If I was you, I'd try the demo beforehand. The game is excellent in it's execution...not so much in aesthetics, unfortunately. Some people can't get past the graphics barrier, which is a shame (you might be one of them). If you do, you'll find an excellent game/simulator. Though coming from SH3, you are better off trying the demo...needless to say SH3 is miles better in the graphics department and DW will be a step back. Though to be honest, I don't see how they could fit in SH3 style graphics with such attention to detail when it comes to platform hardware...and take into account the whole planet is mapped as opposed to only the Atlantic.
There are also minor glitches and bugs which have to be sorted out (as in SH3)...and the AI sometimes can be left wanting (as in SH3). But this hopefully will be sorted out in future patches.
I think of DW as more of a war simulator and SH3 as more of a game...you know those simulators the army uses to train the men? They concentrate more on accuracy then how pretty it all looks...this is sort of like that.
Let us know if you decide to buy it...to be honest...the graphics have their moments (I've taken some nice screenshots in game) so not all that bad once you get used to them, and it will give you hours upon hours of enjoyment. There you go...a completely fair review of the game.
In conclusion: I recommend it highly...
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