I have often been critical of Subsim reviews which I see as overly positive based on the potential and far too reserved in their criticism of the bugs, game play issues and lack of addressing issues from one version to another.
I have felt that reviews that follow this formula contribute to a lack of correction for major design issues i.e. the Tiger Tank u-boat, ship sinking model and limited the addressing of many other issues and slowed forward motion because the Ubi execs see SH3 scores 100% and of course that means nothing needs to be done as this game is perfect, uhm I think not. Even with the GWX/NYGM mods it is still only 85%.
That said I read the Subsim SH5 review and I am very impressed with the frankness and the lack of sugar coated potential taking front of stage. I can only comment on the out of 10 from reading the forums, while I feel the total score is probably on the mark I think the realism definitely is well off the mark and there are a couple of questions around the Historical Accuracy & Game play scores.
Great review
