Wolfpack

From the Database of Home of the Underdogs

GAME DESIGNER:John Garcia
GAME DEVELOPER:NovaLogic
GAME PUBLISHER:Brderbund
Copyright 1990, John Garcia

Mediocre WWII naval combat simulation, Wolfpack offers you the command of German U-boats, US destroyers, freighters and tankers. Good graphics for its time can’t hide many glaring omissions that are prerequisite for great sub sims, such as career mode.

Wolfpack does feature an intuitive mouse-driven interface, a decent mission builder, and twelve built-in scenarios, all with interesting objectives. After a few minutes, even casual naval commanders will notice that the game’s realism and options are sorely lacking– especially when compared to similar games like MicroProse’s classic Silent Service II or Das Boot. A step forward in graphics, a step backward in gameplay. Try this one only if you’re a casual– VERY casual — fan of submarine sims and don’t mind historical inaccuracies and illogical logistics.