Silent Hunter 5 - Honest Opinions?

Paulie76 · 11-04-10, 12:52 AM

I've been reading reviews, watching gameplay videos, looking at screenies and examining mods. My poor old computer probably couldn't take it. Though upgrades in Ram, video card, etc... have kept it in tip top shape, there's only so much upgrading you can do to a five year old beast, lol. But still I watch and think about SH5.

What I'm wondering is, based on what I've seen, what does SH5 offer me that would make it worth a whole new computer for me? What is there in the game that I don't already have with my modded SH3 (beyond graphics...thinking more in gameplay here)? To me, it looks like a glossed up version of what I've already got...so is it worth it?

Anyone have it? My questions aren't really answered with the screenies or videos I've seen since it's not really about graphics for me at all. But is the dynamic campaign that much better? Crew Management? etc...? Are the features of it worth the upgrade, or is there nothing new that I don't already have with my GWX, MaGUI, SH3Speech, etc...

Been wondering about this for a while. I was deathly afraid of reinstalling SH3 onto Windows 7 after reading some horror stories and I thought seriously of SH5 during that time. I'm very happy that my SH3 fears were put to rest and I'm happily cruising the GWX waters in search of convoys, but still the thought is niggling in my brain. So I ask for honest opinions. Is it worth it?

Paulie

Gargamel · 11-04-10, 01:12 AM

I second this question.

Having enjoyed SH3+GWX so much, I've considered upgrading to SH5.

is it worth it?

Stock SH3 was just a game, but GWX feels immersive. I dont want to lose that feeling by 'upgrading'

JScones · 11-04-10, 01:55 AM

The best thing you can do is ask this question in the SH5 forum as well. That way you can balance the "SH5 sux, that's why we still play SH3" comments from here with the "SH5 looks good enough to eat!" comments from the SH5 forum.

Jimbuna · 11-04-10, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JScones

The best thing you can do is ask this question in the SH5 forum as well. That way you can balance the "SH5 sux, that's why we still play SH3" comments from here with the "SH5 looks good enough to eat!" comments from the SH5 forum.

Agreed but I will say this....I can't think of any game worthy of a new computer purchase unless said rig is already planned/necessary anyway.

JScones · 11-04-10, 06:59 AM

I agree. I certainly wouldn't buy a new computer based solely on the weight of peoples' recommendation's here for one game. Might be a very expensive $1050 or whatever if the OP follows the "I agree

"s but ends up not liking it himself. Much better to have a personal reason for upgrading (I upgraded my computer in Feb because I was sick of my daughter nagging me for one...), and then determining whether or not to stick with SH3 or go to SH5. At least then if SH5 "sux", you feel like you've only wasted $50, not $1050 (...so I have no regrets not installing SH5).

Having said that, I think a few people upgraded their computers just for SH5 and are happy, so to each their own.

Herr-Berbunch · 11-04-10, 07:06 AM

Yep, I'd agree with Jasun and Jim. If you're going to buy a new computer then buy one, but don't buy it just for one game... Five years is a reasonable age to want to swap, and I think the more modern PCs will last much longer.

Every game, no matter how good/bad has it's knockers and it's pro-brigade, but the fact that now SH5 is available for only a tenner then it's got to be worth a peek, but only if your rig is up to it. Only you can then decide which camp to park your butt in.

11-05-10, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JScones

I agree. I certainly wouldn't buy a new computer based solely on the weight of peoples' recommendation's here for one game. Might be a very expensive $1050 or whatever if the OP follows the "I agree

"s but ends up not liking it himself. Much better to have a personal reason for upgrading (I upgraded my computer in Feb because I was sick of my daughter nagging me for one...), and then determining whether or not to stick with SH3 or go to SH5. At least then if SH5 "sux", you feel like you've only wasted $50, not $1050 (...so I have no regrets not installing SH5).

Having said that, I think a few people upgraded their computers just for SH5 and are happy, so to each their own.

To be fair, if it can run SH5 smoothly, its probably going to run almost anything with no hiccups.

EDIT: And on a side note, how much would it cost to build a gaming rig for SH5 to run smoothly with mods?? Im looking into the possibility of doing such since I have a new job. I saw $1000 thrown around in the thread. Im just curious to wether thats accurate?

K-61 · 11-04-10, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Agreed but I will say this....I can't think of any game worthy of a new computer purchase unless said rig is already planned/necessary anyway.

I'm glad my wife didn't see that comment before I bought my last desktop. Otherwise she wouldn't have let me get it. I even bought a six piece surround sound speaker setup and a large "C" shaped desk so that I could place the satellite speakers in a proper surround sound configuration. The desk takes up nearly half of our bedroom. My wife would have chopped it up for firewood by now, but we don't have a fireplace in our home.

K-61 · 11-04-10, 09:43 AM

Speaking of SH5, did they finally integrate truly functional AI boats and wolf packs, and if so, are they any good?

Kapt Z · 11-04-10, 08:54 AM

I'm still having too much fun with SH3+mods.

I haven't even made it to SH4 yet.

Besides, from my understanding SH5 seems to give you more eye candy, but not much else.

Type VII is the only boat you can choose.
Not a true dynamic campaign.
The war ends in 1943

Didn't see any need to rush out and get it.

Then again, it's been a long time since I visited the SH5 forum so maybe they have changed some things for the better.

Yoriyn · 11-04-10, 09:01 AM

Heh.
I upgrade my computer years ago to play SH3

Paulie76 · 11-04-10, 09:41 AM

Oh no no...sorry if I didn't explain right! Sometimes my typing gets ahead of my brain and it all stops making sense, lol. I should have worded it better.

My computer is old. I've upgraded it as much as I can and so any next step I take would be to a new computer. Regardless of gaming. I actually use it more for writing and 3D modeling and such rather than gaming. Just mulling over in my head when (and if) that new computer comes if I should dive into SH5 or reinstall SH3. That's all. I wouldn't buy a new computer for a game because at the moment there's only two games that I actually play, X-Plane and SH3.

Herr-Berbunch · 11-04-10, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Paulie76

Oh no no...sorry if I didn't explain right! Sometimes my typing gets ahead of my brain and it all stops making sense, lol. I should have worded it better.

My computer is old. I've upgraded it as much as I can and so any next step I take would be to a new computer. Regardless of gaming. I actually use it more for writing and 3D modeling and such rather than gaming. Just mulling over in my head when (and if) that new computer comes if I should dive into SH5 or reinstall SH3. That's all. I wouldn't buy a new computer for a game because at the moment there's only two games that I actually play, X-Plane and SH3.

Well if you put it like that then a new rig it is, one of the first things you should do is install SH3, even if you buy SH5. And X-Plane. You'll get good returns on these games with a new multi processor and modern RAM and graphics cards. Just time how long it takes to load a session of SH3, before you buy your new rig, from clicking to start the game to getting past the 'Not so long ago...' screen. Then repeat with a new machine and be amazed

Hinrich Schwab · 11-05-10, 12:26 PM

I looked into SH5 and read several reviews and I could find little positive response for the game. While this normally does not bother me, the fact that the DRM requires the game to always have access to the internet and the game will pause when it loses connection is a deal breaker for me. If Ubisoft's servers go down, you cannot play the game. I will not purchase a game with DRM software that anal retentive.

11-04-10, 12:52 AM	#1
Paulie76 Seaman Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 35 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	Silent Hunter 5 - Honest Opinions? I've been reading reviews, watching gameplay videos, looking at screenies and examining mods. My poor old computer probably couldn't take it. Though upgrades in Ram, video card, etc... have kept it in tip top shape, there's only so much upgrading you can do to a five year old beast, lol. But still I watch and think about SH5. What I'm wondering is, based on what I've seen, what does SH5 offer me that would make it worth a whole new computer for me? What is there in the game that I don't already have with my modded SH3 (beyond graphics...thinking more in gameplay here)? To me, it looks like a glossed up version of what I've already got...so is it worth it? Anyone have it? My questions aren't really answered with the screenies or videos I've seen since it's not really about graphics for me at all. But is the dynamic campaign that much better? Crew Management? etc...? Are the features of it worth the upgrade, or is there nothing new that I don't already have with my GWX, MaGUI, SH3Speech, etc... Been wondering about this for a while. I was deathly afraid of reinstalling SH3 onto Windows 7 after reading some horror stories and I thought seriously of SH5 during that time. I'm very happy that my SH3 fears were put to rest and I'm happily cruising the GWX waters in search of convoys, but still the thought is niggling in my brain. So I ask for honest opinions. Is it worth it? Paulie

11-04-10, 01:12 AM	#2
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	I second this question. Having enjoyed SH3+GWX so much, I've considered upgrading to SH5. is it worth it? Stock SH3 was just a game, but GWX feels immersive. I dont want to lose that feeling by 'upgrading' __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

11-04-10, 07:06 AM	#6
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Yep, I'd agree with Jasun and Jim. If you're going to buy a new computer then buy one, but don't buy it just for one game... Five years is a reasonable age to want to swap, and I think the more modern PCs will last much longer. Every game, no matter how good/bad has it's knockers and it's pro-brigade, but the fact that now SH5 is available for only a tenner then it's got to be worth a peek, but only if your rig is up to it. Only you can then decide which camp to park your butt in. __________________

11-04-10, 09:43 AM	#9
K-61 Grey Wolf Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 795 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Speaking of SH5, did they finally integrate truly functional AI boats and wolf packs, and if so, are they any good? __________________

11-04-10, 08:54 AM	#10
Kapt Z Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ...somewhere in the swamps of Jersey. Posts: 909 Downloads: 157 Uploads: 0	I'm still having too much fun with SH3+mods. I haven't even made it to SH4 yet. Besides, from my understanding SH5 seems to give you more eye candy, but not much else. Type VII is the only boat you can choose. Not a true dynamic campaign. The war ends in 1943 Didn't see any need to rush out and get it. Then again, it's been a long time since I visited the SH5 forum so maybe they have changed some things for the better. __________________ ...I fought in many guises, many names, but always me. Patton

11-04-10, 01:55 AM	#3
JScones Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,501 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	The best thing you can do is ask this question in the SH5 forum as well. That way you can balance the "SH5 sux, that's why we still play SH3" comments from here with the "SH5 looks good enough to eat!" comments from the SH5 forum.

11-04-10, 06:59 AM	#5
JScones Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,501 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	I agree. I certainly wouldn't buy a new computer based solely on the weight of peoples' recommendation's here for one game. Might be a very expensive $1050 or whatever if the OP follows the "I agree "s but ends up not liking it himself. Much better to have a personal reason for upgrading (I upgraded my computer in Feb because I was sick of my daughter nagging me for one...), and then determining whether or not to stick with SH3 or go to SH5. At least then if SH5 "sux", you feel like you've only wasted $50, not $1050 (...so I have no regrets not installing SH5). Having said that, I think a few people upgraded their computers just for SH5 and are happy, so to each their own.

11-04-10, 09:01 AM	#11
Yoriyn Planesman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Control room Posts: 181 Downloads: 154 Uploads: 0	Heh. I upgrade my computer years ago to play SH3

11-04-10, 09:41 AM	#12
Paulie76 Seaman Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 35 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	Oh no no...sorry if I didn't explain right! Sometimes my typing gets ahead of my brain and it all stops making sense, lol. I should have worded it better. My computer is old. I've upgraded it as much as I can and so any next step I take would be to a new computer. Regardless of gaming. I actually use it more for writing and 3D modeling and such rather than gaming. Just mulling over in my head when (and if) that new computer comes if I should dive into SH5 or reinstall SH3. That's all. I wouldn't buy a new computer for a game because at the moment there's only two games that I actually play, X-Plane and SH3.

11-05-10, 12:26 PM	#14
Hinrich Schwab Grey Wolf Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 908 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 0	I looked into SH5 and read several reviews and I could find little positive response for the game. While this normally does not bother me, the fact that the DRM requires the game to always have access to the internet and the game will pause when it loses connection is a deal breaker for me. If Ubisoft's servers go down, you cannot play the game. I will not purchase a game with DRM software that anal retentive.