SH4 - Worth buying now ?

[Einzelganger]

Hello all,

I've been playing SH3 for quite some time and have offcourse awaited the release of SH4 since work starting on it was confirmed.

My problem is this, i've read the reviews and the topics on this forum but it seems the game came with a lot of bugs, impacting game play among other things,and i can't really tell from what i've read so far if the past 2 patches have made a difference. The general trend of the reviews i've read seem to be, these are the problems but if you'll ignore a numbers of issues the game is well playable / enjoyable. I just can't get a clear picture on the state of the game.

What did you think after you've first got & played the game ? I don't really feel like buying a new game which has the numbers of problems i've read about, because after all ,i do want to enjoy myself with this. Is it perhaps better to wait for further patches to come along eventually ?

Suppose i'm just looking for the views of those with more playing experience then those reviewers who seem to have given it just a single spin.

[Engel]

depends..... if u want more eye candy then SH3, not being able to return to base by pressing ESC, do manual TDC without being able to use the "board tools" to determine speed, less options to upgrade your Sub, some bugs and "undocumented Features" then SH4 is for you.

IMHO SH3 in its current state with a good Mod pack is better then SH4.

Dont expect SH4 to be a total new and amazing improvement of SH3. The so-called Campaign is 80% the same as in SH3. "Go there...sink stuff" or "Go there...deliver an Agent or Troops or take a photo of a Harbor and while you are there...sink some stuff".

That doesnt mean its a bad game...not at all, but Its not a Improvement and in some parts its worse then SH3.

[John Channing]

Was worth it.

Is worth it.

Will be worth it.

JCC

[U-Bones]

There are things I am dissapointed about, but I would buy it again if my wife threw it away.
Please note that is a stronger endorsement than a simple I would buy it again. YMMV

[TDK1044]

Patched to 1.2 and modded, this game is already very enjoyable. It'll just keep getting better.

[AVGWarhawk]

All depends how you look at it. If you are ok with working with the game to get it to run, ok with bugs and are willing to let UBI correct these, then yes, it is worth it. I took the time to get it going, work around the bugs and enjoy this game very much. If these things are going to frustrate the heck out of you, then it just might not be worth your efforts. Some just do not have the patience...human nature.

[Sulikate]

Originally Posted by TDK1044

Patched to 1.2 and modded, this game is already very enjoyable. It'll just keep getting better.

I agree.

[Omnissiah]

I didn't wait. I've already put about a bazillion hours on SHIV, and for me it's quite enjoyable. Yeah sure, there's a few bugs...okay, there's a lot of bugs. But patched and properly modded, the bugs and gameplay issues become mostly unnoticeable.



If there's other things you want to spend money on, then by all means wait a while...I'm sure that SHIV will be even better a few months down the road. But don't let the bugtalk fool you: it's a pretty darn good game right now.

[Greentimbers]

If you like Sub Sims, YES, buy it now.
I have had many hours on patrol so far, well worth the money IMHO

[Brausepaul]

Wait for the next patch and the community's reaction.

[aanker]

To support the Dev's at UBI and to thank them - Yes, although it still needs work. Turn a blind eye to the remaining things and it is a good game. It made me go Manual TDC for the 1st time!

[SteamWake]

Originally Posted by Brausepaul

Wait for the next patch and the community's reaction.

Meh... I dont follow that advice. The "community" seems to be a bit... uhhh... bitter.

Go read the thread on SH4 commander in modding forum for a clear example of what these nasty attitudes lead to.

My take is that now that 1.2 cured a lot of the game stoppers and with the many mods available to you it is well worth the investment.

If 1.3 cures the radar and chronometer issues a good game will be even better.

[SUBMAN1]

Depends - it is a flawed masterpeice in my book.

[Einzelganger]

Thanks for your insights and replies to my question.

I'll get me a copy later this week (time, time it's all about finding time ) Given your answers and the fact i've survived SH3 aswell i think i can take the shot at it. Besides i like this kinda of thing too much anyway... but really, what i had read about it before did worry me a bit.

But what still gets me though is, the game just seems to get so much bad publicity from what i've seen myself. I can't help but feel that it's gonna hurt UBI when trying to get to those people that aren't already familiar with the SH series.

[Grey_Raven75]

I bought the game the day it came out and I've never once regretted the decision.