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Is PT Boats: South Gambit worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- WWII naval sim fans who want campaigns set in the Mediterranean and Black Sea
- Players who prefer commanding boats during convoy escorts and night raids
- Strategy players interested in a mix of simulation and tactical action
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a story-driven campaign centered on characters rather than military operations
- Players looking for a narrow single-mode naval game without strategy or tactical elements
- Players who do not want paid PC games
Our take on PT Boats: South Gambit
Its defining structure is the shift between two WWII naval theaters: Mediterranean convoy operations and Black Sea raids and artillery attacks, all conducted from the command position of a PT boat.
What is PT Boats: South Gambit?
Command a PT boat across two WWII theaters: the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.
Missions include moving British troops and supplies to Libya and Tunis, escorting convoys to Malta, conducting night attacks on enemy bases, and launching artillery strikes around Yalta and Anapa. The expansion adds torpedo bombers, mine fields, and new ships, boats, weapons, and aircraft, including the Soviet IL-2, German He-111H-6 and Ju-88, Italian Navigatori destroyer and Condottieri cruiser, and MAS-500 torpedo boat. The game combines simulation, strategy, and tactical action, with enhanced graphics, seascapes, and AI.
How PT Boats: South Gambit plays
- 01Two War Theaters
- Campaigns move from Mediterranean convoy operations to Black Sea battles involving Sevastopol and Novorossiysk.
- 02Torpedo Boat Missions
- Scenarios include troop and supply transport, convoy escort, night raids, and coastal artillery attacks.
- 03Expanded Unit Roster
- Added units include the IL-2, He-111H-6, Ju-88, Navigatori, Condottieri, MAS-500, and D-3.
- 04Naval Hazards
- Torpedo bombers and mine fields add threats to the maritime combat scenarios.
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PT Boats: South Gambit: platforms & release
Is PT Boats: South Gambit worth it?
It is worth it if: WWII naval sim fans who want campaigns set in the Mediterranean and Black Sea. Skip it if: players seeking a story-driven campaign centered on characters rather than military operations.
Where can I download PT Boats: South Gambit?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens PT Boats: South Gambit's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is PT Boats: South Gambit on?
Windows only.
