The Hunt for Red October

The Hunt for Red October

Released1987
In this adaptation of Tom Clancy's popular novel, you play the part of Captain Marko Ramius attempting to defect to the US. Once into the Atlantic, you must rendezvous with the US Navy and fake the destruction of the Red October. Your crew is not aware of the defection -- but the Soviet Navy is, and will try to stop you at any cost.

Details

DeveloperOxford Digital Enterprises Ltd.
PublisherDatasoft, Inc., The Software Toolworks, Grandslam Entertainments, Argus Press Software
ReleasedDecember 31, 1987
StatusReleased
GenresShooterPlatformSimulatorStrategy
ThemesActionFantasyHistoricalWarfare
PlatformsDOS DOSMAC MacCOM Commodore C64/128/MAXAMI AmigaAMS Amstrad CPCZX ZX SpectrumMSX MSXATA Atari ST/STEAPP Apple IIAPP Apple IIGS
ModesSingle player

About This Game

A Soviet submarine captain makes the desperate choice to flee to the West, piloting an advanced vessel equipped with revolutionary silent propulsion technology that sets it apart from conventional naval craft. The operation unfolds across two interconnected phases: first, the commander must navigate treacherous waters while evading pursuit from the Soviet Navy and dodging minefields designed to thwart escape; then, success in the rendezvous segment hinges directly on how skillfully the player executed the initial getaway. With each obstacle cleared and enemy vessel avoided, the path to safety becomes more achievable, though a faltering escape dramatically complicates the final objective of reaching the designated meeting point.