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Silent Steel is an all-video, interactive techno-thriller in which the user directs
the story. Silent Steel casts you as captain of a nuclear submarine, on what is
seemingly a routine peace-time patrol. As outside forces come into play, you find
yourself in the midst of a life-and-death struggle to save not only your ship, but
to unmask a traitor and reveal a sinister plot that could start a devastating global confrontation. The interactivity in Silent Steel appears in the form of a Action/Dialog Interface, which is presented every 15 to 30 seconds throughout the adventure. The three
choices presented are actually integral parts of the script. You must select one of the
options by clicking on the number (or the line of dialog), or using the numbers on the
keyboard. The decisions made by the user determine which direction the story takes, up
to the next Action/Dialog Interface box. As you continue through the game, you'll be
presented with a multitude of crises which must be prioritized and dealt with
appropriately. Depending on your decisions, you may reach several types of endings,
from death to survival, and some humorous ones. It was re-released on DVD-ROM format in 1996 - the first interactive DVD movie ever made. |