Admiral Graf Spee
In this early naval simulation the player assumes the role of the captain of
the Admiral Graf Spee, one of the fastest ships in the German side during
World War II. Your mission is to patrol the South Atlantic and disrupt allied
transport routes as much as possible. Enemy vessels appear as blinking dots in
the map, and once the Graf Spee is in the area you have to match the course
and speed of the enemy as closely as possible. After a while, the enemy, which
can range from easy prey such as cargo ships to hard as nails battleships,
will become within range and you will be able to engage. After several
successful engagements the Altmark supply ship will appear to replenish your
fuel and ammo and carry out small repairs on your ship.
Depending on the player’s skill, several endings are available. The high brass
are willing to let you retire with full honors if you sank enough enemy ships
for them, but the allied side will do anything they can to sink your ship. And
if things take a turn for the worse you can always emulate the historical fate
of the ship.