Should i get SH5?

Melonfish · 07-07-10, 06:40 AM

I'm an old school SHIII player, i've been playing it on and off since i've got the game and get really immersed in it, GWX ontop and i'm in salt water heaven.

I've played some of SHIV and the addon and i like it for its prettyness and is improved by some mods.

however i know nothing of SHV, 3 was bugged, 4 was quite bugged and i'm wondering if they've followed the trend. If i get the game am i going to be dissapointed in it? what are your general views of it and how are you finding the overall experience?

Thanks guys.
Pete

Takeda Shingen · 07-07-10, 06:49 AM

The forum is saturated with opinions of all sorts. Do some reading and you'll get your answers.

Reece · 07-07-10, 06:53 AM

See one of the latest threads here:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=171887

Edit: Just be sure you know that a permanent online connection is required to play in "Single Player" mode!

07-07-10, 06:56 AM

It really depends on how many mods you want to use. SH5 out of the box was a little disappointing for me personally. However, after installing a few mods from the workshop I've got to admit I'm having easily as much fun with SH5 as I did with SH3+GWX, perhaps even more.

It does have it's little silly bugs, but then most games do. And most bugs have been fixed in the patches or by the modders anyway.

From what I hear SHV is relatively cheap now anyway, so why not!!

Jimbuna · 07-07-10, 08:02 AM

A bit late in the day with a post like this matey

if you've got SH3 and IV you may as well give V a try, it's getting better bit by bit as new mods are released.

Sailor Steve · 07-07-10, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

The forum is saturated with opinions of all sorts. Do some reading and you'll get your answers.

Pretty much everything that can be said has already been said. Some love it. Some hate it. Everyone else is somewhere in between. Take your choice.

Seaman_Hornsby · 07-08-10, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

if you've got SH3 and IV you may as well give V a try, it's getting better bit by bit as new mods are released.

True enough. I've enjoyed playing SH5, despite its flaws. The mods have only made it better as time has gone on, and there is fun to be had with the game.

Melonfish · 07-08-10, 12:15 PM

i reckon i'll give it a shot, just hope my 7800GTX is still up to the task.
didn't bat an eye whilst playing COD:MW2 so i reckon it should still run sh5

cheers
Pete

Ducimus · 07-08-10, 05:04 PM

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Should i get SH5?

Yes.

But not right now. Wait tell.....

- DRM goes away
- price drops
- the 1.5 to 2 years worth of modding to fix the game has transpired.

In other words, wait tell hit its the bargain bin. I spent 55 bucks on this game, and i've barely got two weeks of play out of it before i shelved it out of boredom and disgust.

My 2 cents.

Harmsway! · 07-08-10, 07:03 PM

Bargain bin? You mean like under $10. It's only $20 bucks now. I think that is the lowest it will be for awhile. Me, I'm still waiting on DRM to be removed.

Takeda Shingen · 07-08-10, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Harmsway!

Me, I'm still waiting on DRM to be removed.

Prepare to wait for awhile. DRM isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

Ducimus · 07-08-10, 07:34 PM

I'm pretty sure they'll release SH5 from DRM eventually. But hey, i could be wrong, that's just me guessing.

ivank · 07-08-10, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Harmsway!

Bargain bin? You mean like under $10. It's only $20 bucks now. I think that is the lowest it will be for awhile. Me, I'm still waiting on DRM to be removed.

Where is it $20? Best Buy and Steam have it for $49.99 and $59.99(Gold)

Gato76 · 07-08-10, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ivank

Where is it $20? Best Buy and Steam have it for $49.99 and $59.99(Gold)

Check Amazon.com

Melonfish · 07-09-10, 03:11 AM

hmm, DRM removal? i'm not sure UBI are big on that, they do have a history of just ignoring people on that subject.
granted they broke the mold when they told us how to crack SH3 but i reckon thats simply because so many people still play it and windows 7 and star force are completely incompatable...

had to buy sniper elite again due to star force too...

07-07-10, 06:40 AM	#1
Melonfish XO Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Warrington, UK Posts: 417 Downloads: 106 Uploads: 0	Should i get SH5? I'm an old school SHIII player, i've been playing it on and off since i've got the game and get really immersed in it, GWX ontop and i'm in salt water heaven. I've played some of SHIV and the addon and i like it for its prettyness and is improved by some mods. however i know nothing of SHV, 3 was bugged, 4 was quite bugged and i'm wondering if they've followed the trend. If i get the game am i going to be dissapointed in it? what are your general views of it and how are you finding the overall experience? Thanks guys. Pete

07-07-10, 06:53 AM	#3
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,688 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	See one of the latest threads here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=171887 Edit: Just be sure you know that a permanent online connection is required to play in "Single Player" mode! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!* Last edited by Reece; 07-07-10 at 09:47 AM.

07-07-10, 08:02 AM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	A bit late in the day with a post like this matey if you've got SH3 and IV you may as well give V a try, it's getting better bit by bit as new mods are released. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-07-10, 06:49 AM	#2
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	The forum is saturated with opinions of all sorts. Do some reading and you'll get your answers.

07-07-10, 06:56 AM	#4
severniae Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	It really depends on how many mods you want to use. SH5 out of the box was a little disappointing for me personally. However, after installing a few mods from the workshop I've got to admit I'm having easily as much fun with SH5 as I did with SH3+GWX, perhaps even more. It does have it's little silly bugs, but then most games do. And most bugs have been fixed in the patches or by the modders anyway. From what I hear SHV is relatively cheap now anyway, so why not!!

07-08-10, 12:15 PM	#8
Melonfish XO Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Warrington, UK Posts: 417 Downloads: 106 Uploads: 0	i reckon i'll give it a shot, just hope my 7800GTX is still up to the task. didn't bat an eye whilst playing COD:MW2 so i reckon it should still run sh5 cheers Pete

07-08-10, 07:03 PM	#10
Harmsway! XO Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 400 Downloads: 126 Uploads: 0	Bargain bin? You mean like under $10. It's only $20 bucks now. I think that is the lowest it will be for awhile. Me, I'm still waiting on DRM to be removed.

07-08-10, 07:34 PM	#12
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	I'm pretty sure they'll release SH5 from DRM eventually. But hey, i could be wrong, that's just me guessing.

07-09-10, 03:11 AM	#15
Melonfish XO Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Warrington, UK Posts: 417 Downloads: 106 Uploads: 0	hmm, DRM removal? i'm not sure UBI are big on that, they do have a history of just ignoring people on that subject. granted they broke the mold when they told us how to crack SH3 but i reckon thats simply because so many people still play it and windows 7 and star force are completely incompatable... had to buy sniper elite again due to star force too...