Victory At Sea

RTSと某鋼鉄（ガンナーではなくコマンダーの方）が混ざったの様なゲームで、クリックした位置に移動。攻撃するという直観的な操作感で操作はしやすい方。 登場艦級数は案外少ない（日本軍空母に関しては何故か千歳型が改装前・後と無駄に詳細なくせに他の空母は翔鶴型しかないし、米軍に関してはレキシントン級空母すらない）が、艦名が購入・編入時に好きに変えられるのでそれで一応補完できる。 モデルはPSレベルに近いチープな方だが、これは動作パフォーマンスの維持の為の仕方ない措置という事だと思った方が良い。 ただ空母が多ければ多い程、艦載機のせいで処理落ちするようになる。 難易度の方だが、大量に空母を持てるようになれば大抵何とかなる。 例え敵に大和型が居てもヨークタウン級以上の空母が大量に居れば、近づかれる前にゴリゴリ削って難なく制圧できる位に空母最強論が通用してしまう。 中でも米軍に関しては大半の艦がレーダー持ち故に索敵距離が長いので、通常なら敵数及び艦種不明で始まる夜戦でも開始直後に敵数・艦種が判明するので非常に難易度が低い。 プレイ中に時々誰か（恐らく当時の米大統領であるルーズベルト大統領のだろう。）の演説が流れるが、特に大きい意味はない模様。 ゲームが進むと何故かイタリア軍とドイツ軍が太平洋に現れたり、翔鶴型に松型駆逐艦の名前が付いたりと時代考証はかなりガバガバなので、そこを気にする人にはおすすめできない。

Victory At Sea is a naval warfare strategy game developed and published by Evil Twin Artworks that places players in command of large military fleets during the chaos of World War II. Built around large-scale naval operations, tactical fleet deployment, and real-time military engagements, the game attempts to capture both the scale and complexity of maritime warfare during one of history’s most significant global conflicts. Rather than focusing on a single ship or limiting players to scripted encounters, Victory At Sea embraces broader command responsibilities, allowing players to oversee entire wartime operations across major naval theaters. The game immediately establishes its identity through scope. Players are given access to a wide collection of military vessels including destroyers, submarines, cruisers, battleships, aircraft carriers, and support ships, each serving different battlefield functions that influence larger military strategies. Aircraft operations further expand battlefield possibilities, introducing reconnaissance, bombing support, interception duties, and air superiority considerations that force commanders to think beyond naval artillery alone. One of Victory At Sea’s strongest qualities comes from its campaign design. Rather than existing as isolated missions with little long-term impact, operations contribute toward larger military progress. Fleet preservation matters. Territorial control matters. Strategic expansion requires careful planning because losses carry consequences beyond immediate engagements. The campaign structure creates stronger investment by making victories feel meaningful and mistakes feel costly. The game consistently emphasizes that naval warfare depends heavily on preparation rather than raw aggression. Positioning becomes critically important. Larger ships possess devastating offensive capabilities but often require protection from smaller vessels. Aircraft carriers project influence across enormous distances but become valuable targets requiring careful defense. Submarines introduce uncertainty beneath the surface while destroyers provide flexibility that larger vessels cannot easily replicate. The fleet management systems become increasingly rewarding as players develop stronger understanding of battlefield responsibilities. Building effective naval forces requires understanding how vessel types complement one another rather than relying on simple numerical superiority. Strong fleet composition often determines success before combat even begins. Real-time engagements create some of the game’s strongest moments. Watching large fleets maneuver across open waters while balancing offensive pressure and defensive priorities creates satisfying tension. Naval artillery exchanges feel appropriately powerful while aircraft operations add further complexity to larger battles. Combat rewards awareness and positioning more heavily than reckless confrontation. Aircraft management deserves particular recognition because naval aviation becomes increasingly important throughout progression. Air support extends battlefield influence dramatically while reconnaissance operations provide critical information capable of changing engagement outcomes entirely. Commanders who ignore aerial strategy quickly discover how vulnerable fleets become without proper support. Submarine warfare further strengthens tactical variety. Hidden threats beneath open water force players to think carefully about escort responsibilities and defensive coverage. Naval warfare becomes considerably more interesting because danger does not always appear directly on the horizon. The campaign structure reinforces long-term thinking effectively. Decisions made during earlier operations influence future possibilities while fleet losses create operational consequences that extend beyond immediate objectives. The larger military picture constantly shapes smaller engagements, giving progression stronger purpose than purely isolated battle scenarios. Visually, Victory At Sea prioritizes readability and battlefield clarity over cinematic presentation. Ship models remain recognizable and functional while larger combat scenarios communicate battlefield information effectively enough to support strategic decision-making. The presentation succeeds because it understands that military strategy depends heavily on awareness rather than visual spectacle. Audio design supports atmosphere well. Naval artillery delivers satisfying impact while ocean environments reinforce the scale of military operations. Larger engagements feel appropriately substantial because sound contributes toward battlefield tension effectively. One particularly enjoyable aspect involves gradually mastering battlefield responsibilities. Early operations teach fundamental fleet management concepts while later situations demand stronger understanding of positioning, combined fleet tactics, and operational planning. Improvement feels rewarding because stronger performance develops naturally through experience rather than shortcuts. The game’s depth naturally introduces a learning curve. Players unfamiliar with naval strategy titles may initially find operational responsibilities overwhelming. Fleet coordination, aircraft deployment, and battlefield awareness require patience before stronger command instincts develop. The pacing also favors military planning over constant action. Players expecting nonstop combat may occasionally find larger operational management slower than anticipated. However, strategy enthusiasts will likely appreciate the emphasis placed on preparation and long-term thinking. Victory At Sea succeeds because it understands naval warfare extends beyond direct combat. Intelligence gathering, positioning, fleet balance, logistics, and battlefield awareness contribute equally toward success. Evil Twin Artworks builds a strategy experience that rewards discipline and planning while capturing the enormous scale associated with World War II naval command. For players who enjoy military strategy games, fleet management systems, historical wartime settings, and experiences built around thoughtful decision-making rather than immediate action, Victory At Sea delivers a rewarding naval warfare experience with enough depth to remain engaging long after its opening battles. Rating: 7/10