Red Storm Rising

To learn how to think like a real sub driver, use the HELP key frequently, especially while learning the game. The tactical computer will recommend certain actions to take, and before you know it, you'll be doing the right thing on your own.

While stalking your intended quarry, try to remain on the opposite side of the thermal layer. This will significantly reduce your chances of being detected before reaching a good firing position. Do not shoot torpedoes in a straight line unless absolutely necessary. Enemies often shoot back down the same track. The best attack is to keep moving the PAP point so that your torpedo is guided in, but not activated until the last moment. That way, they can't decoy or jam your torpedo or even shoot back at you. It's often necessary to use the active sonar when going up against the Russian diesel subs. This gives your position away, but the alternative is to let them get away undetected by your passive sonar and lowed array. When attacking major warships, it's often a good idea to fire more than one Tomahawk or Harpoon at your target.