Silent Hunter 5 (2010) PC

Some historical events are so grandiose that they generate waves of consequences that manifest decades after them. One of them is the Second World War, which left an imprint in the minds and hearts of people around the world. The gaming industry was also affected, which was the reason for the development of many games in a variety of genres from shooter to strategy. Among them, Silent Hunter 5 Battle for the Atlantic can be distinguished.

General description

The game takes place during the Second World War, or rather naval battles waged by the Allied fleet with the Kriegsmarine of the Third Reich. The player will play the role of the captain of a submarine performing combat missions in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The narration is conducted in the first person, that is, the screen will display the same thing that the captain sees.

You will have to give orders to the team, exercise direct leadership during fierce battles, as well as plan tactics. As befits a real leader, the captain should devote time to communicating with subordinates, and this is also implemented in the game. Each member of the team has been worked out and has its own character and characteristics that should be taken into account for the successful completion of the task.

Gameplay Features

The main feature of the gameplay of Silent Hunter 5 Battle of the Atlantic is the presentation of material from the first person. The player is given freedom of action in the limited conditions of the submarine. It is necessary not only to directly control the movement of the submarine, but also to give orders to the team, as well as analyze incoming information. The game allows you to fully experience what is the management of a multi-ton deep-sea vehicle, and we are talking about the conduct of hostilities.

There are four different types of submarines available for development, each of which has its own characteristics that affect combat effectiveness and controllability. As for the enemy, there are also several types of vessels, both surface and underwater.

Direct combat tasks for the player will be set, both before leaving the mooring place, and during the campaign. It is often necessary to make operational decisions, on the correctness of which the execution of the entire operation will depend. The game was warmly received by both critics and ordinary players, and minor flaws in the program code were successfully finalize