Sea Wolf (for iPhone)

The original Sea Wolf was a 1976 World War II-themed coin-op game that came with a periscope that entertainment-seekers would use to blast Axis ships out of the water. Fast forward 36 years and the game now lives in the iPhone or iPod touch courtesy of a $1.99 remake that manages to capture the simple, addictive nature of the original while adding modern bells and whistles.

Simple, Fun Premise
Sea Wolf's gameplay is simple: you sink enemy ships and planes with a variety of firepower, while shooting crates for power ups. iDevices, of course, lack built-in periscopes, but you can target foes using the on-screen crosshair by tilting your phone or media player to the left or right. Tapping a fire button icon launches a torpedo, while dragging the cross hair across the screen lets you send off a stream of anti-aircraft projectile from the deck gun. The controls are responsive and work well.

Each level consists of completing a challenge (such as destroying a bridge, or downing aircraft) while meeting a point total. Should your ship take heavy damage, or you run out of torpedoes, the game ends. If, however, you run out of torpedoes after completing the mission objectives, Sea Wolf kindly advances you to the next stage. A nice touch.

Graphics and Sound
Sea Wolf's graphics are simple?not bad, just simple. Graphics whores will gripe about the low-key graphics, but what's there is serviceable. Still, the game could use some visual pop?the color scheme is a bit drab. Military-style drumming sets the combat tone, and the in-game sounds are crisp and satisfying.

Should You Engage Sea Wolf?
If you're in need a quick distraction while making the commute, standing in line at the post office, or waiting in the doctor's office, Sea Wolf's simple, jump-in-and-jump-out gameplay is a welcome diversion. It could use a more vibrant color scheme, but it's a $1.99 game you should check out.

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