rd, 1 PM UTC)
The most realistic submarine simulation of its time. In this 1997’s title you’ll master the sonar and weapons control systems, learn to develop real target situations and outfit your boat with the latest advanced weaponry. Then use your skills to complete the tour of duty and earn your dolphins to become a true submariner.



Dangerous Waters (-80% until October 3rd, 1 PM UTC)
This one allows you to take total control over multiple air, surface, and submarine platforms in a modern-day naval environment. Take direct control of individual crew stations and also plan and execute combined arms naval strategies from a top-down “Commanders Eye” perspective.



Seal of Evil (-80% until October 3rd, 1 PM UTC)
A mythical take on the tumultuous time marking the fall of the Zhou imperial dynasty. Out of this chaos emerges an uncompromising ruler, Ying Zheng, who has vowed to either unify China or bury it in fire. A true isometric RPG!



Check them all out and make full use of the discounts!
Posted September 22, 2023
Bought them all. Thanks GOG.
Posted September 22, 2023
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Leroux: To be played before or after Prince of Qin?
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triock: I think it doesn't really matter. ;)
I see, thanks!

I just noticed Seal of Evil does not list Win 11 as supported, so I guess this game has an expiration date and should be played within the next two years? So much for "Making games last forever" ... ;)
Post edited September 22, 2023 by Leroux
Posted September 22, 2023
One title came close to one I want to see on here: Deadly Tide.
Posted September 22, 2023
This is a very nice set of oldies-goldies. Thank you, GOG!
Posted September 22, 2023
EDIT: Nevermind, didn't see that I got ninjaed by BreOl72 by three hours. =|
Post edited September 22, 2023 by HunchBluntley
Posted September 22, 2023
Has anyone got Dangerous Waters running on Win11? Regardless of the compability adjustments, I just get a black screen.
Posted September 23, 2023
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Ueber: Has anyone got Dangerous Waters running on Win11? Regardless of the compability adjustments, I just get a black screen.
Do you have any third-party applications running like rivatuner or trying run the game on two monitors? I know rivatuner stop a lot old games from working.

Edit: Game stated fine for me on Windows 11
Post edited September 23, 2023 by Syphon72
Posted September 23, 2023
688(I) Hunter Killer is a great simulator- I worked in anti-submarine warfare for the first 6 years of my time in the military and the game is about as good as it gets. I have the boxed original, it was published under EA's Jane's label. I wonder if anyone bought the rights to any of the other excellent Jane's titles?
Post edited September 23, 2023 by CMOT70
Posted September 23, 2023
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Ueber: Has anyone got Dangerous Waters running on Win11? Regardless of the compability adjustments, I just get a black screen.
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Syphon72: Do you have any third-party applications running like rivatuner or trying run the game on two monitors? I know rivatuner stop a lot old games from working.

Edit: Game stated fine for me on Windows 11
No, I don't have any third-party applications running. There is a wrapper which should fix the game newer systems on PC Gaming Wiki, but this also didn't work.
Posted September 25, 2023
Amazing couple of Subsims. One of them a pure polished classic, deep and still playable in its own right. In fact 688i Hunter killer does have some interesting features not present in their sequels. It has soul. The later iterations are objectivelly superior sims but something was lost. The core is already there

And Dangerous Waters, the pinnacle of Nuclear Submarine Simulators. The modern evolution of Jane's 688i Hunter killer. These and Cold Waters are unique.

Between both games Sonalysts created Sub Command and Fleet Command. I expect seeing those also available on GOG eventually. In fact all of them form part of a Naval Warfare pack sold on Steam

Sub Command could be perceived as redundant compared with Dangerous Waters, because DW offers all SC do but more and better excepting the single missions and the SC campaign. Personally I prefer the SC campaign compared with the DW one, but the DW campaign is much more replayable and dynamic, making use of some features implemented in the DW engine. Or the quick missions option, not available in SC ( anyways I remember porting easily the campaigns and Sub Command missions into DW. The formats are compatible )

And Fleet command, a tactical real time wargame, easy to use but hardcore in concept. Similar interface to Dangerous Waters but instead only one platform you manage a Fleet. It was similar to the more modern deep and expensive CMANO from Matrix, Slitherine

Learning 688i Hunter Killer or Dangerous Waters from Scratch is an experience. A lost art.
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