"No One Can Resist Cheering When a Torpedo Strikes Home"

French gaming giant Ubisoft (Myst, Rayman) has stirred the hearts of millions of WWII naval buffs with their franchise naval game Silent Hunter. Now Subsim.com, the "Web's #1 Submarine and Naval Game Resource" unveils an "Exclusive World Premiere Hands-on Preview of Silent Hunter III.

(PRWEB) November 1, 2004 -- Silent Hunter III is much improved over its predecessors. The game breaks new ground with utterly stunning graphics. The overall appearance of each ship and sub is one big step closer to photorealism. Details abound. Railings, masts, cargo, port holes, anchors, and rust are smoothly rendered and lifelike.

Easily as impressive are the physics and object motion. The fluid motion of the ocean waves, the ships sailing and turning, and the subs diving and rolling under depth charge attack all possess that elusive true-to-nature quality. This sim has a lot of replay value in simply watching the vessels sail on the ocean. Its a great joy just watching your sub slip beneath the waves bow-first. Equally impressive is seeing a destroyer tearing down on you with a "bone in the teeth", the tell-tale bow wave that signifies he is running at high speed.

But the crown jewel of SH3s graphics set is the addition of a fully detailed 3D crew. This truly groundbreaking component sets Silent Hunter III apart from all subsims that came before it. In previous naval games you sailed alone. Silent Hunter III places you in the company of a lifelike Navigator, Chief Engineer, helmsmen, and other personnel. You can interact with them and give them orders and they respond. They move and react well, gesture, even glance at you occasionally. On the bridge, your lookouts scan the horizon for enemy ships, wipe their binoculars, and point out targets. When in heavy weather or under attack they will crouch and brace themselves. Having these guys on board adds a lot to the immersive aspect of the sim.

To read the full preview, follow this link: http://www.subsim.com/ssr/sh3/preview_sh3_oct04.htm
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Neal Stevens 281-460-4763
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