Having played almost every sub sim ever made, from the original Silent Hunter to 688 Attack Sub and Red Storm Rising, I can honestly say that SH3 is the best of the bunch. The graphics are top notch and the sound is dead on. If you are prone to seasickness, do not use the bridge view during a storm! The screen rolls convincingly and is extremely immersive. The battles are realistic and the level of tension is palpable, especially when you are playing career mode and have advanced well into the game. The controls are a bit daunting at first, but easy to navigate once you memorize the key commands. The only complaint I have is that a lot of time is spent, even with time compression, just sailing to your mission zone. This is realistic, but it is boring. However, when you see your torpedo take out that fat tanker, it more than makes up for it. I'm hoping someone does a modern sub sim with this much attention to detail.
To fully enjoy this game, you will need a good system. I have a 2.4 GHz Pentium 4, ATI X800 Pro (256 MB RAM) and 1.5 GB of RAM. I can run it with full detail with very little slowdown.
So, I'm sailing through the North Atlantic on a cold, clear evening. It just so happens to be 1941, and I am a fearless and intrepid Nazi U-boat captain, prepared to strike hard at the Allies. My goal: to sink as many en... Read Full Review
I wont describe the game, what it is about and how it is played. But consider this; this is not a chlid's play. It is for real players. As always i will get down to the pros & cons rightaway: Pros: + Increadibly ... Read Full Review
