SH3 is a highly compelling game to play. Especially if you play DiD.
First, you are motivated to try and make it to the end of the war, to see if you could do it.
Second, you invest hours upon hours in the game, building up a powerful crew and u-boat. One feels compelled to build them to be even more powerful.
Third, the rewards are random, which, as has been proven psychologically, are more stimulating than rewards given consistently (this is why people are often compelled to keep pushing elevator buttons until something happens, even though it has no real effect).
It is highly configurable, which makes the game appealing to a broad audience.
But honestly, a lot of the draw is just the fun in watching **** blow up. Every time I get the chance I like to watch the fireworks happen as a ship slowly succumbs to my assault.
Steve
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