CNET/Gamespot torpedoes SH5

[Filson]

Originally Posted by Sonarman

Yes, I thought it was pretty well written and covered most of the bases. You do wonder why these things weren't so apparent to Ubisoft themselves.

I think the suits at Ubi knew full well what the situation was and they just didn't care. I have not played the game . . . yet. But from everything I have heard it seems the suits demanded changes to make it more "accessible" and rushed it out the door before it was ready. That along with their draconian DRM sank the game before it ever hit the shelves. I think it came down to them asking whether it was worth investing any more time in development or just push it out and hope to recoup some money.

I think the only way Silent Hunter has a future is if an independent house develops it and somehow acquires the rights to the Silent Hunter name. Clearly this type of game cannot and should not be published by a large entertainment company because they will undoubtedly make all the wrong decisions.

C Filson