''Seventh Fleet'' is a 1985
computer wargame published by
Simulations Canada.
Gameplay
''Seventh Fleet'' is a
computer wargame that simulates the invasion of Vietnam by China.
It features elements of
board wargaming, such as
counters and a physical map, combined with computer play.
Publication history
''Seventh Fleet'' was released by
Simulations Canada for the
Commodore 64,
Apple II
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,
Atari ST and
IBM PC
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.
Reception
Ed Curtis reviewed the game for ''
Computer Gaming World
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'', and stated that "SF is the best simulation of operational level naval warfare currently available. My only doubt concerns its longevity."
In a 1989 survey of computer wargames, J. L. Miller of ''Computer Play'' offered ''Seventh Fleet'' a positive assessment, noting that it offered "minimal graphics but good play value".
References
External links
*
Articlein ''
Commodore Magazine''
{{Simulations Canada
1985 video games
Apple II games
Cold War video games
Commodore 64 games
Computer wargames
Naval video games
Simulations Canada video games
Turn-based strategy video games
Video games developed in Canada