UBoat

[NorthernWarrior]

Just picked this up for a bargain on Steam. Having played Silent Hunter 3 to death back in the day, I figured this is the spiritual successor to a bit of Kriegsmarine action.

Made a start on the tutorials but wondering if anyone else out there played it, or got any tips to get the best out of the game - and preferably avoid getting depth charged every time.

[MMCdude]

I used to spend a fair amount of time playing Jane's 688(I) way back, but after many spending many years on the real thing, I just haven't had the urge to get back into any sub simulators. Perhaps I could be convinced otherwise...

[NorthernWarrior]

That must have been a fascinating career, though not for the claustrophobic and of course long months away from home on patrol.

Think I missed out on Jane’s 688, though I played most of their air combat simulations, my favourite being Longbow 2.

I enjoy games that immerse you in a little bit of history, or even allow you to rewrite it (like that old Talonsoft Battleground series). Just playing the tutorials and watching a couple of YT clips with regard to UBoat has already refreshed my education. Contrary to what the Hollywood movies might show, the Kriegsmarine skippers did not ram the lifeboats or machine gun survivors in the water. In fact, during the early stages of WWII at least, it was all conducted rather gentlemanly - if the merchant vessel was unescorted or unarmed they would signal their intentions or even board the ship first and allow time for the crew to evacuate into the lifeboats, before sinking the ship. The game at least also allows you to ensure the merchant crew have enough food and water to keep them alive until rescue arrives. Though 750 or more miles from shore, that could take a while!

[Leaf85]

Hi Vern, I've played U-Boat a fair amount over the past couple of years (approx.125 hrs; so not no-life, but enough) and really enjoy it. The game certainly scratches the SHIII & SHIV itch. The campaign system is really well done mixing historical accuracy and authenticity with interesting gameplay. The player is given a lot of choice in how they play the game (setting are changeable at any time) so you can be as hardcore as you like...although the missus might draw the line at the cured sausages hanging off the monitor.

[DuctTapeGuru]

Having played Silent Hunter 3 to death back in the day

Silent Hunter 3 was an awesome game. One could ( and I often did ) get so immersed in it that one lost track of time. Pulled too many all nighters on that game.

[oper190]

Enjoyed the original DOS version, and still enjoy both SH3 and SH4 - SH2 was a bomb however.