SH5 worth it?

U-84 · 05-05-10, 10:26 PM

hey guys, its been awhile since ive been on here, or played silent hunter for that matter, (college, work, gf, etc) but summer is coming up and i was curious, is silent hunter 5 worth it? just wondering cuz i was at best buy the other day and checked it out (didn't buy), but wanted to see how it faired first compared to SH3 and 4. what are ur guys thoughts?

Keelbuster · 05-05-10, 10:52 PM

Dude - there are plenty of posts on this. Read the forum. Or read the reviews on various gaming websites (which are thoroughly links through this forum). The SH5 overall appraisal is a matter of some debate. Though I haven't played it

, SH5 seems to have carried on in the UBI (Romania?) doctrine of less investment in the quality of the game (particularly in the quality assurance domain). If you felt hosed by the shoddy initial release of SH4, you will probably feel uber hosed in the face by SH5. But anyway, I haven't even played it. Read the posts of the many who have, and who have offered critique and occasional praise.

Jack Davidson · 05-05-10, 11:19 PM

G'day mate.

Check out this thread on the recent SIMHQ review...

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...t=SimHQ&page=2

Many, including myself, think it's a fairly balanced appraisal of the game in it's current state.

Direct link to review is here...

http://www.simhq.com/_naval/naval_036a.html

Should be a good starting point for you...

Cheers

IanC · 05-05-10, 11:29 PM

Before you buy it, my advice would be to wait for the infamous 2nd patch to come out, then see if the major bugs are really fixed.
Personally I'm waiting for the official patches, and final versions of mods or a supermod. In other words I'll probably buy it in a year or two, when it's ready. Cause right now this turkey is a little undercooked.

kylania · 05-05-10, 11:58 PM

I'd buy it if I were you.

Seeing as you apparently missed the other five "is it worth it?" posts on the front page of this forum you'll probably have trouble spotting a 40 ship convoy in calm seas and clear skies which might make the game a bit more difficult, but you'll also probably overlook anything that's wrong with it as well.

With mods it's perfectly playable currently. With a miracle we'll get a patch in two weeks or so and make it even better.

McBeck · 05-06-10, 01:02 AM

Yup...modded, this games is getting better every day. Bugged, but with mods its getting much better

JScones · 05-06-10, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kylania

I'd buy it if I were you.

Seeing as you apparently missed the other five "is it worth it?" posts on the front page of this forum you'll probably have trouble spotting a 40 ship convoy in calm seas and clear skies which might make the game a bit more difficult, but you'll also probably overlook anything that's wrong with it as well.

robbo180265 · 05-06-10, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kylania

I'd buy it if I were you.

Seeing as you apparently missed the other five "is it worth it?" posts on the front page of this forum you'll probably have trouble spotting a 40 ship convoy in calm seas and clear skies which might make the game a bit more difficult, but you'll also probably overlook anything that's wrong with it as well.

With mods it's perfectly playable currently. With a miracle we'll get a patch in two weeks or so and make it even better.

Faamecanic · 05-06-10, 10:06 AM

I would go on ebay (be careful here) or search around for the "bargin bin" price that some say SH5 is already selling at.

Worth it now... at full price... Nope

Worth it after patch.... maybe.

Worth it after patch, mods.... Yep

The modders here never cease to amaze me at what they can do

badaboom · 05-06-10, 10:24 AM

You need to know up front that you need to be CONSTANTLY CONNECTED TO INTERNET TO PLAY.Not just connected to verify the game when you install.

mookiemookie · 05-06-10, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kylania

I'd buy it if I were you.

Seeing as you apparently missed the other five "is it worth it?" posts on the front page of this forum you'll probably have trouble spotting a 40 ship convoy in calm seas and clear skies which might make the game a bit more difficult, but you'll also probably overlook anything that's wrong with it as well.

With mods it's perfectly playable currently. With a miracle we'll get a patch in two weeks or so and make it even better.

Post of the year candidate.

Zedi · 05-06-10, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie

Post of the year candidate.

I vote for that!

mrfritz44 · 05-09-10, 06:49 AM

If you like exercises in aggravation, go for it. Otherwise, check out SH4 with the latest mods.

We'll need to wait for the SH5 "ultra" mod patch to make this game enjoyable.

05-05-10, 10:26 PM	#1
U-84 Medic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: under you in my VIIC Posts: 168 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	SH5 worth it? hey guys, its been awhile since ive been on here, or played silent hunter for that matter, (college, work, gf, etc) but summer is coming up and i was curious, is silent hunter 5 worth it? just wondering cuz i was at best buy the other day and checked it out (didn't buy), but wanted to see how it faired first compared to SH3 and 4. what are ur guys thoughts? __________________ Never fight a battle if you don't gain anything by winning- Field Marshall Erwin Rommel Courage is being scared to death, but saddeling up anyways- John Wayne

05-05-10, 10:52 PM	#2
Keelbuster Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: BA 72 Posts: 1,092 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Dude - there are plenty of posts on this. Read the forum. Or read the reviews on various gaming websites (which are thoroughly links through this forum). The SH5 overall appraisal is a matter of some debate. Though I haven't played it , SH5 seems to have carried on in the UBI (Romania?) doctrine of less investment in the quality of the game (particularly in the quality assurance domain). If you felt hosed by the shoddy initial release of SH4, you will probably feel uber hosed in the face by SH5. But anyway, I haven't even played it. Read the posts of the many who have, and who have offered critique and occasional praise. __________________

05-05-10, 11:19 PM	#3
Jack Davidson Sailor man Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 47 Downloads: 57 Uploads: 0	G'day mate. Check out this thread on the recent SIMHQ review... http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...t=SimHQ&page=2 Many, including myself, think it's a fairly balanced appraisal of the game in it's current state. Direct link to review is here... http://www.simhq.com/_naval/naval_036a.html Should be a good starting point for you... Cheers __________________ "...how bloody-minded some men are [yet] bloody, mad, swearing, flashy fellows are commonly but ordinary fellows in the face of their enemy". William Dampier, 1685. PIRATES AHOY! Modding Community.

05-05-10, 11:58 PM	#5
kylania Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,528 Downloads: 118 Uploads: 0	I'd buy it if I were you. Seeing as you apparently missed the other five "is it worth it?" posts on the front page of this forum you'll probably have trouble spotting a 40 ship convoy in calm seas and clear skies which might make the game a bit more difficult, but you'll also probably overlook anything that's wrong with it as well. With mods it's perfectly playable currently. With a miracle we'll get a patch in two weeks or so and make it even better. __________________

05-06-10, 01:02 AM	#6
McBeck Admiral Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,027 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Yup...modded, this games is getting better every day. Bugged, but with mods its getting much better __________________ "I like subcommanders...they dont have time for bull**!" Proud member of the Subsim army of zombies Becks website

05-05-10, 11:29 PM	#4
IanC Grey Wolf Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Running silent and deep Posts: 902 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Before you buy it, my advice would be to wait for the infamous 2nd patch to come out, then see if the major bugs are really fixed. Personally I'm waiting for the official patches, and final versions of mods or a supermod. In other words I'll probably buy it in a year or two, when it's ready. Cause right now this turkey is a little undercooked.

05-06-10, 10:06 AM	#9
Faamecanic Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2005 Location: Off your Stb side with good solution Posts: 1,065 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	I would go on ebay (be careful here) or search around for the "bargin bin" price that some say SH5 is already selling at. Worth it now... at full price... Nope Worth it after patch.... maybe. Worth it after patch, mods.... Yep The modders here never cease to amaze me at what they can do

05-06-10, 10:24 AM	#10
badaboom Weps Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 359 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	You need to know up front that you need to be CONSTANTLY CONNECTED TO INTERNET TO PLAY.Not just connected to verify the game when you install. __________________

05-09-10, 06:49 AM	#13
mrfritz44 Sailor man Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 50 Downloads: 93 Uploads: 0	If you like exercises in aggravation, go for it. Otherwise, check out SH4 with the latest mods. We'll need to wait for the SH5 "ultra" mod patch to make this game enjoyable.