Genre: Submarine simulator
Developer: MPS Labs
Publisher: MicroProse
Year: 1991
System: Atari ST
Silent Service II is a World War II submarine simulation game developed by MPS Labs and published by MicroProse in 1991. As a sequel to the original Silent Service, the game continues to focus on realistic naval combat, placing the player in command of a U.S. Navy submarine operating in the Pacific Theater.
The game allows players to conduct single missions or embark on a full patrol campaign. During these missions, players must identify and engage enemy convoys, avoid detection by destroyers, and manage the submarine’s torpedoes, fuel, and other critical resources. Key gameplay elements include the use of periscope targeting, plotting courses on a navigation map, and adjusting dive depth to evade enemy sonar.
Silent Service II features various difficulty settings, time-of-day operations, and historical mission parameters, contributing to its reputation as a detailed and methodical submarine simulator. The Atari ST version delivers the same core mechanics as other platforms, though with simpler graphical presentation.
