SimHQ Reviews SH5 - Page 2

thyro · 05-05-10, 08:22 AM

Quote from last page under "Overall Opinions and Recommendations"

"...Boy, is this a hard game to not recommend..."

Boy is this is not hard to NOT recommend

"...Once players can get past these issues, there is a potential for a lot of fun with this game..."

Of course once the game gets properly finished, once the online idiocricy gets dropped and all large collection of bugs for one unfinished game gets solved, it would become a game. The question is would it become a game or just a demo that only some with a stable internent connection can play.

So your as score for the review 1 out of 5, is preferably to warn protential buyers of a unfinished game rather than say we hope one day all the crap gets solved.

"...There are already some mods released that will correct some of the deficiencies in the game, but the fact that the second patch — the one that is supposed to correct many of these problems — is delayed once again means players that bought the game in good faith are still waiting for fixes that shouldn’t have been in the gold release..."

Is the same to say offer your "butt" and pray for "someone" to have vaseline or spare you from considerable pain... that isn't hope but fait.

But the church of Sh3, Sh4 have revealed that they go deep on the but without vaseline leaving unfinished business.

So you might have hope, good faith but in the end you were raped and still glad to be victims.

"...The game play is good..."

How come the play is any good when AI is more stupid than a snail? If you are happy wasting your money on buying a cripped half backed game then keep it to you otherwise you sound fool of your self.

Review of the Review done!

fool out!

SimHq Tom Cofield · 05-05-10, 11:56 AM

Figures, there always has to be one guy that thinks I wasn't rough enough on the game.

Now I know how the Principal felt when he had to sit there and listen to Billy Madison's explanation of the Industrial Revolution.

robbo180265 · 05-05-10, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SimHq Tom Cofield

Figures, there always has to be one guy that thinks I wasn't rough enough on the game.

Now I know how the Principal felt when he had to sit there and listen to Billy Madison's explanation of the Industrial Revolution.

Lol - you get used to it in this forum.

I wouldn't let it worry you, I for one thought it was a good review

Rip · 05-05-10, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SimHq Tom Cofield

Figures, there always has to be one guy that thinks I wasn't rough enough on the game.

Now I know how the Principal felt when he had to sit there and listen to Billy Madison's explanation of the Industrial Revolution.

It was a very good review. Don't pay any attention to the detractors.

Noren · 05-08-10, 03:14 AM

atleast his views of online DRM are the same as mine, look at the second link!

Nordmann · 05-08-10, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SimHq Tom Cofield

Figures, there always has to be one guy that thinks I wasn't rough enough on the game.

That's because they want it repeatedly bashed, day in, day out, with no regard for a fair and balanced review.

It's pathetic really, and you must question whether or not some of these 'critics' even have the game.

Feuer Frei! · 05-08-10, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Nordmann

That's because they want it repeatedly bashed, day in, day out, with no regard for a fair and balanced review.

Agreed on both.

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It's pathetic really, and you must question whether or not some of these 'critics' even have the game.

That's half the issue, they have it.
If they didn't, we would certainly have less immature rants.

Nordmann · 05-08-10, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Feuer Frei!

That's half the issue, they have it.
If they didn't, we would certainly have less immature rants.

Not necessarily, there are always unscrupulous people who post negative comments on a game they do not own, and it would not surprise me if this forum in particular had more than its fair share.

Feuer Frei! · 05-08-10, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Nordmann

Not necessarily, there are always unscrupulous people who post negative comments on a game they do not own, and it would not surprise me if this forum in particular had more than its fair share.

Maturity and Respect go a long way, even in forum posting

Sadly, some people lack those qualities (sometimes).

Hitman · 05-08-10, 11:02 AM

I actually liked the review a lot (I don't have the game, so I can gauge how informative it was) but its certainly a bit contradictory in the conclussions. Thyro has a point here: After reading the article I was suprised by the ending "It is hard not to recommend it". I don't know if your emphasis on the bugs during the review gave the false impression that there were some non-negotiable deal breakers, or if it was the emphasis on the final conclussions what actually gave the false impression that you liked the game. But there is certainly a bit of lack of synchronization. Other than that, I want to repeat again that it was IMHO a fair and objective review. Coing from an airdale

, it is a refreshing thing for those of us who are may be too focused an no longer impartial.

HundertzehnGustav · 05-09-10, 01:04 PM

mebbe he had a good reason to say SOMETHING good about the game.
like, mebbe his boss told hoim to do so?
and like, mebbe his boss got a new ferrari enzo if the review wasnt totally negative?
mebbe? whonows...

Nordmann · 05-09-10, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Feuer Frei!

Maturity and Respect go a long way, even in forum posting

Sadly, some people lack those qualities (sometimes).

Yes they do, but unfortunately these have been rather lacking as of late. Especially with all the rage, and angst displayed towards those who happen to actually enjoy the game!

Placoderm · 05-09-10, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Nordmann

...Especially with all the rage, and angst displayed towards those who happen to actually enjoy the game!

As well as towards those who do not.

Fanaticism exists on both sides of the issue, unfortunately.

John Channing · 05-09-10, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by HundertzehnGustav

mebbe he had a good reason to say SOMETHING good about the game.
like, mebbe his boss told hoim to do so?
and like, mebbe his boss got a new ferrari enzo if the review wasnt totally negative?
mebbe? whonows...

You clearly are not familiar with Tom Cofield's work or reputation.

JCC

Akula4745 · 05-09-10, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SimHq Tom Cofield

If they patch it, and if they do something about the DRM, and once the game is heavily modded then I might just do a re-review of the title. This is a game that could be absolutely outstanding, actually fantastic because the base is there for an outstanding game. Just like SHIII and IV, this is a game that shipped incomplete but unlike SHIII or IV this game has some serious detractions that hurt the game significantly. Luckily a lot of it can be fixed.

What HE said... good review, Mr. Cofield.

05-05-10, 08:22 AM	#16
thyro Commander Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: on a rock surrounded by water, that people call it UK Posts: 473 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	Quote from last page under "Overall Opinions and Recommendations" "...Boy, is this a hard game to not recommend..." Boy is this is not hard to NOT recommend "...Once players can get past these issues, there is a potential for a lot of fun with this game..." Of course once the game gets properly finished, once the online idiocricy gets dropped and all large collection of bugs for one unfinished game gets solved, it would become a game. The question is would it become a game or just a demo that only some with a stable internent connection can play. So your as score for the review 1 out of 5, is preferably to warn protential buyers of a unfinished game rather than say we hope one day all the crap gets solved. "...There are already some mods released that will correct some of the deficiencies in the game, but the fact that the second patch — the one that is supposed to correct many of these problems — is delayed once again means players that bought the game in good faith are still waiting for fixes that shouldn’t have been in the gold release..." Is the same to say offer your "butt" and pray for "someone" to have vaseline or spare you from considerable pain... that isn't hope but fait. But the church of Sh3, Sh4 have revealed that they go deep on the but without vaseline leaving unfinished business. So you might have hope, good faith but in the end you were raped and still glad to be victims. "...The game play is good..." How come the play is any good when AI is more stupid than a snail? If you are happy wasting your money on buying a cripped half backed game then keep it to you otherwise you sound fool of your self. Review of the Review done! fool out! __________________ "The good news is that you’re never, ever more than 6 miles from land. The bad news is, the land is straight down!"

05-05-10, 11:56 AM	#17
SimHq Tom Cofield Commander Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 30 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Figures, there always has to be one guy that thinks I wasn't rough enough on the game. Now I know how the Principal felt when he had to sit there and listen to Billy Madison's explanation of the Industrial Revolution. __________________ Thomas Cofield Feature Editor, SimHq.com www.simhq.com cofster1@simhq.com

05-08-10, 11:02 AM	#25
Hitman Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Spain Posts: 6,109 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 2	I actually liked the review a lot (I don't have the game, so I can gauge how informative it was) but its certainly a bit contradictory in the conclussions. Thyro has a point here: After reading the article I was suprised by the ending "It is hard not to recommend it". I don't know if your emphasis on the bugs during the review gave the false impression that there were some non-negotiable deal breakers, or if it was the emphasis on the final conclussions what actually gave the false impression that you liked the game. But there is certainly a bit of lack of synchronization. Other than that, I want to repeat again that it was IMHO a fair and objective review. Coing from an airdale , it is a refreshing thing for those of us who are may be too focused an no longer impartial. __________________ One day I will return to sea ...

05-09-10, 01:04 PM	#26
HundertzehnGustav Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lux, betw. G, B and F Posts: 1,898 Downloads: 66 Uploads: 0	mebbe he had a good reason to say SOMETHING good about the game. like, mebbe his boss told hoim to do so? and like, mebbe his boss got a new ferrari enzo if the review wasnt totally negative? mebbe? whonows... __________________ In conclusion: SH3 is the shizzle, yo. -Frau Kaleun Another negative about using your deck gun is that you are definately DETECTED, which has long term effects on your relationship with aircraft. -snestorm

05-08-10, 03:14 AM	#20
Noren 中国水兵 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 284 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	atleast his views of online DRM are the same as mine, look at the second link!