ABPA Backgammon Deep cut
Intellivision · Strategy / Simulation
Sub Hunt
Deep cut
| System | Intellivision |
|---|---|
| Released | 1982 |
| Genre | Strategy, Simulation |
| Developer | APh Technological Consulting |
| Publisher | Mattel Electronics |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Developed by APh Technological Consulting and published by Mattel Electronics, Sub Hunt arrived on the Intellivision in 1982 as a strategy game. It blends strategy and simulation elements.
It landed about 3 years into the Intellivision's life. Other notable Intellivision releases from 1982 include Demon Attack, Buzz Bombers and Beauty & the Beast. Among the 7 Intellivision strategy games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
APh Technological Consulting also made Basketball, Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Treasure of Tarmin and NASL Soccer for the Intellivision.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the Intellivision hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Sub Hunt is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Sub Hunt walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Intellivision games today
Intellivision games reward patience: many are slower, more strategic designs than their Atari rivals. Official compilations have kept a large part of the library available on modern platforms.
Sub Hunt FAQ
When did Sub Hunt come out on the Intellivision?
Sub Hunt was released for the Intellivision in 1982.
Who made Sub Hunt?
It was developed by APh Technological Consulting and published by Mattel Electronics.
Is Sub Hunt multiplayer?
No. Sub Hunt is a single-player game.
How long does Sub Hunt take to play?
As a strategy game, Sub Hunt typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Sub Hunt on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.