
Harpoon Classic 97 a naval warfare simulation game that builds on the legacy of the original Harpoon®. Command naval forces, including ships, submarines, and aircraft, across global theaters like the Nth Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf and Mediterranean, a realistic modern naval combat.
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Originally released in December 1996, this classic has stood the test of time. Set amidst the icy waters of the Norwegian Sea, you stand vigilant, guarding the coastline as you meticulously plan a large-scale naval assault against your foes. Suddenly, your sensors detect a hidden submarine 60° to port and an enemy fleet 92° to starboard. With the belief that offense is the best defense, you make the bold decision to strike first. Armed with a vast arsenal of over 100 high-powered weapons, you embark on a mission to annihilate everything that stands in your path to total domination of the seas.
Building on the legacy of the original Harpoon®, one of the most sophisticated and realistic modern naval war games ever created, Harpoon Classic 97 delivers a timeless gaming experience: Engage in strategic, contemporary naval warfare with 50 new missions. Featuring new displays, updated scenarios, and a more intuitive interface, Harpoon Classic 97 is set to challenge and enhance your tactical expertise.
Key Features:
Redesigned control interface and an introductory quick start mode make Harpoon Classic 97 easy to pick up and accessible to all players.
50 new missions, bringing the total to over 250 scenarios.
Command ships, submarines, and aircraft across four theaters of war: Greenland & Iceland, North Atlantic, Indian Ocean & Persian Gulf, and the Mediterranean.
Enhanced artwork and terrain graphics for an immersive experience.
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Languages: English**languages with full audio support
Engagement
Hours played at review time, across 41 reviews with recorded playtime.
Reviews
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Reviews
A great game that I enjoyed when it first came out. This release has a major shortcoming in that the scenario editor does not work which limits the enjoyment of the game. Fortunately I was able to get this on sale which helped make up for the disappointment.
The greatest ancestor of the naval wargames that has ever lived.
Gra mimo swojego wieku dalej jest bardzo grywalna i wciąga jak odkurzacz,szkoda tylko,że nie można uruchomić edytora misji
Never played harpoon before. Great game, can see why it's inspired so many in the genre.
Jest to odświeżona w 1997 wersja pierwszego Harpoona. Jej zalety? Ładniejsza grafika względem oryginału, bardzo duża baza scenariuszy (zebrane do kupy wszystkie pakiety) i czytelniejsze, wygodniejsze w obsłudze menu. Dzisiaj, w 2025, gra naturalnie wygląda ubogo, gdy porównamy ją z CMO, Fleet Command czy Sea Power, ale... jest od tych gier wyraźnie prostsza w obsłudze, ma niższy próg wejścia i po 1-2 rozgrywkach dość łatwo można skumać co i jak. W tamtych grach zajmuje to o wiele więcej czasu. Ma wielką ilość scenariuszy, jedyne CMO ma tego wyraźnie więcej. Wersja Steam śmiga mi bez problemów. Wady? W zasadzie dwie. Pierwsza to brak edytora, naprawdę dużo by dała możliwość samodzielnego tworzenia scenariuszy i wrzucania ich na Steam, bo tym Harpoon żył przez te 35 lat. Druga to fakt, że przez lata można było kupić za grosze pakiet wszystkich klasycznych Harpoonów, w tym i tego, a dzisiaj, wraz z pojawieniem się H97 na Steam, ten pakiet już zniknął. Tak czy owak, to kawał solidnego i dobrze zrobionego symulatora walki morsko-powietrznej obejmującego okres do mniej więcej połowy lat 90. Graficznie minimalistyczny, ale z bogatą bazą danych i wielką biblioteką scenariuszy. Polecam.
Great game I have been playing it since I believe in the 90's , happy Steam brought it back
The game is 19 years old and still entertains.
this game really needs multiplayer... AI can't properly kite/micro
Great historic strategy game or the 80's and 90's.
Old school, but extremely realistic depiction of modern naval combat. I suggest using NotebookLM, with the PDF rules loaded up to help you quickly learn how to operate the game. It feels very clunky if you aren't use to the older interfaces, but is totally worth the experience if you want a simulation and not just eye candy.
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