Task Force 1942: Surface Naval Action in the South Pacific

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"Task Force 1942" is a simulation game set in the South Pacific during World War II, where players command a fleet of ships in intense naval battles. Experience realistic combat, complete with detailed ship damage, torpedo attacks, and night battles. Command a variety of ships, from destroyers to battleships, and carry out missions such as attacking enemy convoys and engaging in fierce naval combat.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Task Force 1942: Surface Naval Action in the South Pacific screenshot

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a sophisticated campaign and AI for its era, providing a fun and engaging experience.
Despite its age, the game remains enjoyable and offers a unique naval simulation experience that many players fondly remember.
The manual includes a tutorial that helps players navigate the game's complexities, and there is a strong community support for tips and tricks.

The game lacks sound by default and has outdated DRM that requires knowledge of ship recognition, making it difficult for new players to engage.
Graphics are significantly below modern standards and do not match the promotional materials, leading to disappointment among players.
The interface is cryptic and there is no real tutorial, which can frustrate players unfamiliar with older gaming mechanics.

graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
61%
17%
The graphics of the game are widely criticized for being outdated and not living up to the expectations set by the store page screenshots and trailers. Players note that even after adjusting settings, the visuals remain reminiscent of the early 90s, with sluggish mouse panning and jagged edges making gameplay frustrating. Overall, the consensus is that the graphics are disappointing, especially when compared to modern standards.
- “Com looks way, way better (100% better, and near enough to today's visuals to fool you of its true age).”
- “Graphics not as good as the trailer, but let's be honest, who's playing a mid-90s game for the graphics?”
- “F10 menu can be accessed once you get in-game to raise graphics.”
- “Graphics and sound are straight outta 1992.”
- “The store page screenshots are a lie, quite simply, giving the impression that the game's visuals have been smoothed and improved.”
- “Mouse panning is jagged and very sluggish (as if my PC is struggling with ultra graphics settings) and makes aiming at the jagged blob that could be a ship a real pain.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is considered enjoyable, but it may not engage younger players who lack the patience to read through the tutorial mission, especially if they are unfamiliar with the game's classic style.
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Users suggest that there are areas for improvement in the gameplay, indicating that enhancements could enhance the overall experience.
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The controls are unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
- “There are too many bugs that disrupt the overall gameplay experience.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The optimization of the game has been criticized for several oversights, including a missing manual, an unapplied patch, unoptimized DOSBox settings, broken DRM, and the presence of unnecessary files. These issues have contributed to a less than ideal user experience.
- “Oversights included a missing manual, an unapplied patch, unoptimized DOSBox settings, broken DRM, and some 'extra' files.”