Which Silent Hunter do you recommend?

Calvin809 · 01-13-13, 12:42 AM

Hello!

I'm new to the forums but I've been a reader of the Subsim website for a while (mostly for reviews and sim news).

I really like the silent hunter series and now due to a Steam sale I have Silent Hunter III to V. My question is which do you recommend for the most realistic sub experience (I'm assuming that mods are a must)? I'm thinking something as close to realism as possible for a computer sim like DCS A-10C/Blackshark or Falcon 4.0 but in subs.

Cybermat47 · 01-13-13, 02:19 AM

I've only played 4 and 5, but for the most realism, 3 is probably the best.

elanaiba · 01-13-13, 05:22 AM

If you're looking for DCS style realism you probably want to go modern warfare as in the Sonalyst games - Dangerous Waters and such.

Now if you want to stick with WW2 the first question is, do you have a preference for theater / nation that you want to play?

Red October1984 · 01-13-13, 12:48 PM

I recommend 3 and 4 highly but mods are a must.

Grey Wolves EXpansion 3 (GWX3) is what i use for SH3 and Trigger Maru Overhauled and Run Silent, Run Deep Campaign are what I use for SH4. (TMO+RSDRC)

Herr-Berbunch · 01-13-13, 02:27 PM

Normally when I see that thread title I sugget buying them all as they are so cheap, so different, so it's up to you - not anyone here.

But you've got them all already, so well done you.

I'd now suggest playing them all, stock, to see which you like. Then read through the mods to see which you like the sound of, download, install, enjoy.

TorpX · 01-13-13, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Calvin809

My question is which do you recommend for the most realistic sub experience (I'm assuming that mods are a must)?

SH IV is good, but make sure you get the 1.5 version (ideally the "Gold Edition"), so you can use the best mods. And yes, mods are a must.

Blacklight · 01-13-13, 09:29 PM

I recommend 3 with the Grey Wolves mod and the Real Torpedo Damage mod. Those two together are a must.

Der_Meister · 01-13-13, 11:23 PM

For the Pacific Theater? SH2 + 1024 Reso Mod + Pacific Aces.

For U-Boots? Dynamix's Aces of the Deep

Calvin809 · 01-15-13, 01:06 PM

Ok...so I installed them all and used the Grey Wolves expansion 3 for SH 3 and used TMO+RSDRC for SH 4. It interesting how the graphics for SH3 have aged since the last time I played but messing with the nVidia graphics controls helped quite a bit. I'm liking the feel of SH 3 but SH 4 also has advanteges especially in graphics. I'm not a fan of SH 5 yet...walking through the sub is cool but it seems a bit buggy or something.

Aces of the Deep...I remember playing that on my 486 with 4 mb RAM.

It was a fun game!

01-13-13, 12:42 AM	#1
Calvin809 Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: MN, USA Posts: 8 Downloads: 113 Uploads: 0	Which Silent Hunter do you recommend? Hello! I'm new to the forums but I've been a reader of the Subsim website for a while (mostly for reviews and sim news). I really like the silent hunter series and now due to a Steam sale I have Silent Hunter III to V. My question is which do you recommend for the most realistic sub experience (I'm assuming that mods are a must)? I'm thinking something as close to realism as possible for a computer sim like DCS A-10C/Blackshark or Falcon 4.0 but in subs.

01-13-13, 02:19 AM	#2
Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	I've only played 4 and 5, but for the most realism, 3 is probably the best. __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394

01-13-13, 05:22 AM	#3
elanaiba Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 1,058 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 3	If you're looking for DCS style realism you probably want to go modern warfare as in the Sonalyst games - Dangerous Waters and such. Now if you want to stick with WW2 the first question is, do you have a preference for theater / nation that you want to play? __________________ With strength I burn...

01-13-13, 12:48 PM	#4
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	I recommend 3 and 4 highly but mods are a must. Grey Wolves EXpansion 3 (GWX3) is what i use for SH3 and Trigger Maru Overhauled and Run Silent, Run Deep Campaign are what I use for SH4. (TMO+RSDRC) __________________

01-13-13, 02:27 PM	#5
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Normally when I see that thread title I sugget buying them all as they are so cheap, so different, so it's up to you - not anyone here. But you've got them all already, so well done you. I'd now suggest playing them all, stock, to see which you like. Then read through the mods to see which you like the sound of, download, install, enjoy. __________________

01-13-13, 09:29 PM	#7
Blacklight Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,507 Downloads: 145 Uploads: 0	I recommend 3 with the Grey Wolves mod and the Real Torpedo Damage mod. Those two together are a must. __________________ Be my friend or be a mushroom cloud. "I am coming at you. You will explode in a couple of minutes !"

01-13-13, 11:23 PM	#8
Der_Meister Watch Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 25 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	For the Pacific Theater? SH2 + 1024 Reso Mod + Pacific Aces. For U-Boots? Dynamix's Aces of the Deep

01-15-13, 01:06 PM	#9
Calvin809 Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: MN, USA Posts: 8 Downloads: 113 Uploads: 0	Ok...so I installed them all and used the Grey Wolves expansion 3 for SH 3 and used TMO+RSDRC for SH 4. It interesting how the graphics for SH3 have aged since the last time I played but messing with the nVidia graphics controls helped quite a bit. I'm liking the feel of SH 3 but SH 4 also has advanteges especially in graphics. I'm not a fan of SH 5 yet...walking through the sub is cool but it seems a bit buggy or something. Aces of the Deep...I remember playing that on my 486 with 4 mb RAM. It was a fun game!