Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter review

Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter, about the naval battles of World War II, is the subject of today’s review. Even though it’s been a while since the game was released, I came across it recently during my search for different types of games. I didn’t want to pass without giving it a chance. I’m glad I did. Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter review I will share my experiences in its content.

A New Look at the Naval Battles of World War II

Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter, developed by Iron Wolf Studio, is an early access game. For this reason, the story mode is not active yet. However, the war simulation part is also extremely fun. In the game, we experience the realistic struggle of escort ships protecting allied convoys fighting against German U-boats during the Battle of the Atlantic. Assuming full control of an American Fletcher-class destroyer, we must fend off or sink our enemy. In order to protect the ships in our convoy against the relentless attacks of the Germans, we must manage the group strategically and use realistic attack tactics, even if they are simulations.

Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter review

When I decided to explore the strategic aspect and tactical depth of the Second World War at sea, Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter attracted me with its cheap price. As soon as I downloaded the game, which did not have a very large file size, I dived into the depths of the sea.

As is often the case, I first started with the tutorial, which is the educational part of the game. I wouldn’t have started. I never thought that a game at this price could be this detailed. After the training tour, which lasted about an hour, I was literally going to take medicine to relieve my headache. Don’t take it wrong right away. I haven’t had to write this much information into my mind in a long time.

The game, which I bought with the sole purpose of saying “I will fight with submarines”, suddenly turned out to be a simulation. In Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter you must defend a fleet against possible German U-Boat submarines. “But what’s the point of defending?” I seem to hear you ask. Things change completely when you learn that we are the captain of the ship in the game I bought with that in mind. Because you must control every point of the ship. As you can see, it doesn’t just happen by sitting in the wheelhouse.

You need to master everything from sonar/radar systems to lookouts, from the chart table to engine speed, and process them in your mind instantly. On the other hand, if you suspect the existence of a submarine (which you do not need to suspect, there is definitely one around you due to the subject of the game) and your systems or spotters cannot make a determination, this time you want to scan by sending a command to other ships in the convoy. Sometimes they send you the data they found. You need to plan your move immediately.

You have to somehow throw yourself in front of the submarine and rain down your underwater bombs on them. Yes, you send the bombs to the depths of the sea upon your command. One second too early or too late results in a torpedo hitting your ship. For this reason, you need to have all your perceptions clear, time your timing correctly and stay in communication with the entire crew.

You may think that what I am telling you is developing very quickly, but it is definitely not. If the word is right, every moment is processed step by step. Your battle begins the moment the submarine is detected. Once your enemies have their sights set on their target and start diving towards the bottom of the sea, you track all their positions with sonar scans, find out which ship they are targeting, and you have to destroy it before they launch their torpedoes. You are embarking on a war against time.

Now it’s time to use the Tactical Range Recorder (TRR). By following the graph provided by this smart device, you can determine the speed, direction and depth of the submarine. In this way, you will have the chance to destroy it before it damages any of the ships in your fleet. Although the device’s data looks quite simple, you will see that it is not that easy when it comes to using it. However, the way to hunt your enemy is through TRR. Let me give you a simple tip. The graph tilts to the left as the distance between you begins to close. The closer you are to your target, the more the graph will tilt to the left.

While managing the combat process, you need to constantly switch between the bridge, sonar and tactics room. To keep your knowledge fresh and determine the right moment. Because if you cannot follow it correctly, you will have to change the underwater bombs you will use, which may cost you a few precious seconds. The game, which is quite slow at the beginning, starts to flow at a speed as if you had an adrenaline rush in your mind as soon as you enter the conflict mode.

I don’t know if you’ve played the Silent Hunter series, but Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter is a production that offers the exact opposite experience. While we try to hunt ships in Silent Hunter, we hunt submarines in this game. Technically they offer a similar experience. If you liked that series, it would be good to give Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter a chance.

game now SteamIt is available for sale with Turkish support.