Hinchinbrooke

I don't play many games these days. Don't have much time in the evenings. But this game is a keeper. For entertainment, I set up Rodney or Nelson against Bismarck, Tirpitz, Scharnhorst, etc, and just pound it out. Sure, Rodney and Nelson are a lot slower, but once those 16" guns find the target, it's goodbye Reichsmarine.

Well done everyone. Medals all round.

Given that Storm Eagle Studios seems to have sunk without trace, perhaps Killerfish could negotiate for a license to use their models for a Killerfish WWI issue. But anyway, raising a glass to the great game you already have. Well done.

Atlantic Fleet is the first game I've purchased since 2012, such is my jaundiced view of 95% of games these days. Just enjoyed a slugfest between Nelson and Scharnhorst. Nelson sunk the German......... eventually, but her lack of speed told, and she had to be scuttled, such was her damage. Great fun.

Good review. I purchased the PC version today (I already have it on tablet). It really needs a large screen to do it justice. It is marvelous to behold............. and fun, intriguing to play. The campaigns can be hard; trying to destroy ships, keeping your own ships and hoping that you gain enough points to add something decent to your squadron/fleet. I actually like the turn-based play. Too many ships doing stuff at the same time, and you're tearing your hair out, trying to cope. I have Storm Eagle's Russo-Japanese War and Jutland. Trying to monitor large fleets is very stressful. For $10 it's a veritable steal. And a Med version would the icing on the cake.

And if a PC version of Atlantic Fleet was moddable, I could add things...

No I didn't, but they've done a very nice job within the limits of the game. Atlantic Fleet, with game play adjustments, could be a great game. Something that would last a long time and provide a lot of kudos for all.

Killer Fish made an earlier 'Pacific Fleet'. The models are cruder, but one can only hope that their efforts for both oceans are given decent support should they allow us to play via the PC. One thing. The models for Atlantic Fleet remind me of the models made for the seemingly defunct Storm Eagle Studios (Russo-Japanese War, and Jutland).

It's a shame the ship models are so crude, as it definitely looks interesting. Over the summer, I came across a game 'app' for my android tablet called "Atlantic Fleet". It has far superior models, but the game play, though good, is more restrictive. I wish it could be ported to PC.

33LIMA, Thanks for the info. Much appreciated.

33LIMA, You've inspired me to reinstall IL-2 1946. How do I get from a vanilla version to what I'm looking at here?

I would hazard a guess that TW and the pc have parted ways. People flying planes on mobile phones probably aren't flight afficiandos...... and less likely to complain about 'details' (see moderating forum).

Visiting my grand parents every other week, we used to drive past the memorial to the Free Poles next to RAF Northolt. There were/are always wreaths. Having said that, I'm glad England beat Poland tonight. Not that they'll win the World Cup.

Jean Bart and Richelieu were the last French battleships after Strasbourg and Dunkerque. Anyway, about to wrap things up, but here are the two sisters entering Mers El Kebir before the fateful July of 1940.

Strasbourg off Toulon (taken from the cruiser Algerie).....

Strasbourg to be eased out of the building basin at St. Nazaire..............

I know it sounds a little harsh, but if you want something, it's time to start building. Wish lists get old. Start out small........... then onwards and upwards. Anyway, here's another shot. She's almost done (for another project).

If you want stuff, you have to build stuff.

Wrench, Actually, she's Strasbourg/Dunkerque. Not much use for any sim, but at the moment I'm just building what I like. Cheers.

Thanks for the interest, but I've got other things to do...........

Hey Wrench! Been busy for a few years.

And I should note that a real FDR (unfinished) does exist on the hard drive...................... but I've a lot to do elsewhere.