Subnautica

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8.6

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  1. 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
  2. gfisher1
    Mar 18, 2021
    0
    An excellent experience. This game will appeal to a broad ranger of tastes. I'm a casual gamer who likes large open worlds, where I can play at my own pace and have varied, worthwhile experiences in short bursts. I deliberately got into the story and found the game world absorbing and, at times, intense. If I have one criticism it is that I found myself, early in the game, wondering how toAn excellent experience. This game will appeal to a broad ranger of tastes. I'm a casual gamer who likes large open worlds, where I can play at my own pace and have varied, worthwhile experiences in short bursts. I deliberately got into the story and found the game world absorbing and, at times, intense. If I have one criticism it is that I found myself, early in the game, wondering how to do certain things and having to go online and quickly look up that information. I can't wait for the sequel.… Expand
  3. 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.
  4. ErhanCeylan123
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    It is very fun to play.Exploration is rewarding.Mysterious,scary and beautiful all in one this game.
  5. 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!
  6. Spiderpig96024
    Sep 15, 2020
    0
    This game is very fun to play i seemed to keep on coming back and watned to play more the only reason i wouldnt give it a ten is because its a little glitchy for me
  7. Gorbunov2004
    Aug 7, 2021
    4
    Какая-то выживалка без сюжета не понятно что вообще делать просто выживать не интересно, в начале почти ни куда не сплавать так как кислород кончается каждые 30-45 секунд. Игра на любителя.
  8. Daffit
    Jan 4, 2021
    0
    This is best open world, survival game Ive ever played. Much better than The Forest.
  9. MrTheMan
    Feb 20, 2021
    5
    worse minecraft. I know that minecraft didn't invent sandbox games, but I feel like Minecraft did the mechanics and exploring the better.
  10. Chaostheory6682
    Apr 16, 2022
    0
    This game is too unstable for me to recommend. When it plays it is a wonderful experience. Unfortunately, I've spent as much time making it play as I have finishing the game. It's something wonderful handicapped by mediocre development. At times it works great, at others it crashes every ten minutes. I've had to delete game files, reinstall the game, tweak ini's, and add mods just to makeThis game is too unstable for me to recommend. When it plays it is a wonderful experience. Unfortunately, I've spent as much time making it play as I have finishing the game. It's something wonderful handicapped by mediocre development. At times it works great, at others it crashes every ten minutes. I've had to delete game files, reinstall the game, tweak ini's, and add mods just to make it playable at times. Based on that I would seek out better versions of this game… Expand
  11. thehoang123
    Aug 30, 2022
    10
    One of the best survival games on the market. Don't recommend if you have thalassophobia.
  12. angelrubio
    Sep 10, 2022
    0
    RT and LT are switched on 360 gamepad, so don't believe the lies that this is controller supported, (if you switch them in options you get the incorrect UI prompts, good luck playing like this)
  13. 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 !!!
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. CoolDadTx
    May 15, 2020
    6
    Overall this is an interesting game and initially pretty fun. However what dooms this game to a less than stellar score is the bugs and general lack of polish. Let's start with the bugs because these are the most game breaking.

    Later in the game you have to use the prawn suit to get around. The problem is that hit detection is so bad that it gets stuck on everything, including air.    Overall this is an interesting game and initially pretty fun. However what dooms this game to a less than stellar score is the bugs and general lack of polish. Let's start with the bugs because these are the most game breaking.

    Later in the game you have to use the prawn suit to get around. The problem is that hit detection is so bad that it gets stuck on everything, including air. Countless times I've been walking around and suddenly I can't move anymore. Nothing works. You can get out but getting back in solves nothing. Often you get stuck on scenery but I've gotten stuck walking down a hallway, on a beach, etc. It appears that the suit clips into the surroundings and you're stuck. The only workaround is to restart. It gets worse towards the end of the game where you are in tighter areas. I had to restart 5 times on the last area alone.

    Yet another issue with the prawn suit is that if you save while inside then often when you reload it flings you and the suit in a random direction. You won't stop until you eject from the suit at which point everything recovers. However once you're in this state you cannot recover without ejecting. In one case I was in a facility and reloaded and it did that. When I reloaded the suit was inside the walls bouncing around as it hit invisible walls. After several restarts it finally flung me out of the facility. But before I could eject I had already gone so far that I was outside the world itself. There was no way to get back.

    Yet another bug with the prawn is that if you are inside and get out then (at least in facilities) you remain the shrunken height that the game treated you while you were in the suit. So everything is above your head. Restarting solves the issue.

    The cyclops is almost as bad. It is also needed late in the game but gets stuck on things and there is no way to get it off or reset if you've saved already. In one case I had no choice but to use the cheat console to build a new one and move my stuff across so I could destroy the old one.

    Other bugs are annoying but not as bad such as signs in your base not remembering their colors or the cyclops moving if you get into and out of it several times.

    The survival mechanics are typical but there is really way too much grinding. You are constantly having to search for lots and lots of items and the game doesn't make it easy to find things. Navigating early on isn't hard but without a useful coordinate system it is hard to find things. This gets really bad late in the game when you're 1K+ meters down and it is dark, in the cyclops trying to navigate and you keep finding corners you cannot get out of. Some player-friendly help here would have been very useful. Even a map with pins would have helped.

    The story itself starts off strong but after about day 5 it pretty much ends. There is an overarching mission but nothing really directs you to anything. Early on messages recommend where you go next but by mid game you don't get anymore. It's like they forgot to implement the rest. So many times you are stuck wondering what you should do next. Some better directions are definitely needed.

    For improving your survival you can get better vehicles but honestly the seamoth is the only good one. The cyclops is too large, gets attacked by everything, drains power really fast, is hard to maneuver and is expensive to maintain. If it weren't for the depth I'd never use it. The prawn is expensive to create but its movement and jump are really bad to the point that it simply isn't fun. I'd prefer the seamoth.

    Building a base is fun but it is really tedious. Between all the gear you need, the limited storage you have, the constant balance of power and strength and the tediousness of actually building quickly drains you. I spent hours just trying to set up a simple base that I could use for the middle of the game. Some optimizations here would be nice like being able to copy or save blueprints would be nice. Several times I had to start over because I couldn't get some structures to line up. Redoing all the work is painful.

    Overall it is a fun game early on. But the middle game is bland and directionless. The last part of the game is buggy. Perhaps if the bugs are resolved this game could go up a point or two.    … Expand
  17. 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
  18. Mandulum
    Apr 8, 2019
    5
    Favorite Thing: There was nothing that stood out in the few hours I played.
    Least Favorite Thing: Annoying reliance on collecting + severely limited space + no direction

    Date Dropped: 2019-04-01
    Playtime: 3h
    Enjoyment:5/10
    Recommendation: No. It's assuredly not my type of game.
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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...)
  23. 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?)
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. FirstContact
    Mar 14, 2019
    9
    То чувство исследования, когда ты впервые открываешь для себя этот мир - потрясающее. Правда потом оно проходит.
  27. 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 !
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. DavidJS
    Sep 9, 2023
    8
    Overall: 83/100

    Subnautica is a survival and exploration game focused on deep sea diving. Selling the feel of diving into an unknown area where you have a sense of anxiety, adrenalin, and excitement is what Subnautica does best, but there are also many other enjoyable aspects to the game. The game falls short in some graphical areas and some parts of the mid game are a bit slow/stale,    Overall: 83/100

    Subnautica is a survival and exploration game focused on deep sea diving. Selling the feel of diving into an unknown area where you have a sense of anxiety, adrenalin, and excitement is what Subnautica does best, but there are also many other enjoyable aspects to the game. The game falls short in some graphical areas and some parts of the mid game are a bit slow/stale, where the story progression slows down.

    Gameplay: 8/10
    Graphics: 7/10
    Music/Sound: 9/10
    Uniqueness: 9/10
    Monetization: 9/10

    Gameplay - The diving aspect is executed very well. You really feel like you're diving. Learning new recipes for items you can create, along with building your base, is also very fun. There is always something new you're looking forward to creating. While looking for those materials, you often find another blueprint. It keeps you engaged and always saying "I'll just do this before logging off...". The story is good, but not amazing. The only bad thing I can really say about the gameplay is that it gets a bit repetitive in the mid game, where there is a bit of a slow down in the story progression. I feel that the developers could have added a bit more here to keep the gameplay flowing.

    Graphics - Certain graphical aspects are really good! These I would rate 8 or 9 out of 10. The best of these are the water effects, and the biomes. The water looks great, especially when underneath and there are sunrays bursting through the water. It's brilliant and really sells the feeling that you are diving. The biomes are beautiful, and each feels very distinct. The colors are gorgeous, and the graphics of the different plants and fish you see in different biomes are lovely. Where the graphics are let down most is pop-ins. It's really immersion breaking and very frequent. Whenever you are travelling you will see it everywhere. There is no option to increase draw distance. There are a few other areas where the graphics could be better, such as the planet in the distance, which looks almost like a cardboard pop-in and at times doesn't even seem like it's in the distance.

    Music/Sound - Brilliant. It really sells the feeling that you are diving into an unknown area. Each biome has different music, matching the vibe of that biome. There are some biomes where the music really gets your adrenalin pumping. The sound effects are great too, even the little things such as guggling down some water. Excellent job by the sound team, and I think sound is a very underrated aspect of a game.

    Uniqueness - There is no other game like it. If you want to feel like a diver and want to explore and underwater world then pick this game up right now. It would get a 10, however it does re-use many survival game aspects, so I can't call it a completely unique game. If you have played many survival games, you will probably find the survival aspect boring. But the underwater exploration is just simply fantastic and you will not find it anywhere else.

    Monetization - Excellent. You pay for the game once. You own the game forever. There are no macroscamsactions, lootboxes, or any of that garbage. It didn't get a 10 because to get a 10 you have to be incredibly good value, and the game is still in that £20-£30 bracket. While absolutely worth it, I have seen on occasion some simialr quality level games at under £10. And these are the ones that I would give a 10 to. The devs have also offered some DLC, but they have put effort into it, and it is standalone to Subnautica, so you don't need the DLC. Think of that as a different game! Overall, Subnautica is absolutely worth the money. Developers who don't try to scam their players should be rewarded. It is currently £25 which is good value.

    Overall, if you have an inclination to explore an underwater world and like the idea of diving, and improving your equipment to explore more and more areas, then seriously consider buying this game. This is what it excels at. The story and the graphics are good, but not exceptional. Survival game lovers might find the survival aspects a bit boring as they are pretty standard.    … Expand
  32. 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.
  33. 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
  34. 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.
  35. 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
  36. PrincessRose
    Apr 15, 2023
    4
    This game is interesting and exciting at first but it doesn't take long before it all starts looking the same and then it feels boring and aimless as there is no direction in what to do and ends up feeling so repetitive as you are just continually trying to find resources which is tedious and boring. This game is too much of a chore. Even though the setting is unique it's not veryThis game is interesting and exciting at first but it doesn't take long before it all starts looking the same and then it feels boring and aimless as there is no direction in what to do and ends up feeling so repetitive as you are just continually trying to find resources which is tedious and boring. This game is too much of a chore. Even though the setting is unique it's not very interesting game play wise. Searching the seabed for materials isn't fun for me. It's ironic that a game with a vast ocean has no depth and is actually very shallow with not much to it, not my kind of game it's too boring.… Expand
  37. 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
  38. brofenix
    Aug 27, 2022
    8
    An amazing game :O This was a unique experience for me, I had never played a game like this! A great exploration & resource management game. And the survival elements were not annoying to me, and generated tension & necessary planning in the early & mid-game. The story was surprising!! I didn't expect it and had not read anything about it, thankfully. I was pleasantly surprised how far itAn amazing game :O This was a unique experience for me, I had never played a game like this! A great exploration & resource management game. And the survival elements were not annoying to me, and generated tension & necessary planning in the early & mid-game. The story was surprising!! I didn't expect it and had not read anything about it, thankfully. I was pleasantly surprised how far it went and how much I still had to discover after 50 hours and thinking the game may end soon. I highly recommend this game to anyone who can overcome their fear :) I was scared at the beginning to built my courage, and you can to! Good luck!!… Expand
  39. 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
  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. Manzor
    Jul 23, 2020
    8
    The game is a unique experience. It's beautiful, it's responsive, it's great. It has a few problems however. The biggest of them are the bugs. It has quite a lot of bugs, most of them are not too harmful but close to the end of the game you can have difficulties to keep playing. And the performance is pretty bad even in top gaming pcs. The real minimal requirements are higher thanThe game is a unique experience. It's beautiful, it's responsive, it's great. It has a few problems however. The biggest of them are the bugs. It has quite a lot of bugs, most of them are not too harmful but close to the end of the game you can have difficulties to keep playing. And the performance is pretty bad even in top gaming pcs. The real minimal requirements are higher than specified by the developer. It could be due to some bug or memory leak but there's something really wrong with the performance.

    However, the experience is so great when it works that it deserves the run.    … Expand
  46. 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!
  47. neotrix
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    A exciting story in a brilliant Survivalgame . The feelings are between fear and euphoria all the time .
  48. ComandanteCobra
    Sep 11, 2023
    8
    It's my first survivial game and i Liked It, i tried it on gamepass for pc.
    Addictive, solitary, exploration game.
    Gater resources, build a base, discover and upgrade equipments, explore an unknown word, manage thirst and hunger, deal with wildlife and discover a secret (no time limit) It is unusual in his underwater setting. It's suffer for some repetitiveness and grinding in late    It's my first survivial game and i Liked It, i tried it on gamepass for pc.
    Addictive, solitary, exploration game.
    Gater resources, build a base, discover and upgrade equipments, explore an unknown word, manage thirst and hunger, deal with wildlife and discover a secret (no time limit)
    It is unusual in his underwater setting.
    It's suffer for some repetitiveness and grinding in late game...and some visual bugs.... but nothing too troublesome    … Expand
  49. parallax_84
    Jul 29, 2018
    8
    Best Indie game since Inside.Beautiful setting and It doesnt hold your hand for long and you have to figure out what to do next. The Story is good and when you reach the depths of the alien world you are in is when the game shines. Honestly i think it deserves a little more recognition, is a game with flaws (texture pop in, glitches etc) but this wont ruin the experience.
  50. 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
  51. Mr_Impulsive
    Jan 1, 2020
    8
    Cure your fear of the ocean with Subnautica!

    There are a lot of open world survival games on the market today but Subnautica is one of the very few genuine games out there. Huge underwater alien ocean to explore with countless caves, tunnels, and several layers of depth even under the ocean floor! The game will give you the creeps and really gives you an immersive feeling when the    Cure your fear of the ocean with Subnautica!

    There are a lot of open world survival games on the market today but Subnautica is one of the very few genuine games out there. Huge underwater alien ocean to explore with countless caves, tunnels, and several layers of depth even under the ocean floor! The game will give you the creeps and really gives you an immersive feeling when the sound, graphics, and story mash together.

    The game is not linear at all, the game's story is scattered in wreckage across the sea floor and crashed ships etc. It's up to you to carve your own story and survive the world of Planet 4645B, this game isn't about killing. It's about evading, surviving and when you meet a leviathan class for the first time you will understand.

    Gorgeous underwater bioluminescence and some really interesting biomes to explore, lots of gadgets to craft and use, base building, submarines to craft and make mobile bases. There is a lot to do in Subnautica, I spent around 100 hours and completed practically everything exploring including story, it was one of those few games that kept me interested to the very end.

    It has some performance issues, the game runs on unity and maybe they will get that incremental garbage collection plugin to their engine to help performance. Other than that the game is amazing and a must buy.    … Expand
  52. Zodiac_A
    Sep 12, 2021
    8
    This game is rather attractive survival open world game. It have rather unique gameplay, attractive graphics, it's interesting to explore new biomes. It will bring you lots of fun to explore and create new technologies. The sound is awesome by the way. At the other hand the plot is rather simple & this game don`t looks like have any chance for replay. In addition, this game is scaryThis game is rather attractive survival open world game. It have rather unique gameplay, attractive graphics, it's interesting to explore new biomes. It will bring you lots of fun to explore and create new technologies. The sound is awesome by the way. At the other hand the plot is rather simple & this game don`t looks like have any chance for replay. In addition, this game is scary enough at the early moments, as you don`t know how to confront predators.… Expand
  53. DiegoEscalona
    Jun 20, 2019
    7
    `Mar de Emociones´
    La historia se centra en un astronauta, que se estrella en un planeta oceánico repleto de colosales criaturas submarinas. En él, tendrá que utilizar todos los elementos naturales que estén a su paso para re-construir la nave y poder volver a casa.
    El diseño es realmente hermoso como era de esperarse. La jugabilidad es muy cómoda. El arte, la capa de colores y el    `Mar de Emociones´
    La historia se centra en un astronauta, que se estrella en un planeta oceánico repleto de colosales criaturas submarinas. En él, tendrá que utilizar todos los elementos naturales que estén a su paso para re-construir la nave y poder volver a casa.

    El diseño es realmente hermoso como era de esperarse. La jugabilidad es muy cómoda. El arte, la capa de colores y el estilo que tiene este mundo Sub-acuático como las criaturas que residen en él, resultan impresionantes, aterradoras y hermosas al mismo tiempo. Su contexto visual recuerda mucho al de Portal, sobre todo por las escenas donde el personaje principal se encuentra dentro de la nave. Imagina el nivel acuático de Super Mario, pero unas 20 millones de veces mas grande con gráficos realistas, y que todo el juego este ambientado en esa área.

    No recomiendo en lo absoluto este juego a aquellos que sufren de Talasofobia (Miedo al océano), o temor a cosas masivamente grandes. Porque todo el juego esta construido por un océano profundo que parece casi infinito, y criaturas marinas de enorme tamaño que pueden atacarte. El principal inconveniente con esta joya marítima, es que todo su mundo es 1 solo nivel. Y por lo tanto puede llegar a aburrir con mucha facilidad, ademas que posee errores técnicos notorios como Glitches, muchos escenarios sin terminar, así como otros que aparecen de la nada. Sin embargo los aciertos que posee son superiores en gran parte, y convierte a este intrigante viaje submarino en una experiencia como ninguna otra.

    En resumen. Subnautica te ofrece: Aventura, exploración, mensajes educativos sobre la vida marítima, supervivencia, terror, ciencia ficción, y mucho mas, todo esto sin necesidad de matar a nadie. Es uno de los mejores, y el mas aterrador juego educativo que haya visto.

    Jugabilidad: 8/10
    Personajes: 7/10
    Historia: 7/10
    Diseño: 9/10
    Entretenimiento: 6/10    … Expand
  54. skdursh
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    I bought this game around the time that it first released into Early Access and have been playing it off and on since then. I love the gameworld. I love the gameplay. I love the concept. But the atrocious optimization, excessive visual pop-in, absolutely minimal view distance and plethora of enemy clipping and glitch issues detracts away from the core gameplay so strongly that I can'tI bought this game around the time that it first released into Early Access and have been playing it off and on since then. I love the gameworld. I love the gameplay. I love the concept. But the atrocious optimization, excessive visual pop-in, absolutely minimal view distance and plethora of enemy clipping and glitch issues detracts away from the core gameplay so strongly that I can't bring myself to give this anything more than a mediocre score. If they fixed the main issues, specifically the horrible pop-in and short view-distance I would absolutely bump my review score up another 2 points at least, because this game really is for me around an 8.5, because I love the terror of the deep, but until its technical issues are overcome I'd recommend approaching this one with caution.

    Update: They ironed out a lot of the graphical and optimization issues, even if it did take a particularly long time. Great game if the atmosphere and allure of the deep ocean entices and frightens you.    … Expand
  55. aditya1101
    Sep 4, 2018
    8
    Really beautiful game, we've been oversaturated with survival games for a while, but this game did a great job of really tapping into my desire for exploration by providing an amazing area to explore that i didn't bore of for a long time. There were definitely a lot of small aspects of the game (combat, crafting, etc.) that certainly weren't perfect, but they were good enough to let theReally beautiful game, we've been oversaturated with survival games for a while, but this game did a great job of really tapping into my desire for exploration by providing an amazing area to explore that i didn't bore of for a long time. There were definitely a lot of small aspects of the game (combat, crafting, etc.) that certainly weren't perfect, but they were good enough to let the core of this game shine.… Expand
  56. 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
  57. 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!
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. 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.
  64. JasonL
    Apr 4, 2018
    8
    Absolutely stunning environment with very few glitches and bugs (I started in 4/18, so early adopters may have a different experience.) Its a great game to fire up after work for a couple hours, especially since you can save at any time.

    It doesn't hold your hand, which is a nice departure from many top tier games nowadays. But it can also make the game drag. For example. I needed a    Absolutely stunning environment with very few glitches and bugs (I started in 4/18, so early adopters may have a different experience.) Its a great game to fire up after work for a couple hours, especially since you can save at any time.

    It doesn't hold your hand, which is a nice departure from many top tier games nowadays. But it can also make the game drag. For example. I needed a laser cutter to finish my exploration of a ship that's vital to moving forward. The cutter required 2 diamonds to build. I'd never seen a diamond before and had no idea where to find one. The game gave zero indication.

    All in all, a fantastic game with one nagging question. Within the first few hours of gameplay, you'll have a seabase bigger than your own real life house, unlimited power, your own submarine and food and water that can be plucked in moments, a few feet outside your front door.

    Is this really a survival game or are you a bored hermit, pushing his luck just because.    … Expand
  65. 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
  66. 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.
  67. 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
  68. Mentalbot
    Jun 21, 2018
    8
    This game was amazing! I loved the visuals and the sound design was completely unmatched. 10 out of 10 game very immersive....... For the PC. I was stuck to the Xbox port which sucked ass. The Xbox port is absolute **** and it looks like for a game with tons of effort put in they couldn't care less for the Xbox. And I'd love to buy a PC but I can't afford one! This game is actually reallyThis game was amazing! I loved the visuals and the sound design was completely unmatched. 10 out of 10 game very immersive....... For the PC. I was stuck to the Xbox port which sucked ass. The Xbox port is absolute **** and it looks like for a game with tons of effort put in they couldn't care less for the Xbox. And I'd love to buy a PC but I can't afford one! This game is actually really great I mean the ending made me cry. Not because it was that good but because my game crashed and I didn't save any of my progress. So ya this game is good but the people behind it have seemed to left the console fans in the dirt with this. I mean yes! Its true!! Not everyone can afford a PC!!! So please keep this in mind so that this games Xbox port doesn't happen again!… Expand
  69. 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.
  70. D3D11
    Oct 8, 2022
    7
    Many people talking about great graphics while all they can see is the blur effect of the water. You going to realize it once you approach actual land, and you find yourself in Far Cry 1.

    The engine can't even handle distances. Everything which is farther than 500m got a basic overall texture which repeats itself about every 5 m2, and nothing shows up besides the raw surface. This is    Many people talking about great graphics while all they can see is the blur effect of the water. You going to realize it once you approach actual land, and you find yourself in Far Cry 1.

    The engine can't even handle distances. Everything which is farther than 500m got a basic overall texture which repeats itself about every 5 m2, and nothing shows up besides the raw surface. This is especially helpful when you looking for some material from above, and it is there but not there, so you going to miss it.

    There is nothing else in the game than widely spread materials what you constantly need, and you either found them or not and looking Youtube videos for help (that's why it is the most discussed PC game of '18). If not, you can spend infinite time to find what you need, by luck. The entire "excitement" is based on that. After you learned from videos what to do, you become totally bored.

    The game also channeling constant desperation and loneliness. If you thought that Generation-Z is a lonely game without additional players, that is nothing, compared to this. But of course this is not necessarily a bad thing, because it's part of the story line.

    The crafting mechanics is polished and you feel that 90% of the game making time was spent on that (10% on the graphics), but without game mechanics, it worth very little.

    You can't just put a player into loneliness for 100+ hours and expect positive results (okay, actually you can, since the game got highly positive reviews for a reason which is beyond me).

    But to be honest, this game is very unique in its own way, so I have to recommend it.    … Expand
  71. 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.
  72. 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
  73. knur
    Nov 3, 2021
    5
    I was recommended this game after playing Outer Wilds and boy oh boy this recommendation was such a miss. Boring, tedious and repetitive gameplay. Story not moving fast enough and not engaging enough to keep my interest. For the first few hours i was playing on survival but the chore of managing hunger and thirst was too much. Then i switched to freedom mode but the gameplay was still aI was recommended this game after playing Outer Wilds and boy oh boy this recommendation was such a miss. Boring, tedious and repetitive gameplay. Story not moving fast enough and not engaging enough to keep my interest. For the first few hours i was playing on survival but the chore of managing hunger and thirst was too much. Then i switched to freedom mode but the gameplay was still a chore - too much time spent on crafting and micro-managing inventory. Finally i switched to creative and game became playable. I don't get how this game can have such a high score. Maybe it's fun for children treating this as an ocean-themed minecraft?… Expand
  74. Brtk
    Nov 23, 2018
    8
    Great expirience. I buy this game when this game was in early access. This game is beautiful.
  75. fabiola1
    May 5, 2021
    7
    bastante entretenido aunque luego de un rato puede ser repetitivo, para terminarlo lo hice en muchas pequeñas sesiones de juego.
  76. 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.
  77. ChadlyD
    Dec 20, 2018
    8
    Updated Review (8/10):
    I wanted to hate this game because of the game director but man, its just so good. I recommend not reading any reviews or watching any gameplay videos as it can reveal huge spoilers. Would easily be a 10/10 game for me if it wasn't for the game director.
    Original Review (1/10): The game director has no tolerance for political opinions that differ from his own.    Updated Review (8/10):
    I wanted to hate this game because of the game director but man, its just so good. I recommend not reading any reviews or watching any gameplay videos as it can reveal huge spoilers. Would easily be a 10/10 game for me if it wasn't for the game director.

    Original Review (1/10):
    The game director has no tolerance for political opinions that differ from his own. He fired his sound designer for not having politically correct thoughts. I won't support a company with this level of political correctness. Sad that politics had to ruin the experience because it's pretty close to being a great game. The game is currently free on Epic Games, so you can check it out without financially supporting pc/sjw culture. I would recommend playing it for free, as the exploration aspects are very enjoyable. Gaming is just not a good place for political agendas in my opinion.    … Expand
  78. 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.
  79. Luposlipaphobia
    Jan 3, 2019
    8
    I made an account to create this review. Imo this game excels at:
    -Cool environments. Lively art direction and interesting variety of biomes.
    -Great sense of scale. From the surface all the way down to the "depths." -Unique creatures. Large array of alien species make you want to explore more. -Original and well-executed core idea. The "water planet" backdrop is both a nightmare and a    I made an account to create this review. Imo this game excels at:
    -Cool environments. Lively art direction and interesting variety of biomes.
    -Great sense of scale. From the surface all the way down to the "depths."
    -Unique creatures. Large array of alien species make you want to explore more.
    -Original and well-executed core idea. The "water planet" backdrop is both a nightmare and a paradise.
    -Creative story and lore. I loved the plot, though I found some areas out of order.

    The downsides:
    -(Again) Out of order events. I felt completely lost at times because I ran into "deeper" areas out of order, often using the wiki or youtube to see what to do next.
    - Would benefit if they made the beacon a reusable tool so you don't have to remake this item repeatedly a couple dozen times (then forget when you need it most).
    -I wish I chose the "no food/water consumption" mode. I built things in my base to help, but I found myself tethered to my base because of it.
    -The Prawn suit needs more arms imo. That way you can be spiderman and not have to switch out appendages.

    Conclusion: The beginning of the game is extremely entertaining. The latter part gets tedious, especially if you have to deal with food/water every 15 minutes. Still a great and unique game.    … Expand
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. DJKrimson
    Jan 5, 2021
    8
    First time I started playing this game I played for 11 straight hours. It's really fun and addictive as hell. Very nice visuals and overall athmosphere, it gets really creepy at times when you travel deeper and deeper.

    I really like these kind of games where you start with nothing so you go out exploring and gather stuff to build a base and upgrade things in order to be able to explore    First time I started playing this game I played for 11 straight hours. It's really fun and addictive as hell. Very nice visuals and overall athmosphere, it gets really creepy at times when you travel deeper and deeper.

    I really like these kind of games where you start with nothing so you go out exploring and gather stuff to build a base and upgrade things in order to be able to explore further. When it comes to those kinda games I'd say this is one of the better ones.

    There's definitely flaws to it though, like the small inventory and how long time it takes to travel after a while when you need to go far and deep. There was also times for me when I had absolutely no clue of where to go, even though I really tried to pay attention to the storytelling.

    I've seen a lot of complaints about bugs, to my understanding most of it should be fixed by now, but not completely, The worst thing that happend to me was when I clipped out of bounds with the robot suit while being waaay down with the cyclops and everything, this caused the water physics to stop working and it didn't go back to normal until I killed myself, leaving all my stuff down there.

    TL;DR: A very fun survival game with a few flaws that is definitely worth your time and money.    … Expand
  83. 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
  84. En0t_OZAVR
    Feb 4, 2019
    10
    Пожалуй лучшая сингл плеер выживалка!
    Мир игры настолько интересен,что хочется иследовать и иследовать!!!
  85. Moosher
    Feb 6, 2019
    10
    Do I even have to say anything? It's SUBNAUTICA we are talking about here.

    10/10 Instantly
  86. Moiizi
    Feb 13, 2019
    9
    very great game. A wonderful experience under water, nice secrets and story.
  87. rezo_21
    Jul 20, 2023
    9
    ====================IIIIIIIIII GAME SCORE : 89 IIIIIIIIII====================
  88. hameow
    Mar 2, 2019
    8
    Worth the price. One problem tho. Late game is laggy. I love the lore and how deep it goes.
  89. 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]
  90. 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.
  91. Soullex
    Nov 30, 2022
    7
    Keşif hissini doruklarında yaşıyorsunuz ama bir yerden sonra gelişmek gerçekten çok zor oluyor.
  92. 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
  93. 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.
  94. 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
  95. lautaropw
    Jul 6, 2020
    5
    I love survival games and also horror, and this happens to have both of them. I don't know why I don't like It. Probably will revisit It some time in the future.
  96. PakoGrc
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Son unos genios, excelentes gráficos y una banda sonora que logra crear un ambiente completamente envolvente.
  97. Klansterjander
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
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    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
  98. 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.
  99. notchodays
    Sep 16, 2019
    8
    Exploring the world really makes this game's replay value significantly high. Having patience to sit down and read about the story is also important for a full grasp of what's going on, but ofcourse if you'd rather get into the action and dig deep, it will make no difference!

    ADVICE: DO NOT GO ON WIKIPEDIA/YOUTUBE/FORUMS FOR HELP UNLESS YOU'RE REALLY STUCK. Trust me, it will ruin the    Exploring the world really makes this game's replay value significantly high. Having patience to sit down and read about the story is also important for a full grasp of what's going on, but ofcourse if you'd rather get into the action and dig deep, it will make no difference!

    ADVICE: DO NOT GO ON WIKIPEDIA/YOUTUBE/FORUMS FOR HELP UNLESS YOU'RE REALLY STUCK.
    Trust me, it will ruin the experience and you will kick your self for it. Reading about fauna online instead of scanning them and finding hidden biomes can really spoil the gameplay!    … Expand
  100. Reverse_U
    Dec 25, 2019
    7
    Very good game, interesting setting, world interaction and progressing through, has replayability. 7/10.
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#10 Best PC Game of 2018
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#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
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#20 Most Shared PC Game of 2018

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

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