8 years ahead of its time?....errr..... no not really.
But it is a great idea and one that no one has done, curiously.
For a sim to be 8 years ahead of its time it needs 2 things.
1. The most outstanding physics model ever not just sonar physics, but realistic wave effects, object physics, weather, radar performance, etc.)
2. The most sophificated AI behavior possible. And DW doesn't come anywhere near sophificated regarding its AI. Only very basic behavioral algorithms. Heck, current standards in AI programming in modern gaming have produced some of the most unpredictable, practical AI behavior ever seen.