Overview and Gameplay
Take command of Allied or Japanese naval forces across the Pacific War, balancing combat decisions with the logistics of running an entire fleet. P.T.O.: Pacific Theater of Operations combines turn-based strategy, resource management, ship construction, research, repairs, supply planning, and tactical naval battles.
Nine historical starting scenarios range from Pearl Harbor to Okinawa. Campaign goals include capturing seaside bases, destroying enemy fleets, or completing scenario-specific objectives. Weather, time of day, commander abilities, morale, fatigue, fuel, ammunition, and industrial resources all affect operations.
Controls And Mechanics
- Directions: Move through menus, position cursors, and adjust values.
- A: Open maps and additional information displays.
- B: Cancel selections, leave menus, or answer no.
- C: Confirm commands and answer yes.
- Two players can command opposing sides in competitive, turn-based play.
- Difficulty ranges from 0 to 10, and battles can be directed manually or delegated to the computer.
Version Notes
This English Genesis release localizes the Japanese Mega Drive game Teitoku no Ketsudan, meaning “The Admiral’s Decision.”
Release And Credits
- Release year: 1993
- Developer: Koei
- Publisher: Koei
- Original release: Japanese computer game in 1989
