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Red Storm Rising
Game (1988)
Red Storm Rising is a simulation video game based on Tom Clancy's novel Red Storm Rising and released in 1988 by MicroProse. The player is put in charge of an American SSN submarine in the Norwegian Sea Theater with the overall role of a hunter killer performing various missions in the context of the global conflict described in the book representing a campaign. Its original Commodore 64 version was co-designed and co-programmed by the legendary game designer Sid Meier.
Game (1988)
Red Storm Rising is a simulation video game based on Tom Clancy's novel Red Storm Rising and released in 1988 by MicroProse. The player is put in charge of an American SSN submarine in the Norwegian Sea Theater with the overall role of a hunter killer performing various missions in the context of the global conflict described in the book representing a campaign. Its original Commodore 64 version was co-designed and co-programmed by the legendary game designer Sid Meier.
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
The game focuses exclusively on naval submarine simulation and contains no romantic or sexual content.
Violence & Gore
The gameplay involves simulated submarine combat against enemy vessels, resulting in abstract explosions and the sinking of ships, but without realistic gore or human depiction.
Profanity
The game uses a text-based interface common to the era and contains no offensive language or profanity.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
There are no depictions or references to alcohol, drugs, or smoking within the game.
Frightening Scenes
The game creates a sense of tension through the claustrophobic nature of submarine warfare and the suspense of avoiding detection, though it is not intended to be scary.
Key Insights
Quick summary and important considerations
You play as a submarine captain using logic and strategy to complete missions in a realistic military simulation game.
Content Warnings
Simulated military conflict
Detailed Analysis
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What Parents Need to Know
This is a complex, slow-paced simulation title that focuses on sonar operations and submarine warfare, featuring no graphic content but involving themes of virtual destruction and naval combat.
What Kids Can Learn
Players develop analytical skills by interpreting data and learning how to prioritize multiple tasks under simulated pressure.
Key Topics Discussed
Naval warfare
Strategic planning
Cold War history
Why Parents Might Like It
The game serves as an intellectual challenge that rewards careful observation and system mastery rather than reflex-based action.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
Emphasizes the importance of strategic planning, patience, and professional discipline in high-pressure environments.
Role models
Encourages a sense of duty and accountability as the player assumes a command position responsible for the safety of a crew.
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Learning
Introduces players to naval terminology, principles of navigation, and tactical problem-solving.
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