Super Battleship facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Super Battleship |
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Packaging for the Super NES version
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| Developer(s) | Synergistic Software |
| Publisher(s) | Mindscape |
| Platform(s) | Genesis, Super NES |
| Release date(s) | Super NES
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| Genre(s) | Strategy |
| Mode(s) | Super Battleship and Classic Battleship (single-player) |
Super Battleship is a fun video game that came out in 1993. It was made for the Sega Genesis and Super NES consoles. This game lets you control a fleet of ships in exciting sea battles. It's mostly a strategy game, meaning you plan your moves carefully. There are also some parts where things happen in real-time. The game is based on the classic Battleship board game by the Milton Bradley Company.
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How to Play Super Battleship
This game has two main ways to play: Super Battleship mode and Classic Battleship mode.
Classic Battleship Mode
Classic Battleship mode is like playing the board game Battleship on your console. You play against the computer. Your goal is to find and sink all of your opponent's ships before they sink yours.
Super Battleship Mode
Super Battleship mode is a naval simulator. This means you get to sail your ships around. You need to get close enough to enemy ships and cities to attack them.
Missions and Goals
Super Battleship has 16 different missions. You must complete each mission within a certain number of turns. Your goals can change. Sometimes you need to protect friendly cargo ships. Other times, you must destroy all enemy forces.
Ship Weapons
Your ships have four different types of weapons:
- Missiles: These are powerful and can be guided to hit targets.
- Torpedoes: Used to attack ships on the surface.
- Depth Charges: Dropped into the water to hit submarines hiding underwater.
- Guns: Used for direct attacks on enemy ships.
Turns and Combat
The game is turn-based. This means you and the computer take turns giving orders. You have a time limit to tell your ships what to do. A turn ends when time runs out or all your ships have orders.
When combat happens, it's in real-time. This means you see the guns firing and torpedoes launching right away. Enemy ships will also shoot back at you. If your ships get damaged, you can assign crew members to fix them.
Resupplying Your Ships
Your ships need supplies to keep fighting. You can get more supplies by capturing enemy bases or storehouses. You can also sail your ships into friendly harbors to resupply. In some missions, shore batteries (guns on land) might attack ships that get too close.
Radar and Sonar
The game's screen shows you two important views:
- Radar: This helps you find ships on the surface of the water.
- Sonar: This helps you find submarines and hidden mines underwater.
Ships in the Game
The game uses the same four types of ships as the classic Battleship board game:
- PT Boat
- Cruiser
- Destroyer
- Battleship
Only the computer opponent gets to use submarines in this game.
Different Game Versions
The game was released for both the Sega Genesis and Super NES. While the missions are the same, there are some differences between the two versions.
Graphics and Difficulty
The Super NES version has much better graphics. It also tends to be a bit easier to play than the Genesis version.
Gameplay Speed and Missiles
The Genesis version has faster gameplay. Ships fire their weapons more quickly. The way you aim and fire missiles is also different. In the Genesis version, missiles dive down onto their target. In the Super NES version, missiles move side to side as they fly.
Sound Effects
The Super NES version also plays a special bugle call called "Taps" when one of your ships sinks. This doesn't happen when your very last ship sinks, though.
