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03-21-17, 03:15 PM | #1 |
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Silent Hunter 5 is it worth it
Hello Folks,
I've been lurking in some spots in the forum here and the other Silent Hunter games seem promising. While 4 is good, played it at a friend's PC, I heard a lot of negative things about 5. So my question is, is it worth it? And if it is, should I order the Disk version or a download version? Last edited by cookiemonste; 03-21-17 at 03:28 PM. |
03-21-17, 05:48 PM | #2 |
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It will depend on what you are looking for.
If you are looking for a big hardcore sim, then pass over it and get the 3. Though you might try to give a shot at the mod Wolves of steel. As for me, I begun the serie and the genre on the V. And I'm in for the History, the (limited) roleplay, and the immersion. I play a lot of simulation, but I am not a hardcore simulationist. On plane sim I leave the engine management out (ecxept for overheat), for exemple. Here, I am playing with limited c02 and such, but I do not calculate my own navigation or topedoes course (that's what my crew is there for...or so I justify myself...). And yet I very much enjoy the game. Besides, you will find here a very helpful community and plenty of mods to tailor the game according to your tastes. So I would say give it a try. But not through the steam version. |
03-21-17, 05:49 PM | #3 |
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Hi cm
Think of it this way. If you buy the dvd you actually own something. Easier to install including German voices and unlikely to have a corrupt installation. The Steam download is not compatible with the essential TDW Generic File Patcher application that SH5 needs so Steam is a no,no. The TWOS mega mod is a whole new experience for SH5 gamers, highly recommended and 99.99% unbreakable, no ctd's. Peter
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03-21-17, 06:38 PM | #4 |
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On the contrary, the geekiest stuff ever produced for SH series are exclusively part of SH5 (TWoS) like optional TDW's Real-Real navigation with sextant, fully functional SkyBaron's naval M4 Enigma machine ect... SO if you want hardcore sim you should go for modded SH5 (properly, of course) . If you want your sim a bit more "light", then go for SH3...
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03-22-17, 05:24 AM | #5 | |
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I did not yet play the 3rd so I don't know about it. But yes, I find the Vth very enjoyable. And there is indeed a huge variety of mod adding quite a bit of everything. |
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03-22-17, 06:42 AM | #6 | |
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Now that's a lot of feedback.
Thanks a lot! I'll get the game one day. I just wanted to hear the opinion of the experts. Quote:
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