Broadsides on the Commodore 64 is an Age of Sail naval combat sim from SSI where you command British or American warships in the late 18th/early 19th century, dueling enemy vessels in single engagements or linked campaigns. Viewed from above, you maneuver square-rigged ships using wind direction and sail settings, trying to cross the enemy’s bow or stern for devastating rake shots while managing cannon reloads, hull and sail damage, and crew fatigue. Before or between battles you can configure ship types, armament, and sometimes even boarding actions, but the core is the slow, tactical dance of tacking, wearing, and timing broadsides so your guns thunder while the opponent’s are out of arc, making it a thoughtful, historically flavored contrast to arcade-style shooters.