Harpoon is a series of realistic air and naval computer wargames based upon Larry Bond's miniatures game of the same name, which can be viewed at Clash of Arms. A player can play one side: Blue or Red, in simulated naval combat situation, both local conflicts, as well as in Cold War confrontation between the Superpowers. Missions differ from small missile boat engagements to large oceanic battles with tens of vessels and hundreds of aircraft. The...
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Harpoon is a series of realistic air and naval computer wargames based upon Larry Bond's miniatures game of the same name, which can be viewed at Clash of Arms. A player can play one side: Blue or Red, in simulated naval combat situation, both local conflicts, as well as in Cold War confrontation between the Superpowers. Missions differ from small missile boat engagements to large oceanic battles with tens of vessels and hundreds of aircraft. The game also includes large databases containing many types of real world ships, submarines, aircraft, and land defenses (i.e. air bases and ports).
The simulation has a small but very dedicated fan base with several websites offering a varying style of scenarios and discussion forum. Often described as a "niche within a niche market," development of the simulation has progressed steadily through the years in the face of the overwhelming numerical and graphical superiority of first-person shooter and real-time strategy games. Advanced Gaming...
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