SH IV, worth purchasing?

Sir Big Jugs · 04-07-07, 03:59 PM

Or is SHIII+GWX the better option for now?
How is the bug situation, when d'ya think most problems will be solved?

Thx,
SBJ

Grothesj2 · 04-07-07, 04:12 PM

Really it all depends on how badly you want to sail in the Pacific. I couldnt wait to play and spent over 300 to be able to play it. Dont regret it. Yes, it has bugs, but they seem less serious to me than when SHIII was launched. The game is playable despite what some naysayers claim. So, if you have a desire to sail a new ocean and fight a new enemy, then yes, by all means, get it. If you get annoyed and shelf a game because of some bugs (many of which you can work around) then i would say wait.

Sailor Steve · 04-07-07, 04:14 PM

There are bunches of threads voicing all different opinions on that question, from "It sux!" to "I love it!" Just take a look around; it's all been said.

nfitzsimmons · 04-07-07, 04:15 PM

I've got both, and play them about equally. SHIV will better when the next patch is released, and the modders hit their stride, but it's still very playable as it is.

Gizzmoe · 04-07-07, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Big Jugs

Or is SHIII+GWX the better option for now?
How is the bug situation, when d'ya think most problems will be solved?

OMG, he´s back! Run for the hills!!!!!!! Just kidding...

Welcome back, mate!

Crosseye76 · 04-07-07, 05:19 PM

Yes, it's worth it.

mookiemookie · 04-07-07, 06:16 PM

I'm loving it

AVGWarhawk · 04-07-07, 06:20 PM

Is a six pack and large pizza with the works worth it? So what are you waiting for....go pick it up

Pick up that pizza and six pack on the way home because once you load and get it running....your not going to want to get up.

Front Runner · 04-07-07, 07:42 PM

I've got three copies....
One for me
One for myself
and one for I..

Seriously, I do have three copies. The USA version from Amazon, The Limited Edition Super Collectors version direct from UBI, and the UK Collectors version. I am playing off of the UK Collectors version DVD which arrived first.
I like to collect different versions of releases that I am particularly fond of.

Go ahead and get you a copy of SH4. Install it with the 1.1 patch and the Real Fleet Boat Mod, The CBS Radio Mod, and the Pearl Harbor Menu Mod. I tell ya, FDR's Day of Infamy Speech brought tears to my eyes and I couldn't wait to get my orders and set sail for the Bungo Suido.

John Channing · 04-07-07, 08:05 PM

Read this...

http://www.subsim.com/sh4/silent_hunter4.php

and if you are still on the fence then it probably isn't for you.

JCC

Sir Big Jugs · 04-08-07, 01:40 AM

OMG, crewmen aboard surface ships?
That's it I'm getting it straight after easter.

Thx again,
Brewster

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gizzmoe

OMG, he´s back! Run for the hills!!!!!!! Just kidding...

Welcome back, mate!

Harry Buttle · 04-08-07, 02:14 AM

Personally, I'd say hold off - its not worth having as it stands, the bugs cripple it.

I have no doubt that it will be fixed in due course and then be great value, but what reason is there to waste your money right now - there is no guarantee that patch 1.2 will fix it to the extent it needs fixing. it won't get any more expensive to buy over time.

Sir Big Jugs · 04-08-07, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harry Buttle

Personally, I'd say hold off - its not worth having as it stands, the bugs cripple it.

I have no doubt that it will be fixed in due course and then be great value, but what reason is there to waste your money right now - there is no guarantee that patch 1.2 will fix it to the extent it needs fixing. it won't get any more expensive to buy over time.

Hmm... What are the majority of the bugs related to, ie graphics, historical accuracy etc?

Maybe SH III+GWX is still the better option?

DanielMcintyre · 04-08-07, 02:43 AM

Worthwhile if you want to muck around with a beta submarine 'game' but if you want to play a campaign and or a semi-realistic simulation I dont think this is the one your after.

The game killers imo are the sudden damage of essential systems (like your periscopes being destroyed out of combat from diving surfacing the boat) for no 'apparent' reason, the sudden death of crew members for no 'apparent' reason and the damage control model (I spent 45 minutes yesterday babysitting the DC and managed to recover the boat from serious damage yet 3 seconds after I had all systems back in order, all the newly repaired systems suddenly sustained extreme damage, were all destroyed and my career ended yet I was out of combat and at periscope depth).

There are a lot of other problems, such as realism aspects (destroyers exploding while ramming your sub and single deck gun battle victories against multiple gun multiple warships) as well as crashing and imcomplete systems.

GoldenRivet · 04-08-07, 03:44 AM

most of the bigger bugs are more related to interface than anything else.

the game is a good game, but it was released far too prematurely with very poor quality assurance and has a lot of maturing to do.

But it IS worth purchasing. IMHO

04-07-07, 03:59 PM	#1
Sir Big Jugs Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 895 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	SH IV, worth purchasing? Or is SHIII+GWX the better option for now? How is the bug situation, when d'ya think most problems will be solved? Thx, SBJ __________________

04-07-07, 04:14 PM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	There are bunches of threads voicing all different opinions on that question, from "It sux!" to "I love it!" Just take a look around; it's all been said. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

04-07-07, 05:19 PM	#6
Crosseye76 Lieutenant Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 258 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yes, it's worth it. __________________ There are only two kinds of ships. Submarines and Targets.

04-07-07, 06:16 PM	#7
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	I'm loving it __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

04-07-07, 06:20 PM	#8
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Is a six pack and large pizza with the works worth it? So what are you waiting for....go pick it up Pick up that pizza and six pack on the way home because once you load and get it running....your not going to want to get up. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

04-07-07, 04:12 PM	#2
Grothesj2 Medic Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 167 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Really it all depends on how badly you want to sail in the Pacific. I couldnt wait to play and spent over 300 to be able to play it. Dont regret it. Yes, it has bugs, but they seem less serious to me than when SHIII was launched. The game is playable despite what some naysayers claim. So, if you have a desire to sail a new ocean and fight a new enemy, then yes, by all means, get it. If you get annoyed and shelf a game because of some bugs (many of which you can work around) then i would say wait.

04-07-07, 04:15 PM	#4
nfitzsimmons Planesman Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 180 Downloads: 118 Uploads: 0	I've got both, and play them about equally. SHIV will better when the next patch is released, and the modders hit their stride, but it's still very playable as it is.

04-07-07, 07:42 PM	#9
Front Runner XO Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The FREE State of FLORIDA Posts: 401 Downloads: 217 Uploads: 0	I've got three copies.... One for me One for myself and one for I.. Seriously, I do have three copies. The USA version from Amazon, The Limited Edition Super Collectors version direct from UBI, and the UK Collectors version. I am playing off of the UK Collectors version DVD which arrived first. I like to collect different versions of releases that I am particularly fond of. Go ahead and get you a copy of SH4. Install it with the 1.1 patch and the Real Fleet Boat Mod, The CBS Radio Mod, and the Pearl Harbor Menu Mod. I tell ya, FDR's Day of Infamy Speech brought tears to my eyes and I couldn't wait to get my orders and set sail for the Bungo Suido. __________________ "It is well war is so terrible, lest we should grow too fond of it" - C.S.A. General Robert E. Lee "Only the dead have seen the end of war" - Plato Gone but not forgotten, RIP Dave "LeoVampire".

04-07-07, 08:05 PM	#10
John Channing Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 1998 Posts: 1,846 Downloads: 163 Uploads: 5	Read this... http://www.subsim.com/sh4/silent_hunter4.php and if you are still on the fence then it probably isn't for you. JCC

04-08-07, 02:14 AM	#12
Harry Buttle Soundman Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 144 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Personally, I'd say hold off - its not worth having as it stands, the bugs cripple it. I have no doubt that it will be fixed in due course and then be great value, but what reason is there to waste your money right now - there is no guarantee that patch 1.2 will fix it to the extent it needs fixing. it won't get any more expensive to buy over time.

04-08-07, 02:43 AM	#14
DanielMcintyre Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 12 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Worthwhile if you want to muck around with a beta submarine 'game' but if you want to play a campaign and or a semi-realistic simulation I dont think this is the one your after. The game killers imo are the sudden damage of essential systems (like your periscopes being destroyed out of combat from diving surfacing the boat) for no 'apparent' reason, the sudden death of crew members for no 'apparent' reason and the damage control model (I spent 45 minutes yesterday babysitting the DC and managed to recover the boat from serious damage yet 3 seconds after I had all systems back in order, all the newly repaired systems suddenly sustained extreme damage, were all destroyed and my career ended yet I was out of combat and at periscope depth). There are a lot of other problems, such as realism aspects (destroyers exploding while ramming your sub and single deck gun battle victories against multiple gun multiple warships) as well as crashing and imcomplete systems.

04-08-07, 03:44 AM	#15
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	most of the bigger bugs are more related to interface than anything else. the game is a good game, but it was released far too prematurely with very poor quality assurance and has a lot of maturing to do. But it IS worth purchasing. IMHO