Silent Service and Silent Service 2 Sail Into GOG's Library

[StewShearerOld]

Silent Service and Silent Service 2 Sail Into GOG's Library

GOG has released Silent Service and Silent Service 2 in a new package costing $5.99.

I can't think of a worse place to spend my time than coasting along inside a submarine beneath the depths of the cold, unforgiving ocean. Thankfully, the world of video games has served up ample opportunities over the years for cowardly gamers like myself to get a glimpse of undersea warfare from the safety of our padded computer chairs. Point in case, the Silent Service games provided simulation gameplay that, back in their day, won more than a few fans with their deep and challenging simulation gameplay. Now, thanks to GOG, gamers can enjoy them anew.

The digital retailer released a new $5.99 package today containing both Silent Service and it's sequel Silent Service 2. Besides the games themselves, the package will include their manuals, references cards, tips for new captains and a world map for Silent Service 2. As with all of GOG's products, both games are DRM-free.

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I took a crack at both Silent Service and Silent Service 2 and if I can say one thing about them, it's that they're definitely not games you can just step into and know what to do by sheer instinct. You'll definitely be wanting those manuals and references cards if you decide to give them go. That being the case, once you get the hang of their mechanics they can both provide some really deep, enjoyable experiences that are definitely worth the effort. Put shortly, give them a try if the concept of captaining a WW2 submarine appeals to you.

Source: <a href=http://www.gog.com/news/release_silent_service_12>GOG


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[Pyrian]

I remember playing Silent Service a looong time ago, and being completely unable to figure out how to reload the torpedo tubes.

 

[Teoes]

Sounds neat. I've still got the working NES cartridge from back in the day. 10/12 year-old me didn't have the first clue how to play that game.. Is/Was it really that enjoyable though?

 

[Shinkicker444]

God I remember spending so much time playing this on the NES back in the day. So. much. time.

I remember it being somewhat hard to learn how to play, but I did have a lot of fun with it, lining up shots, stalking ships and stuff. Dunno if that would be the case today though.

 

[StewShearerOld]

Sounds neat. I've still got the working NES cartridge from back in the day. 10/12 year-old me didn't have the first clue how to play that game.. Is/Was it really that enjoyable though?

Funny thing. There's this old rental place near where I live and they're liquidating all their old stock to close down in February. They have this section of retro games I visit every now and then and when I went in last time they must have had like twenty boxed NES copies of Silent Service. Must have had them all in the back. Kind of regretting not grabbing one. Got Blades of Steel and Faxanadu though!

 

[red dragon 52]

SS4 is regarded by many as the pinacle of the series by many so these would be showing their age, but then again the graphics are never meant to be the stand out for it.

loved playing 4, sneaking my u-boat into freemantle harbour past all the the destroyer patrols and sticking torpedos into the british and american carriers and battleships which were moored. also lets just forget that i accidentially forgot who owned a harbour once and launced half a dozen torps before realising i was in an allied japanese base.. oops

As far as I can tell there is no Silent Service 4. Are you referring to the separate but also excellent Silent Hunter series?

 

[Stormwaltz]

(leaving)

 

[Kyrdra]

So will we see a Silent hunter 3 any time soon GoG? I would really appreciate that