connos Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 This review missed the point completely http://totalpcgaming.com/games/dcs_black_shark/ [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] ASUS M4A79 Deluxe, AMD Phenom II X4 940@3.5GHz, ATI 6870 1GB, Windows 7 64bit, Kingstone HyperX 4GB, 2x Western Digital Raptor 74GB, Asus Xonar DX Sound Card, Saitek X52 PRO, TrackIR 44: Pro.
viper3two Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 agree with that, they must not be simmers......
Vapour Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 mmm, this guy didn't fly this for very long Load times are a bit of a drag and for some inexplicable reason, Vista users aren’t catered for in some of Black Shark’s campaign maps. ... and hasn't taken the time to read the forums. Though I do think the reference to the campaigns not compatible with Vista should be removed from the game, as it isn't correct and causes confusion to potential new customers. 1
Coolhnd1 Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 This review missed the point completely http://totalpcgaming.com/games/dcs_black_shark/ He did but he seems to be writing for the more main stream gaming audience. Having said that it really wasn't a bad review and if he can get more of the main stream gamers to buy this game it's more money for DCS. In addition it may mean more gamers get introduced eventually to a great new gaming experience which means more people to fly with for us. -- CoolHand
JDski Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 What review? I read the few paragraphs then kept clicking on "Full Review" expecting to see an actual review.
LIONPRIDE Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 What review? I read the few paragraphs then kept clicking on "Full Review" expecting to see an actual review. You said it brother ! ... What kinda review was that? "Mainstream Gamer" ? ... The way it's written caters to my 7-year old. . - - - - - - - - TO FLY IS HEAVEN. TO HOVER IS DIVINE - - - - - - [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
S77th-RYKE Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 that site gave the same score to warbirds http://totalpcgaming.com/games/warbirds/ so..... yeah , real sim enthusiasts there lol [sIGPIC]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/madmaxx69/LOMAC/Rykesig1.jpg[/sIGPIC] Savage 77th , http://s77th.com |Core i7 920|Asus P6T Deluxe V2|GTX 285|9600GT-OC|6G DDR3|Softh on 3x22"CRTs|Tir2|yeahIsaidTir2|X-45|Haf 932|Vista Ultimate 64|
7rooper Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 (edited) They consist of ten minutes of ‘familiarisation’ video for each, narrated by a monotone informing us that the KA-50 Black Shark’s tri-fold electric system is “AC at 115 volts and 400Hz” This part obviously show they haven't got much idea what a simulation software is. All of those reviews are 20 lines most. They didn't even bother confirming that all the campaigns can be played in Vista as well. Wag's voice is cool, imo :P Edited February 14, 2009 by 7rooper My rig specs: Intel Core i7 4770 @3.4Ghz // Corsair 16GB DDR3 // MoBo Asus Z87K // HDD 1TB 7200RPM // eVGA Nvidia GTX 760GT 2GB DDR5 // LG 3D 47" 1920x1080 // Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS // Saitek Combat Pro Pedals // Thrustmaster MFD Cougar pack // PS3 Eye + FTNOIR
rapid Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 Not a good review. If i had read that review I would not have brought BS. Fact is I brought it and im glad i brought it.:thumbup: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII , Ryzen 3900X, Nzxt Kraken Z73, Vengence RBG Pro DDR4 3600mhz 32 GB, 2x Corsair MP 600 pcie4 M.2 2 TB , 2x Samsung Qvo SSD 2x TB, RTX 3090 FE, EVGA PSU 800watt, Steelseries Apex Pro. TM WartHog,TM TPR, Track IR, TM 2 x MFD, Asus VG289Q, Virpil Control Panel#2
experimental_pilot Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 This part obviously show they haven't got much idea what a simulation software is. All of those reviews are 20 lines most. They didn't even bother confirming that all the campaigns can be played in Vista as well. Wag's voice is cool, imo :P Wag is cool and all, and he does a good job with the lessons, but his voice has put me to sleep more than once. :D 1
David A Sell Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 I started out this sim in full realism mode, and without those execllent tutorials I never would have gotten off the ground... Sounds like this guy would rather play desert strike on genisis lol to each they're own I guess Home-Built Rig - | ASUS TUF Z390-Plus| i9 9900k | 2080ti | 32g G.SKILL TridentZ |Samsung 970 evos | Tagan 1100w PS | Warthog Hotas | Track ir 5 | Saitek Pedals | PFT Collective
WynnTTr Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 Lol look at the pics they posted up - only of game mode. They've completely missed out on 95% of, and the whole point of the game. Bet the reviewers just flew around a few games with easy mode just to review it. With reviews like this, I doubt the mag/site will be taken seriously by gamers. It's like tabloid v serious journalism.
Frederf Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 The review is very brief and not very information dense: Paragraph 1: It has Starforce Paragraph 2: It has an "easy" mode Paragraph 3: "Missions are historically based"???? The game mode doesn't make the game as good as other arcade flight games. The training is dull and not terribly helpful (I agree with this one). The easy mode camera is too far out. Basically they just turned on Game mode, left it on, and judged it versus H.A.W.X. or similar. They didn't review DCS:BS, they reviewed the tiny tacked on Game mode offshoot.
David A Sell Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 I know everyone hates starforce, but i have never had a problem with it at all, (got LOMAC when it released) and having it on my machine dosent bother me in the least Home-Built Rig - | ASUS TUF Z390-Plus| i9 9900k | 2080ti | 32g G.SKILL TridentZ |Samsung 970 evos | Tagan 1100w PS | Warthog Hotas | Track ir 5 | Saitek Pedals | PFT Collective
Weta43 Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 (edited) We were impressed with the general balance between game and simulation too: the hardcore mode hasn’t been diluted in any way to cater for accessibility, yet PC gamers unused to what’s usually an awfully unforgiving experience will find Black Shark gratifying within the first few minutes of play. Load times are a bit of a drag and for some inexplicable reason, Vista users aren’t catered for in some of Black Shark’s campaign maps. But throw in the campaign editor and wingman multiplayer modes, and there’s even more legs (or rather, wings) in it than the average Microsoft air taxi simulation. It's not glowing, but 7/10 is a pass :-) especially from a Gaming site, not a sim site. The last 3 paragraphs are positive & if I knew nothing about the sim - I'd probably look for more info after reading that.. (Plus - the guy probably has to test 5 games a week, to he'll have been after a tutorial that turns him into an ace after an hour, not one that actually explains what things are and how they work.) Edited February 14, 2009 by Weta43 Cheers.
connos Posted February 14, 2009 Author Posted February 14, 2009 I used to buy their magazine but not anymore after this review. Their stating in their magazine that they are hardcore PC gamers and against consolazation but i doubt it. BS is the only true PC game along with STALKER in my opinion that is complex frustrating and deep. As PC games used to be. Go ED bring us A-10...... [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] ASUS M4A79 Deluxe, AMD Phenom II X4 940@3.5GHz, ATI 6870 1GB, Windows 7 64bit, Kingstone HyperX 4GB, 2x Western Digital Raptor 74GB, Asus Xonar DX Sound Card, Saitek X52 PRO, TrackIR 44: Pro.
192nd_Erdem Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 Haha, he probably couldn't play the game :) He sounds like a casual gamer for me, not a simmer. It's the problem with review websites these days, most of them let totally irrevelant guys to review simulation stuff.
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