Subnautica: Below Zero

 Switch
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Digitally Downloaded
    May 12, 2021
    70
    In many ways survival games represent the ultimate conclusion of the open-world ethos - the experience is entirely about moving around a large space and scouring it for "loot", while largely doing away with elements like storytelling, character and any purpose beyond existing with that big space. In the interest of being entirely frank, this kind of thing just isn't for me, but with that being said I do think that Subnautica: Below Zero is one of the better examples of it in motion. It's not perfect, and the game is so weighted towards aesthetics that if you've got an alternative to the Switch you're better off seeing the full, uncompromised creative vision on that platform instead. However, this Switch port is still more than adequate, especially for those that want to craft, build, mine and craft some more while on the go.
  2. Pocket Tactics
    Jun 1, 2021
    60
    Subnautica: Below Zero embraces all the elements needed to create a strong survival game, though it suffers from repetition and immersion-breaking performance issues on Nintendo Switch.

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User Score
4.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 7 out of 13
  1. Aegisrex
    Jul 1, 2021
    1
    Crashes every 10-20 minutes now. I love the game almost as much as the original Subnautica, but the crashes ruin the experience. It makes itCrashes every 10-20 minutes now. I love the game almost as much as the original Subnautica, but the crashes ruin the experience. It makes it borderline unplayable. Imagine playing for about 20-30 minutes and having not saved, losing all of that progress because of a crash. Simply not fun.… Full Review »
  2. fuzzball89
    Jun 8, 2021
    5
    I want to love this game but it just keeps crashing on Switch. The combination of crashes + not having an auto save feature is reallyI want to love this game but it just keeps crashing on Switch. The combination of crashes + not having an auto save feature is really painful. Wasn’t ready for release.… Full Review »
  3. Dilbert20006
    May 17, 2021
    9
    Great poet. Yeah a graphics downgrade but runs Excellent with tiny few hiccups that's don't interfere with play and plays great in handheld.
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