Torpedo Fire
Torpedo Fire is a turn-based submarine warfare game written by John Lyon for the Apple II and published by Strategic Simulations in 1981. Gameplay. "Torpedo Fire" is a simulation of a submarine attack on a convoy. It is designed for two players, each turn covering 60 seconds of simulation time. Reception. Forrest Johnson reviewed "Torpedo Fire" in "The Space Gamer" No. 41. Johnson commented that "I cannot help but feel that Strategic Simulations has taken a wrong turn somewhere. I hope they find their way again soon." In "Video Games", Rich Sutton said playability concerns meant  that he "only recommended ["Torpedo Fire"] for the advanced player who desires the most accurate simulation on the market". Bob Proctor, in a detailed analysis for "Computer Gaming World", concluded "Although extremely well conceived, the concepts could have been better implemented. " Legacy. In early 1982, designer Gary Grigsby got his break in the game industry when he called Strategic Simulations' hotline with a question about "Torpedo Fire", which he owned a copy of at the time. Getting into a conversation with company head Joel Billings paved the way for SSI's release of Grigsby's title "Guadalcanal Campaign". Torpedo Fire