Subnautica

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  1. piotrekgotrek
    Mar 18, 2018
    10
    Fantastic !!! I`ve been waiting for game like this for more than 10, maybe even 15 years.
    For me it was a week out of life, spending 50 hours in game. WOW !!!
  2. vandana
    Apr 18, 2018
    10
    Subnautica is immersive, beautiful and clever. It wows you every step of the way.

    It has world class storytelling, the last time a game's narrative impressed me so much was Portal 2, and I didn't think any game could ever match that, but here we go. At the same time the approach to story-telling is different, you connect the clues, recordings and journals found in the world, and the    Subnautica is immersive, beautiful and clever. It wows you every step of the way.

    It has world class storytelling, the last time a game's narrative impressed me so much was Portal 2, and I didn't think any game could ever match that, but here we go. At the same time the approach to story-telling is different, you connect the clues, recordings and journals found in the world, and the story comes together beautifully with a truly rewarding finale.

    Exploring the game's world is immensely fun. At times crafting can be a little tedious, but persevere, improve your technology to advance, and you will be rewarded with one jaw-dropping discovery after another. This is a game that constantly pushes you to not settle in one place for too long and to overcome your fear of the unknown (and with how atmospheric it is, it is fear in the literal, jumping-in-the-chair sense).

    Subnautica is worth every penny and every hour spent on it. It is one of the fullest game-experiences I've ever had and it is a modern classic that I think everyone should play.    … Expand
  3. darkmaterial
    Feb 4, 2018
    10
    It's crack. I haven't played a game this addictive in a decade. Go in cold because the discovery is the experience. I want a sequel now. Like right now. Really, I need it.
  4. Plutarco
    Feb 26, 2018
    10
    I never liked survival games, however, Subnautica changed my mind. This is a WONDERFUL game. The story is excellent as well as the graphics, the sounds, the gameplay, EVERYTHING. It worths every single penny. If you are a person who wants to enjoy something different, beautiful and original BUY THIS GAME.
  5. Fevit
    Sep 13, 2018
    10
    This is the best game I have played in a long time. It is mysterious, satisfyingly challenging and rewarding. Great music, great visuals, great storyline. Just when I think I've got it mastered, there is another level and another to challenge. I highly recommend.
  6. Violett
    Apr 28, 2018
    10
    One of the best games in recent years and probably the best builder game. I could not even expect such fuse of builder and shooter game. Story is awesome, long time I didn't have that feeling of a mystery - dangerous alien structure on seemingly peaceful land, amazing. At the end, it might be a bit boring to collect all those titanite crystals, but still its 10 of 10 game. Cant wait forOne of the best games in recent years and probably the best builder game. I could not even expect such fuse of builder and shooter game. Story is awesome, long time I didn't have that feeling of a mystery - dangerous alien structure on seemingly peaceful land, amazing. At the end, it might be a bit boring to collect all those titanite crystals, but still its 10 of 10 game. Cant wait for next game, and only can hope that cancer like EA wont devour this small but genius studio.… Expand
  7. Ndi
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    This is what happens when a game DOESN'T make bad decisions. All that stuff that people keep saying not to implement? Gone. Jumpscares, combat, microtransactions, all gone.

    Just you, a goal, a loose story connecting everything and off you go, floating away in a gorgeous environment.

    This is possibly the most beautiful and well done chill game.

    (what was that sound?)
  8. Styke
    Mar 29, 2018
    10
    This is a 25$ game that delivers more than most 60$ games do. The sense of true exploration and accomplishment surpases anything I've felt from video games in two decades - please do not read guides or watch videos for Subnautica if you truly want to experience the world they've sculpted.

    If you have a VR headset, it is a one in a lifetime experience for sure.
  9. saito200a
    Aug 28, 2018
    10
    I love this game, and I don't say it lightly. It might be among my top 5 gaming experiences of all time. I love the sea, and I love sea creatures, I love exploration, and I love "progression systems", and this game puts it all together. This game is mainly about exploration and crafting, with a bit of a survival component. The underwater setting is very unique and appealing. I've spentI love this game, and I don't say it lightly. It might be among my top 5 gaming experiences of all time. I love the sea, and I love sea creatures, I love exploration, and I love "progression systems", and this game puts it all together. This game is mainly about exploration and crafting, with a bit of a survival component. The underwater setting is very unique and appealing. I've spent around 12 hours playing and fully enjoyed every hour.

    People complain about bugs, but I didn't encounter one single bug (it's about 6 months since release so I guess they patched it). I have been thinking about the negatives of the game, and nothing came to mind. Except just one thing: the popping of the terrain is a bit too much. They should optimize it.    … Expand
  10. SplatMan_DK
    Jan 26, 2018
    10
    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. :-)
  11. Von-Drako
    Apr 5, 2018
    10
    Im 30 y old. I played games a lot .... THIS IS THE BEST GAME EVER ! Im quiet hard to satisfy, but im in awe. I did not play game as this in a FCKIN LONG time .... It got bugs .... maybe someone will miss something from gameplay ,items...but play it yourself ! Beyond God like !
  12. zombiekiller666
    Jan 29, 2018
    10
    One of the Best Games i have ever played in my life.In VR a dream o other World
  13. Nickolababaiko
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Subnautica это потрясающая, красивая и затягивающая в свои подводные глубины выживалка с интересным сюжетом и проработанной до мелочей эко-системой!(Полно живности, каждая из которых имеет ореал обитания и вкусовые предпочтения!) Некоторые особи не прочь полакомится вами!) Мир игры живёт своей жизнью! Все события уже произошли и игроку предстоит во всём разбираться!
    Игра затягивает на    Subnautica это потрясающая, красивая и затягивающая в свои подводные глубины выживалка с интересным сюжетом и проработанной до мелочей эко-системой!(Полно живности, каждая из которых имеет ореал обитания и вкусовые предпочтения!) Некоторые особи не прочь полакомится вами!) Мир игры живёт своей жизнью! Все события уже произошли и игроку предстоит во всём разбираться!
    Игра затягивает на 100%! Аж на работе обдумывал что придя домой куда поплыву,что соберу,что построю))) Тут интересно изучать мир, строить свою собственную базу и изучать сюжет! Со временем будет открываться для создания новые инструменты, элементы базы, подводная техника! И вы будете погружаться в исследовании всё глубже и глубже в пучину морскую! А чем глубже тем страшнее! Тем опасней монстры вас поджидают!
    Минус у игры есть: слишком затягивает!!))) И систему грузит сильно! (особенно когда вы свою базу отгрохаете и маячков по миру наставите!) У меня мощный комп игра его нагружала максимум на половину но при этом иногда до 28 кадров падала!
    Игра потрясная, всем советую! Одна она такая подводная и качественная!))    … Expand
  14. redalert3084
    Jan 25, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing. Brilliantly done and well paced. Survival game done truly right.
  15. danneu89
    Jan 24, 2018
    10
    This is the best survival-crafting game I've ever played. The game doesn't set out to be a horror game, but it is absolutely horrifying at times, especially at night. The environment and atmosphere are just top notch in the genre.
  16. coljac
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    Easily one of my all time favourite games. For weeks I went to bed dreaming about this game. For all the right reasons the developers hit an emotional sweet-spot with this game; fear, loneliness, excitement, the thrill of discovery, and overwhelming curiosity. I don't give many games a perfect 10 but Subnautica was an experience I'll never forget.
  17. ezerik
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    I'm a 38 year old life-long gamer. Subnautica is one of the best games I've ever played and one of the few I've finished in years. It's beautiful, it's immersive, it's terrifying, it's exciting. I just finished my first play-through. Or maybe I didn't. I think I'll go back to my last save and just continue exploring this beautiful alien planet, uncover more of its mysteries, pimp out myI'm a 38 year old life-long gamer. Subnautica is one of the best games I've ever played and one of the few I've finished in years. It's beautiful, it's immersive, it's terrifying, it's exciting. I just finished my first play-through. Or maybe I didn't. I think I'll go back to my last save and just continue exploring this beautiful alien planet, uncover more of its mysteries, pimp out my base, and see if it's possible to kill a ghost leviathan. Great concept, tight and interesting story, stunning graphics, completely immersive. Dope.… Expand
  18. Billpoul
    Mar 22, 2018
    10
    One of the best survival games that you can play .Amazing open world,great atmosphere,tones of creativity to the player.Maybe one of the best games out there .Some problems with pop up issues but ok i can live with that.Best buy for me with a fantastic steam price .
  19. Kaprawiec
    Jan 30, 2018
    10
    Awesome. I get the impression, that indie devs are doing the job which made me love gaming in '80 in the first place.
    This game as a shining example - its not your standard run and gun/slash enemies. Its not another sports/racing/killing enemies game. Its a game of surviwal but it is also the most relaxing experience (the chance to swim through the vast beautifull full of life ocean    Awesome. I get the impression, that indie devs are doing the job which made me love gaming in '80 in the first place.
    This game as a shining example - its not your standard run and gun/slash enemies. Its not another sports/racing/killing enemies game. Its a game of surviwal but it is also the most relaxing experience (the chance to swim through the vast beautifull full of life ocean enjoying the view which was until now reserved to the likes of discovery channel) and it can be also near horror experience when you play in hardcore mode and are chased by some crazy ass deep sea creature. Its a mindblowing game for sci-fi fans who gets to explore one of the most realisticly created alien world. And it even includes quite intriguing story - which really wasnt something i was expecting.
    All in all - games like that are like a breath of fresh air to the whole gaming industry and should get as much prasie as they deserve. Well its end of january and I think the GOTY is already here - don't read more, enjoy.    … Expand
  20. esymes
    Jan 24, 2018
    10
    SubNautica realy takes the cake and shows whats posible in the Survival, Adventure and Exploration genres.
    And stand heads and shoulders above all others in the catagories as a benchmark of what to aim for when developing a survival game.
    Rich story, fantastic sound design, and great art direction.
    It looks and fells like a $60 title, and yet its only 20 bugs.
    A must buy in my book!
  21. supercagan
    Jan 15, 2019
    10
    Amazing game, great story, great game design, great visuals...enjoyed every last second. Waiting the new release from these developers.
  22. Guilvaruex
    Feb 21, 2018
    10
    Truly a fantastic game and well looked after by the devs. If you like suspense, feeling spooked out and an underwater theme you will love this game. The only fault if there is in fact one to name, is that a large portion of the game is fetching things but honestly that only became burdensome after multiple playthroughs
  23. Sinatra
    Feb 13, 2019
    10
    The best survival game and one of the best games I´ve played. Thank you Dev´s for this amazing experience!

    This game is really something! Survival with story? Yes, and a good one. The game has a goal (well, more then one), has a great progression, a fantastic world and a very good crafting and (kind of) research system. Vehicle Design - the best I have ever seen! Like no other game, it    The best survival game and one of the best games I´ve played. Thank you Dev´s for this amazing experience!

    This game is really something! Survival with story? Yes, and a good one. The game has a goal (well, more then one), has a great progression, a fantastic world and a very good crafting and (kind of) research system. Vehicle Design - the best I have ever seen!
    Like no other game, it manages to bring forth many contrary feelings a once. Let me explain what I´m thinking as I get to a new biome for the first time:
    It´s so dark - I´m scared. But there are glowy things everywhere - it´s so beautiful. The music - I´m terrified! What kind of new machinery (unlocks) will I find here - I´m curios. Look a that thing swimming over there, is that making that awful noise? Let´s have a look - and some seconds later - I´m getting out of here and never, never, never coming back.... even though I´ll have to eventually. :-)
    I think Subnautica is a horror game disguised as a beautiful survival crafting game.

    But let´s start nitpicking.... is it absolutely perfect? No....
    Even with a high end pc I still have pop-ups.
    Towards the end of the game, there was a moment I felt a bit lost and was unsure of what to do (because I didn´t read all the entries in my PDA)
    Has no tutorial (but is very intuitive)

    I thought about giving this game a 9/10, but even if it´s not perfect, the experience is a 12/10....
    I hope the developers made a lot of money with this and will continue at this level of quality in other games!
    If you don´t know Subnautica, don´t look it up... just PLAY THIS GAME!    … Expand
  24. Amsheagar
    Apr 6, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game. Best survival game i have ever played. When i played with it, i forgot everything else. The atmosphere, the sounds, the music, the sea life are all amazing. This game is also exicting and relaxing. I could experince the lost on an unknown planet. I loved the crafting mechanism. My favourite vechile was prawn suit. I was excited and i feared when i sinked into the dark depth with prawn suit. I never knew i can escape somehow from the seadepth. I recomend for everyone, who wants to forget the grey daily routine.… Expand
  25. neotrix
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    A exciting story in a brilliant Survivalgame . The feelings are between fear and euphoria all the time .
  26. macintosh_plus
    May 29, 2018
    10
    Close to a world below.

    Subnautica gets as good as survival/adventure game can get. It was 5 years in development (needs verification) and each hour makes you realize more that not a day was wasted. The game is impressive in both scope and execution. A quick summary for people new to the game (without any spoilers): in some very distant future, you are playing as a passenger on some    Close to a world below.

    Subnautica gets as good as survival/adventure game can get. It was 5 years in development (needs verification) and each hour makes you realize more that not a day was wasted. The game is impressive in both scope and execution.

    A quick summary for people new to the game (without any spoilers): in some very distant future, you are playing as a passenger on some kind of intergalactic space shuttle. An unknown accident happens when passing alien planet and the shuttle falls into the atmosphere and ends up crashing in the middle of the sea. You are one of the few people that managed to get to one of few emergency life pods and you end up falling conveniently on shallow waters about 1 km further from the shuttle. Now you must fight for your life in the middle of the ocean and also find a way to escape from the planet. You must find food, water (well that shouldnt be difficult) and in the meantime learn what actually happened, where are you exactly, and all the other stuff which I do not want to spoil. Its gunna get gud believe me.

    The first thing that gets attention is how Subnautica looks. The ocean is both beautiful and terrifying at the same time. It doesnt get more believable than that in current tech age. The graphics are not photorealistic, there is a right amount of artistic touch put into the game, which is very good, because I am sure this will help graphics stand test of time easily.

    Some parts of the presentation are not polished though - some animations, especially player-related, are very cheap and "blocky" and also game has its fair share of bugs, the most irritating ones being poping up the elements of environment just before your eyes and general issues with performance even on powerful hardware. I thought at some point that this will spoil the immersion a lot, but actually it somewhat ends on further plan - thats how good impression the game makes overall. Still I hope it will be optimized more, especially as the overall polish feels more important from a perspective of VR, with which the game is compatible. The game runs on Unity engine and I think the main problem is that it pushes the engine to its absolute limits in some aspects.

    After initial impression other things get players attention. The game world has distinctive "alien" feeling. You do not feel that you are just in the middle of the sea, it has this beautiful vibe of being alone in unknown world which resembles earth fauna/flora only superficially. The lore aspect is overall fantastic - fascinating, consistent and quite realistic. One of the highest points of the experience for me. Of course the sci-fi elements of the game can be considered over the top, but as you progress, you realize how lot of things about how the world works make sense and how it is simply fascinating.

    This is not simply survival/crafting game - it has a story which is minimalistic but very well written, with very satisfying conclusion. The games has System Shock 2/Prey vibe in terms of storytelling - you learn most of the things from abandoned audio/text logs and by scanning the hell out of everything. I recommend reading you database regularly - its not only important, but fascinating on its own.

    It took me about 50 hours to work it all out on my own, but it heavily depends on your perception skills and the amount of attention you put into the game. Working out the problems game throws at you is as satisfying as the exploration itself.

    I could go on with the mechanics and gameplay of the game. but the problem is that the game is about discovering how everything works by yourself. Its all good, survival aspect may get a bit tedious at times, but because of the presentation the game gets away with forcing player to do some repetitive stuff. Also lot of times I realized that the tedious aspect was mainly my fault as I have not noticed a better way to do things. My attention to details and world got higher the longer I played actually, because I knew that whenever I was spending too much time on doing same tasks over and over, I probably was missing some way to automate it. Anyway its all good and you will be glued to the screen for hours etc.

    This is a game about the journey to the world below, and easily this is one of the best journeys I had occasion to participate in video game.    … Expand
  27. Archound
    Aug 15, 2018
    10
    My score is 9+, but still closer to 10, than 9. It would be easily 10/10 without a doubt, if it weren't for 3 things: unfortunately the game engine does not manage thousands of objects and player is forced to see constant pop-ups of objects and their LODs; the quality of certain textures is a joke; one critical bug that removes water from the world is not fixed since 2016 (player walks onMy score is 9+, but still closer to 10, than 9. It would be easily 10/10 without a doubt, if it weren't for 3 things: unfortunately the game engine does not manage thousands of objects and player is forced to see constant pop-ups of objects and their LODs; the quality of certain textures is a joke; one critical bug that removes water from the world is not fixed since 2016 (player walks on the bottom of the sea and one has to use console commands to repair the game). Aside from this it is a gem. Great narrative, an excellent survival game (think of Cast Away). The plot is really interesting, it somehow feels similar to Fallout series, as you have a story told by the environment as well as many logs&diaries.… Expand
  28. Emeralds
    Mar 12, 2018
    10
    Been a long time since I've been so engrossed in a game. There's not much to say, if you're looking at this, you already know what the game is about. Get it, you won't regret it!
  29. UncleEd
    Nov 30, 2019
    10
    Subnautica is a masterpiece. It is a game that you should play spoiler-free and therefore it is hard to put it into words how good the game is. Subnautica gave me a beautiful world, an unforgettable sci-fi story and feelings that I have not experienced since watching the entire Twin Peaks. Let’s just say this is not the cute diving game you see from the screenshots. This is a special gameSubnautica is a masterpiece. It is a game that you should play spoiler-free and therefore it is hard to put it into words how good the game is. Subnautica gave me a beautiful world, an unforgettable sci-fi story and feelings that I have not experienced since watching the entire Twin Peaks. Let’s just say this is not the cute diving game you see from the screenshots. This is a special game you will bring forward together with the likes of Planescape: Torment, Sanitarium and Silent Hill 2, to prove your argument that the video games could be considered a form of art.… Expand
  30. SeussMyTub
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    Quite simply the best open world survival game out there. There's an immersive story, and you are in complete control all the way.
  31. Mullestafa
    Jul 14, 2018
    10
    while it does have its bugs and other dev issues, it still is one of the more entertaining games to play. And for me, that's enough for a "would recommend" rating. 10/10 since its the best game in its genre (as far as what I've played).
  32. JPL1936
    Feb 7, 2018
    10
    An excellent new survival game with a really nice feature, being mostly underwater. The graphics are beautiful, the voice acting is stellar, and the different biomes are bursting with creativity. I am still fining new things which aren't ceasing to amaze me. If you want a solid resource managing/base building survival game, with some extra flare and story, this is probably the game for you.
  33. Flinthoof
    Jan 24, 2018
    10
    This game receives my full recommendation. It's has had a very good early access and the final version release version is almost bug free.

    Graphics: This game has stunning visuals. Each biome is and looks completely different and beautiful. Sound: The sound is great, creepy at times (especially when there are big predators around) and the music is spot on. Gameplay: There are    This game receives my full recommendation. It's has had a very good early access and the final version release version is almost bug free.

    Graphics: This game has stunning visuals. Each biome is and looks completely different and beautiful.
    Sound: The sound is great, creepy at times (especially when there are big predators around) and the music is spot on.
    Gameplay: There are different game modes, but the main one is survival. For a survival game it hits the spot just right. Great exploring, finding materials and blueprints. Not too grindy.
    Base building: Great custumization options for base building.
    Vehicles: The vehicles you can get in this game are amazing. Each is different and has it's specific use.    … Expand
  34. rjdim
    Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Subnautica is an amazing concept, which is well thought out for the most part. I would recommend it above any other survival game on the market, simply due to its environment design and incredible ambience.
  35. CultiMAN
    Jan 25, 2018
    10
    I've been playing games for 30+ years. This game took me by complete surprise! I've simply been playing non stop for 40+ hours and never had a dull moment! Game looks fantastic and feels well. The exploration and survival story feels engaging like nothing i've tried before. Best gaming experience i've had for years! Thx for a great game
  36. sambo_99
    Jan 25, 2018
    10
    If you own an Oculus Rift you MUST get this game! The immersion level of VR just adds a whole new level to the gameplay. This game alone is worth buying the Rift for.
  37. Tonust
    Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Its a emotional ride with terror around every corner, not know whether you'll make it to see the next day or if you'll be eaten alive
  38. DA2019
    Jan 28, 2018
    10
    I downvoted all the negative reviews. This game is one of the best games I played and it deserves to be treated as a masterpiece. Compare this game to the AAA releases like Battlefront 2, Destiny 2, Mass Effect Andromeda and you'll know why.

    Just give support to these guys so we can play more games like Subnautiica. And to those who complain about emptiness and loneliness, you should    I downvoted all the negative reviews. This game is one of the best games I played and it deserves to be treated as a masterpiece. Compare this game to the AAA releases like Battlefront 2, Destiny 2, Mass Effect Andromeda and you'll know why.

    Just give support to these guys so we can play more games like Subnautiica.

    And to those who complain about emptiness and loneliness, you should go deep and explore.    … Expand
  39. chori165_3
    Jan 30, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's the best survival game I've played and it's an open world game, with a story, which I thought was very good and weird, so I recommend buying it.… Expand
  40. thathomestuck
    Jan 31, 2018
    10
    this is a great game first the graphics they don't matter to me but to others it does and it succeeds in that, gameplay:it is fantastic its has that oh i'm going to get out alive i just have to survive forever and escape. controls:eh i don't like it by start but you can change it to your what you like

    i recommend this game to people who like survival games and has an xbox or a capable    this is a great game first the graphics they don't matter to me but to others it does and it succeeds in that, gameplay:it is fantastic its has that oh i'm going to get out alive i just have to survive forever and escape. controls:eh i don't like it by start but you can change it to your what you like

    i recommend this game to people who like survival games and has an xbox or a capable pc and if you don't like the type of game you could try it but if you don't want to waste 25$ on a game you wont play its sadly not for you.    … Expand
  41. SHrulez
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    Amazing game, beautiful graphics and is a great game in an over saturated market, with a great dev team. Only negative is a few graphical glitches, which aren't too bad on my computer.
  42. hteonlyonecholo
    Feb 6, 2018
    10
    One of the best survival games I have ever played. Subnautica have got very good storytelling and story is awesome. Subnautica will amaze you on every corner of its map.
  43. explodinghippo
    Feb 7, 2018
    10
    Amazing blend of SciFI open world and survival horror. 10/10 The atmosphere was disturbing, yet intriguing, This game is like an abusive ex. it hurts you each time, but you keep coming back. (in a good way)
  44. kingofdara
    Feb 7, 2018
    10
    Awesome game. Haven't seen a survival game this immersive in years. Separately, thanks for sticking to your values. Looking forward to your future games.
  45. XiandreX
    Feb 16, 2018
    10
    One of the most incredible games I have played in a very long time and I have been playing games for more than 30 years.
    The sense of being alone and out of your element is very real and often very unnerving.
    You can go from being very relaxed whilst gathering resources to oh crap... I need to get back to my base, night is coming. I cannot even fathom running the game on Filmic mode    One of the most incredible games I have played in a very long time and I have been playing games for more than 30 years.
    The sense of being alone and out of your element is very real and often very unnerving.
    You can go from being very relaxed whilst gathering resources to oh crap... I need to get back to my base, night is coming.
    I cannot even fathom running the game on Filmic mode during the night time.
    Game developers need to pay close attention to what is possible on a release game and use this as a baseline.
    This is a game that needs to be on every single gamers bucket list.    … Expand
  46. aamerqasem
    Feb 17, 2018
    10
    no words can describe this .. just WOW
    the graphics, sounds, and gameplay are the greatest things in this game
    the story is amazing
    the whole world, creatures, and every tiny thing just a masterpiece
    the best open world game I had ever play
    WELL DONE DEVELOPER WELL DONE
  47. Trigger23
    Feb 25, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's probably one of the best open world games I saw in the last 10 years. It's about survival on strange planet using PDA clues, finding resources, building constructions and vehicles. The story is great and it's kinda scary. Once you find blueprints and resources you could be seduced by many construction options and forget that you can actually leave the planet. Building feature is something that brings extra points for Subnautica. This game gave me the best 72h of game play. You can continue growing your aquariums and never leave the planet ;) Congratulations and thumbs up to the Unknown Worlds Entertainment. Great job!… Expand
  48. Indeh
    Mar 4, 2018
    10
    Fantastic game in a beautiful open world setting and great concept design. But what I really like the most is the storyline that uncovers as you play and that you will need to piece it together yourself. I would have wished for a more generous epilogue to create more of a closure.
  49. Aladdin718
    Aug 19, 2018
    10
    A must play. Full stop. A breathtaking, meticulously crafted world with mechanics that make this a joy to explore. I do want to say much more than that as I do not want to give anything away. Dip your toe in. You will be delighted.
  50. generic83846921
    May 24, 2018
    10
    Accounting for the price tag and genre, i must say this was perfect for me. An entire playthrough and i personally did not run into any bug.
    If you don't like sandbox games i'd stay clear, but if you like sci-fi, survival and not being handheld then i recommend this. Personally its a 10/10 for me considering all of the above.
  51. DavianQ
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    Fantastic example of the survival/crafting genre. Provides a genuine sense of accomplishment with every milestone you pass from surviving the first day, to building your first base and exploring the depths in submersibles. The survival elements alone are done well enough to make this a great title on it's own, but it also has an excellent and engaging narrative which keeps you coming back.Fantastic example of the survival/crafting genre. Provides a genuine sense of accomplishment with every milestone you pass from surviving the first day, to building your first base and exploring the depths in submersibles. The survival elements alone are done well enough to make this a great title on it's own, but it also has an excellent and engaging narrative which keeps you coming back.

    Conclusion: A game with depth. 10/10    … Expand
  52. Deadmeatsea
    Jul 7, 2018
    10
    Excellent game. Pleasantly surprised, wasn't expecting this level of completion, more engrossing than most games I've played in 2018.

    Atmosphere is amazing. Jumped out of my seat on more than one occasion. Extremely surprised this was a product from an Indie Dev.
  53. Johe_97
    Sep 13, 2018
    10
    Best Open World game I've ever played. It has an incredibly wonderful story and exciting and intoxicating game-play. I would recommend it to everyone.
  54. P_r_o_x_y_
    Oct 17, 2018
    10
    Best survival i have played , have an very open world good history and graphics hope another one part of this great game
  55. richardking007
    Jan 24, 2019
    10
    This is the Type of Game that o never never espect to play... and when i played.....wowwwwww no words enough to describe... One of the Best Games i´ve ever Played. Thanks Dev Team.
  56. donnyjepp
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Subnautica makes you feel chillingly alone in a world full of beautiful flora and fauna, and I wouldn't want it any other way. The sense of isolation pushes you to constantly seek out survivors, thus teasing out a surprisingly captivating storyline adorned with moments of both terror and elation. The base building and crafting components are (almost) as compelling as the beautiful, curatedSubnautica makes you feel chillingly alone in a world full of beautiful flora and fauna, and I wouldn't want it any other way. The sense of isolation pushes you to constantly seek out survivors, thus teasing out a surprisingly captivating storyline adorned with moments of both terror and elation. The base building and crafting components are (almost) as compelling as the beautiful, curated world you exist in., and each new discovery - be it a towering wreck on the ocean floor or the blueprints for a coffee machine - fills you with excitement and the hunger to find more. The only criticism is that, as with almost every indie game, there are holes in the fabric with regards to optimization and bugs. As game-breaking bugs are reportedly few and far between (and did not impact my playthrough), I don't feel this is substantive enough to take away from a perfect score. This game is a top 10 for me.… Expand
  57. Danieldkland
    Nov 29, 2018
    10
    This game is probably my all-time favorite, because, while it does have some bugs and a lot of minor inconveniences, it hasn't impacted my experience enough for me too really feel it when getting immersed into the game. And you really do get immersed, with the beautiful environment, incredible audio-design and music, and of course the creative and believable creatures on planet 4546B.
    For    This game is probably my all-time favorite, because, while it does have some bugs and a lot of minor inconveniences, it hasn't impacted my experience enough for me too really feel it when getting immersed into the game. And you really do get immersed, with the beautiful environment, incredible audio-design and music, and of course the creative and believable creatures on planet 4546B.
    For a small studio like Unknown Worlds to create this is an astonishing feat, and I'd recommend this game to everyone.    … Expand
  58. MeiMei555
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    The game is great. The story is great, it's engaging from the start and hard to stop playing even when you're many many hours in. A lot of things to find a lot of things to craft paced very well. Overall i give it a 10, though it does struggle a bit performance wise. Pop in is an issue as well as frame rates that vary between 120 and 40 on the regular. Still extremely enjoyable.
  59. Fiebork
    Jan 1, 2019
    10
    This is the best game what I have ever seen. I spent 32 hours, and i was so happy.
  60. Laycre
    Jan 1, 2019
    10
    Maybe the best game that i have played. The graphics are just awesome and the monsters are breathtaking. The ONLY problem in the game is the optimization, just that. The story is awesome, i almost cried in the end. Really Worth the money with you like survival games.
  61. CR1T1Cando
    Jan 9, 2019
    10
    Subnautica, I must admit, that is a beautiful game. The gameplay flows well until well, several items to manufacture a medium-sized campaign with secondary objectives until you find out what happened to other crew members, record species that in your ... Tablet? You can see all the information about them, you can have gigantic Submarines up to steals in water, high possibility of creation,Subnautica, I must admit, that is a beautiful game. The gameplay flows well until well, several items to manufacture a medium-sized campaign with secondary objectives until you find out what happened to other crew members, record species that in your ... Tablet? You can see all the information about them, you can have gigantic Submarines up to steals in water, high possibility of creation, and incredible what the studio did to this game, I think it really deserves a good note.… Expand
  62. DSgamePL
    Jan 12, 2019
    10
    One of best survivals ever. (75 characters)..................................................................
  63. En0t_OZAVR
    Feb 4, 2019
    10
    Пожалуй лучшая сингл плеер выживалка!
    Мир игры настолько интересен,что хочется иследовать и иследовать!!!
  64. Moosher
    Feb 6, 2019
    10
    Do I even have to say anything? It's SUBNAUTICA we are talking about here.

    10/10 Instantly
  65. fullmetal_boy
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    Frankly, I am scared of depths. Now imagine me playing this one. The best survival game I`ve ever played. Period.
    The mixture of exploration and uknown drove me insane, and I`ve never thought I`d want to build a base and literally live there with occasional trips for recources. Honestly, I don`t know a game where I`d feel so unsafe. Now add an intriguing story, ocassional fears of uknown    Frankly, I am scared of depths. Now imagine me playing this one. The best survival game I`ve ever played. Period.
    The mixture of exploration and uknown drove me insane, and I`ve never thought I`d want to build a base and literally live there with occasional trips for recources. Honestly, I don`t know a game where I`d feel so unsafe. Now add an intriguing story, ocassional fears of uknown (or the fact your little Moth can be torn apart as a paper ship by some monsters that live there) and lenghthy searches for needed equipment. Plus don`t forget to drink and eat. Best experience!    … Expand
  66. Northmeister
    Mar 27, 2019
    10
    It’s been 15 years since one of the most intriguing games of the sixth generation of consoles rolled in, and this remaster proves that the concept behind Katamari hasn’t aged a bit, same as the soundtrack and art direction. [02/2019, p.63]
  67. GamerLegend10
    Mar 16, 2019
    10
    I don't know what to say say exactly because this game is so great. All in all this is game is the best it has a rich story with a very good ending to it. The graphics are incerdibly amazing.
  68. mohamedtamer
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a wonderful game that offers you open world /horror experience
    Its an absolute 10 / 10    … Expand
  69. xcggv
    Jul 3, 2019
    10
    One of the best Games i ever player. Has an amazing atmosphere. Did not have any performance issues with a 6700k and a 1080 ti so you dont need the most expensive hardware to play it
  70. Notchle
    Oct 21, 2019
    10
    Probably the best story driven openworld survival game out there. Exploring this world is just amazing
  71. PakoGrc
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Son unos genios, excelentes gráficos y una banda sonora que logra crear un ambiente completamente envolvente.
  72. Klansterjander
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    Aprende a pronunciar
    spectacular and wonderful game that will give you hours and hours of fun, and the best thing is that it does not depend on the online or has micropayments (at least I know) ... Music, Graphics and awesome playability.

    100% recommended
  73. Nerevarinho
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    What an experience. That feeling when you go into the rift with those tubes. The freedom to build your bases everywhere.
  74. Averycrosslin
    Nov 2, 2019
    10
    Other open world survival games need to learn from subnautica, because it is absolutely amazing. It is the best survival game I have played in the entire world, it even beats Minecraft in my mind. It has some sci fi in it, survival, open world, and even horror. Yes, horror. There is some very tense moments and even the occasional jump scare. it is a very gripping game full of survival andOther open world survival games need to learn from subnautica, because it is absolutely amazing. It is the best survival game I have played in the entire world, it even beats Minecraft in my mind. It has some sci fi in it, survival, open world, and even horror. Yes, horror. There is some very tense moments and even the occasional jump scare. it is a very gripping game full of survival and terror. Hands down one of the best games I have ever played.… Expand
  75. Stourme
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    I got this for Christmas and I can't stop playing it. I'm a scuba diver and I love the physics in game. It feels like you're swimming. I love the graphics. Standing on the life pod looking out over the ocean is amazing. When the sun starts going down and the fluorescent life starts to get bright underwater; it's just shocking how beautiful it is.

    I love the cave systems.... in the    I got this for Christmas and I can't stop playing it. I'm a scuba diver and I love the physics in game. It feels like you're swimming. I love the graphics. Standing on the life pod looking out over the ocean is amazing. When the sun starts going down and the fluorescent life starts to get bright underwater; it's just shocking how beautiful it is.

    I love the cave systems.... in the shallows, my first reaction was, "WOW this so cool!" In the depths, the caves are terrifying. Swimming over a drop off is terrifying.
    Honestly it's a very good game and I'm glad I bought it. That's the best thing I can say.    … Expand
  76. Totally_Legit
    Jan 13, 2020
    10
    this game is worth the money, you get hours of exploration and some scares thrown in for what 19.99 USD. I would buy it for more like 40 USD and still be happy, I will say one thing to anyone that buys this game, your paying below AAA price of 60 USD so you won't a endless experience buy it is still a must have. i finished the game in about 11 hours, mostly just exploring and running.
  77. Poti
    Jun 4, 2023
    10
    My favorite survival, the exploration is very well built and discovering the planet is very cool
  78. Azrael_Neo
    Feb 4, 2020
    10
    A refreshing take on the survival game formula, with great athmosphere, beautiful visuals and a breathtaking sound design, both in its soundtrack and audio design of the world. Absolutely recommended!
  79. Nevo
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Best survival game I've ever played, especially impressive when you take into account that it is made by an indie studio. The game has amazing art, music and locations and it's survival horrors blend in very well and can suck you in for a long time. It's not without it's bugs tho, but those are really minor things and mostly are caused by the Unity engine the game runs on. Solid 10/10,Best survival game I've ever played, especially impressive when you take into account that it is made by an indie studio. The game has amazing art, music and locations and it's survival horrors blend in very well and can suck you in for a long time. It's not without it's bugs tho, but those are really minor things and mostly are caused by the Unity engine the game runs on. Solid 10/10, probably best game I've ever played.… Expand
  80. PeakTop
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Subnautica - пожалуй, лучшая в своём жанре, и одна из лучших игр в принципе. Со времен ранних релизов в игре изменилось почти всё, и изменилось в ЛУЧШУЮ сторону. Разработчикам низкий поклон за оптимизацию, апгрейды геймплея и механики, сильный сюжет и потрясающую атмосферу!
    В чем отличительная особенность Сабнаутики? В её глубине! :) Фактически мир здесь не очень большой, однако    Subnautica - пожалуй, лучшая в своём жанре, и одна из лучших игр в принципе. Со времен ранних релизов в игре изменилось почти всё, и изменилось в ЛУЧШУЮ сторону. Разработчикам низкий поклон за оптимизацию, апгрейды геймплея и механики, сильный сюжет и потрясающую атмосферу!
    В чем отличительная особенность Сабнаутики? В её глубине! :) Фактически мир здесь не очень большой, однако проработка каждого биома и вовлеченность каждой локации в геймплей просто поражает. Иные игры можно исследовать процентов на 20% и уже пройти сюжетку. Здесь не так. Subnautica высторена таким образом, что весь её мир значим и для сюжета, и для выживания. Каждый добытый кусочек ресурсов сыграет свою роль. Каждая локация расскажет свою историю. А в финале всё выстроится в потрясающую целостную картину.
    При этом игра крайне реиграбельна и нелинейна. Начинаем мы в "ламповом" и очень дружелюбном мелководье, по началу может показаться, что геймплей даже излишне прост и неагрессивен. Но стоит начать исследовать мрачные глубины, как тут же пропадает весь налёт детсадошности :) По мере погружения возрастают и опасности: к банальной нехватке воздуха и обезвоживанию добавляются перегрев от потоков магмы, радиация и жуткие монстры. Разнообразие враждебно настроеных существ велико - от маленьких хиртецов-паразитов до чудовищных левиафанов, способных лишить главгероя жизни в один миг. Не менее разнообразны доступные игроку технологии и инструменты выживания, ассортимент которых регулярно расширяется по ходу прохождения.

    10 жареных глазастиков из 10! :)    … Expand
  81. VixySkunk
    May 5, 2020
    10
    Subnautica is one of my favourite " Ocean " based survival game. It has quite big atmospheric feels. Graphics are awesome and gameplay is simple and understandable. Story of the game is short and also simple. Subnautica's world is fascinating and dangerous at the same time. The way developers thought about the details very well. I've been playing Subnautica since Dec 4 2014 and i thinkSubnautica is one of my favourite " Ocean " based survival game. It has quite big atmospheric feels. Graphics are awesome and gameplay is simple and understandable. Story of the game is short and also simple. Subnautica's world is fascinating and dangerous at the same time. The way developers thought about the details very well. I've been playing Subnautica since Dec 4 2014 and i think it's still a great game since the early access.… Expand
  82. Teskothemad
    May 11, 2020
    10
    possibly one of the beast games i have played in the last 3 years , a mix of heart pounding terror and gazing in awe at the beauty around you . i've played it through many times and had a blast , i could not recommend this enough
  83. EdgyBoiMiro
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This game is awesome! I love the story and the gameplay is really captivating.
    I definitely recommend playing through the whole game. It doesn't take that long and it's worth it at the end.

    I LOVE Subnautica!
  84. Salador2606
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Отличная игра, мой ребёнок просто в восторге. Нам очень интересно было проходить эту увлекательную историю

    Great game, my child absolutely love it. It was very interesting for us to go through this fascinating story.
  85. Roman_Schreier
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This is an amazing and incomparable game, which had no analogues before its release. This is definitely one of the best games I've played. **** great graphics, a huge open and developed world, a lot of cool mechanics, its own individual atmosphere and much more. I don't want to spoil the story, but I'll tell you a secret...it's just legendary. I definitely advise everyone!
  86. alfassus
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, for the first time in over a decade I got hypnotized by a pc game for around 48 hours with no ability to stop playing.
  87. ToastAndBread
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a hidden gem, this is most likely one of my favorite games to date. The thought of not being able to see what lurks under that thick layer of foggy water, is by far one of the most terrifying feelings I have ever experienced. It is also beyond rewarding. Getting into that rocket that took you countless hours to craft and build, while then leaving the ocean planet below. Please buy and play this game.… Expand
  88. PeterJacksonG
    Oct 7, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece!
    I wish it could have co-op mode one day!
    This game reminds me of my first game on my first pc. The game was called "Shark! Hunting the Great White" that gave me unforgettable extreme underwater experience.
    This is quite the same by mechanics but has hole living interactive universe that takes few days away from your life. Maybe even more than that!
  89. ResetButton
    Jun 5, 2022
    10
    I rarely give 10/10 scores. The sense of awe and exploration is like BOTW, but with a feeling of isolation that’s both zen-like calm and terrifying at times. Saying too much will spoil the numerous discoveries scattered through the game. I almost wish I could forget the game just to I can experience it for the first time again. This is a 100% must-play.
  90. Mehrad9
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    one of the best surviving experiences that i ever had! thank you sooooo much for making this game
  91. Iliyateb
    May 3, 2021
    10
    It’s by far the best survival game I’ve ever played.it’s even better than Minecraft . It’s awesome.
  92. GewoonFerre
    Jul 14, 2021
    10
    One of the best open world survival games out there it is also very creapy!
  93. ZillaGamer5500
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    This game is one of if not the best game I have ever played. The attention to detail is just amazing and ever new part of the game I discovered made me want to never leave the shallows. The amount of diverse creatures and biomes, the deep story( pun intended) is just amazing and doesn’t reveal itself to you unless you discover it. But my absolute favorite part of this game is it's use ofThis game is one of if not the best game I have ever played. The attention to detail is just amazing and ever new part of the game I discovered made me want to never leave the shallows. The amount of diverse creatures and biomes, the deep story( pun intended) is just amazing and doesn’t reveal itself to you unless you discover it. But my absolute favorite part of this game is it's use of terror, that primal fear that would keep you alive in a life or death situation. It’s the fact that it’s fairly hard to die in this game and the aggressive creatures can never kill you in one hit. But the terror you feel from what your mind is imagining could happen is what makes this game a true masterpiece. Hope anyone who reads this enjoys it and the game.… Expand
  94. AppleCalvados
    Oct 13, 2020
    10
    Это наверное лучшая инди игра в которую я играл. Я купил ее еще в 2016 году, когда она была в раннем доступе и не пожалел. В игре потрясающая атмосфера, красивая графика и музыка. Немного может наскучить процесс строительства и сбора ресурсов, но это мелочи. Ставлю этой замечательной игре 10, хотя может быть по честному она наверное заслужила 9/10...Это наверное лучшая инди игра в которую я играл. Я купил ее еще в 2016 году, когда она была в раннем доступе и не пожалел. В игре потрясающая атмосфера, красивая графика и музыка. Немного может наскучить процесс строительства и сбора ресурсов, но это мелочи. Ставлю этой замечательной игре 10, хотя может быть по честному она наверное заслужила 9/10...
  95. 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
  96. 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
  97. Siorys
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Best survival game I've ever played. Amazingly immersive and atmospheric.
    It will always be in my heart.
  98. 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.
  99. 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.
  100. 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.
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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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