Enigma: Rising Tide

by Dreamcatcher

Product Features

• You will command a wide variety of seagoing war machines, from cruisers and battleships to submarines, as you fight for your nation's supremacy on the waves
• Choose one of the three factions - the United States, Imperial Germany, or the League of Free Nations - and start warring for control of the oceans
• As you ride the waters, you'll pilot armed merchant ships, battleships, cruisers and more -- while avoiding torpedoes and depth charges from your enemies
• Dynamically-assigned missions and realistic ocean effects bring the high seas to life
• Fascinating alternate history will enthrall you as you discover this new world of naval action!

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000AK9LW
• Item Weight: 12.3 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: August 26, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,615 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Edition: Standard

You Are In Command!Product InformationNovices and serious naval sim players alike take command of your WWII fleet asyou battle your way through intense missions in this one of a kind naval combatand command simulator.Combining elements from first person shooters role playing and strategy gamesEnigma: Rising Tide gives you an exciting and unique multi-styled gamingexperience.  Add-in an ultra-realistic ocean environment dynamic weatherconditions and realistically modeled ships submarines and aircraft and you havea game like no other.Product HighlightsBe Prepared for Action-Packed Air StrikesSwitch to first person mode and gun down lethal birds of prey.  Experiencethe onslaught as squadrons of enemy warplanes attack you at 500 MPH with gunsblazing.Navigate Accurately Detailed Ships Through Challenging CampaignsStart-off commanding one ship concentrating on being an integral part of theteam.  As you climb the ranks take the entire fleet under your command.Get Ready for What Lies Below the SurfaceLearn the skills behind commanding a submarine.  Hunt by sonar and trustyour instincts.  This aquatic chess game is won with intellect andprowess.  Prove yourself and earn the right to command an entire fleet.Product Features Surface or Sub Command: Play above or below the waves. Cinematic Gameplay: Dynamic ocean and weather epic soundtrack and beautifully rendered cinematics make Enigma: Rising Tide the first of its kind. Voice Command Control and Response:  Complete hands-free gameplay.  the Gold Edition also features Professional Crew Response so your crew will respond back to your commands. (Requires microphone for voice command - not included) Historic Ships and Aircraft:  Accurately detailed ships submarines and aircraft. 90+ Missions: 66 unique Campaign missions 32 Patrols PT's to

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a FUN Naval game, August 19, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Enigma: Rising Tide (CD-ROM)

I love the whole idea of naval combat, but everygame I have ever played seems to miss the mark. They either seem like I've got a new job, or it's made for some 12 year old kid.

This is the first Naval Combat game that I've played that makes me feel like I'm commanding a ship. The action is fun but not arcadey and the boats, ocean, skies, etc. are pretty amazing. I admit to getting a bit motion sick during the first few times playing and I had to turn the "stabilize camera" option on. Yes, it feels that much like being on a ship.

If you like combat games, you will like this. The developers call it a "command simulator". I have to say they've nailed their target. I love this game and I can't wait for multi-player.

Buy it. You'll Thank me.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice blend of Action and Realism, December 17, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Enigma: Rising Tide (CD-ROM)

If you are a hardcore simulation fan, this may not be the title for you. If you like the idea of commanding your own ship with a resonably competent crew, then you will enjoy this. It can be difficult at times to understand the tactics necessary to win a mission, and this can be frustrating, but the action is truly stressful.

Controls are easy to understand and you don't have to understand naval navigation or the nuances of running a ship, you give your commands to the crew via a well laid out hud - the same basic hud for all ships - and if you like you can man the guns yourself.

It does require a well configured machine. I run it on a PIII 800 with 256mb Ram and an ATI Radeon 7500. It was finicky at first, but once all the video and audio drivers were updated I haven't had a single problem. Serious gamers already understand the importance of keeping the drivers updated.

The voice recognition works (with the right settings) and the game is really a unique blend of realism and action. If you aren't sure you'll like it, download a demo first.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good game but could be improved, August 24, 2004

By 

X. McKenna (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Enigma: Rising Tide (CD-ROM)

I bought this game looking for a challenging naval experience diverce in different ships and realistic situations. What I got wasnt quite that. Enigma has pretty good graphics and the aerial combat is enthralling. Naval battles dont have quite the same feeling but are still engaging.

The voice command system is a nice feature which revokes memories of Ace's of the Deep, except the voice option in Enigma works SO much better. It actually recognizes what I say to the detail of numbers and barings. The only problem is with no "mute" button for when you want to talk on the phone etc. This problem can be fixed with the patch download, as are alot of other things.

Graphics are really nice but suttle details of the ships are lacking hit marks from torpedos or bullets. The patch helps a little but doesnt fix everything.

As far as strategy goes U-boats will launch and dive in attempt to miss your attacks. Killing a U-boat is still a mystery to me as it seems whatever you do with your depth charges seem to "miss" the sub.

The game is somewhat of a disappointment considering there is no game map, only radar. But it serves as a fair play map.

Missions start a little too abruptly as right after the mission starts your already getting shelled. Also the lack of time compression makes some missions play out really long.

But overall its a really good simulation, not great, but good enough. However Im still waiting for a naval simulation thats complete as this ones a little sketchy even after the patch download.

XM

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