War on the Sea

Set in the South Pacific during World War II, the game puts you in command of Allied or Imperial Japanese forces amid the struggle for the Solomon Islands. You organize ships, submarines, and aircraft to contest the region and protect transports carrying troops and supplies.

On the campaign map, send task forces on missions, scout for enemy forces, and plan air cover or naval engagements. You can choose from more than 50 classes of playable ships, while aircraft are directed tactically rather than flown as in a flight simulator.

Engagements play out in real time, including surface, air, and submarine combat. Ships can catch fire and flood, and you can manage repairs to damaged compartments; the game also includes a dynamic campaign and historical missions based on naval engagements.

The supplied reviews describe a mixed experience. Players who enjoy the game often highlight its tactical ship battles, fleet and supply planning, and South Pacific WWII setting; some also value the additional campaigns and ships available through mods. Other reviews repeatedly criticize enemy AI behavior, controls and interface, balance, and the limited campaign selection, with some finding naval engagements slow.