AquaNox 2: Revelation

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"AquaNox 2: Revelation" is an underwater action game where you play as William Drake, a freighter pilot searching for his ancestor's legendary treasure. Explore sinister cities, navigate through high-energy action, and manage a group of mercenaries in this immersive world with a compelling story and replayable missions. Tactics and strategy are key to surviving the dangerous ocean and its ruthless inhabitants.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews

story15 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

The graphics are impressive for a game over 20 years old, with detailed environments and support for up to 4K resolution.
The sound design is immersive, featuring a great soundtrack and mostly competent voice acting that enhances the atmosphere.
The game offers a unique underwater combat experience with a dark, atmospheric setting and a variety of mission types.

Many missions involve tedious waiting or escort objectives, with no checkpoints, leading to frustrating retries after dying.
The story is poorly written with plot holes, and the dialogue can be confusing or pretentious, detracting from the overall experience.
Gameplay can feel slow and uneventful, with limited ship customization and some missions being overly difficult or poorly designed.

story
110 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
75%
11%
The story of the game is described as having an intriguing premise with interesting mysteries, but it suffers from poor execution, including plot holes, unconvincing dialogue, and a lack of resolution, leaving many questions unanswered. While some players found the narrative engaging and atmospheric, others criticized it for being convoluted and filled with filler content that detracted from the overall experience. The cliffhanger ending has left many dissatisfied, as it suggests a sequel that may never come, further diminishing the impact of the story.
- “The story starts with some very interesting mysteries and adds more along the way.”
- “I was hooked on a story; it didn't seem impossible, although some missions proved to be a nuisance - overall it was a rewarding and very enjoyable game.”
- “A solid story, with more than a few twists and a huge array of weapons, ships, and characters that all combined create a deep and rich world that'll catch you at first glance.”
- “It's competently written (aside from a few plot holes here and there) but unfortunately not all the mysteries get answered (the ending sets up for a sequel that never came).”
- “The story is actually pretty decent but on the way there you're given so much insignificant filler that you just tune out and don't even care about the important parts anymore.”
- “To top it all off, these boring activities are tied together with a dull story, terrible dialogue, and a rubbish interface.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
50%
15%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many praising its fun mechanics and solid upgrades from the predecessor, while others criticize it for being slow, tedious, and plagued by poorly designed missions. Players appreciate the full 3D environment and dual-mounted weapons, but some find the pacing and certain mechanics, like escort missions and bullet sponge enemies, detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable for some, it is marred by issues that prevent it from being consistently engaging.
- “Much like its predecessor, the gameplay is really fun!”
- “The gameplay is fun, full 3D with being able to stop anywhere feels great.”
- “The gameplay is solid, fast and furious.”
- “Gameplay is slow, uneventful, and tedious.”
- “I would have recommended this game for its gameplay, atmosphere, and controls, but I just can't because of its horrendous missions, pacing, story, and progression that this game has.”
- “The opening story is what drew me in, however the gameplay is horrible.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
38%
19%
The graphics of the game are generally regarded as a significant improvement over its predecessor, with many praising the dark atmosphere and unique visuals that effectively capture the game's tone. However, some players note that the graphics feel dated and occasionally suffer from glitches, leading to a perception of an empty world. Overall, while not cutting-edge, the visuals are considered pleasant and fitting for the game's aesthetic.
- “Graphics: the graphics are fantastic for a 20+ year old game.”
- “Although the graphic is clearly not up to date, the atmosphere is still captured perfectly, even today.”
- “The setting is dark, unique and twisted, the visuals aged quite well and the gameplay still is great.”
- “The graphics improved from the previous game, but the world looks kind of empty and dead in this one.”
- “The graphics are worse, the style overall is worse, the dialogue is garbage and the combat isn't fun either.”
- “The graphics are not as colorful as the first.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
25%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and unique setting, effectively capturing a dark, lost world that enhances the overall experience. While the graphics may not be cutting-edge, they complement the atmospheric tone, drawing players into the environment. However, some reviewers noted that the game's pacing and mission design detract from the otherwise solid atmospheric experience.
- “The atmosphere is great and can get you really immersed.”
- “Although the graphics are clearly not up to date, the atmosphere is still captured perfectly, even today.”
- “The graphics are nice and fit well with the dark atmosphere.”
- “I would have recommended this game for its gameplay, atmosphere, and controls, but I just can't because of its horrendous missions, pacing, story, and progression that this game has.”
- “Graphics are still okay and playable with the dark atmosphere of a lost world.”
- “It's a solid entry in that vein, neat atmosphere.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
33%
The music in the game is generally praised for its perfection and superb quality, enhancing the overall experience with well-timed cues during combat. However, some users noted inconsistencies in voice acting and found certain tracks to be forgettable. Overall, the soundtrack is described as varied and engaging, contributing positively to gameplay.
- “As for the soundtrack... it's perfection.”
- “Music and voice acting are great.”
- “You are hovering above the ocean floor, you are armed with some heavy artillery, the music is rockin', you're gonna have a blast.”
- “The music queues every time combat starts and the music stops every time combat ends.”
- “It sounds slightly less fine, given some wonky voice acting and forgettable music.”
- “More varied soundtrack would be appreciated.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a twisted, goofy style that resonates well with players, often evoking laughter through its dialogues and absurd scenarios. The atmosphere adds to the comedic effect, reminiscent of other quirky games, and the ironic ending cutscene leaves players amused by the unresolved storyline. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience.
- “At points, it can actually be pretty funny in a 'Twisted Metal' goofy sort of way.”
- “The dialogues are very hilarious too.”
- “After all of that effort, and you finally get that reward, it's a big cutscene detailing everything, ending the game perfectly on a 'to be continued' essentially, which I find pretty funny considering we never got a third game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features appealing graphics, but users have reported occasional glitches that affect overall stability. Despite these issues, the experience remains enjoyable.
- “The game offers some nice graphics, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow, uneventful, and tedious, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from overall enjoyment.
- “Gameplay is slow, uneventful, and tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and lacks any real reward.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over without any sense of progress.”