In The Hunt (World)

In The Hunt overview and version notes

Released on arcade boards by Irem in 1993, In The Hunt is a 2D submarine shoot 'em up defined by some of the most lavish, hand-drawn pixel art ever blasted onto a CRT. I still remember the genuine 'wow' moment of seeing that detailed sub emerge onto the screen, with every rivet and torpedo tube rendered in intricate parallax-scrolling style as you face off against an aquatic military-industrial complex. In The Hunt includes region marker: World, which helps separate this page from nearby ports, regional releases, and similarly named entries.

• In The Hunt platform notes
  In The Hunt includes region marker: World, which helps separate this page from nearby ports, regional releases, and similarly named entries. The strongest visible context is the Classic Arcade platform and its general play style. Emulator core: arcade.
• A Visceral Underwater Run-and-Gun
  The moment you tap fire, you know it's a classic shooter: your slow-cruising submarine is a floating arsenal, navigating dense enemy formations and destroying everything from small submersibles to massive, screen-filling motherships. Each stage, like the enemy harbor with ships you can dismantle, demands precise maneuvering.
• Tactical Dual-Weapon Core Mechanics
  This isn't just about holding down fire. You must constantly choose between the standard forward shot and a limited-ammo, upward-homing missile. Conserving your seekers for tricky planes above, or dumping them on the gun emplacement you know is coming from level intel, is key to survival.
• Arthouse Spritework and Atmosphere
  They essentially rendered these sprites like a feature-length animation cel. The sub rotates fluidly through dozens of frames. Enemy crafts like the 'Diving Suit' squads feel hand-animated, complete with expressive death crumples, while explosions cascade in multi-layer details that were jaw-dropping in '93.