Destroyer
World War II naval simulation game for Commodore 64, 1986
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Destroyer is a 2D naval simulation. Players take the role of a captain
controlling a United States Navy Destroyer class vessel. During World War II,
the player has to command several Destroyer operations:
SUBHUNTER
Seek and destroy an enemy submarine.
SCREEN
Destroy a large group of approaching enemy aircraft.
SCOUT
Avoid engaging the enemy and maintain radio silence until you return to base.
BOMBARDMENT
Support an amphibious landing by the marines by shelling key parts of the
island and maneuver close to the beach and search for flashes of enemy gun
emplacements. Provide air cover by shooting down enemy aircrafts.
BLOCKADE RUNNER
An island outpost has been surrounded by enemy forces and is in need of
resupply. Expect multiple threats from enemy ships, submarines, and
aircrafts.
CONVOY ESCORT
Lead a slow moving merchant convoy to an outpost.
RESCUE
Rescue a friendly pilot has been shot down behind enemy lines and is now
somewhere on a small chain of islands. The pilot will signal SOS with a
mirror when he sees you approach, but beware - that flash might also be
muzzle flash from enemy fire!
Keyboard Commands
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AS Anti Aircraft Starboard Battery
AP Anti Aircraft Port Battery
DA Damage Status
DC Depth Control
GA Main Cannon 1
GF Main Cannon 2
RA Radar
BR Bridge
TS Torpedo Starboard
TP Torpedo Port
SO Sonar
NA Navigation
TR Radar Search
OB Observation
AB Abandon ship
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Some useful keyboard shortcuts
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[PAUSE] - stop/continue game
[F9] - quick load game state
[F12] - quick save game state (still stored after leaving the site)
[F10] - toggle performance meter
[F11] - toggle fullscreen mode
[ScrollLock] - quick switch control ports
[PageDown] - make a screenshot (320x200)