New game: Crash Dive

PanicEnsues · 06-12-14, 08:46 PM

Hey submariners! I was a huge fan of Silent Service when I was young, playing it endlessly on the Amiga. Recently, I’ve had the urge to sink some convoys, but couldn’t find any current games that offered quite that perfect blend of simulator and action.

So I made one.

If you want to engage in some tactical submarine combat, and have an Android or iOS tablet, you might want to check out Crash Dive, available now on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.

If you have any feedback, suggestions, or requests, I would love to hear them!

Regards and happy hunting,

Scott Goffman
Panic Ensues Software

Onkel Neal · 06-14-14, 02:39 PM

Very cool looking game

I'll have to give it a whirl.

Lewis Wingerter · 06-14-14, 04:35 PM

Hi Scott I just got the game for my Android Tablet I cant wait to play it

THEBERBSTER · 06-14-14, 05:23 PM

A warm welcome ‘PanicEnsues’ to the Subsim family.

You will always find someone here to help you.

Link to my SH5 – SH4 posts:

Step By Step Tutorials & How To Do It

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=211804

Julhelm · 06-14-14, 05:44 PM

Bought it and played a bit. The map is a bit too realtime for my taste and it just seems strange to have to turn the sub to fire torpedoes. Still entertaining, though.

PanicEnsues · 06-14-14, 08:38 PM

Thanks for the feedback, Julhelm!

>The map is a bit too realtime for my taste

Can you clarify what you mean by that? Is the pacing too slow? If so, have you tried using the Time Scale control at the top left to speed it up?

>it just seems strange to have to turn the sub to fire torpedoes.

The fire arc is about 45 degrees (22.5 each way) from the bow and from the stern. When I tried higher values than that, it felt really odd to have torpedoes coming out the side of the sub.

>Still entertaining, though.

Glad you liked it, and thanks again for the feedback. If you have any more, I'm always open to suggestions.

Regards,

-Scott

PanicEnsues · 06-14-14, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lewis Wingerter

Hi Scott I just got the game for my Android Tablet I cant wait to play it

Great, I hope you enjoy it, Lewis! If you have any problems, feedback, or suggestions, please let me know.

Regards,

-Scott

Lewis Wingerter · 06-14-14, 08:51 PM

Hi Scott also welcome to subsim. I only been able to play the tutorial. The game is great

As of now my only question is it take way to many torpedo to sink a ship

Lewis Wingerter · 06-14-14, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lewis Wingerter

Hi Scott also welcome to subsim. I only been able to play the tutorial. The game is great

As of now my only question is it take way to many torpedo to sink a ship

Hey Scott I started a war patrol and the games is fantastic

ref what I said earlier about the ship taking to many torpedo to sink that must have been the tutorial set up . Per other sub game this game is right on about the # of torpedo to sink the ships. keep up the great work regard Lewie

Marcin · 07-14-14, 01:09 PM

Hi Scott,

Heard about your game from elsewhere and grabbed it immediately (Android version). It's pretty great for what it does (quick tactical action on the go) and I'm *thrilled* to hear you're thinking of adding more simulation-style options as well.

I keep getting inspired by seeing games here (I'm working on a tactical subsim myself, played from the top-down view because 2D/3D art is hard

) and your submerged sonar view is very close to some of the concepts in my head. I'm thrilled to see someone execute so well on this, gives me hope that I'll have something as nice looking someday.

I've already gotten my money's worth; looking forward to the updates!

qamqualler · 07-15-14, 12:47 PM

Hey Scott!

I wanted to sign up and register just to drop this thank you post. I recently had a baby and have had lots of time sorta 'stuck' with the baby on my chest while trying to put her to sleep etc.... This game has been a huge form of entertainment during those long hours. The ability to play from my iPad is great.

I switch between this game and Pacific Fleet and just love 'em. Keep up the great work!

Also, the SubSim community rocks as well. Thanks for the all the informative posts!

Again, thanks a ton!

CJ

PanicEnsues · 07-15-14, 08:15 PM

Great, glad to hear you're enjoying Crash Dive! A version has been released on Android that includes a "Sim" difficulty level; it will also be available on iOS once it finishes the slow crawl through Apple's approval process.

"Sim" mode has the same values as "Hard", but with these changes:
-dud torpedoes
-no computer torpedo targeting
-no ping visualizations (the rings and "bounce" graphics in the chart view)
-no search timer/indicator (so it's harder to tell what the enemy is doing)
-Longer enemy search times

Thanks to everyone for the great feedback, it's really helped me focus on updating the game in ways that will have the most impact for this community.

Happy hunting,

-Scott

Jimbuna · 07-16-14, 06:50 AM

Welcome to SubSim qamqualler

Aktungbby · 07-16-14, 02:10 PM

qamqualler!

Enigma trnsmission unclear! suspect your Signif-other had BABY! Feel your pain as house dad; mine just turned 25 with masters degree-no Phd- thank God! Do not lose it on Ipad! this key does not launch eels at convoy..

chebonaparte · 09-07-14, 06:29 PM

thanks for the email/review Onkel Neal matey!

i posted a link to review on steam.

the pc so needs a stable subsim (not looking at SH5 or anything! >:/ )

06-12-14, 08:46 PM	#1
PanicEnsues Dev Team Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Southern California Posts: 114 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	New game: Crash Dive Hey submariners! I was a huge fan of Silent Service when I was young, playing it endlessly on the Amiga. Recently, I’ve had the urge to sink some convoys, but couldn’t find any current games that offered quite that perfect blend of simulator and action. So I made one. If you want to engage in some tactical submarine combat, and have an Android or iOS tablet, you might want to check out Crash Dive, available now on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. If you have any feedback, suggestions, or requests, I would love to hear them! Regards and happy hunting, Scott Goffman Panic Ensues Software Last edited by Onkel Neal; 06-14-14 at 02:43 PM. Reason: highlighted link

06-14-14, 02:39 PM	#2
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,363 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Very cool looking game I'll have to give it a whirl. __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

06-14-14, 05:23 PM	#4
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,607 Downloads: 1132 Uploads: 0	A warm welcome ‘PanicEnsues’ to the Subsim family. You will always find someone here to help you. Link to my SH5 – SH4 posts: Step By Step Tutorials & How To Do It http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=211804 __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

07-15-14, 12:47 PM	#11
qamqualler Bilge Rat Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 1 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thank you Hey Scott! I wanted to sign up and register just to drop this thank you post. I recently had a baby and have had lots of time sorta 'stuck' with the baby on my chest while trying to put her to sleep etc.... This game has been a huge form of entertainment during those long hours. The ability to play from my iPad is great. I switch between this game and Pacific Fleet and just love 'em. Keep up the great work! Also, the SubSim community rocks as well. Thanks for the all the informative posts! Again, thanks a ton! CJ

07-15-14, 08:15 PM	#12
PanicEnsues Dev Team Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Southern California Posts: 114 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Great, glad to hear you're enjoying Crash Dive! A version has been released on Android that includes a "Sim" difficulty level; it will also be available on iOS once it finishes the slow crawl through Apple's approval process. "Sim" mode has the same values as "Hard", but with these changes: -dud torpedoes -no computer torpedo targeting -no ping visualizations (the rings and "bounce" graphics in the chart view) -no search timer/indicator (so it's harder to tell what the enemy is doing) -Longer enemy search times Thanks to everyone for the great feedback, it's really helped me focus on updating the game in ways that will have the most impact for this community. Happy hunting, -Scott __________________ Scott Goffman

06-14-14, 04:35 PM	#3
Lewis Wingerter Planesman Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moline IL Posts: 181 Downloads: 282 Uploads: 0	Hi Scott I just got the game for my Android Tablet I cant wait to play it

06-14-14, 05:44 PM	#5
Julhelm Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Icy North Posts: 692 Downloads: 189 Uploads: 0	Bought it and played a bit. The map is a bit too realtime for my taste and it just seems strange to have to turn the sub to fire torpedoes. Still entertaining, though.

06-14-14, 08:38 PM	#6
PanicEnsues Dev Team Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Southern California Posts: 114 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the feedback, Julhelm! >The map is a bit too realtime for my taste Can you clarify what you mean by that? Is the pacing too slow? If so, have you tried using the Time Scale control at the top left to speed it up? >it just seems strange to have to turn the sub to fire torpedoes. The fire arc is about 45 degrees (22.5 each way) from the bow and from the stern. When I tried higher values than that, it felt really odd to have torpedoes coming out the side of the sub. >Still entertaining, though. Glad you liked it, and thanks again for the feedback. If you have any more, I'm always open to suggestions. Regards, -Scott

06-14-14, 08:51 PM	#8
Lewis Wingerter Planesman Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moline IL Posts: 181 Downloads: 282 Uploads: 0	Hi Scott also welcome to subsim. I only been able to play the tutorial. The game is great As of now my only question is it take way to many torpedo to sink a ship

07-14-14, 01:09 PM	#10
Marcin Nub Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Hi Scott, Heard about your game from elsewhere and grabbed it immediately (Android version). It's pretty great for what it does (quick tactical action on the go) and I'm thrilled to hear you're thinking of adding more simulation-style options as well. I keep getting inspired by seeing games here (I'm working on a tactical subsim myself, played from the top-down view because 2D/3D art is hard ) and your submerged sonar view is very close to some of the concepts in my head. I'm thrilled to see someone execute so well on this, gives me hope that I'll have something as nice looking someday. I've already gotten my money's worth; looking forward to the updates!

07-16-14, 06:50 AM	#13
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 185,080 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Welcome to SubSim qamqualler __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

07-16-14, 02:10 PM	#14
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 28,786 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Welcome Aboard!! daddy-o qamqualler!Enigma trnsmission unclear! suspect your Signif-other had BABY! Feel your pain as house dad; mine just turned 25 with masters degree-no Phd- thank God! Do not *lose* it on Ipad! this key does *not* launch eels at convoy.. __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness; and I'm not too sure about the Universe"

09-07-14, 06:29 PM	#15
chebonaparte Watch Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 15 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 0	thanks for the email/review Onkel Neal matey! i posted a link to review on steam. the pc so needs a stable subsim (not looking at SH5 or anything! >:/ ) __________________ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_successful_U-boats