GATO

One of the first World War II submarine simulations, it was adequate in its time, but not exemplary in any regard. Time has not been generous to this product.

One of the first World War II submarine simulations, it was adequate in its time, but not exemplary in any regard. Time has not been generous to this product.

Unfortunately, Gato's sub-par graphics provide minimal pay-off. Once a wire-frame boat appears in view, it's only rendered from the side, even when it's speeding away from you. When your torpedoes hit their mark you'll see a splash and bright flash, followed by a pathetic sinking animation (the ship goes down horizontally). Considering all the work involved to hunt down a single ship, that's pretty lame! Repairing damage requires you to rendezvous with another friendly ship, but that just prolongs the agony, and Gato is one game experience you'll prefer to end sooner than later.