Which one should I get...

I've had nothing but stability problems with SH4. SH3 is stable and fun.

[Reaves]

Silent Hunter 2


Nah get number 4 unless you love the Atlantic and U-boats.
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[bookworm_020]

Apples and oranges!

IF your computer is powerful enough to run both, then it comes down to which theatre you would prefer to be in.

SH3 Has far more mods than SH4, and now with the GWX 2.0 Supermod about to be released, takes the stock version of the game on to another level.

SH4 has better gaphics from day one (and some of the mods that have already bean done have improved on that). There is also add on in the near future that has already been mentioned.

Both are stable with the currant patches, have new mods being writen as we speak and both have a loyal following. It's your choice in which way you want to go.

You could just by both.......:hmm:

[Peto]

I play them both. when I feel like having technology on my side --I go to the Pacific. When I feel suicidal, I start a career in SH3 and try to survive the war .

Both are Great Sub Sims

[CCIP]

As far as vanilla, SH4 is in much better state than SHIII ever was. Theaters are different, I would say on pure comparison SHIV 1.4 > SHIII 1.4. Mind the different theaters however, depends what you're interested in more, too. Both are in good shape now.

Mod-wise, SH3 is ahead and with GWX 2.0 coming up shortly, it'll really be about as good as the game will get. SH4 however is catching up very well and has also been significantly improved.

I slightly prefer SH4, but both are excellent at the moment.

[Badfuzzy]

After reading all your comments I'm leaning towards SH4, is the Uboat add-on going to contain the entire atlantic campaign like AH3?

[CCIP]

Originally Posted by Badfuzzy

After reading all your comments I'm leaning towards SH4, is the Uboat add-on going to contain the entire atlantic campaign like AH3?

No, but I can see mods quickly adding that as well :p

[d@rk51d3]

Originally Posted by Badfuzzy

After reading all your comments I'm leaning towards SH4

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Just kidding. If your rig will run it, and you're interested in the pacific theatre, then go for it.

Originally Posted by Badfuzzy

...... is the Uboat add-on going to contain the entire atlantic campaign like AH3?

Only the Pacific theatre, with a distinct lack of historical accuracy to boot, if I recall correctly.

[CCIP]

Originally Posted by d@rk51d3

Only the Pacific theatre, with a distinct lack of historical accuracy to boot, if I recall correctly.

I was under the impression the focus was more on the Indian ocean (AND some Pacific, which isn't unreasonable). The strategic options are not historically accurate, as is the Type XVIII, but the rest I don't believe would be completely unreasonable.

And as usual, I keep saying - let the mods take care of the hardcore realism aspects.

Otherwise both games are a good choice. I suggest you get either one - and if you enjoy it, you will probably want to get the other as well. Both are equally worth attention IMO, just depends on what your preferences and priorities are. If it's Pacific, better graphics and bigger boats, SH4. If it's Atlantic, more variety thanks to mods and fierce convoy battles, SH3.

Great time right now to get either one, also, with patch 1.4 out the door for SH4 (and mods catching up shortly), and GWX 2.0 due in just two weeks for SH3.