Summary
- Release Year: 1999
- Genres: Simulator, Strategy
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Sonalysts
- Publishers: Electronic Arts, Strategy First
Fleet Command (1999)
Overview
Fleet Command is a real-time strategy game developed by SubLogic and published by Ubisoft in 1999. The game puts the player in command of entire fleets of ships, from frigates and destroyers to aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines. The player must use their strategic skills to deploy their ships effectively, maintain the balance of naval power, and ultimately defeat their opponents.
Gameplay
Fleet Command is played on a large, open-ended map that represents a section of ocean. The player can zoom in and out of the map to get a better view of the battlefield, and can also rotate the camera to get a different perspective.
The player’s ships are represented by icons on the map. Each ship has its own unique stats, such as speed, firepower, and durability. The player can select individual ships or groups of ships and give them orders. Ships can be ordered to move to a specific location, attack an enemy ship, or defend a friendly ship.
The player can also build new ships at their bases. Each base has a shipyard that can produce a limited number of ships at a time. The player must carefully manage their resources in order to build the ships they need to win the battle.
Campaigns
Fleet Command features two campaigns: the Persian Gulf campaign and the Pacific campaign. Each campaign consists of a series of missions, each of which has its own unique objectives. The player must complete all of the missions in a campaign in order to win.
The Persian Gulf campaign is set in the Persian Gulf during the 1990s. The player takes command of a US Navy fleet and must defeat the Iraqi Navy. The Pacific campaign is set in the Pacific Ocean during World War II. The player takes command of a US Navy fleet and must defeat the Imperial Japanese Navy.
Multiplayer
Fleet Command features a multiplayer mode that allows up to eight players to compete against each other over a LAN or the internet. The multiplayer mode features the same gameplay as the single-player campaign, but with the added challenge of having to defeat human opponents.
Reception
Fleet Command was released to critical acclaim. The game was praised for its realistic gameplay, its challenging campaigns, and its robust multiplayer mode. Fleet Command was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Fleet Command is considered to be one of the best real-time strategy games ever made. The game’s realistic gameplay and challenging campaigns have made it a favorite of strategy gamers for over two decades. Fleet Command has also been influential in the development of other real-time strategy games, such as Total War and Company of Heroes.
Conclusion
Fleet Command is a classic real-time strategy game that is still enjoyed by gamers today. The game’s realistic gameplay, challenging campaigns, and robust multiplayer mode make it a must-play for any fan of strategy games.
Additional Information
- Fleet Command was developed by a team of former US Navy officers.
- The game’s engine was originally developed for a US Navy training simulator.
- Fleet Command was one of the first real-time strategy games to feature realistic naval combat.
- The game has been ported to a number of platforms, including Windows, Mac, and Linux.
- Fleet Command is still supported by a community of modders who have created new maps, campaigns, and mods.
Review Score
8.5/10
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