Subnautica

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  1. apokalipto
    Aug 13, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  2. forever_summer
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best game of survival. The best. I can give advice everyone must play. Goodbye!… Expand
  3. bar0yka
    Dec 14, 2022
    8
    Base building açık dünya survial ve zengin hikaye daha ne isteyebilirim ki.
  4. filipus1962008
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Jest to jedna z gier, gdzie chciałbym zapomnieć i jeszcze raz zagrać, sprawia przyjemność i jest na swój sposób przerażająca gdy pożera cię lewiatan, jest w niektórych momentach wzruszająca i pozwala się wczuć w historie gry. Bez opisanych zadań musisz sam zapoznać się i wsłuchać w audycje radiowe i samemu znaleźć różne biomy opisane tylko w niektórych notatkach i wspomnieniach innych.Jest to jedna z gier, gdzie chciałbym zapomnieć i jeszcze raz zagrać, sprawia przyjemność i jest na swój sposób przerażająca gdy pożera cię lewiatan, jest w niektórych momentach wzruszająca i pozwala się wczuć w historie gry. Bez opisanych zadań musisz sam zapoznać się i wsłuchać w audycje radiowe i samemu znaleźć różne biomy opisane tylko w niektórych notatkach i wspomnieniach innych. Zdecydowanie polecam, według mnie obowiązkowa pozycja w bibliotece graczy… Expand
  5. silvershine24
    Dec 3, 2020
    9
    One of the first games that I had finished in a long time. The open world is very nice, along with the game play mechanics. I would recommend this game to anyone who doesn't have a major fear of water.
  6. Oreun
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Very good survival game, it has an immersive atmosphere and lots of things to do and places to explore. Definetely recommended, one of my favourite survival games.

    Muy buen juego de supervivencia. Tiene una muy buena e inmersiva atmosfera y muchas cosas que hacer y lugares que explorar. Definitivamente recomendado, uno de mis juegos de supervivencia favoritos.
  7. lurning
    Jun 21, 2022
    9
    positive: very atmospheric graphics and music / much to discover / lot's of hours of gameplay
    negative: for me personally the terrifying elements when you dive deeper are a bit of a turn-off but I can relate to people liking it
  8. MarsTheNutter
    Feb 23, 2021
    9
    survival games a genre that's filled with games that say there early access games that can give you some fun but not 1000 hours worth of fun Subotica is a masterpiece a one of a kind giving interesting concepts. this is also a story telling beauty not threw character a telling character b what is happening its shown threw the plant life the abandoned areas the alien fauna. the creaturessurvival games a genre that's filled with games that say there early access games that can give you some fun but not 1000 hours worth of fun Subotica is a masterpiece a one of a kind giving interesting concepts. this is also a story telling beauty not threw character a telling character b what is happening its shown threw the plant life the abandoned areas the alien fauna. the creatures can be cute or frightening, big or small, long or short. the plant life the sea the islands they are so divers and fun to explore that by it self it would have convicted me this game was a good game but mix the creatures, alien fauna, the biomes and more makes it a masterpiece of its genre I think everyone should try this game out to see what a good survival game should be and how amazing Subotica is. I hope more games like this will come out instead of the boring regular early access games I'm looking at you "The Forest"… Expand
  9. Manittas
    Jan 29, 2021
    10
    An excellent game with original design for gameplay and story. The graphics are great too. Nothing much to add besides what is already known.
  10. BennyDahBoi
    Feb 3, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ------ SPOILERS ------
    tl;dr:
    Beautiful game, incredible, gripping story - I strongly recommend it!

    You watch a small cutscene laying the plot for the story, it drops you straight into action, you wake up in a burning escape pod, death is imminent but you struggle free from the seat and extinguish the fires. You open the hatch and observe the seemingly infinite horizons of water, next to the giant spacecraft which has seeming disturbed this environment's rest.

    You dive into the blue abyss to discover the friendly shoals and the schools of fish brushing past you. It looks beautiful.

    PROS:

    In turns of the game's graphical elements, it really sticks out in a great way, mostly due to lighting effects. I am honestly intrigued as to what it would look like with RTX Ray-Tracing because I'm sure it would look very similar to this. The deeper you go, the darker it gets, when "night falls" the red rays of the nearby planet light up the night sky.

    The game relies largely on exploration, this puts the player out of their comfort zone and even sometimes introduces some horror aspects which are executed amazingly, I was on the edge of the seat for some of the deeper zones. This may not be for everyone but it worked for me even when I didn't know horror was involved, I personally loved the "heat of the moment" action.

    In terms of gameplay, the controls worked very well with them being preconfigured well without me needing to change much, but when I needed to, the menu of which to manage them was very easy to use.

    Creating and building a base underwater allows players to also let their creativity shine, whilst it also balances rewards with risks and requirements, such as reinforced walls to make sure integrity is up, so your base doesn't flood under pressure, as well as the need for power to keep the lights on.

    Another thing this game absolutely nails is vehicles, Subnauitica, in total, offers 4. They remain balanced and yet they still come with risks and rewards, with things like vehicle health. These vehicles can be upgraded with craft able upgrades if you so wish to spend valuable resources on them.

    The game's story is one of the highlights for me, leaving you in awe in some places, with you scratching your head in others, the game's lore can be very interesting at times, not delving too deep to the point where you overthink things but still allowing you to let your imagination and theories run wild as you progress in the game.

    CONS:

    Bugs - I experienced a bug which got me stuck in a wall thanks to the prawn suit in a stage late in the game, in turn I had to learn console commands and I actually had to god into noclip mode to save my game before I fell into the void.

    Lack of multiplayer features - when I picked this game up I expected multiplayer features but it lacked it which was a real bummer for me and my friends. However, due to the game's wonderful community, developers have been working on multiplayer options for Subnautica, thank god!

    Conclusion:

    In conclusion I feel that the pros outweigh the cons massively, so I have to recommend picking this game up. The price for it is an absolute STEAL.    … Expand
  11. yertre
    Feb 9, 2021
    9
    A great game with a wonderful soundtrack and atmosphere.

    Subnautica is a survival game, and probably the second best one I've played (after Rain World). The game is best experienced blind, so I won't spoil much. Suffice to say that the game has some incredible moments, and should be experienced by anyone who appreciates great atmosphere and storytelling. The game is terrifying at    A great game with a wonderful soundtrack and atmosphere.

    Subnautica is a survival game, and probably the second best one I've played (after Rain World). The game is best experienced blind, so I won't spoil much. Suffice to say that the game has some incredible moments, and should be experienced by anyone who appreciates great atmosphere and storytelling.

    The game is terrifying at times. It's not the typical type of fear in horror games, it's more the feeling that you could be caught anytime and killed any second, while giving you the feeling that you escaped by the skin of your teeth. It's really something that must be experienced, and it's one of many great sensations the game gives you.

    The game has some niggles, the biggest of which is the game's barriers in certain spots which can glitch out and trap you forever. It's not a huge issue, but worth mentioning. The game also has some performance hiccups, especially if you go very deep, but it's hardly a deal breaker.

    If you have ever enjoyed a survival game in your life, play Subnautica. If you enjoy horror games or games with scary atmospheres, play Subnautica. This game is far from perfect, but it's a very special and unique experience, one I wish I could have again. One of the best games of the decade.    … Expand
  12. masnoni
    Mar 6, 2021
    9
    Best open-world game I've played in a long time. Even after 100 hours in game it's still frightening. Story is actually pretty good and engaging. Love it
  13. nvd_re
    May 21, 2021
    10
    this game is awesome, I spent a lot of time on it, the graphics are really impressive, the game has opened up the vast ocean world.
  14. Savatage6
    May 5, 2021
    10
    One of the best survival games I've ever played. It provides a really unique experience. Definitely recommend it.
  15. Neonter
    May 12, 2021
    9
    Best open-world I have played in about a year. And best indie title for almost a decade! Great atmosphere, great graphics, attention to detail. Amazing what this little studio did with a small budget, compared to "the big guys". They made a competitive shooter called "Natural Selection 2" as well - be sure to check it out if you like fast-paced FPS action. :-)
  16. LadyEir
    Jun 1, 2021
    8
    One of the best open world games I have played. Knowing it was a small studio it makes the game really impressive. This ocean world survival game has as great atmosphere. learning new recipes and unlocking new areas and depths drives you to explore further, although fearful of what you might find or get lost in underground cave systems and drown.
    the game plot is mainly told through    One of the best open world games I have played. Knowing it was a small studio it makes the game really impressive. This ocean world survival game has as great atmosphere. learning new recipes and unlocking new areas and depths drives you to explore further, although fearful of what you might find or get lost in underground cave systems and drown.
    the game plot is mainly told through records you pick up and audio recordings until you get further in to the game. You can play and enjoy the game for hours simply crafting and expanding your base. you especially want to find a way to have a constant water and food supply, once you have that sorted you are free to progress or drag the plot as you feel free.

    The game is great but once you have completed the game there isn't as much re-play-ability as I would like as once you know where things are and areas to avoid you can easily set yourself up with little threat - knowing where to go and your limits.
    There is also a fair few glitches of note - your buildings can be seen through objects and landscapes, areas loading really slowly once there are lots of crafted objects in an area - as a result I had an instance where I glitched through a permanent wall and became stuck out of bounds, having to reload an older save.

    if you like open world and survival games I would highly recommend this game - I would like to give it a higher score but the glitches unfortunately mean a lower rating for me    … Expand
  17. Bloodper
    May 27, 2021
    10
    A beautiful game, with a great gameplay and very adictictif, be aware :)
    One of the game of the year for me, a very good experience, everyone should play it once in his life.
  18. MinePlayer
    Jun 8, 2021
    10
    Wordless, awesome gameplay, full-featured exploration, great soundtrack, very well-planned plot, this is a type of game that people love and are addicted to this game. ,it's something unique, something I've never felt so much pleasure in playing, just amazing.Congratulations to the developers, this is something that I have the great and unique pleasure of calling a real game.
  19. Goosecicle
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    My one of my favorite game of all time
    Amazing 10/10
    uh so this one time I was going trying to find diamonds an the moutain island and I got so scared by the sea emp saying What... are... you? i ran to a roommate for emotional support
    yet again 10/10 amazing
  20. DrCrimsonRidge
    Sep 17, 2021
    9
    Subnautica is a great take on the survival genre with a great mixture of horror as well.
  21. NaciaLubiGry
    Sep 19, 2021
    10
    Nie umiem tego ująć słowami. Po prostu w to zagraj i nie zauważysz gdy na liczniku czasu spędzonego w grze przebijesz 365 dni. Najlepsza gra na świecie
  22. GamerDoge
    Jul 11, 2022
    8
    Subnautica is a really good survival/horror game title. It has a huge unique open world which most of the time gives you goosebumps. Building a base, creating new vehicles, exploring the deepest pits of the alien ocean. But the main issue I think the game has is the constant need to farm more materials and that makes this unique game boring sometimes. Also if you have thalassophobia staySubnautica is a really good survival/horror game title. It has a huge unique open world which most of the time gives you goosebumps. Building a base, creating new vehicles, exploring the deepest pits of the alien ocean. But the main issue I think the game has is the constant need to farm more materials and that makes this unique game boring sometimes. Also if you have thalassophobia stay away from this game. For an indie game that didn't have a big budget I can easily give this game a 8 out of ten.… Expand
  23. Andrei234
    Apr 18, 2022
    9
    this is the best survival game i have ever played. it is very fun and replayable. i completed the game 5 times by now and i could complete it the 6th time. the only bad thing about it are the weird bugs that appear at random but they arent a big deal. overall a must buy
  24. GalaxyGlyder
    Oct 4, 2021
    9
    This game is one of the iconic steam games in my opinion. Atmosphere in Sub Nautica is incredible and terrifying. This game has major technical issues however that ruined my first playthrough of this game. Another issue is the lack of direction in this game. I would recommend using a guide if you want to play this game.
  25. JackPlack
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Maybe the best survival and best aquarium/reef/diving game. So many creative things to do.
    Today there should be more graphic details sets. Creating manual detail config is very uncomfortable.
    Maybe they could have names: "Ultra2022,..."
  26. fips6410
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    This is probably the best survival game you can get, and for me one of the greatest games of all time.
  27. jolychik
    Oct 22, 2021
    9
    Дизайн и красота картинки (играть с кино режимом) - 10
    Саунддизайн и музыка - 10
    Атмосфера - 10 Сюжет для выживалки - 10(лучше не видел пока что, аж до мурашек местами, но большая часть в записках(КПК)) Техническое состояние - 7-8 Геймплей и то насколько мне нравилось путешествовать по миру не считая стандартного для выживалок заёбного крафта - 9 В один момент тебя заебёт ресурсы    Дизайн и красота картинки (играть с кино режимом) - 10
    Саунддизайн и музыка - 10
    Атмосфера - 10
    Сюжет для выживалки - 10(лучше не видел пока что, аж до мурашек местами, но большая часть в записках(КПК))
    Техническое состояние - 7-8
    Геймплей и то насколько мне нравилось путешествовать по миру не считая стандартного для выживалок заёбного крафта - 9

    В один момент тебя заебёт ресурсы для жизни добывать и для крафта посторонних не относящихся к сюжету шмоток
    Так что кста советую сразу скачать трейнер для этого, но я его ток через часов 18-20 использовать начал
    Пару раз у меня техника в текстурки упала и я не смог её вытащить, с этим тоже трейнер помог
    Прошёл игру за 32 часа (после завершения дальше выживать низя)

    P. S.
    А, и ещё там есть топ фишка как по мне, капсула времени, тип ты в конце игры оставляешь фотку, текст и какие то препасы(не много) в ней, и один игрок когда нибудь в случайном месте карты на поверхности найдёт её (я 2шт нашёл, сразу не выкупил что шмотки из неё, подумал баг и выкинул их) )    … Expand
  28. Mipoli101
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    I just can literary cry when I play this game. It’s so beautiful, full of adventures, some times really creepy. Love it with all my heart!
  29. Jittery
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Если вы, как я, боитесь глубины, то для вас это хоррор игра. Я до мурашек боялся заплывать глубже - но сюжет заставляет делать это.
    10 левиафанов из 10
  30. metro_lover31
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Subnautica is a really special game for me. Although I love the Metro series, if you want to say Metro or Subnautica, I would definitely choose Subnautica. Subnautica is one of the best of its kind, with beautiful graphics, a really well thought-out story and gameplay mechanics. Once you play Subnautica, the feeling of happiness and reward for your hard work at the end really gives you aSubnautica is a really special game for me. Although I love the Metro series, if you want to say Metro or Subnautica, I would definitely choose Subnautica. Subnautica is one of the best of its kind, with beautiful graphics, a really well thought-out story and gameplay mechanics. Once you play Subnautica, the feeling of happiness and reward for your hard work at the end really gives you a great pleasure. Explaining the mystery of the main character and what happened to the other characters and showing it with the extras in the game really gives you the best feeling of loneliness and makes you feel as if you are on the planet 4546B. I was really upset that Subnautica Below Zero was so bad compared to Subnautica. I don't know if they will make a third game, but if they do, they should give credit to the first game and re-live the feeling that Subnautica gave me. I hope they make the third game and it will be linked to the first game.… Expand
  31. Yannig
    Jun 18, 2023
    8
    The first couple of hours into the game I really loved it, I would have given the game 10/10. Later on when the radio messages stop you may lose a sense of direction. At that point the game becomes about grinding for resources to upgrade your equipment. In the end it stays a wonderful world to explore.

    + Good + + Beautiful world + Excellent atmosphere + Great sound + No guidance in    The first couple of hours into the game I really loved it, I would have given the game 10/10. Later on when the radio messages stop you may lose a sense of direction. At that point the game becomes about grinding for resources to upgrade your equipment. In the end it stays a wonderful world to explore.

    + Good +
    + Beautiful world
    + Excellent atmosphere
    + Great sound
    + No guidance in what to do, this makes the game a little bit more believable and adventurous.

    - Not so good -
    - Inventory management. Too small inventories make grinding for resources exhaustive.
    - Pop-in of the environment, at one point I got stuck in the game because I couldn't find a certain location.
    - No in-game map. Finding back certain locations becomes hard.
    - No hint system or guidance to progress.    … Expand
  32. t3rminator_
    Dec 24, 2021
    9
    This game is a legend. I am kindda sad because the below zero doesnt link with their og game. The game would be perfect if they would add a image with the planet where the main character landed. i can t wait for the next subnautica.
  33. WellEvil
    Jan 5, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game with a huge focus on story, characters, and world-building. I don't remember the last time when the story absorbed me so much. Yes, there are a few bugs here are there, but nothing game-breaking. Usually minor visual glitches.… Expand
  34. CriticalAcolade
    Apr 27, 2022
    10
    Let’s get one thing out of the way first, I have“Thalassophobia” Or the extreme fear of the large bodies of water… So April 1st come around and my older brother came a dropped this on my bed, and thats when I discover possibly one of my favorite games ever.
    For me Subnautica during the day Subnautica felt like a happy survival game, one were I could swim without a care in the world,    Let’s get one thing out of the way first, I have“Thalassophobia” Or the extreme fear of the large bodies of water… So April 1st come around and my older brother came a dropped this on my bed, and thats when I discover possibly one of my favorite games ever.
    For me Subnautica during the day Subnautica felt like a happy survival game, one were I could swim without a care in the world, taking care of all the ocean life I wanted to, oh boy how was I wrong.
    This game taught me the true meaning of terror and as someone with a fear of the ocean who did a blind play through, you can probably guess the lingering effects of playing this game.
    PS: I still have nightmare about today.    … Expand
  35. PolarBearCritic
    Jan 20, 2022
    10
    Great game atmosphere and soundtrack is something with something, then. Fear of spiders I have developed I understand this is one thing some things just take horror when you are a small insect coming and in the normal game you are not afraid, and you in this straight … No words at all.
  36. BaldursGate2
    Jan 25, 2022
    10
    Gioco da tanti tanti anni e ho avuto modo di giocare tanti tanti titoli: questo è uno dei pochi che posso realmente collocare nell'Olimpo del gaming.
    Fatevi un regalo: non andate su internet a leggerne la trama, vederne le immagini o cercar di capire che tipologia di gioco sia.
    Io - purtroppo - l'ho già giocato e vorrei tanto dimenticarlo per poterlo giocare di nuovo una prima volta, ma    Gioco da tanti tanti anni e ho avuto modo di giocare tanti tanti titoli: questo è uno dei pochi che posso realmente collocare nell'Olimpo del gaming.
    Fatevi un regalo: non andate su internet a leggerne la trama, vederne le immagini o cercar di capire che tipologia di gioco sia.
    Io - purtroppo - l'ho già giocato e vorrei tanto dimenticarlo per poterlo giocare di nuovo una prima volta, ma voi siete ancora in tempo per godervi da zero una delle migliori esperienze che il mondo dei videogiochi possa riservarvi.
    Non sprecate questa occasione.    … Expand
  37. Bugdan
    Jun 20, 2022
    8
    This game is amazing. Underwater world looks really massive, beautifull and scary in the same time. Plot is enough good. Two main problems are grinding and bugs. I strongly recommend it.
  38. LMRTX
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Absolutely amazing open world game. Just the diverse and well designed playable area itself is enough to make it and instant 8/10 in my books. Subanautica also has very solid graphics and plethora of unique sea-creatures.

    Pros: - Nice graphics - Refreshing take on the open-world game formula - Good UI - Well designed gameplay loop - Excellent sound design - Good progression system    Absolutely amazing open world game. Just the diverse and well designed playable area itself is enough to make it and instant 8/10 in my books. Subanautica also has very solid graphics and plethora of unique sea-creatures.

    Pros:
    - Nice graphics
    - Refreshing take on the open-world game formula
    - Good UI
    - Well designed gameplay loop
    - Excellent sound design
    - Good progression system
    - Smooth and responsive underwater controls

    Cons:
    - Slightly tedious material gathering
    - Basic story
    - Doing anything on land feels like walking on ice.    … Expand
  39. Lulletheone
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Make more games like it. Maybe add co-op, make it darker and make it a bit more challenging.
  40. Jollyolfun
    Nov 18, 2022
    9
    i have thalassophobia and had to take many many many breaks to breath while in this game
  41. VeioBrabo
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    Poucas vezes na vida fui tão surpreendido positivamente num jogo. É incrível, envolvente, leve, divertido e surpreendente. Não tive nenhuma experiência negativa e a história é sensacional. Eu espero muito que essa empresa continue produzindo jogos com tamanho primor. Nota máxima.
  42. nfs7379
    Sep 4, 2022
    8
    8/10.......................................................................
  43. Xtremeartman
    May 14, 2022
    9
    Great survival adventure game with a special secret. Subnautica takes the players fear as a deterrent to keep them from going forwards as the player advances in the game, the scenery, creativity and atmosphere in this game is exquisite, the graphics are great and the OST is very well constructed to fit the theme. My review would have been a ten but every once in a blue moon there is aGreat survival adventure game with a special secret. Subnautica takes the players fear as a deterrent to keep them from going forwards as the player advances in the game, the scenery, creativity and atmosphere in this game is exquisite, the graphics are great and the OST is very well constructed to fit the theme. My review would have been a ten but every once in a blue moon there is a glitch which can affect immersion or ruin the flow of gameplay and a few textures are low res but these are small details which are easily ignored. Would recommend this game to anyone… Expand
  44. Dragomir714
    Jun 5, 2022
    10
    This is probably the best game i ever played, its just so good. The graphics are awesome, the soundtrack is fire, especially leviathan. The story is not great but its not the point of the game.
    The survival, exploration and terror aspects are so good. You dont know the amount of times i had an adrenaline boost right after hearing a reaper leviathan in the distance.
    Below zero made the    This is probably the best game i ever played, its just so good. The graphics are awesome, the soundtrack is fire, especially leviathan. The story is not great but its not the point of the game.
    The survival, exploration and terror aspects are so good. You dont know the amount of times i had an adrenaline boost right after hearing a reaper leviathan in the distance.
    Below zero made the story much better but compromised most other aspects of the original.

    Get it, its worth it.    … Expand
  45. sansbattle1111
    May 23, 2023
    8
    Subnautica, developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment, is an immersive underwater survival game that plunges players into a vast and mysterious alien ocean. With its stunning visuals, deep exploration, and nerve-wracking encounters, this game offers a unique and captivating experience that keeps players on the edge of their seats.

    The first thing that strikes players in Subnautica is    Subnautica, developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment, is an immersive underwater survival game that plunges players into a vast and mysterious alien ocean. With its stunning visuals, deep exploration, and nerve-wracking encounters, this game offers a unique and captivating experience that keeps players on the edge of their seats.

    The first thing that strikes players in Subnautica is its breathtaking beauty. The underwater world is teeming with vibrant marine life, stunning coral reefs, and awe-inspiring biomes. The attention to detail in the environment is exceptional, creating a sense of wonder and immersion. The game's day-night cycle and dynamic weather effects further enhance the atmospheric experience, making exploration both visually stunning and rewarding.

    Survival is the core focus of Subnautica, and the game excels in creating a sense of vulnerability and tension. As players navigate the depths, they must manage resources, oxygen levels, and hunger, all while avoiding or confronting hostile creatures. The fear of the unknown and the constant threat of danger create a palpable sense of dread, heightening the sense of immersion and making each decision and discovery meaningful.

    The exploration in Subnautica is vast and rewarding. The game world is filled with secrets, wrecks, and hidden resources to discover. The progression system is well-designed, gradually unlocking new tools and equipment that allow players to explore deeper and face greater challenges. Unraveling the mysteries of the alien world through logs and story fragments adds an additional layer of intrigue, motivating players to delve deeper into the unknown.

    Subnautica's sound design is superb, contributing to the game's immersive atmosphere. The ambient sounds of the ocean, the eerie cries of underwater creatures, and the unsettling music create a haunting and immersive experience. The audio cues play a crucial role in building tension and alerting players to potential dangers, enhancing the overall sense of immersion and unease.

    The crafting system in Subnautica is robust and rewarding. Players can gather resources from the environment to create tools, equipment, and bases that aid in survival and exploration. The variety of blueprints and upgrades available provide a sense of progression and allow for customization to suit individual playstyles. The base-building aspect adds a layer of creativity and personalization, giving players a sense of ownership and security in the harsh underwater world.

    Despite its strengths, Subnautica does have a few minor flaws. The performance on certain platforms may suffer from occasional frame rate drops and technical issues. Additionally, some players may find the survival mechanics, such as the need to constantly manage resources, hunger, and oxygen, to be overly challenging or repetitive.

    Subnautica is an immersive and thrilling underwater survival adventure that pushes the boundaries of exploration and fear. Its stunning visuals, deep and mysterious world, and nerve-wracking encounters create an unforgettable experience. The game's emphasis on survival and exploration, coupled with its atmospheric sound design and robust crafting system, make it a standout title in the genre. Despite a few technical shortcomings and potentially repetitive mechanics, Subnautica is a must-play for those seeking a captivating and immersive underwater survival experience. It earns a solid 8/10 rating for its ability to immerse players in a haunting and awe-inspiring alien world.    … Expand
  46. lalochea
    Jun 17, 2022
    8
    Honestly, this game has to be the most terrifying and stressing experience I've ever had on the first playthrough, with the numerous creatures that want to kill you, your limited supply of oxygen and the need to venture ever deeper in search of a way off the planet. However, I found that later in the game, it kinda looses the feeling of danger and horror and becomes more of a chore thanHonestly, this game has to be the most terrifying and stressing experience I've ever had on the first playthrough, with the numerous creatures that want to kill you, your limited supply of oxygen and the need to venture ever deeper in search of a way off the planet. However, I found that later in the game, it kinda looses the feeling of danger and horror and becomes more of a chore than anything else, requiring you to amass a ton of resources to upgrade your vehicles and dying becomes more of a minor annoyance than anything else.

    TLDR: Good game, but becomes repetitive near the end.    … Expand
  47. Luis_yoshihiro
    Jun 23, 2022
    9
    It's a very good game, but it's very poorly optimized. I played it on my PC and XBOX, on both, when I set up my base and look at it, the game hits 22 fps on PC and 15 fps on series x. Also, the game has a lot of loading popups. And I think the story could be easier to understand, not necessarily needing to read and look for the PDA's
  48. 1ndastreal
    Jul 30, 2022
    8
    EMATARY GRAVE MAN - BLEED A RIVERSEMATARY GRAVE MAN - BLEED A RIVERSEMATARY GRAVE MAN - BLEED A RIVERSEMATARY GRAVE
  49. AmySorawo
    Sep 3, 2022
    9
    A game made by an indie studio,

    With it bugs and issues its still an amazing game and an achievement by such a small studio. Thank you Unknown Worlds for making this game, you're amazing.
  50. giabaovietnam
    Sep 12, 2022
    10
    very good 10/10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  51. RodriMar
    Sep 14, 2022
    9
    After 125 hours played in this open-world game, i have discovered something new every time, this game its perfect for people who is looking for a non scary game but yes for a game that gives you goosebumps. The music is perfect, and the story its interesting but not necessary. One of the most underrated games, almost in the last 10 years.
  52. elTortas4k
    Sep 16, 2022
    10
    Es mi juego favorito actualmente. Se que esta lleno de bugs y un poco meh en cuanto a animaciones, pero no quita el hecho de que me parezca una joya imprescindible. Para este juego han tenido que hacer un ecosistema entero, una fauna completamente grande, biomas creativos y coloridos, aparte de una historia interesante. La manera de farmear en este juego no se me hace tan pesada como enEs mi juego favorito actualmente. Se que esta lleno de bugs y un poco meh en cuanto a animaciones, pero no quita el hecho de que me parezca una joya imprescindible. Para este juego han tenido que hacer un ecosistema entero, una fauna completamente grande, biomas creativos y coloridos, aparte de una historia interesante. La manera de farmear en este juego no se me hace tan pesada como en otros títulos. Es interesante ver los distintos biomas y distintos peces mientras estas farmeando. La banda sonora también me parece un punto extra en este juego, le pega mucho a la atmosfera que tiene el juego. Realmente este título puede hacerte pasar miedo o ansiedad, pero me parece un punto a favor ya que estamos en el contexto de un planeta desconocido donde todo es agua y no se conoce toda la fauna que reside en el. Aparte de miedo, tiene aventuras y momentos tranquilos. Me hubiera gustado que tenga multijugador, se que en parte la gracia del juego esta en sentirse solo y atrapado en un planeta desconocido, pero no hay que mentir sobre que seria muy curioso y interesante que hubieran añadido esta modalidad (aunque aun pueden hacerla, están haciendo actualizaciones para mejorar el juego). Sé que existe el launcher de Nitrox, pero quiero jugarlo online de una forma oficial ya que Nitrox da problemas de conexión, la fauna o minerales no están sincronizados con los demás jugadores y pueden haber muchos bugs como objetos duplicados o peces sin movimiento.

    En resumen: Un juego que si te gusta minecraft y farmear deberias probarlo, podria sorprenderte mucho, 10/10.    … Expand
  53. korku
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    An underwater horror game. If you are tired of dark rooms, cemeteries, deserted villages, you can continue underwater! It was a nice experience.
  54. Aidelweiss
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Im not too big a fan of open world game, but this game really change my mind about it.

    Every area have a unique distinguished feature, with atmosphere and sound that is very fleshed out The sound design is definitely the main feature here, you can tell where you are from the enemy sound or if you being chased by something terrible There is no map in the game so you have to either    Im not too big a fan of open world game, but this game really change my mind about it.

    Every area have a unique distinguished feature, with atmosphere and sound that is very fleshed out

    The sound design is definitely the main feature here, you can tell where you are from the enemy sound or if you being chased by something terrible

    There is no map in the game so you have to either memorize the place or just use beacon, however memorizing the map is not that hard after putting few beacon for landmark because of the unique flora and fauna in every area.

    10/10
    not recommended if you have a fear of the ocean    … Expand
  55. pulsification
    Nov 25, 2022
    9
    Incredibly immersive. Hypnotizing soundtrack, interesting story, love this game. The review needs to contain at least 75 characters for some reason.
  56. Hyperfailure
    May 20, 2023
    8
    Thoroughly enjoyed the experience of meeting underwater monstrosities and getting traumatised for life.
  57. StarMando
    Nov 27, 2022
    10
    Subnautica es sin duda una obra maestra. Irrebatiblemente te va a hacer sentir que estas allí, en las frías aguas, rodeado de oscuridad, a la espera de que uno de los aterradores depredadores que habitan allí. Simplemente una obra maestra.
  58. LambdaLocator
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    Subnautica has the best open-world out of any video game ever. Great gameplay.
  59. Protectores
    Jan 18, 2023
    10
    Uzun süredir kütüphanemde bekliyordu.Ve İnanın hiç ilgimi çekmemişti.Ta ki bir gün internetten oynanış videosunu izleyip oyunu kurmaya karar verene kadar.Yükledim ve oynamaya başladım sonrası ise inanılmaz derecede eğlenceli ve ilginç bir hayatta kalma deneyimi.Gerçekten harika bir oyundu.Kesinlikle oynayın oynattırın.
  60. saladsandwich
    Jan 22, 2023
    10
    best open world game ever. you are in constant mystery about where your going how big this world is and those beady eyes looking at you from a distance, when i first played this game i couldnt stop there was so much to do so much to explore. this game is practitcly a horror game at first you hear the roar in the distance you are now mentally scared and will not go anywhere near that areabest open world game ever. you are in constant mystery about where your going how big this world is and those beady eyes looking at you from a distance, when i first played this game i couldnt stop there was so much to do so much to explore. this game is practitcly a horror game at first you hear the roar in the distance you are now mentally scared and will not go anywhere near that area or direction the leviathans in this game are not strong but its the scariness of that massive fish you saw at the corner of your eye while you were passing through that area makes you at edge when going back there to progress the game. this game has its place in me I love it if you have the opportunity to get and play this game you will love it!!! 10/10 kiss my ass… Expand
  61. Ghost2Day
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    This is a masterpiece and my most favourite game of all time. Can't wait for more of this universe to come. Graphics can be buggy sometimes but it can be even for better.
  62. Liquid_Cold
    Aug 1, 2023
    10
    Эта игра - незабываемое приключение!
    Отличный крафт и выживание, одна только подводная лодка чего стоит!
    Разрабы постарались и вложили душу в проект!
  63. Zyetwy
    Apr 24, 2023
    8
    Very enjoyable and good game. It has good story as well. I definetly suggest it. Only thing that I didn't like about the game is difficulty of exploring. It is kinda hard to explore and to find your way. It is 8 out of 10.
  64. slimeman321
    May 15, 2023
    9
    a really good game that has a good story and a lot of things to explore and creepy, weird and interesting creatures.
  65. DargoKarr
    May 22, 2023
    10
    The atmosphere, music, and story are incredible. You like exploration? Subnautica has you covered. You like crafting and base building? Covered. You like survival? Covered. You like a great story well told? Got you there too. I cannot recommend this game enough.
  66. Potet69
    Jun 1, 2023
    9
    Best survival game out there right now.‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎
  67. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    9
    Incredible open world undersea game. Really sells the undersea environments with many believable yet alien animals and environments. Ambience is stunning, the game is overall gorgeous, and its only big flaw is some technical issues around pop-in
  68. mdk567
    Jun 11, 2023
    8
    재료를 수집해 건물과 아이템을 만드는 빌더게임을 좋아하지 않는 편이지만 서브노티카의 해저탐험은 그런 호불호를 떠나 새로운 세상을 탐험하는 흥미로운 경험을 제공해준다.
  69. BARAO555
    Jun 16, 2023
    8
    Very fun and climatic half survival half horror experience. the thalasopfobia fellows will defiantly have fun
  70. Quazder
    Aug 22, 2023
    8
    Obviously playing it was an unique experience. Every gamer should play this.
  71. MrMelis
    Jul 16, 2023
    9
    Subnautica is one of the best examples of what makes videogames fun. Its mainly immersion. Unlike modern videogames Subnautica doesn't assist the player throughout the play-through. No tutorial, no handholding, no cutscenes, no map, no real indication of what you have to do, nothing. Only the freedom to decide what you want to do yourself. This base already fades away the sense that youSubnautica is one of the best examples of what makes videogames fun. Its mainly immersion. Unlike modern videogames Subnautica doesn't assist the player throughout the play-through. No tutorial, no handholding, no cutscenes, no map, no real indication of what you have to do, nothing. Only the freedom to decide what you want to do yourself. This base already fades away the sense that you are playing a videogame. On top of this, your character never talks, which really makes you feel like you are that character. Not that you control a character with its own conscience. After playing for a while, you start to realize that you really have to figure out everything yourself. And because the underwater world and its mystery is so captivating, you can easily put up with long hours of exploration to seek out every place and piece of information there is to find. To top it all off Subnautica is incredibly scary. I can say with certainty that Subnautica is going to introduce you to multiple fears you didn't know you had. They play right into those fears by adding fog, big wrecks, big bodies of water, darkness, disturbing looking biomes and worst of all alien sea monsters. Not to forget the incredible sound design by Simon Chylinski which builds up the tension from 0 to 100 real quick. After a certain point, Subnautica becomes a battle between your curiosity and your fear of the unknown. Overcoming that fear time after time was a great experience. There is honestly so much more to say about this game, but you really just have to experience it yourself.… Expand
  72. Dub_
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bought the game in 2018, it’s been an emotional roller coaster, there’s always that feeling when you see the sea emperors kids go and venture, also the combination between horror game and adventure open world game is so good, no feeling beats the one you felt when you beat the game for the first time, it’s a one in a lifetime experience, enjoy it.… Expand
  73. Malak7
    Jul 21, 2023
    9
    One of the best games I played recently.

    +Beautifull designs and original survival sandbox
    +Tension and fear of the unknown deep ocean
    +Good OST
    -Lack of NPC
    -Character with unknown personality
  74. Lessaless
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    + histoire de zinzin
    + concepte de zinzin
    + exploration de zinzin
    + build de base de zinzin
    + véhicule de zinzin

    - RIEN

    L'une des meilleurs expériences de jeu vidéo auquel j'ai pu jouer.
    Si vous ne l'avez pas fait, faite le.
    10/10
  75. M1ssingCow
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    designs of the creatures are amazing, survival mechanics are good, and the whole atmosphere is just so good, but we don't talk about the bugs.
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#10 Best PC Game of 2018
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#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 39
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  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. AusGamers
    Dec 7, 2018
    92
    It isn’t without performance hiccups, especially the deeper you go. But the breadth of content here and the open-world nature both in terms of playspace and just pure choice in how you go about it is something rarely seen in games.
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  2. CD-Action
    May 16, 2018
    95
    Subnautica is hands down the best survival game I have ever experienced. I completely lost track of time while playing it and for the first time in ages I rescheduled my appointments and neglected my responsibilities to spend more time with a game. If I could I would hand out free copies in the streets so as many people as possible can see how ridiculously good Subnautica is. [04/2018, p.62]
  3. GameGrin
    May 10, 2018
    90
    A great game that took five years to make. Subnautica is an open sandbox sci-fi fantasy that can inch it's way into horror as you explore the depths of the ocean world. Just be ready to farm!
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