688 Attack Sub
688 Attack Sub — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is 688 Attack Sub on?
- 688 Attack Sub was released on PC-9800 Series, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, DOS, Amiga, PC-98.
- When did 688 Attack Sub release?
- 688 Attack Sub was first released on December 31, 1989.
About 688 Attack Sub
688 Attack Sub is a classic modern submarine simulation which puts you in command of either the American Los Angeles or the Soviet Alfa class nuclear-powered submarines. Most of the systems you would expect such as sonar and periscope are featured and nicely presented in VGA. The game offers ten missions for both the Soviet and American side in a Cold War scenario, that grows progressively hotter. Nice to see that the two sides' submarines have their own graphic sets in the game, even with some pseudo-cyrillic labels on the Russian side.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Developer
- Electronic Arts
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Game modes
- Single player, Multiplayer
- Themes
- Warfare
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Period reviews | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega Genesis | 1991 | $9 | $19 | — | 6 reviews | Low |
Also released on: PC-9800 Series · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · DOS · Amiga · PC-98. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $9 | $12 | — |
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a month
- Complete: about once a week
- Sealed: about once a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-29.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $3.35 in Oct 2007, $6.81 five years ago, and $8.66 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $1.95 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $3.61 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $3.24 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $2.99 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $0.88 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $1.74 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $2.62 | $6.80 |
| Jan 2015 | $3.99 | $5.99 |
| Jan 2016 | $3.98 | $6.29 |
| Jan 2017 | $5.33 | $8.73 |
| Jan 2018 | $5.25 | $8.99 |
| Jan 2019 | $6.49 | $9.66 |
| Jan 2020 | $6.28 | $9.89 |
| Jan 2021 | $5.50 | $13.37 |
| Jan 2022 | $6.20 | $12.82 |
| Jan 2023 | $7.22 | $12.92 |
| Jan 2024 | $8.48 | $13.12 |
| Jan 2025 | $6.76 | $14.99 |
| Jan 2026 | $9.64 | $13.91 |
| Oct 2026 | $8.66 | $18.76 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| North America | 1991 | 010086014013 |
| Europe / PAL | September 1991 | — |
- Region
- NA+EU
- Released
- 1991
- Authenticity
- Low
A submarine simulation on the Genesis that was well reviewed in its day, and an inexpensive cart now.
688 Attack Sub began on MS-DOS in 1989; this is the Genesis version, developed by MicroProse and published by Sega, released in North America in 1991 and in Europe in September 1991. You command a US or Soviet nuclear attack submarine, with the American boat better equipped electronically and the Soviet one faster at sustained speeds.
Mean Machines scored the Mega Drive game 84 percent in its review round-up.
What the press said at the time
| MegaTech Issue 1 | December 1991 | MEGATECH RATING 88% |
| MegaTech Issue 17 | May 1993 | 85% |
| Sega Pro Issue 20 | June 1993 | 78% |
| MegaTech Issue 23 | November 1993 | 82% |
| Sega Pro Issue 41 | February 1995 | 65% |
| Sega Pro Issue 43 | April 1995 | 65% |
“Overall, the game is challenging and highly recommended to enthusiasts of submarine simulations.”
“Although it sounds dull, it's a very compelling game and is thoroughly recommended to someone who's after something different”
“An excellent submarine simulation which gives you ten missions to complete as a US sub commander, or six as a Russian.”
“An excellent submarine simulation which gives you ten missions to complete as a US sub commander, or six as a Russian. Although it sounds dull, it's a very compelling game and is thoroughly recommended to someone who's after something different”
How the Sega Genesis version differs
The Genesis version was developed by MicroProse and published by Sega in 1991, two years after the MS-DOS original.
Mean Machines Sega called the Mega Drive game a compelling submarine simulation, with ten missions as a US sub commander and six as a Russian.
Also on other platforms
MS-DOS · Amiga · PC-98
- MS-DOS. Computer Gaming World gave the original PC version a positive review in 1989, noting it was designed to be fun rather than a realistic simulator.
- Amiga. The Amiga version was published by Electronic Arts in 1990, a year after the MS-DOS release.
Before you buy
Among US carts it sits below the middle. The European cart usually costs about the same loose and noticeably less complete. A complete US copy means the case, cartridge and manual.
688 Attack Sub screenshots
Watch on YouTube
Listings on The Game Traders
No active listings for 688 Attack Sub yet.
Be the first to list →Buyers looking for this
No active want ads for 688 Attack Sub yet.
Post a want ad →Popular games right now
Latest news mentioning 688 Attack Sub
No recent news mentions in our 30-day feed window.