PC GAMES (Defence/Military, Strategy)

[A.Mookerjee]

I believe, Shrapnel Games make the best war Games. Even though the campaign was a monumental tragedy, for all concerned, games and books on Operation Barbarossa are the most compelling to the military strategist. Hitler gambled his best troops on the stake that was Barbarossa, and became a pauper in the aftermath. At least it looks to be the case. The Idea resembles a gambler, who thinks his gambling is a sound and creative business proposition. The book, 'Stalingrad', written by Antony Beevor, won many prizes and accolades. I plan on buying the book, 'Guderian, Panzer General', which I trust will be a good biography on one of the Architects of 'Blitzkrieg'. 'Praetorians', is another very impressive game on the 'Strategy War' genre. It is about the elite Roman Guard Unit, and is published by the Game arm of Random Library book publishers.

 

[Salty Dog]

Harpoon

Any one play HARPOON?? This came out many years ago. A very tactical naval warfare game using NTDS symbology and loaded with realistic scenarios.

 

[vivtho]

Any one play HARPOON?? This came out many years ago. A very tactical naval warfare game using NTDS symbology and loaded with realistic scenarios.

Harpoon was one of the most interesting (and accurate) naval simulation games I've ever played. Unfortunately, when I first purchased the game, I purchased it on floppy disk, and over the years both the original disks and the backups went bad.

I've since been looking for the game on CD.

 

[Salty Dog]

I've since been looking for the game on CD.

That must had been HARPOON I. HARPOON III was sold on CD and when I purchased it about 6 years ago, I did so online and downloaded. I will check to find the source and get back with you.

 

[Dr Freud]

Hi salty, yep, i've been playing harpoon for more then 12 years, nearly the only game i play even, they just released the latest and greatest of em all: Harpoon Commanders Edition HCE

 

[kamikazeranger]

hey who plays C&C generals, i got the game and play all the time

 

[Lostfleet]

Harpoon is the best, I wish they released the new version but I am afraid they call the project off a few years ago,

I downloaded the old version ( Harpoon III) but having problems with it as the screen size is too small. But besides that there no other game that even can come close to it.

also GNBNA ( Great Naval Battles of North Atlantic) is a great WWII Atlantic war game ( but dont bother with the sequals)

 

[Salty Dog]

Harpoon is the best, I wish they released the new version but I am afraid they call the project off a few years ago,

I downloaded the old version ( Harpoon III) but having problems with it as the screen size is too small. But besides that there no other game that even can come close to it.

also GNBNA ( Great Naval Battles of North Atlantic) is a great WWII Atlantic war game ( but dont bother with the sequals)

Here's where more information can be found on the Harpoon naval warfare simulation:

http://www.computerharpoon.com/home/

 

[Lostfleet]

Thanks for the link,

for some reason this game although with its archaic graphics, is fun to play

 

[Salty Dog]

Thanks for the link,

for some reason this game although with its archaic graphics, is fun to play

You're quite welcome.

I suppose you are speaking of the symbology. This is very much like the actual TDS symbology you find on the TDS warfare consoles. As a former real life TDS operator, this symbology makes the Harpoon simulation realistic and enjoyable.

 

[Dr Freud]

In this kind of game, (actually a realistic simulator, developed in the first place for US admirals to train their skills), graphics is irrelevant.
in fact, when the non-professional version hit the market, russians believed it to be that accurate that they bought it to train their Admirals.

 

[weasel1962]

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[Salty Dog]

In this kind of game, (actually a realistic simulator, developed in the first place for US admirals to train their skills), graphics is irrelevant.
in fact, when the non-professional version hit the market, russians believed it to be that accurate that they bought it to train their Admirals.

When Harpoon first came out, active duty US Navy personnel could send in proof of service and get their free copy. The offer was geared to the junior officers vice flag officer.

The US Navy had their own tactical naval warfare simulation called NAVTAG. I do not know if this still around, but it used all actual (classified) platform data as well as user level sensor and weapons employment. Too bad an unclas version was not made, it would have been even better than the commercial Harpoon.

 

[Dr Freud]

Its not cheap though, Harpoon 3's Advanced naval warfare retails at $49.99 whilst HCE retails at $39.99 for the download versions.

Man i was tricked once again! I just ordered a friggin HCE for 99$!! allrite i did get ANW included allthough i dont want it(through a friend, i dont trust visa payments) yeah yeah call me old bastard yada yada...
I dont believe in god any more, there's no justice..

 

[flashCanada]

Hey, I have played Call of Duty2. That is cool! But I hope some one could develop a mod to play in Asian battlefield against Japanese!

 

[Generalissimo]

This may have been mentioned already, but has anyone played Defcon? It's a fun nuclear was game. Not terribly realistic, and very hard, but also very entertaining. There's just something very fun about playing Dr. Strangelove and watching the missles arc across the map.

 

[Ozzy Blizzard]

This may have been mentioned already, but has anyone played Defcon? It's a fun nuclear was game. Not terribly realistic, and very hard, but also very entertaining. There's just something very fun about playing Dr. Strangelove and watching the missles arc across the map.

I bought it the other week. I thought i was in for another superpower 2, but i was disapointed. After nukeing the hell out of the other guy and getting nuked i realised there wasnt much else at all to this game, the novalty lasts for about 10 minets.

 

[X6958]

I have World in Conflict, It's awesome, Civ4 BTS is really good for a more nation related game (I have it), and I'm hopefully getting Rainbow Six Vegas 2 for my PS3. But World In Conflict is just plain awesome if you like gassing infantry, nuking tanks, and Russian Accents.

 

[umair]

Any flight simmer here?
I'm looking to change my Hotas, ad a Saitek X-45, now am stuck between Cougar or the Saitek X-52 pro. Which one will be worth the money I'll spend?

 

[IrishHitman]

Is Hearts of Iron any good?