Description of PT-109
PT-109 is a revolutionary naval sim for its time that went by largely unnoticed, although it attracted a minor following on the Macintosh, the game's original release format.
The game lets you take the helm of one of the most daring vessels of the World War II era: the highly maneuverable PT-109. Originally designed to be an effective means of protecting shorelines from enemy assault, PT-109 is a versatile fighting machine that can range over large areas if necessary.
As skipper of PT-109, you will embark on dangerous missions in the Pacific Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. And the enemy is not confined to the sea; it will require skillful strategy and optimum usage of your full arsenal of weapons to successfully complete a patrol or a full campaign. Engage in action in the Solomon Islands during the period that the actual PT-109 skippered by then Lieutenant (jg) John F. Kennedy was active and lost. Since the enemy consists of 12 different kinds of ships plus airplanes, if the action gets to be more than you can handle alone, radio for assistance from friendly PT boats or planes.
The game's revolutionary graphics is top-notch, but unfortunately the major problem is that, as in the actual war, the PT boats never were really a decisive factor-- and it shows in the game here. You will feel that many times the battle's outcomes are rarely affected by your performance, but more so by the performance of computer-controlled allied fleets.
Despite this quirk, however, PT-109 is an excellent, highly playable submarine simulation of a rarely-covered subject in naval simulations. It may not be as action-packed or intuitive as the venerable 688 Attack Sub, but PT-109 has its unique appeal and gameplay.
Highly recommended for experienced skippers and armchair naval commanders. If you like the game, check out PT Boat Simulator, a little-known 1994 updated version of this underdog, from the same designer.
Review By HOTUD
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Comments and reviews
Nick McGrowsky 2016-08-28 1 point DOS version
I remember my dad and I playing this game when I was 7 or 8 years old. We didn't have a mouse, so we had to use the keyboard commands. I tried this out in dosbox a few days ago, and gradually, the keyboard commands came back to me. To help out people who may be interested, the ones I could recall are:
q - Increase game rate; w- Decrease game rate
e - zoom/unzoom map; z - zoom radar in; x - zoom radar out
c - display coordinates; v - alternate cockpit/map; b - binoculars
j,k,l - rudder left/center/right; or arrow left/right - adjust heading slightly left or right;
[ - decrease throttle; ] - increase throttle; m - use muffler (quiets engine for stealth, cuts speed by about half)
s - toggle smoke screen; d - roll depth charge; f - launch flare; r - launch rocket; t - launch torpedo
0-9, -, = - toggle whether those targets will be targeted by crewed weapons
alt+0-9, -, = - lock course to that target
o - show past messages; u - show boat status (damage, rounds remaining, etc.); ? - identify targets (shows ship/plane types of visible enemies)
alt+r - show radio log; ctrl+r - use radio
I think all the other commands are in the pull-down menu
Paulo Jose 2014-11-30 1 point DOS version
this game , mow you can´t play the remake in year 2014 is the new remake more reality and good song and graphics .
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DOS Version
641 KBMac Version
- Year: 1988
- Publisher: Spectrum Holobyte, Inc.
- Developer: Digital Illusions, Inc.
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