AquaNox

 PC
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Adrenaline Vault
    80
    If you want an undersea simulation or oceanic real-time strategy, then forget it; but if what you desire is arcade action in a novel and challenging context, then it fits the bill.
  2. IGN
    70
    If you closed your eyes and managed to drown out the superfluous and oft aggravating German techno you wouldn't for a second know that the game took place underwater. It features none of the ambience, deep bass, and whooshing water associated with the setting.
  3. Computer Games Magazine
    70
    Some games—AquaNox, for example—seem like they were made up of leftover game parts and assembled in total darkness by a team of deranged, acid-dropping monkeys...What's really crazy is that, oddly enough, it ain't half bad.
  5. Yahoo!
    70
    An entirely enjoyable experience. It's not ultra-weighty gaming, and that's a good thing. It's easy to get into, easy to control, and easy to enjoy.
  6. Computer Gaming World
    70
    Gorgeous, with great lighting effects, tremendous fireballs, and richly detailed models. [Mar 2002, p.79]
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  7. GameZone
    68
    The dialog is so long and drawn out that it just gets boring. Too much talking and not enough shooting!
  8. Electric Playground
    65
    A bit of a bimbo, pretty but mindless.
  9. ActionTrip
    65
    It should by no means be considered to be a submarine simulation, but rather a simple arcade shoot-em-up, used only for time wasting when you have nothing the least bit intelligent to play.
  10. PC Gamer
    63
    Sadly, in addition to the crap voice acting, the game’s phat/phunky Euro-trash techno beats will have you either tapping your toes or (like me) turning off the music altogether. [Feb 2002, p.80]
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  11. GameSpot
    61
    While outstanding graphics can make a good game seem great, occasionally a game features gameplay so weak that even amazing graphics can't camouflage its flaws. Enter AquaNox, a game with far more flash than substance.
  12. GamePen
    60
    The graphics and sound are incredible, and it's obvious that this game has a lot of potential, if only the developers would utilize that potential.
  13. G4 TV
    60
    If you have a GeForce III or comparably advanced graphics card, the game might be worth picking up as a showcase, or as a simple and fun -- if slightly disappointing -- arcade-style shooter.
  14. GameSpy
    60
    The first time you see AquaNox in action, you'll probably be impressed with the bright lights and flashy explosions, but you'll probably tire of those in about five minutes.

Awards & Rankings

70
#70 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 33
  3. Negative: 2 out of 33
  1. ZuffuluZ
    May 1, 2008
    10
    I absolutely don't understand those ratings! This is still one of the most addicting games out there, because the setting is so unusual. I absolutely don't understand those ratings! This is still one of the most addicting games out there, because the setting is so unusual. And the action is great!… Full Review »
  2. Lhetre
    Sep 2, 2014
    5
    Nothing more than a demo for the latest nVidia chipset of these days.
    Very short missions - go there, kill this - you spent more time waiting    Nothing more than a demo for the latest nVidia chipset of these days.
    Very short missions - go there, kill this - you spent more time waiting for the menus to appear than playing. Combat is pointlessly awkward - enemies are flat, you can't hit them from the side.
    Cartoony character tell you the story, again you will spend more time reading texts than playing.
    Visuals WERE stunning, that's it.    … Full Review »
  3. NeoGam3r
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    The Best Shooter Cyberpunk
    A fantastic and perfect atmosphere under the sea, a very good story, an awesome music, and very good graphics for    The Best Shooter Cyberpunk
    A fantastic and perfect atmosphere under the sea, a very good story, an awesome music, and very good graphics for the time, one of my 10 favorite games of all seasons.    … Full Review »
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