Argosy 2325

Argosy 2325  v1.0 Description:

is an undersea adventure game of wicked submersible combat. In February of the year 2172, massive explosions resulting from a series of meteor impacts rocked the Earth. As had been long predicted, a "nuclear winter" resulted. What had not been predicted was the development of vast, unrelenting, and monstrous storms that swept the face of the planet with winds at greater than two hundred miles per hour. The few people that survived what became known as the "cataclysm" found themselves isolated, primarily in underground shelters.

Argosy 2325 is a "story/simulation" game along the lines of space games, except underwater. It tells a story, in this case a science fiction adventure, and simulates the world in which the story takes place so that you can participate, instead of just listening. One of the main characters is a pilot whose "handle" is "Jake." Jake will handle the speaking part of the story, but when it comes time for Jake to enter a submersible craft known as a SeaHawk and carry out a mission, then you take over. The story moves forward when you complete a mission, which requires both piloting skills and tactical thinking.

The early missions are designed to get you up to speed on your piloting and combat skills. Later missions test your puzzle solving and strategic thinking capabilities, along with turning up the heat on your combat abilities. If you are a newcomer to such games, you will enjoy the experience of seeing your piloting skills improve as you encounter ever-tougher opponents. The experienced players will find that Argosy 2325 requires as much strategic thinking as it does fast reflexes and that it requires plenty of both. It's action, adventure, romance, and, if you aren't careful, a whole lot of bubbles.