Marksman / Depth charge

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Marksman and Depth Charge are two distinct games sharing one cartridge. Depth Charge turns Battleship into a grid-based hunt where you aim a crosshair to fire at a 8x8 ocean map. Seven hidden submarines of varying lengths dot the board, marked only if struck. Your goal is to sink them all with minimal shots. Marksman shifts to a first-person shooting challenge, where targets scroll past your rifle. Score points by hitting numbered targets worth 1 to 9, with speed increasing after 100 points. Both games test precision under time or efficiency constraints. Depth Charge’s methodical approach contrasts with Marksman’s twitchy rhythm, offering two flavors of challenge. Released in 1979 for the Odyssey 2, the cartridge feels like a relic of early strategy and reflex gameplay. The lack of multiplayer keeps it niche, but the dual titles make it a compact pick for fans of retro logic puzzles and arcade-style shooting.