Subnautica

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  1. Savatage6
    May 5, 2021
    10
    One of the best survival games I've ever played. It provides a really unique experience. Definitely recommend it.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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,..."
  7. 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.
  8. 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!
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Lulletheone
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Make more games like it. Maybe add co-op, make it darker and make it a bit more challenging.
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. thehoang123
    Aug 30, 2022
    10
    One of the best survival games on the market. Don't recommend if you have thalassophobia.
  19. giabaovietnam
    Sep 12, 2022
    10
    very good 10/10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. LambdaLocator
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    Subnautica has the best open-world out of any video game ever. Great gameplay.
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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!
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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.
  32. Bulsajo
    Mar 2, 2018
    9
    A very strong contender for "THE BEST GAME I'VE EVER PLAYED." This is coming from someone who started out playing Atari Pong in the 70s (and has been diving around the world since the 80s). Graphics, game play, plot, progression, sound, music all combine in an intensely satisfying and addictive experience. Completing the game (135 hours, I like to take my time) was very rewarding and leftA very strong contender for "THE BEST GAME I'VE EVER PLAYED." This is coming from someone who started out playing Atari Pong in the 70s (and has been diving around the world since the 80s). Graphics, game play, plot, progression, sound, music all combine in an intensely satisfying and addictive experience. Completing the game (135 hours, I like to take my time) was very rewarding and left me craving more. disclaimer: I didn't experience any major bugs nor do I know anything about the company's HR policies.… Expand
  33. Kelemvor
    Feb 2, 2018
    9
    One of the best survival games at the moment. The world is beautiful, the survival aspect is well integrated, the atmosphere is incredible and the UI/controls is/are also very intuitive..even the story is cool and building is a lot of fun. For 20 bucks, this is a no brainer!
  34. jbj479
    Feb 19, 2018
    9
    I thoroughly enjoyed this game. It's a game of priorities. What do I need to do to save myself in this situation? The world is spectacular. I'm having a ton of fun playing it. Highly recommend it.
  35. ZaPaAl
    Mar 7, 2018
    9
    An amazing and lengthy experience. Atmospherically very well done fauna, flora and geological layout. And it even has some nice story moments sprinkled in.

    Right until the end there is always something new to be found and to be built. Several times this means rebuilding your current situation and adapting to new possibilities. Often it's not really about exploring, but about building up    An amazing and lengthy experience. Atmospherically very well done fauna, flora and geological layout. And it even has some nice story moments sprinkled in.

    Right until the end there is always something new to be found and to be built. Several times this means rebuilding your current situation and adapting to new possibilities. Often it's not really about exploring, but about building up logistics that make your life easier and enable further exploration.

    On the negative side, it can be extremely unclear how to proceed, until you finally per persistence (or external help) find the required blueprint, log, resource or location. Some areas can be bland, especially the ones regarding higher technology. I probably wouldn't have finished the game without a map, and regarding that, there are quite a few mods that can make your experience much better now.

    Altogether I feel a bit sad leaving this place behind. It has been like a second home for many, many hours.    … Expand
  36. gd01skorpius
    Jun 2, 2021
    9
    Subnautica is, despite its flaws, one of the best games I've ever played, and I have played a LOT of games. While the PS4 version was extremely frustrating because of poor optimization, on PC the bugs are minor. This review is heavily tilted in spite of these bugs because of my emotional response to the game.

    I really have to say this is, **in my opinion**, as near a perfect video game    Subnautica is, despite its flaws, one of the best games I've ever played, and I have played a LOT of games. While the PS4 version was extremely frustrating because of poor optimization, on PC the bugs are minor. This review is heavily tilted in spite of these bugs because of my emotional response to the game.

    I really have to say this is, **in my opinion**, as near a perfect video game experience there is. I actually feel blessed to have been given the opportunity to play it. This game is beautiful. While I'm less a fan of the slight cartoony style, it works for this game. It feels authentic to me. I've never gone scuba diving, let along been on an alien planet, but this really captures the fantasy for me. The graphics, art, sound, and music are all breathtaking.

    While it can be gorgeous, it can also be terrifying. The depths can make one feel very vulnerable, surrounded by monsters, running out of air, and barely enough time to reach the surface for a breath of air.

    The UI is mercifully light weight, so easy to get into game and navigate menus. My only issue is that it's overly easy to drop things when using a controller (the button is the same as moving things to lockers and the muscle reflex makes me want to use the same button for using things when not interacting with lockers) but this is minor. I also don't really see the value in having such a limited number of quick slots but I'm sure there must have been a good reason for game balance.
    The sound design is incredible but one little detail I want to call out is how all the PDA sounds and dialog sound like they are being transmitted through glass. Just something I appreciated as an audiophile.

    The gameplay controls with a controller are really well thought out and nicely tuned, never once had an issue with controls other than screenshots being triggered by pressing both thumb sticks, so the clench response of terror causes my screenshot section of my PDA to be filled of crashfish explosions and leviathan mouths (just kidding, that's actually pretty awesome).

    Story wise, I love a game that can weave a story with an absolute minimum of cut scenes and expensive cinematics. I loved the story. I felt it in my heart, the ending, (no spoilers) made me smile so big and misty eyed, something I haven't felt from a game in a long time. I'm just a little dismayed that they went more heavy handed with story elements in the otherwise excellent sequel.

    Now I do wish they would work on achieving the same level of polish on the PS4 version, which is so riddled with bugs and crashes and slow saving, loading, and streaming that I was glad that I got it when it was free. On the other hand, it was promising enough that it made me buy it on Steam. I cannot recommend the PC version enough.

    To the developers, thank you for the experience :)    … Expand
  37. Widden
    Dec 16, 2018
    9
    Firstly; I've finished the game. It is really good fun, highly recommended.

    However, you need to be open minded, ready to explore, act like you were really on an alien planet in an alien environment, and play reasonably carefully; you can easily die. And there's no handholding, you need to figure out a lot of things, which I can see some reviewers find frustrating. To me it's kind    Firstly; I've finished the game. It is really good fun, highly recommended.

    However, you need to be open minded, ready to explore, act like you were really on an alien planet in an alien environment, and play reasonably carefully; you can easily die. And there's no handholding, you need to figure out a lot of things, which I can see some reviewers find frustrating.

    To me it's kind of going back to the grassroots of gaming, just the way I like it :)

    Ok the good:
    - I don't need to tell you how good it looks.
    - It's a fresh idea, offers a good level of freedom, challenging (you can play it on really easy or really hard; up to you.
    - Decent storyline
    - Replayability; if the building aspect is what you like, then there's lots :)

    The not so good:
    - I've encountered one really bad bug where I've reloaded and was outside of the map, and a few not-so-deadly, so some bugfixing could definitely help.
    - I think some tech are a bit late in the game to be truly useful - but maybe it was just my luck
    - it can get tedious on hard levels, you really need to watch what you're doing, and yeah you might need some luck as well (just as in real life). And one bad decision on the spot can mean death.

    One small advice without giving away too much; you don't need to stack up on resources too badly, unless you're building the Hyatt underwater; it'll come easier.    … Expand
  38. JeanOfmArc
    Nov 27, 2019
    9
    Equal parts beautiful and dangerous, Subnautica is an amazing deep-sea diving exploration simulation, set on an alien planet with solid mechanics, tons of freedom, and an interesting narrative. The world is brimming with interesting lifeforms you've never seen before. The story moments are few and far between, but are always memorable. Definitely worth the plunge.
  39. larsch
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    Not without its flaws, but they are all forgiven, because this game is beautiful, immersive and just enjoyable way to spend a weekend (or two, or three...)
  40. jcasbeer
    Mar 23, 2018
    9
    The last line of dialog is the best, lol, hope you get to hear it.

    Steam says I spent 98 hours, I'm surprised it isn't more. Every day I'd find myself mentally planning the things I wanted to investigate that evening. Sometimes I'd spend 2 or 3 hours building components, just to test a theory. Those sessions often ended in success, though sometimes with a plot twist. And just about    The last line of dialog is the best, lol, hope you get to hear it.

    Steam says I spent 98 hours, I'm surprised it isn't more. Every day I'd find myself mentally planning the things I wanted to investigate that evening. Sometimes I'd spend 2 or 3 hours building components, just to test a theory. Those sessions often ended in success, though sometimes with a plot twist. And just about the time that I thought that I finally had things figured out, I'd come across the next area of investigation.

    Building things expands your horizons. Discovery is rewarded. Plot twists, plot expansion. Tons of fun.

    I don't give out many 9's. This game fully deserves one; it doesn't get a 10 for one reason. One main plot point is way too subtle, and I ended up reluctantly Googling the solution. I had just finished the last big task of the game and... I'm left sitting there wondering why I didn't get the payoff. I had successfully discovered the "what", and I had finished the "how", but in that one instance the game left me hanging. Once you play the game I bet you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. I spent an hour or two struggling.

    But that is fairly only a 1 out of 10 downgrade. The playground is wide and varied. You have a lot of interesting decisions to make. You have a great deal of effort to apply, and many rewards to collect.

    These guys have created a fine game.    … Expand
  41. FirstContact
    Mar 14, 2019
    9
    То чувство исследования, когда ты впервые открываешь для себя этот мир - потрясающее. Правда потом оно проходит.
  42. crimsondoor
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    Many games are overrated. But not this one. I don't even like exploration or survival games in general, but this game is one of the best games I've ever played because of its incredible atmosphere and sound design. This is not a horror game, but the concept of being alone underwater, heading into the unknown where you don't know what lies ahead, is very terrifying. Playing this gameMany games are overrated. But not this one. I don't even like exploration or survival games in general, but this game is one of the best games I've ever played because of its incredible atmosphere and sound design. This is not a horror game, but the concept of being alone underwater, heading into the unknown where you don't know what lies ahead, is very terrifying. Playing this game triggered my thalassophobia hard, but overcoming the fear and forcing myself to go on gave me one of the best gaming experience I've ever had.

    The story is fantastic - I need to mention this because many open-world and survival games have horrible storylines. (In fact, I could count games in this genre with good stories on one hand.) I obviously will not spoil the story in this review but reaching the ending was a very satisfying feeling! Story in this game has a very natural flow and is not forced upon you. There are objectives, but no missions to speak of. You can do your own thing exploring the world, and complete the story only when you want to.

    Map design is great as well. All biomes are already there from the beginning and are not "locked" per se, like in other games where you can't go to a new area because of a gate or something, but you are gently nudged towards your destination because of the well-written storyline and the lack of suits/tools to explore the new biome.

    UWE has created a truly unique gem that stands out in the sea of survival games (no pun intended) and they should be proud of their accomplishment.

    Remember to play with headphones on to "feel" the water around you.

    Some of my minor nitpicks:
    1. No multi-monitor support which would be perfect for an atmospheric game like this, but understandable due to the devs prioritising other issues over this feature which only a few people can take advantage of.
    2. Texture pop-in is horrible in this game. Not only is the pop-in annoying, it breaks immersion too.
    3. Inventory management is bad and is one of the most criticised aspect of this game along with the texture pop-in issue. If you Google "inventory management Subnautica" you will see thousands of search results.    … Expand
  43. Ihitkids
    Feb 28, 2018
    9
    It is a masterpiece. This game surprised me from the very beginning and didnt stop. The devs put great care and effort into this game and it shows! Besides being a totally unique and original concept, the game revels in its ambiguity. Is it a survival horror game? Is it an open world exploration game? Is it a creative game where you can build and craft to your heart's content? IT'S ALL OFIt is a masterpiece. This game surprised me from the very beginning and didnt stop. The devs put great care and effort into this game and it shows! Besides being a totally unique and original concept, the game revels in its ambiguity. Is it a survival horror game? Is it an open world exploration game? Is it a creative game where you can build and craft to your heart's content? IT'S ALL OF THOSE and maybe more. I'm not saying Subnautica is the single best game I've ever played, but the fact that I can even begin to argue that it may be, with a 20 dollar price tag, makes it stand alone in terms of value for your dollar. If you're on a budget and looking to get 50+ hours of riveting gameplay for your money, then look no further. If the devs are reading this I want them to know that I am so proud of what you accomplished, and have been following the title since it was first up for sale on Steam Early Access all those years ago. I knew the game you guys were building had great potential from the start, but lots of games do and sputter into roaring disappointment, you guys didn't let that happen and the world is just a little bit brighter and more fun for it. From all of us fans, I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU! Thank you for all the effort and love you poured into this title. Thank you for listening to the players feedback and implementing constant changes for the better. Thank you for all the sleepless nights and skipped lunches Im sure your team endured during development. YOU GUYS KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK!… Expand
  44. Arthainius
    May 9, 2018
    9
    The game runs even better then advertised. It came through on all of its promises during early access. A bunch of fun to play.
  45. Robobob
    Mar 4, 2018
    9
    This game has a lot of those "firsts" that will stick with you as a gamer for as long as you live. The first time you jump in the water. The first time you finally find dry land. Your first run in with a leviathan. When you finally build and step on your first Cyclops and realize it's not just another sub but a mobile base. This game fills you with so much more emotion than thanThis game has a lot of those "firsts" that will stick with you as a gamer for as long as you live. The first time you jump in the water. The first time you finally find dry land. Your first run in with a leviathan. When you finally build and step on your first Cyclops and realize it's not just another sub but a mobile base. This game fills you with so much more emotion than than typical games that take you through the typical paces. You feel dread as you dive deeper and deeper and are surrounded by darkness. Running from creatures while barely clinging to your last few points of health. Rushing back to your base to eat before you starve or run out of drinkable water. This game brings out of the emotions so well because you just have that one save and the atmosphere in this game is so thick with the creepy sounds echoing in the deep and the equally creepy sparingly-played soundtrack to really drive it home. It's a pretty game too. Each new biome gives you new beautiful and intriguing things to look at. For people who have never played: this is not a new generated map every time. It's the same map for everyone making it feel more like an adventure game. Building bases, structures and furniture is a nice plus but really not needed at all to play the base game. You can build to your hearts content and are only limited by the amount of resources you gather. The resources are finite too and don't respawn after collection so you can easily mine the starting area dry of debris, metals and even fish... forcing you to go further out to sea (and your comfort zone) to get the resources you need. This is one of the most fun and original games I have ever played. A couple minor quips: when you want to reload your one saved game you need to exit and reload the game which can take a full minute. I didn't reload often at first, but when traveling deep underwater and with the chances of running into different types of one-hit-kills creatures... you will save often until you are maxed on equipment. The biggest negative I've found is there is really no way to kill the enemies lurking around so they will ALWAYS be there to threaten you and slow you down. If there is a way to kill creatures aside from the fish you eat, I haven't found it. I've electrocuted, torpedoed and stabbed different creatures multiple times only to see them scared off for a moment at worst or stunned for a while at best. It would be nice if these leviathans were like boss fights and each needed a certain method to kill them or scare them off for good so you can clear out an area to be mined safely. Other than those issues the game is nearly flawless.… Expand
  46. arruu
    Feb 2, 2018
    9
    I played this game once when it was in an alpha stage, i believe (the aurora didnt even explode). It was already awesome then, and Im so glad to say that they've made it even more awesome.
    It's a game about EXPLORATION, more than anything else. It also throws in some light survival mechanics, and some light/medium crafting mechanics.
    Pros: - Feelings... this games makes you feel soooo    I played this game once when it was in an alpha stage, i believe (the aurora didnt even explode). It was already awesome then, and Im so glad to say that they've made it even more awesome.
    It's a game about EXPLORATION, more than anything else. It also throws in some light survival mechanics, and some light/medium crafting mechanics.

    Pros:
    - Feelings... this games makes you feel soooo many good things. The atmosphere is just perfect. You feel lost, alone, and frightned while exploring the depths and caverns with interesting lifeforms. I crapped my pants when a weird shadow came out of nowhere in the dark below the Aurora and grabbed my little seamoth.. But also feel satisfied and fulfilled when you figure out sth important, or when you find sth unexpected or much needed to advance.
    - The controls and building mechanics are correct.
    - The graphics and general design of the creatures is also pretty good. Of course better graphics would be welcome, but it is fine as it is...
    - The sound effects are also very good! The distintive sound of every creature you'll end up memorizing (if you know what's good for you).
    - Survival mechanics are there, but are light.. wich I love. I dont want another game that pushes me to keep on looking for sth to survive, like Dont Starve, or Stranded... Such things stress quite a bit, and makes my exploration experience less enjoyable.

    Cons:
    - Even though it already packs quite a lot of content ... I want MOOORE. Just give me more of everything. More biomes, more species, more buildings, more wrecks, more tools, more story, more unexpected discoveries, more non-linear ways to play the game. I will never grow tired of having sth else to do. Dont give weapons though... dont ever let me feel overpowered.. give me depth in mechanics and more things to explore and unveil. I really hope they add up some DLCs to this fantastic game.
    - The music is alright, but sometimes seems a bit out of place.
    - If you're looking for a regular FPS experience, go somewhere else. This is no COD ok? This about exploration and discovery.
    - If you're looking for a heavy survival game, also go somewhere else. This is no Dont Starve or The Forest. Survival mechanics are there just to remind you that you are human.

    So ... by all means, PLAY THIS GAME. It's worth it, and it will make you feel like almost nothing else can.    … Expand
  47. greenman22
    Mar 10, 2018
    9
    I spent so much time in this game. Every little advancement felt like an accomplishment. Then when it finally ends, you can breath again. It's so much fun. It would have been a perfect 10 but there are some glitches and bugs that made me have to revert to my last save, which got pretty annoying. This game is a must for anyone who loves survival-horror games.
  48. jakaclank
    May 29, 2023
    9
    Playing this game truly was a great experience. You get dropped into an open world and left to your own devices, which is both exhilarating and scary, though the game gives you hints where to go through immersive story telling. Since you are on an unknown planet somewhere in the future, you have no clue about the dangers of the waters or the capabilities of the tech you discover along thePlaying this game truly was a great experience. You get dropped into an open world and left to your own devices, which is both exhilarating and scary, though the game gives you hints where to go through immersive story telling. Since you are on an unknown planet somewhere in the future, you have no clue about the dangers of the waters or the capabilities of the tech you discover along the way, which makes playing refreshing and rewarding. The game has a lot of horror-y aspects to it that are well thought of. They play on known fears and phobias that constantly challenge you. The game can also be really gorgeous, especially for an indie game.

    The only reason why I did not give a 10 is because at some times grinding can become somewhat tedious (especially if you're prone to not like such things) and I have experienced some minor bugs.    … Expand
  49. wolverine2710
    Jan 24, 2018
    9
    Played it about 260 hours while it was still in early access. It a wonderful looking game with great gameplay. It has multiple modes like survival, creative (where one can craft bases without having to hunt for resources). Is it perfect, no its not but its darn close. I can really recommend this to everyone. Also the fact that you in principle can't kill anything (aside from fishes forPlayed it about 260 hours while it was still in early access. It a wonderful looking game with great gameplay. It has multiple modes like survival, creative (where one can craft bases without having to hunt for resources). Is it perfect, no its not but its darn close. I can really recommend this to everyone. Also the fact that you in principle can't kill anything (aside from fishes for food) is well refreshing.… Expand
  50. Kamamura
    Apr 22, 2018
    9
    Subnautica is an unique game resembling the old science fiction classical authors like Clarke, Asímov or Aldis. The emphasis is not on mindless action tropes, but rather on exploration and discovery. The game lets player to ponder in awe over vast, mysterious alien structures, feel dread from the unexplored depth of the sea, feel the insignificance of a single human being in the vast spaceSubnautica is an unique game resembling the old science fiction classical authors like Clarke, Asímov or Aldis. The emphasis is not on mindless action tropes, but rather on exploration and discovery. The game lets player to ponder in awe over vast, mysterious alien structures, feel dread from the unexplored depth of the sea, feel the insignificance of a single human being in the vast space of the ocean or the cosmos, and the joy of overcoming the environment of an unknown planet by improvisation and persistence.

    I loudly applaud the developers' decision not to give the player any destructive weapons. The power-trip of a doom-style killing machine is a boring, over-played trope, and by making the player feel small and helpless against the powers of the Nature, Subnautica achieves that much needed unique flavor. It's basically a fusion of Odyssey 2000 and Robinson Crusoe, progress feels satisfying, exploration is rewarding, and in the end, when the moment to look back at your journey, the base you have built to sustain yourself and to send the messago through time to other players, the game hits with a powerful wave of sentimental nostalgia.

    That said, there is a fair share of technical difficulties. The worst thing is player and player-controlled vehicles getting stuck in the level geometry or buildings, the game allows you to get free by jumping, but it's annoying, glitchy, and ever-present. Big creatures clip through your base, fish swarms swim through air, sharks glitch through forcefield to roam water-less corridors, and so on. The implementation of structural integrity of your buildings will also make you scratch your head.

    However, since the game is not a performance-focused competitive multiplayer game, but a meditative, exploration-centered single player game, all is forgiven, and I can say that Subnautica is a true unique masterpiece, and one of the best games I have played in my life (and I have played almost everything ;-)    … Expand
  51. noobmsu93
    Feb 13, 2018
    9
    I have only about 26 hours into my first play through but, so far, I'm very impressed! The lighting is spot on! I'm a recreational scuba diver and I've been in several different lighting and visibility conditions (from near zero visibilty to twilight with 100 feet of vis) so I've got to say the devs did an amazing job capturing the underwater environment. The marine life in this gameI have only about 26 hours into my first play through but, so far, I'm very impressed! The lighting is spot on! I'm a recreational scuba diver and I've been in several different lighting and visibility conditions (from near zero visibilty to twilight with 100 feet of vis) so I've got to say the devs did an amazing job capturing the underwater environment. The marine life in this game ranges from very similar to Earth life to strikingly, horrifingly alien! Voice acting and the story (thus far) is very well done. I'm in awe that the devs made such a great quality product being that Unknown Worlds Entertainment is a small indie studio. A few minor bugs but I would highly recommend this game!… Expand
  52. JSagittarius
    Sep 30, 2021
    9
    Tato hra se mi válela na Epic Games Storu nějaký ten pátek, než jsem se k ní před pár týdny dostal. Prsty v tom asi bude mít aktuální vydání druhého dílu. No nic. Čas se ponořit do hlubin parádní průzkumové hry.

    Subnautica se zprvu může zdát, jako hra s náhodně generovaným prostředím, ale není tomu vůbec tak. Celý svět je umně vybudován, aby dával smysl a byl zatraceně strhující. Jako    Tato hra se mi válela na Epic Games Storu nějaký ten pátek, než jsem se k ní před pár týdny dostal. Prsty v tom asi bude mít aktuální vydání druhého dílu. No nic. Čas se ponořit do hlubin parádní průzkumové hry.

    Subnautica se zprvu může zdát, jako hra s náhodně generovaným prostředím, ale není tomu vůbec tak. Celý svět je umně vybudován, aby dával smysl a byl zatraceně strhující. Jako hlavní hrdina nemáte čas na odpočinek. První věc co uvidíte je, jak skáčete do záchranného modulu, a nad vámi ve vesmíru vybuchuje vesmírná loď. S nějakým tím kodrcáním a železným plátem přímo do hlavy, vám cestování na mořskou planetu pod vámi rychle uteče. Po probuzení se vám naskytne nádherný pohled na rozsáhlé moře široko daleko a obrovskou poškozenou loď, která to zapíchla kousek od vás. Přesně tak nějak začíná tato hra. Co se stane dál, je jen a jen na vás. Taky na tom zda jste zvolili survival mode anebo klasiku. V survival modu se musíte starat jak o hlad, tak o tekutiny. Nejsem takový hardcore hráč abych si to zvolil, takže klasika pro mě. Pravda, chvíli jsem to zkusil, ale hratelnost mi přišla docela frustrující a vůbec jsem si neužíval vše okolo.

    Pocit průzkumu na neznámé planetě je tu úžasný. Bádání do hlubin moře bylo dech beroucí. V moři se toho nachází strašně mnoho, ať už se jedná o velké kusy vaší lodi, které fungují jako takové malé puzzle hry, nebo všemožné jeskynní systémy a unikátnosti. Hned po pár hodinách hraní navíc zjistíte, že nejste prvním návštěvníkem na této planetě a vše se začne parádně komplikovat. Tyhle pocity tahle hra zvládá naprosto dokonale. Každou chvíli se vydáte nějakým směrem, jenom proto, že to tam vypadá zajímavě. Příběh je obrovským tahoune celé hry. Více detailu k němu psát nechci, protože jeho rozkrývání patří k tomu nejlepšímu. Hra vám neřekne, co máte dělat a kam jít. Jistým způsobem vás samozřejmě vede (rádio, nalezené zprávy posádky) ale párkrát jsem překročil takovou tu únosnou časovou mez, kdy jsem nemohl přijít na to, co dál.

    Na začátku začínáte s holým zadkem, pardon, s neoprénem a musíte si vše pomalu vybudovat. Ve vašem záchranném modulu se nachází „Fabricator“ mašinka, která dle plánu může zpracovat materiál, který všude možně najdete, a dokáže vám z něho tvořit divy. Ať nářadí v podobě ručního skeneru, laserové řezačky, nebo podmořské výzkumné stanice. Tenhle progres je tu dávkován postupně a vždycky musíte najít potřebné plány (z vraků) a specifický materiál. Pak už si stačí postavit stanici, dok pro ponorku, bio reaktor, úložné prostory a mnoho dalšího. Hra umožňuje, mimo nutnost, postavit obrovské podmořské základny. Takže na Youtubu můžete najít budovatelské skvosty. Negativním prvkem byla správa surovin v inventáři. Je toho tolik, že musíte všechno nějak skladovat a následná práce s tím vším byla někdy frustrující a otravná. Okno pro tvoření věcí by zasloužilo předělat a dát tam možnosti záložek nebo filtrování. Od poloviny hry jsem totiž mohl tvořit tolik věcí, že jsem to, co jsem potřeboval, vždycky dlouho hledal.

    Vizuálně je hra nádherná, i jeskyně září barvami a životem. To samé mořské dno. Tohle všechno umocňuje výborná elektronická hudba. Když se začnete potápět do temnoty a najednou vám do toho začnou bušit parádní basy, tak máte srdce až v krku. Nebo když se vám pokusí natrhnout neoprén nějaká příšera. Vizuální zážitek kazí až technické zpracování, kdy textury a podmořské útvary, často doskakují, až když se k nim přiblížíte. Hru jsem hrál už ve finálním stavu, se všemi opravami a přesto se toto dělo. Takže bych to spíš už viděl na limitaci herního enginu, který už to lépe nebyl schopen zvládnout. Je to škoda. Bez doskakování a s větším dohledem, by hra byla vizuálně dokonalá.

    Za málo peněz obrovské množství muziky. Zatraceně atmosférické muziky. Trailer dokáže parádně navnadit.    … Expand
  53. SamuraiJapan
    Dec 20, 2018
    9
    Не смотря на то, что я не люблю игры про выживания, эта игра меня поразила. Очень классная игра, затягивает на долгие дни. Только вот сложновата немного, с трудом дается развитие. Подводный мир очень красивый, музыка просто класс! Все продумано до мелочей, супер!Не смотря на то, что я не люблю игры про выживания, эта игра меня поразила. Очень классная игра, затягивает на долгие дни. Только вот сложновата немного, с трудом дается развитие. Подводный мир очень красивый, музыка просто класс! Все продумано до мелочей, супер!
  54. slickserpent99
    Jan 25, 2018
    9
    Easily the best survival game I have ever played; there's just nothing else like it. I've always been fascinated by the sea and submarines and habitats and all that good stuff, so it's not surprising when I say that Subnautica lets me experience my dream. Explore, build, survive; that is what Subnautica is about. As you progress through the game, you will venture deeper and deeper intoEasily the best survival game I have ever played; there's just nothing else like it. I've always been fascinated by the sea and submarines and habitats and all that good stuff, so it's not surprising when I say that Subnautica lets me experience my dream. Explore, build, survive; that is what Subnautica is about. As you progress through the game, you will venture deeper and deeper into this alien world, discovering secrets.... and giant creatures. Seriously, just play this game. Only problems are occasional annoying bugs (like getting forced into a wall I can't escape, resulting in me drowning and losing stuff) and frame drops, as well as pop-in, but that can be chalked up to my semi-potato. Either way, Subnautica is a fantastic experience unlike any other.… Expand
  55. destinyfan1
    Apr 30, 2018
    9
    I honestly wanted this on my ps4,because I have just a weird reason:because a Tv has a bigger screen then a PC
    But it doesn't matter here,it is still amazing on my pretty mediocre pc !!!!!!!!
    The graphics are amazing,and the environment aswell,you really feal threatened if a big sea monster comes at you,it really is amazing The survival elements are top notch ,and an example for other    I honestly wanted this on my ps4,because I have just a weird reason:because a Tv has a bigger screen then a PC
    But it doesn't matter here,it is still amazing on my pretty mediocre pc !!!!!!!!
    The graphics are amazing,and the environment aswell,you really feal threatened if a big sea monster comes at you,it really is amazing
    The survival elements are top notch ,and an example for other survival games( yes i am talking to you ark survival evolved)
    There is also a story ,but isn't world shocking,it is just good
    I only noticed a few bugs ,that are pretty small and not game breaking
    The best survival game in years
    Do yourself a big favour and buy it    … Expand
  56. Dinoh
    Jan 24, 2018
    9
    Deep and beautiful, one of the best Early access come to a final version where the terms of survival increased, if you want some good kind of singleplayer survival, PLAY THIS.
  57. ninjalemur
    Feb 10, 2018
    9
    This is an example of what a survival game should be. It is very good. You will never get bored like other survival games because there is always something to do in subnautica, the visuals are amazing. Sometimes it is very peacefull and pleasent but other times you are so scared of something you are not sure is even there. I highly recommend.
  58. Ryuail
    Feb 1, 2020
    9
    Exploring this gorgeous and hostile world has been a enthralling experience for me.

    Normally I do not care for open-world crafting/survival games, but Subnautica pushes the player in the direction of the breadcrumb trail that leads into a full blown investigation narrative of the world and its unfortunate inhabitants. What a smart way to drive the player further out and further down    Exploring this gorgeous and hostile world has been a enthralling experience for me.

    Normally I do not care for open-world crafting/survival games, but Subnautica pushes the player in the direction of the breadcrumb trail that leads into a full blown investigation narrative of the world and its unfortunate inhabitants.
    What a smart way to drive the player further out and further down away from the safety of their home base!    … Expand
  59. GPower_Rus
    Jan 31, 2018
    9
    Not bad. I played the old version and perhaps... bugs are not diminished. But the plot, though not very good but what he is still good... I mean... and although I will not spoil. The underwater world is BEAUTIFUL! It is beautiful and I liked the behavior of fish.
  60. kiki78
    Feb 8, 2018
    9
    Lovely indie game. We need more of these. Glitches and bugs are forgivable.
    Sweet great graphics, great sound. Sad story about sound designer, who got fired complete rightfuly. Kudos to devs, getting rid of so toxic hateful person. Please let there be less of such people around. Its really sad.
  61. Benjamin_Idel
    Feb 6, 2018
    9
    The game is visually stunning, the audio is so great and immersive, it makes you feel that a huge, terrifying creature is trying to kill you, and makes it feel real. it has surprisingly little grinding in it (if you know what to do) and is generally a great survival horror game. it gets a 9 just because it is a little buggy at some areas (it is way better than it was in 2015, but still, itThe game is visually stunning, the audio is so great and immersive, it makes you feel that a huge, terrifying creature is trying to kill you, and makes it feel real. it has surprisingly little grinding in it (if you know what to do) and is generally a great survival horror game. it gets a 9 just because it is a little buggy at some areas (it is way better than it was in 2015, but still, it is a finished product, so points get deducted for every mistake).… Expand
  62. gmrgod777
    Feb 6, 2018
    9
    I believe that this game is a very good game. It's story is deep and attention grabbing but it does not force you to get involved in the story except for a couple of times. Also, the ending of the story is quite heart breaking. It is a survival horror game without trying. It does, however hove slow chunk loading. But other than that, it is a extremely good game.
  63. Sabotower
    Feb 16, 2018
    9
    The years of waiting for a true release were worth it. An expanse of ocean with hundreds of mysteries to uncover is highly entertaining. The variety of beautiful landscapes mean that you have to actively try to get bored in this environment. As well, the sheer variety of creatures is insane, all with well-rendered designs and some of the best creature sound design in a video game to date.The years of waiting for a true release were worth it. An expanse of ocean with hundreds of mysteries to uncover is highly entertaining. The variety of beautiful landscapes mean that you have to actively try to get bored in this environment. As well, the sheer variety of creatures is insane, all with well-rendered designs and some of the best creature sound design in a video game to date. It also has a rather subtle horror style to it by means of the Reaper Leviathan. All in all, it is a great game to lose track of time in.… Expand
  64. Fanchylul
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Кто бы мог подумать, что выживач под водой может оказаться таким увлекательным и атмосферным, и подарит действительно новые эмоции. На глубине ты чувствуешь все давление толщи воды, накладываешь в штаны от одних только звуков, издаваемых подводными монстрами, радуешься, когда выплываешь на освещенное солнцем мелководье, и все это приправлено манией исследования. Лавовые пещеры, ядовитыеКто бы мог подумать, что выживач под водой может оказаться таким увлекательным и атмосферным, и подарит действительно новые эмоции. На глубине ты чувствуешь все давление толщи воды, накладываешь в штаны от одних только звуков, издаваемых подводными монстрами, радуешься, когда выплываешь на освещенное солнцем мелководье, и все это приправлено манией исследования. Лавовые пещеры, ядовитые реки, светящиеся гигантские грибы и медузы и еще много всего. Также, стоит отметить крафт, в игре можно создавать интструменты исследования, подводные лодки, и строить базы.… Expand
  65. Waaahggaming
    Mar 27, 2018
    9
    An amazingly beautiful game. Fun to play and explore. I haven't enjoyed a game so much in a very long time. The story is well written and the game environments are very well done. Some of the mechanics could use a tweak or two, but, otherwise superb game. I would recommend it to anyone.
  66. Spiddermem
    Apr 17, 2018
    9
    Once you get into the game, it intrigues you, makes you want to explore, introduces you into an unknown world filled to the brim with flora and fauna. After a couple of hours of playing though, it gets a bit repetitive, specifically the constant need for food and water, but the developers implemented a mode without such annoyances, which i think is one thing they did right. I did enjoyOnce you get into the game, it intrigues you, makes you want to explore, introduces you into an unknown world filled to the brim with flora and fauna. After a couple of hours of playing though, it gets a bit repetitive, specifically the constant need for food and water, but the developers implemented a mode without such annoyances, which i think is one thing they did right. I did enjoy every bit of this game though, from building bases how i see fit, to exploring cave systems to find materials. The game's implementation of fragments was a bit weird, with them being placed in random places, or when there's a door that you have to open with the laser cutter, then find laser cutter fragments behind said door. Overall though i enjoyed the game, from beginning to end.… Expand
  67. Simtar123
    May 9, 2018
    9
    This is a brilliant game! The first thing I will point out and the first thing you will notice when playing: the sound design is superb, and it creates a very strong atmosphere that really engrosses you into the world! In addition to this the music and soundtrack is so well done, and it complements the sound design perfectly. The world is beautiful and wonderful with a lot of depth andThis is a brilliant game! The first thing I will point out and the first thing you will notice when playing: the sound design is superb, and it creates a very strong atmosphere that really engrosses you into the world! In addition to this the music and soundtrack is so well done, and it complements the sound design perfectly. The world is beautiful and wonderful with a lot of depth and variety to it. The story is very interesting, it is filled to the brim with mystery and it is told in a way that makes you really want to learn more about it. The gameplay is great, there are loads of things to do and interact with and explore.

    The only negative is some small technical stuff. This is stuff like pop in, and stuttering as well as fps not always staying at 60 at certain times, but for me it never really affected the experience in any significant way. It’s noticeable at times, but not that often.

    To sum up this is a superb game, easily worth buying and playing, I really cannot recommend this enough!    … Expand
  68. joshbreviews
    Jun 8, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Made an account just to review this game. Was never a hardcore fan of survival games, but this game is LEGIT. Let's break it down, simple stuff first:

    Sounds: Good. Nice sense of depth as you travel. A large variety of sounds that signify where you are and what's near you. The music is simple, but good, too. Instills a sense of mystery and alien-ness, as you travel from biome to biome.

    Visuals: Again, good. The world is full of diverse biomes for you to explore. You'll easily know you're in a different area when the flora, fauna, and the water's hue changes.

    Gameplay: Amazing. Don't be fooled by the very chill and laid-back starting area of the game. It's all colorful and pretty when you're starting out with cute little fishies all around, but as you progress you'll realize that the game will eventually force you to go further and further from your home base...and things get INTENSE. More on that later. For now - the gameplay loop. It's simple at first - fish for food and water, swim around for basic materials and craft your basic survival gear. Then you'll start building your one-man sub. Now you can really travel FAR AWAY. That's when things really pick up. And that's where things get straight up TERRIFYING.

    SURPRISE HORROR FACTOR: GOD-TIER HORROR. Like I said. Subnautica is chill and cute for like 2 hours, then you realize that to progress through the game you have to go away from your safe little home. And the further away you are from home, the deeper it gets - the DARKER it gets. Then you start hearing awful wailing noises in the distance. it never seems to stop. Then eventually, while you're surrounded by the pitch-black sea, you carelessly room to close to the ghastly wailing. BOOM. A Reaper. Instant heart attack. Instant Alt+F4 and change of underwear. This is when you realize that this isn't at all a cute game. Subnautica is a survival game, and by God, do you have your work cut out for you when titanic demons like the Reaper and the Ghost haunt the deep sea (don't Google them so you don't know what they look like - it's a surprise ;) ).

    A large chunk of the game is you forcing yourself to go NEAR the REAPERS and GHOSTS to get the items you need and progress the story. Play this game with no lights, turn up the volume, and use HiFi headphones and you have yourself a STRESSFUL HORROR GAME. This suffering is the mid-game of Subnautica. After all your crying and screaming and dying, then you hit the late-game.

    You'll know you've hit late game when you've got your giant sea vehicles and advanced equipment, and suddenly the game turns into a semi-horror, semi-action game. You now have the tools to kind of fight back against the Leviathans, if you so wish. You don't have to, but for me, this greatly increased my playtime of Subnautica. You take your giant sub, load it up with arsenal and your one-man deep-sea suit, and take it to the depths to fight the Reapers. Suddenly it's Mass Effect 3 under water. Just when you thought the game couldn't get better.

    Also the base building. Eventually you'll master the vast ocean. It'll be your home. And you'll have multiple bases all across the map. Then you sit back on your all-glass observatory and just watch the ocean wash around your base. You've done it. Base building in this game will make you OBSESSIVE. It'll create a desire in you to make everything efficient and perfect. You'll dream up the perfect lab and workstation where you build your gear and study the flora and fauna. Then you'll want to make a living room and bedroom even if you technically don't really need it.

    This game is a wild roller coaster ride and I'm happy to have played it. I hope the devs made STUPID amounts of money on this game so that they can make more like it.

    If you like survival games, PLAY THIS. If you like horror, PLAY THIS. If you like sci-fi, PLAY. THIS.

    Story: For a survival game, this has a pretty decent story. Lots of mystery involved, and it'll really keep you wanting to know more. If you're into sci-fi stories, you're in for a treat.

    Now some cons: 1) Draw distance is an issue, even on my high-end machine. Bushes and smaller items will visibly popup in the distance. Can be distracting, but YOU'LL BE TO BUSY WORRYING ABOUT REAPERS ANYWAY. 2) Lack of common-sense weapons. Like I mentioned, you WILL have weapons, but without spoiling anything...yeah, there are some weapons you'd think a diver should have...yet you won't. Trust me. It's a con. 3) Given that this is an indie game, don't expect AAA graphics. This ain't Witcher 3. But still, the graphics are good enough that you can absolutely lose yourself in the world.

    9/10. If they continue to patch this throughout the year, easily 10/10. PLAY IT.    … Expand
  69. JiKxn
    Aug 2, 2018
    9
    The beautiful yet so scary ocean in Subnautica, filled with unknown creatures in all kind of shapes.
    An great adventure awaits you in the ocean of planet 4546B.
    I have to be honest here, i really loved this game from the beginning until the end! The music is amazing and the story is almost perfect. You really feel like a small human in this ocean, even when you're equipped with the    The beautiful yet so scary ocean in Subnautica, filled with unknown creatures in all kind of shapes.
    An great adventure awaits you in the ocean of planet 4546B.

    I have to be honest here, i really loved this game from the beginning until the end!
    The music is amazing and the story is almost perfect.
    You really feel like a small human in this ocean, even when you're equipped with the best gear you still are the ant in this story.

    Exploring, Crafting, Surviving, and don't forget to enjoy the view!    … Expand
  70. TheGameIsALie
    Jan 6, 2019
    9
    Subnautica é um survival horror que era para ser um dos melhores jogos de todos os tempos, mas sua otimização o prejudica drasticamente. É imersivo, tem uma história caótica, um visual agradável, efeitos sonoros incríveis e um gameplay que acerta em praticamente todos seus pontos.
  71. eifbfvfhd
    Oct 10, 2018
    9
    Subnautica is a big open world survival game. This version of a survival game is quite different to normal survival games as it is set on an alien water planet called 4546B. It is only fully released on pc but the unreleased version can still be bought on Xbox and PlayStation. It is made by a small gaming developer company called Unknown Worlds. It is a well-loved game by the people whoSubnautica is a big open world survival game. This version of a survival game is quite different to normal survival games as it is set on an alien water planet called 4546B. It is only fully released on pc but the unreleased version can still be bought on Xbox and PlayStation. It is made by a small gaming developer company called Unknown Worlds. It is a well-loved game by the people who played it before and after release.
    The story starts with you in a big spaceship called the Aurora. You crash on an alien planet due to the ship being shot by an unknown alien blast. You get into life pod 5 and eject from the ship onto the ocean’s surface. During planet fall you become unconscious and wake up hours later after you have landed. As you get out of the life pod you find yourself in the middle of the ocean with the crashed ship in sight. Your goal is to find food and water while managing your oxygen, similar to other survival games. You will be able to find blueprints to items and vehicles that help you dive deeper into the water while still not drowning. Eventually the crashed ships energy core becomes unstable and the ship blows up. This makes a massive hole in the ship in which you can enter from. Inside the ship you can find out what happened to the other life pods and how the ship got shot down and where from. As you go towards the location you will find an alien base with a gun on it from an unknown race. You also find out that the ship crashed on a 2km by 2 km area which outside of hold the biggest and most deadly creature out of all of Subnautica, but you’ll have to find out what that is. Clues from the base will lead you deeper and deeper into the ocean to more alien bases. As you progress in the game you find out that you are infected by an unknown disease that is only on the planet that you crashed on. More clues lead you to find out what happened to the alien race and what they were trying to do about the disease. As you explore the ocean you find human made bases from the crew from a ship called the Degassi that went missing near the planet 10 years prior to the Aurora crashing. At each point on the map where you find information to progress the story there is usually a deadly leviathan class creature trying to kill you which get more deadly the further down you go. Eventually you find clues that could cure the disease and continue to look for a way to get off of the planet.
    Subnautica is a game that uses terror within the gameplay. It doesn’t feel like normal horror games where if you are found then you are most likely to be caught but gives you the imminent feeling that you could be caught and killed at any second while giving you the feeling that you only got away by the skin of your teeth. Creatures are able to grab your submarines and even take you out of it which immediately gives the player a sense of vulnerability. It has a good immersion factor to it which is only broken by the normal survival game basis or grinding for materials and food.
    It has good graphics which can be modified easily if your computer can’t handle it and doesn’t ever lag too much. However, the game does have a problem of glitches within the world’s barriers. It is made by a small team of 50 people so it can be hard to find and fix all of the glitches. Because of this the player can find places in which they can morph through some walls within bases but it can easily be fixed by another glitch in the wall or sometimes having to restart the game or dying and respawning.
    All of this for the price of £20.00 on steam.
    In conclusion the game is fun but only for the few days that the story goes on for. After the story ends there isn’t really anything much to do. Either way the normal gameplay before the end of the story is still good so I would say that it is worth buying.    … Expand
  72. pjnt
    Nov 18, 2018
    9
    Exceptional.
    Beautifully made.
    Thoroughly immersive.

    Other games take notice. This is what a game should be like.

    This is the cherry on top of the cream that rose to the top.

    If you are into first person, story driven, beautifully crafted games, buy this. Check out some of the in-game footage and be amazed.
  73. mvaculiseanu
    Apr 12, 2023
    9
    Great game, a personal all time favorite. It distinguishes itself from the big companies AAA games that have become boring and unimaginative.
  74. Harshmelloz
    Jan 4, 2019
    9
    The absolute best survival game you'll find. Stunningly superb from start to finish with an EXCELLENT story unfolding as you progress and a wonderful soundtrack that adapts to fit your location and situation. The sheer depth of both the waters and the story is something you'll have to experience yourself, as no trailer will so much as scratch the surface. Deserving of a 10, but knockedThe absolute best survival game you'll find. Stunningly superb from start to finish with an EXCELLENT story unfolding as you progress and a wonderful soundtrack that adapts to fit your location and situation. The sheer depth of both the waters and the story is something you'll have to experience yourself, as no trailer will so much as scratch the surface. Deserving of a 10, but knocked down a point due to the high amount of potentially game/save-breaking bugs present that will almost require you to become familiar with the issues in order to manually avoid the situations that cause them, particularly phasing through world geometry either via excessive speed or entering areas that haven't fully loaded in. Save often and make backups of your saves regularly.… Expand
  75. WaY_CuP
    Aug 8, 2020
    9
    Just... AMAZING!!! Despite in ton of small bugs this game gives you amazing experience with great sound and pretty outstanding graphic style. The most impressive thing in the game is game-play: there are a lot of unique mechanics, that will entertain you at least for 30 hours ( I've completed the game in 40 ). This game rewards your attempts to think logically, and opens full story forJust... AMAZING!!! Despite in ton of small bugs this game gives you amazing experience with great sound and pretty outstanding graphic style. The most impressive thing in the game is game-play: there are a lot of unique mechanics, that will entertain you at least for 30 hours ( I've completed the game in 40 ). This game rewards your attempts to think logically, and opens full story for seekers. So, i put 9/10 because of bugs, creature's animation issues and problems with performance. This mark translates to journalist language as 11/10.… Expand
  76. Moiizi
    Feb 13, 2019
    9
    very great game. A wonderful experience under water, nice secrets and story.
  77. ThePluckyBrit
    Mar 24, 2019
    9
    I'm not normally a huge fan of typical survival games.

    Subnautica is not a typical survival game. It's a masterpiece. Visuals and Sound - The developers have crafted a living breathing eco system beneath the waves that just feels authentic beyond anything I've ever experienced in a game world before, it excels in what it sets out to achieve, from the way lighting and depth level    I'm not normally a huge fan of typical survival games.

    Subnautica is not a typical survival game. It's a masterpiece.

    Visuals and Sound -
    The developers have crafted a living breathing eco system beneath the waves that just feels authentic beyond anything I've ever experienced in a game world before, it excels in what it sets out to achieve, from the way lighting and depth level transform the appearance of the world around you, to the way the soundtrack becomes quite unpleasant as you approach the edges of the map, a subtle way to mark out the game area that is not otherwise mapped. Everything is animated beautifully and everything makes a satisfying sound. It is one of the most immersive game worlds I have ever explored, the only thing that came close was Alien Isolations Sevastapol station (also awesome).

    Gameplay-
    The game play loop in this game is addictive, a constant flow of character improvement and story progression, every big step feels like a hugely satisfying achievement, throughout the lengthy playtime I have always had something to aim for, a goal to achieve and a reason to keep playing...just a little bit longer.

    I cannot recommend this game enough, if you're reading this you need the game, easily in my top 10 games of the past 35 years, this shows a loving attention to detail that would only come from a passionate team, in a world of looter shooter megacorp rinse and repeats this game is a stand out and deserves to be supported.

    If I had to find a con for this game, it would be that the on foot sections of the game are not to the same standard as the meat and potatoes underwater elements. a minor gripe.    … Expand
  78. rezo_21
    Jul 20, 2023
    9
    ====================IIIIIIIIII GAME SCORE : 89 IIIIIIIIII====================
  79. stalecooldog
    May 10, 2019
    9
    Прекрасная игра,особенно для тех,кому нравится вода и всё,что с ней связано. Интересный сюжет(который, кстати отсутствовал с раннего доступа 2014-го и до обновления в середине 2017-го, как и возможность пройти игру соответственно). Много режимов подойдут как и для тех, кто просто хочет насладиться механиками игры,так и для хардкорных геймеров. Не слишком лёгкая,но и не совсем сложная. ИграПрекрасная игра,особенно для тех,кому нравится вода и всё,что с ней связано. Интересный сюжет(который, кстати отсутствовал с раннего доступа 2014-го и до обновления в середине 2017-го, как и возможность пройти игру соответственно). Много режимов подойдут как и для тех, кто просто хочет насладиться механиками игры,так и для хардкорных геймеров. Не слишком лёгкая,но и не совсем сложная. Игра даже лояльна по отношению к тем, кто игру скачал с торрентов(предлагает ввести ключ для получения игры в библиотеке Steam). Но минус один балл за плохую оптимизацию(даже на мощных машинах нередки просадки FPS и фризы). Всем советую… Expand
  80. Crivens
    Jun 7, 2019
    9
    Best of the current batch of post minecraft open world survival games. Great show don't tell story development. Gibbering horror and nail biting tension. Lots of fun.
  81. Matii888
    Sep 17, 2019
    9
    To review it in just one word I would say AMAZING! Just buy it, play it and be happy!

    One of the best survival games on the market. It’s very unique thanks to its premise (being underwater), it has extremely cool devs that are always working on the game, there are hundreds of hours to spend in the game, the game looks gorgeous, building mechanics are cool as hell and the game can be    To review it in just one word I would say AMAZING! Just buy it, play it and be happy!

    One of the best survival games on the market. It’s very unique thanks to its premise (being underwater), it has extremely cool devs that are always working on the game, there are hundreds of hours to spend in the game, the game looks gorgeous, building mechanics are cool as hell and the game can be both calming as well as horror like!

    Another cool thing is that it has multiple layers of what you can do. It’s not just survival but you can also build your own base and equip it as you see fit (bed, reactor, generator, lockers, observatory, radar room, dock and more) almost all the equipment serves some purpose and it’s not just decoration. For example, you can go to the land, cut some trees, plant them in your underwater garden and harvest food!

    You can build and equip your badass giant submarine, there is an interesting story, love of cool and mesmerizing places to explore or you can just sit back and enjoy the environment and graphics because as I already said the games looks amazing!    … Expand
  82. MrPato
    Jan 26, 2020
    9
    This is basically my favorite survival-horror game of all time, subnautica brings a whole new world full of interesting creatures and lore, after the crash of the Aurora, you, the only survivor, must survive in this volcanic crater on a planet dominated by oceans, explore the depths of the sea, find blueprints for your base, build a giant Submarine that can be your mobile base, subnauticaThis is basically my favorite survival-horror game of all time, subnautica brings a whole new world full of interesting creatures and lore, after the crash of the Aurora, you, the only survivor, must survive in this volcanic crater on a planet dominated by oceans, explore the depths of the sea, find blueprints for your base, build a giant Submarine that can be your mobile base, subnautica simply blew my mind and changed my opinion on survival games.… Expand
  83. topologist2
    Dec 29, 2019
    9
    They don't make quality games like this now days.. Atleast not the big publishers, that's why this game is so amazing to me. It was made at a time when game are really lacking in game quality and only focus on graphic quality. I played countless hours and the story is one of the best I have ever played. If you want a game that isn't like any major title and blows the doors off any otherThey don't make quality games like this now days.. Atleast not the big publishers, that's why this game is so amazing to me. It was made at a time when game are really lacking in game quality and only focus on graphic quality. I played countless hours and the story is one of the best I have ever played. If you want a game that isn't like any major title and blows the doors off any other game today, play this game. Major developers need to learn from this masterpiece.… Expand
  84. Oinegue
    Feb 1, 2020
    9
    This game was capable to make me love it despite how much I despise the survival genre - or at least, the entries this genre has.

    It was truly a great journey, capable of make me feel strong emotions every time I discovered a new species or a new biome. It was no small feat, due to my pair of decades of gaming!
  85. biowarp
    Feb 3, 2020
    9
    Amazing game, really captured my attention and kept it with in game progression and the threats that kept popping up. The game still has a number of bugs none of which really hinder your gameplay just some immersion. If that is fixed this game will be a solid 10/10
  86. Fredfred12
    Feb 4, 2020
    9
    I really enjoyed this game, fun open world. The gameplay is awesome and enjoyable, the visuals are spectacular. I would highly recommend this game. Can't wait to play the next one. Well done Devs!!

    I would like to see more endgame content as when I finally got the cool stuff the game was almost over.
  87. Bray0706
    Mar 10, 2020
    9
    Good game it’s fun for the first play through it can get boring though. Has fun story and good graphics and open world.
  88. TheDesMind
    May 6, 2020
    9
    interesting story, addictive gameplay. There are a significant number of errors, but the game is excellent. I recommend to buy
  89. BenLea
    Apr 1, 2021
    9
    Subnautica is such a breath of fresh air for the gaming world, or should i say, splash of water for the gaming world.

    Subnautica takes the classic survival genre and turns it into something never done before, by placing the player in a planet made entirely of water. The main goal of the game is to go as deep as possible, and that's really the main idea. Subnautica's crafting and base    Subnautica is such a breath of fresh air for the gaming world, or should i say, splash of water for the gaming world.

    Subnautica takes the classic survival genre and turns it into something never done before, by placing the player in a planet made entirely of water. The main goal of the game is to go as deep as possible, and that's really the main idea. Subnautica's crafting and base building mechanics are amazing, and I found myself building a base for probably around 5 hours straight, without getting bored.

    Subnautica's creatures are amazing, and also extremely terrifying, however I won't be spoiling anything in this review. Subnautica plays with the players fears incredibly, and that is the fear of the unkown. The deeper you go the darker it gets, and also the scarier the monsters get. I found myself going around the deep depths for probably around an hour at the slowest speed, just so that the great monsters couldn't hear me.

    However, I have one single complaint, and that's the story. I actually managed to predict nearly all of the story after only playing around 5 or 6 hours. That's the one complaint I have though, everything else is great.

    Story: 7/10
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Graphics: 10/10
    Fear factor: 9/10    … Expand
  90. astronut
    Mar 12, 2021
    9
    I never thought i'd spend over a hundred hours playing a water level and that i'd ask for more.
  91. Rimaje_
    May 16, 2020
    9
    Мне игра понравилась! 9 балов ставлю за слабую оптимизацию на ps 4: игра проседает привсплытии на поверхность, так же есть артефакты на базе, коих я не видел на компьютере.
  92. hoanns
    May 29, 2022
    9
    Great open world survival game. Positive is that there is a story and a handcrafted map.
    The underwater setting is refreshing and enjoyable. The crafting and story progression and the mystery of the world are great. Only the bugs are a bit annoying at times.
  93. ErhanCeylan123
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    It is very fun to play.Exploration is rewarding.Mysterious,scary and beautiful all in one this game.
  94. Johpick
    Oct 2, 2020
    9
    Subnautica confronts you with your inner fight between curiosity and fear. Finding yourself stranded on an alien water planet, you will need to mine and craft your way through a wonderful story in a fantastic world of flora, fauna and more. Accompanied by a dialectical AI assistant, you may wonder what company really is. In a precise measure, the game’s progression will lead your needsSubnautica confronts you with your inner fight between curiosity and fear. Finding yourself stranded on an alien water planet, you will need to mine and craft your way through a wonderful story in a fantastic world of flora, fauna and more. Accompanied by a dialectical AI assistant, you may wonder what company really is. In a precise measure, the game’s progression will lead your needs from bare survival upwards to utter satisfaction. While flaws like the abrupt end and a half-baked combat system are only few, one of them stands out: the game is obsessed with the idea of nonlinear advancement in both engineering and storyline. Minor decisions and luck of findings determine the pace of your journey, which can leave you frustrated from time to time. However, the rich environment and the stimulation of thought do make up for this to present you an amazing experience.… Expand
  95. Slappyboi
    Aug 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Story is great because it gives you the lay out of the it then lets you figure out the rest. Crazy good gameplay that makes you want to play more.… Expand
  96. MilkomedaMusic
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Really good game, with a good ambience and sound. Truly immersive.
    Nice crafting system and a good map to explore.
    Impressive for a indie game.
  97. mesutyavuzx
    Aug 14, 2020
    9
    Deniz ortamında geçen en iyi açık dünya oyunlarından birisi olabilir. Lakin keşke hikaye, görev sistemine biraz daha abansalarmış :) Tek eksiği sanırım Multiplayer olmaması varsa da biri aydınlatsın lütfen.
  98. S3XU4LH34L1NG
    Sep 7, 2022
    9
    Its just as great as the original. Other than the occasional engine based bug and the severe lack of direction at some points its a masterpiece.
  99. Morze232
    Sep 12, 2020
    9
    It does its job very well from the few games under the sea and gives the creatures a very good atmosphere.
  100. apokalipto
    Aug 13, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  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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