The Deep is a unique vertical shoot ’em up released for arcades in 1987 by Woodplace. Instead of piloting a spaceship, you control a surface boat navigating dangerous waters. Your primary threat comes from below, requiring you to carefully time and drop depth charges to destroy enemy submarines, jellyfish, and other nautical hazards before they can overwhelm you.
How to Play
Your objective is to survive the treacherous ocean by destroying the underwater enemies attacking your boat. Since you are attacking targets below the surface, your depth charges take time to sink and detonate, requiring you to anticipate enemy movement. Your ship has a limited supply of charges that gradually refill, so you must aim carefully rather than spamming attacks.
Controls:
- Move: Arrow Keys
- Drop Depth Charge: Z / X
- Insert Coin: Shift
- Start: Enter
Tips
- Lead your targets: Because depth charges take a moment to sink to the level of the submarines, drop them ahead of moving enemies.
- Manage your ammo: Your depth charges are limited and reload over time. Avoid dropping them all at once so you aren’t left defenseless when a fast enemy approaches.
- Grab power-ups: Look out for ‘A’ capsules to upgrade your ship’s offensive capabilities and increase your chances of survival.
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