Sea Battle

About

Sea Battle is a two-player naval strategy game where you battle across an ocean grid to capture your opponent's home port. You command fleets of up to three ships each, chosen from eight ship types, with a maximum of four fleets on the field. Deploy your thirteen ships strategically, ensuring no duplicate types in a single fleet. The first ship selected in a fleet acts as its flagship, guiding movements and attacks. The ocean map is dotted with islands that can block line of sight, adding a layer of tactical depth as you plan routes and ambushes. In 1980, split-screen multiplayer was a rare feature, and Sea Battle delivers it with simultaneous action on Atari 2600 and Intellivision. The focus on fleet composition and positioning makes each match feel like a calculated chess game at sea. While the graphics are simple by today's standards, the mechanics encourage thoughtful play over quick reflexes. Some players note it lacks the polish of later war games but praise its creative use of early cartridge space to simulate naval combat with minimal visuals. The game remains a curiosity for retro strategy fans.