Sonalysts' Combat Simulations - "Dangerous Waters" Poised to Break Through Dormant Simulation Genre

Acclaimed developer launches new simulations brand and naval game

WATERFORD, CT - February 11, 2004 - Sonalysts Inc., an established developer of modern naval warfare games, revealed new screenshots and in-game movie of the inaugural title to their Sonalysts' Combat Simulations brand. Dubbed "Dangerous Waters" (S.C.S - "Dangerous Waters"), this ground-breaking title will allow the player total first person control over seven of the world's most potent air, surface and subsurface naval platforms:

• Oliver Hazard Perry [Guided Missile Frigate]

• MH-60R Seahawk [Anti-Submarine Helicopter]

• P-3C Orion [Maritime Patrol Aircraft]

• Kilo class 636/877 [Diesel attack submarine]

• Seawolf class SSN [Nuclear attack submarine]

• Akula I/II class SSN [Nuclear attack submarine]

• 688(I) class SSN [Nuclear attack submarine]

Each platform will feature 3D graphics and Sonalysts' trademark: authentic modeling of sensor performance and sonar characteristics, both in the air and through the ocean environment. Ships, planes, helicopters, and submarines in Dangerous Waters will possess realistic flight characteristics, buoyancy, air resistance, weather effects, ship control, and maneuvering. Each ship will have multiple action stations that must be cleared by the US Dept. of Defense before commercial release.

Players will compete in two distinct campaigns. Their actions and decisions will have a profound effect on the missions that follow. The use of dynamic elements such as probability of inclusion, dynamic inclusion of mission goals, and rules of engagement that can change mid-mission all ensure that the campaigns with never play the same way twice.

On, above, and below the ocean's surface, S.C.S. - "Dangerous Waters" will thrust the player into a fast-paced blue water battle and allow them to experience all facets of naval combat in one immersive gaming experience. Players may command a platform on their own in multiplayer or collaborate with multiple players in "Multi-station Mode" as they each operate individual stations and strive to work together as a team on the same platform, a first in naval simulations. The simulation genre has been quiet lately--Dangerous Waters will change that in a big way.

Sonalysts Combat Simulations - "Dangerous Waters" is due to ship in Q2 2004 for PC.

For more information on S.C.S. - "Dangerous Waters": www.scs-dangerouswaters.com 

For more information on all Sonalysts Combat Simulations: www.sonalystscombatsims.com 

About Sonalysts Inc.

Sonalysts took form as a naval contractor supporting a variety of U.S. Navy sonar, communications, weapons and training programs. Many Sonalysts staff members are former submariners. Sonalysts began developing computer simulation games for the commercial market in the mid-nineties as part of its diversification plan following the end of the cold war. Sonalysts has developed three PC naval simulation games to date - Jane's 688(I) Hunter/Killer™, Jane's Fleet Command™, and Sub Command™. Each of these games has won a variety of awards from "Best Combat Sim of the Year" to "Best Maritime Sim" of 2001. Sonalysts' games provide the user with a scalable experience so that the most dedicated simulation enthusiast and casual players can both equally enjoy them.

Sonalysts, based in Waterford, CT, is an employee-owned business with approximately 500 employees serving Government and commercial clients since 1973. For more information about Sonalysts Inc, please visit www.sonalysts.com 

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