A Koei strategy game on the Pacific War, deep and demanding. Austere, slow, memorable for fans of WWII historical wargames.
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Category
Turn-Based Strategy1 player12+
Description
The player commands a naval fleet in the Pacific during World War II in this Koei strategy game. Published by Koei, released in the United States in October 1994. Turn-based strategy with naval fleet management in the Pacific, naval and air battles.
P.T.O. - Pacific Theater of Operations review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Frustrating"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Commanding a fleet in the Pacific of World War II sets up a deep naval strategy of resource management, production and great sea battles. Seeing a full campaign through takes long hours of methodical calculation. That scope, a Koei mark, offers a lifespan that fans of naval wargames cultivate.
Technical info
💾0,48 MB📅01/10/1994
Published by Koei
P.T.O. - Pacific Theater of Operations (Mega Drive) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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A naval wargame from Koei, P.T.O. hands the player command of a fleet in the Pacific theatre of World War II. The simulation details ship construction, logistics, force deployment and turn based battles of great strategic demand. The richness of the system and the historical fidelity make it a reference for seasoned fans, at the cost of an austere interface and a measured pace. For an enthusiast of naval strategy or military history, the title keeps a remarkable depth and seriousness.
