Hunt, hide, and kill as you take command of U. S. submarines and crews and navigate the treacherous waters of the Pacific during WWII. Silent Hunter, the industry-leading naval warfare simulation franchise for over a decade, returns to its roots with next-generation graphical realism, immersive gameplay, innovative crew evolution, and more action than ever before. Developed by the same Ubisoft team that delivered Silent Hunter 3, the “king of sub games, ” to worldwide critical acclaim, the 2007 installment offers the most memorable, accessible, and empowering submarine simulation experience ever. Features: Hollywood Blockbuster Experience:Lifelike graphics and spectacular audio/visual effects offer an incredibly immersive gaming experience. Witness historical accuracy and amazing attention to detail, from breathtaking Pacific settings to more than 75 authentic-looking war machines such as the U. S. Gato sub, the Japanese Yamato flagship, and the Kawanishi aircraft. Large-Scale Naval Engagements:Witness epic naval engagements either firsthand or via radio messages and orders from high command. Innovative Crew Evolution:Earn upgrades and experience to guide the evolution of crewmembers, making your men the most effective naval force in the Pacific theater. Immersive Single-Player Gameplay:Diverse mission objectives and events on over 15 maps combined with unique rewards make each campaign a unique experience. Commandeer various U. S. submarines and progress in your career as a naval officer via improved dynamic campaigns in Career mode, or dive into ‘instant actions’ and single patrols for a quick fight. Addictive New Online Adversarial Mode:Join forces with up to 8 friends via LAN or 4 via the Internet in either cooperative or adversarial gameplay modes. Scripted and generated mission types allow for epic online battles and unlimited replayability. Scalable Learning Experience:Selectable difficulty levels allow players to choose how challenging of a simulation to play.