Naval Hurricane (Early Access)

[BanzaiPenguin]

Not my particular cup of tepid, brown beverage. I have zero interest in naval matters.
But I figured I'd point you fine gentlemen in its direction.
Still very early, basically a playable alpha-build. But if the developer can add all the stuff he wants, it could be interesting.
WWI turn-based naval battles, with a planned pausable real-time strategic map.
Looks a bit like a cross between Atlantic Fleet and Ultimate Admiral Dreadnought.

Naval Hurricane on Steam

Turn based tactical game about war at sea between British Royal Navy and Imperial German Navy during World War I. Command powerful dreadnoughts, fast destroyers and stealthy submarines, conduct artillery battles, torpedo attacks and fight for the survivability of damaged ships.

store.steampowered.com

 

[mTk]

Hi @BanzaiPenguin. Just FYI there is a better place to post us info re naval games.
I'd recommend here next time: https://www.thefewgoodmen.com/thefgmforum/forums/naval-themed-war-games.416/
I'm not a big fan of naval games either, but do like turn-based stuff, so maaybe.....

 

[BanzaiPenguin]

Could've sworn I posted in that sub.....
Must've had a senior moment.

 

[mTk]

Unfortunately, I know what you mean.

 

[Drifter Man]

Thanks for sharing @BanzaiPenguin. I'm on a lookout for good naval games covering that period.
Unfortunately, this Atlantic Fleet style, turn-based format, with ships stationary as they exchange fire, is a non-starter for me in naval combat simulation.

 

[mTk]

I thought that this game was kind of the cutting edge game of the genre.
I know it was released WAAY too early, but they continued to work on it a long time and even added
the Campaign Game since I last paid much attention to it.
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Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts

Become the Ultimate Admiral! Design warships, command fleets, win the naval arms race for your nation!

www.dreadnoughts.ultimateadmiral.com

 

[Drifter Man]

I thought that this game was kind of the cutting edge game of the genre.
I know it was released WAAY too early, but they continued to work on it a long time and even added
the Campaign Game since I last paid much attention to it.
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Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts

Become the Ultimate Admiral! Design warships, command fleets, win the naval arms race for your nation!

www.dreadnoughts.ultimateadmiral.com

I bought UA Dreadnought before it appeared on Steam, and I am happy to have supported the developers, but I have not come to like it.
It is not a simulation - just a lot of % values, chosen by the developers, controlling everything.
For example, % hit chance. The whole salvo can go far off the target, but one shell will deviate from the rest and hit like a homing missile, because the roll of dice dictated that one must hit. Meaning, no simulation of fire control systems or ballistics. Just a hit chance value.
Unrealistic damage control. You can flood the whole battleship - and after a few minutes, the crew will pump the water out. In reality, there is no way to pump water out from a compartment with a hole in it, open to the ocean. Flooding from underwater hits cannot be fixed outside drydock, let alone in a few minutes in battle.
The ship design is interesting but superficial. You have no control over the internal arrangements of the ship or even armor layout - just a few numbers or choices that translate into more % values on various things.
It can still be a fun game... but I'm too demanding I guess. I see Sturmovik and DCS and want the same thing on the sea.