The Hunt for Red October
Oxford Digital Enterprises Ltd.·1987·
About
In this adaptation of Tom Clancy's popular novel, you play the part of Captain Marko Ramius attempting to defect to the US. Once into the Atlantic, you must rendezvous with the US Navy and fake the destruction of the Red October. Your crew is not aware of the defection -- but the Soviet Navy is, and will try to stop you at any cost.
Genres
Shooter
Platform
Simulator
Strategy
Themes
Warfare
Action
Fantasy
Historical
Perspectives
First person
Bird view / Isometric
Game Modes
Single player
Details
Developer
Oxford Digital Enterprises Ltd.
Publisher
Datasoft, Inc., The Software Toolworks, Grandslam Entertainments, Argus Press Software Ltd.
Franchise
Tom Clancy’s, Jack Ryan, The Hunt for Red October
Release Date
December 31, 1987
Platforms
DOS, Apple IIGS, Commodore C64/128/MAX, ZX Spectrum, MSX, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Mac, Atari ST/STE, Apple II