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Silent Hunter III

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6.9 User Score:

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Game Info

Publisher: Ubisoft

Developer: Ubisoft

Genre(s): Simulation

Players: 4

ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

Release Date: March 15, 2005

Summary

Command the cunning and deadly U-boats of the North Atlantic and experience the tension-filled atmosphere of a WWII submarine movie. The king of submarine simulations returns with an all-new 3D game engine, new crew-command features, and more realistic action than ever before. The game includes a career campaign, patrols that have both single and historical missions, a mission editor, and a multiplayer feature. Whether it’s stalking destroyers or hiding from depth charges, players will experience their own personal war story. The spectacular graphics, multiplayer options, and suspenseful gameplay combine to create the most impressive submarine simulation ever. [Ubisoft]

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What The Critics Said

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GameSpy

This is a classic game that deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as "F-19," "Longbow 2," and "European Air War."

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Computer Gaming World

"Dangerous Waters" is a superb modern naval combat simulator but Silent Hunter III is destined to be a Sim Hall of Fam all-time classic. [June 2005, p.94]

PC Gameworld

As it is, Silent Hunter III is easily the best submarine simulation ever made.

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Pelit (Finland)

Might as well be called "Das Boot - the game". Not only does it simulate the hardware realistically, the atmosphere is so thick you can almost slice it. This is exactly how simulators should be made to attract the casual crowd as well as the hardcore sim nuts. [May 05]

3DAvenue

Without a doubt this game is a must have for any Naval Simulation fan, the flexibility in complexity has so much to offer that allows for beginner all the way through to expert.

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FiringSquad

The best simulation we've played in years. It retains accessibility while offering remarkable levels of detail and realism... It is visually attractive, aurally satisfying and quite simply a breathtaking experience.

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Boomtown

Quite simply the best submarine game ever, and it will provide months of entertainment.

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Game Chronicles

A gem of a simulation game; for that matter it’s easily one of the top war games of ALL TIME.

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PC Gamer

A final word about the dynamic campaign: it's incredible... This mode could keep some people going for years. [June 2005, p.64]

Loaded Inc

The settings enable you to play either a relatively easy game war, or, for the hardcore submarine fan, enjoy a situation in which you are responsible for literally every aspect of the submarine’s function.

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Pelaaja (Finland)

Silent Hunter III is the "Das Boot" of gaming. An undeniable classic. [May 2005, p 86]

Jolt Online Gaming UK

Invest some time in Silent Hunter III, learn how to play it properly, find out what all of the dials do and memorise all of the keyboard shortcuts and it will pay you back with countless hours of cinematic, realistic, and brilliant gameplay. But remember, this ain’t for the casual gamer.

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Computer Games Magazine

There's plenty of visceral thrill in wading into the middle of a convoy at night and letting loose with your deck gun. [July 2005, p.64]

GameSpot

It lets you feel like you are a submarine captain in charge of a powerful but fragile U-boat, it provides a sobering history lesson, and the campaign makes you feel like you are a small but important part of a much larger conflict. Those are the hallmarks of a truly great simulation.

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IGN

Definitely worth the wait. The campaign is fantastic and the overall presentation is a sim fan's dream.

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PC Format

From the ridiculous to the sublime: one for fans of undersea combat. [June 2005, p.98]

IC-Games

Silent Hunter III is not really my sort of game but I was totally immersed in it. It is as complete a Submarine Sim as I would think it’s possible to get.

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Computer Games Online RO

Silent Hunter 3 is without a doubt a step forward for the series, not just regarding graphics but through the introduction of new game options as well.

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GameZone

You will be able to control almost every single aspect of what went on during World War II campaigns to see if you have what it takes to be a good commander and stay alive.

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Computer and Video Games

The AI puts up a good fight at the higher realism settings, and should you wish to throw caution to the wind and try manual torpedo solutions, you'll either be in maths heaven, or find your brain oozing from your ears (or both). Don't worry - it's a lot more fun than it sounds.

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G4 TV

Strikes a careful balance between accessibility and the hideous complexity. And it looks good doing it.

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eToychest

Peerless as a simulator, no doubt about it, but as a game it has its failings. Despite the efforts of the developers, it is doubtful that anyone who is not at least partly interested in the simulation aspects of the game will enjoy it at all.

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GamerFeed

Unless you've harbored a fantasy all your life to be a Captain of your very own submarine, you probably won't derive too much enjoyment from this exceptionally hardcore simulation.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 6.9 (out of 10) based on 35 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Mark W. gave it a5:
Great game! Spent many hours tracking down a convoy trying to get the perfect angle of attack. Spent many more hours trying to evade the 3 destroyers who were triangulating my position and tearing me up with charges. I would have given it a 9 but StarForce problems knock it down to a 5.

grimpr . gave it a9:
A Groundbreaking game in the simulations genre with great value in the test of time and money spend,be sure to patch it to the latest official patch and get a taste from some countless modifications that overhaul nearly everything in this superb game. A PC Classic.

Sam F. gave it a10:
Gamers Who Enjoy Realistic Simulations will truly enjoy This Sub Sim. This Game might turn away a few people that are used to all out action all the time, but if your willing to put yourself into this game and spend hours that are needed hunting enemy subs and use tactical manuvers then you will agree that this might be the best looking sim out there to date. Graphically the Sky and ocean look like your looking at a movie. If you play this game and find that getting to your patrol point takes too long you have the option of time compression but that would spoil the point of this whole sim. Traveling to the destionation and engaging the will take hours ...just like in real life. There are a few surprises that really add to the realism such as when you go to outside views. zooming in and out will not let you go through objects like most other games ... So the collision detection even in view mode is set correctly. The interior of the ship is done nicely showing all gages and areas of the ship but not as photorealistic as the envirement outside. The next installment of SILENT hUNTER Should address this one area...but With everything this Sim has going for it It is a must buy for any fan of this genre.

Greg N. gave it a7:
The game is really good...i really enjoy submarine type games. The only down side to the game is the waiting times between action, even with time compression the game is very slow. The keyboard layout is good, and sound effects are okay...you do need 1 gig of ram to run the game, as I am running 512 megs or ram and it takes a long time for the game to load, and locks up occasionally when you are in game and an event is occuring i.e. detecting a ship that sort a thing...but once the game is loaded it works fine with 512!

Peter S. gave it a9:
This is underwater suspence at it's best! Considering the frailty of your boat, crew fatigue and a limited number of torpedoes (and limited fuel if you carefor some realism) you have to worry about much more than just sinking ships. Your crew and your boat depend on your decisions. Oh, and did I mention great graphics and sound (superb hydrophone!) and the moddability of SHIII? Did miss depth charts though, but that's nothing the navigator can't handle. There's not much room to improve this U-boat sim.

Daddy CJ gave it an8:
Incredible sim. Awesome 3D graphics but remains an accurate and enjoyable simulation. I like the ability to increase realism in areas I want increased, without making it unbareably hard.. Possibly the best sim i've ever played. However, this game loses 2 points because it uses StarForce. Whoever thought adding StarForce was a good idea is an absolute idiot. :mad: Sure, it stops pirates but it also stops us people who buy the game!!! It is better to stick with v1.0 and tolerate the bugs than update to 1.4d and endure StarForce. thank you.

Seba Van B. gave it a9:
No problems with installation here. Very much and something different then al those shooters ... If you like some simming or games like wolfpack in the past this one is for your :)

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