Diluvion

An interesting setting let down by frustrating checkpoints and rough UI.

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Diluvion is a single-player Science Fiction Role Playing game with an intriguing story, awesome gameplay, phenomenal graphics, and a spectacular soundtrack. The game allows you to manage and upgrade your submarines, customize their abilities, and overcome challenging hazard battles. With its enhanced visuals, improved UI, and new gameplay features, Diluvion: Resubmerged offers a unique and immersive underwater exploration experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

57%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,003 reviews

story143 positive mentions

stability58 negative mentions

Beautiful graphics and art style that create an immersive underwater world.
Engaging combat mechanics that require strategy and skill, especially in boss fights.
Active developer support that listens to community feedback and implements updates.

Controls can be clunky and unintuitive, making navigation and combat frustrating.
The story feels linear and lacks depth, with many plot threads left unresolved.
Frequent bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences.

story
589 mentions
24 % positive mentions
70 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally considered intriguing but suffers from significant bugs and inconsistencies that can disrupt progression, leading to frustration among players. While the narrative has potential and features interesting characters, many feel it is underdeveloped, linear, and at times, incomplete, with quests that can break or become unfinishable. Overall, the game's atmosphere and premise are praised, but the execution leaves much to be desired, often feeling rushed and lacking depth.
- “Overall though I really enjoyed it and the story drives you to want to know what happens at the end.”
- “The story is really cool and the progression is a very well laid path in the midst of an open roaming sea.”
- “While the story is weak in areas, the characters that you meet and interact with throughout the course of the game are charming and interesting.”
- “The game looks great, it is great, it has a good story, but sadly it feels like halfway finished and rushed for release.”
- “There are a few game-breaking bugs that make it impossible to complete the main story, and the dev hasn't been seen for a few years, so consider it abandoned, never to be fixed.”
- “The story is pretty shallow and the ending was such an anticlimactic letdown that the only thing I could say was 'are you f***ing kidding me?'”
gameplay
294 mentions
36 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Diluvion" is characterized by a unique blend of 3D exploration and 2D interactions, offering a charming aesthetic and engaging mechanics. However, many players find the core gameplay loop repetitive, primarily revolving around scavenging and upgrading, which can become tedious over time. Additionally, numerous bugs and clunky mechanics detract from the overall experience, leading to mixed reviews despite the game's potential and immersive atmosphere.
- “The gameplay is solid, no weak points that I can see.”
- “Diluvion is a wonderful deep sea adventure game and I've loved every minute I've played; great visuals, great soundtrack, solid gameplay.”
- “The gameplay loop is rather enjoyable if you like looting and exploring.”
- “Even without all the awful bugs, the fact remains that the core gameplay loop is boring and repetitive.”
- “The world is half empty and lacks gameplay in general.”
- “This game is a slew of confusing decisions, such as constant quest reminders popping up in the middle of your view, that you can do nothing to dismiss, as you are trying to click on something, poor camera view, even on max FOV and being constantly pulled out of gameplay to talk to your boring crew members about asinine things.”
graphics
252 mentions
49 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received a mixed but generally positive reception, with many praising the unique art style and striking visuals that enhance the underwater atmosphere. While the 3D graphics are often described as beautiful and immersive, some users noted issues with 2D elements and occasional graphical glitches. Overall, the aesthetic appeal and sound design contribute significantly to the game's charm, despite some technical shortcomings.
- “Visuals and atmosphere are top-notch, and the game is nice to play through just for those.”
- “The graphics are amazing, but I've seen a few glitches.”
- “The game's visuals are extremely beautiful to look at and the soundtrack definitely enhances the entire experience massively.”
- “The 3D world is awful, severely lacking in both aesthetics and visibility.”
- “Graphically speaking, the game is very dark; it can be a bit tough to see things at times, and while this is by design, it can be a tad frustrating when you're getting shot at by something you can't always see.”
- “Only major issue I found was after a while the game seems to have an engine leak; the graphics will start to fuzz a bit and eventually you stop being able to click on people or doors inside.”
music
216 mentions
56 % positive mentions
41 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the immersive atmosphere, with many reviewers highlighting its beauty and fittingness to various situations. While some players find the soundtrack exceptional and reminiscent of other acclaimed games, others note that certain tracks can feel disconnected from the gameplay context. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's charm and emotional depth.
- “The soundtrack is beautiful, and works very well with the visuals to make you feel immersed in the underwater world of the game.”
- “The music is great, and adds to the already immersive atmosphere of the game.”
- “The game's visuals are extremely beautiful to look at and the soundtrack definitely enhances the entire experience massively.”
- “Turning the music off also turns off all sound in cut scenes, and seems to cut off other sounds in the game.”
- “I grew annoyed by the minute trying to find my way, just floating around aimlessly whilst the surreal ambient background music gradually wore me down.”
- “The music is decent but does not always fit the environment that you are in; light-hearted music is not something that should be playing while you are searching the depths; it should change to fit the environment.”
atmosphere
77 mentions
69 % positive mentions
27 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and beautifully crafted underwater environments, enhanced by a haunting soundtrack and sound design. Players appreciate the deep ocean setting, which evokes feelings of wonder and eeriness, although some note that exploration can feel lacking in later chapters. Overall, the atmosphere stands out as a key strength, making the game enjoyable despite its gameplay flaws.
- “Visuals and atmosphere are top notch, and the game is nice to play through just for those.”
- “The feel of the deep unknown and the suffocating atmosphere is on point.”
- “What's more, you'll often be caught in absolute awe and wonder at the beautifully hand-crafted sunken depots, wrecks, and memorable, atmospheric free-roaming locales which will reward you for taking the time to delve into the deep corners of its world that will become accessible as you upgrade your submarine.”
- “The textures and atmosphere are so little in difference that I found all too often I was spending fifteen minutes fighting the camera while traveling the wrong direction through previous territory.”
- “It's ok, though, since there's no atmosphere to break immersion from.”
- “Once you get below a certain point they change the atmosphere of the world and things honestly can get creepy.”
stability
60 mentions
3 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
97 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its instability, with numerous reports of freezing, bugs, and glitches that significantly detract from the overall experience. While some players find charm and enjoyment in the game, the consensus is that it remains unfinished and overly buggy, making it difficult to recommend. Many users advise caution, suggesting that the game requires frequent quicksaves and may not be worth purchasing in its current state.
- “This is one of the few Unity engine titles that looks and runs great!”
- “Do not buy this game, it's a buggy mess.”
- “I really, really wanted to recommend this game, but ultimately it's in too buggy and unfinished a stage to do so.”
- “This game is abandonware filled with a buggy mess; don't waste your money buying it.”
grinding
40 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with many players finding it slow, tedious, and repetitive, particularly in the early stages where exploration and resource farming are necessary for upgrades. While some players report that grinding can be minimal or even enjoyable at times, others feel it detracts from the overall experience, making gameplay feel artificially extended without adding meaningful content. Overall, the grind is seen as a significant element that can either enhance or hinder enjoyment, depending on individual playstyles and expectations.
- “The problem is that Diluvion is difficult and relies on repetitive grinding.”
- “It feels like a cheap way to extend gameplay without adding any additional content, both the time and materials wasted on these meaningless encounters and the extra grinding necessary to replace consumables.”
- “Great, except they made the areas too big, nominal on the surface but this one small detail makes what could have been a perfect 'scratch to the itch' for a genre much lacking in good games and turns it into a slow and grindy travel sim.”
optimization
18 mentions
22 % positive mentions
61 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, including low frame rates, crashes, and softlocks. While some found the performance tolerable enough not to ruin their experience, the overall consensus is that the game suffers from poor optimization and numerous bugs, detracting from its potential enjoyment. A few users noted good performance, but these instances appear to be exceptions rather than the rule.
- “In towns, and certain other areas (including on occasion, the wreck of a pirate sub you just took out) you can pay to hire new crew from your sub, who can be assigned to your helm, sonar station, guns or torpedoes and improve the performance of each based on their stats.”
- “- good performance”
- “Some performance issues and a side quest which may have been bugged as well, but I couldn't be sure.”
- “Game is so horribly optimized I couldn't even get it to run at anything above 10 fps.”
- “Abandonware + many obvious and fatal bugs + poor optimization + rather use resources moving to switch than fixes.”
- “If it wasn't for the game's horrible performance I might actually have enjoyed it.”
replayability
14 mentions
21 % positive mentions
36 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the variety of starter ships and procedurally generated content that enhances replay value, others criticize the linear main quest and lack of additional activities, leading to minimal incentive to replay. Recent updates have improved gameplay mechanics, but the overall consensus suggests that replayability largely hinges on experimenting with different ships rather than a robust endgame experience.
- “It features quite a lot of content and high replayability value due to the ability to have different starter ships and to pick from more than a dozen ship chassis throughout the entire game.”
- “With that said, I 1000% recommend picking up this game as it has vast replayability with small procedurally generated enemies, bases, outposts, loot, etc., plus multiple ships you can explore with!”
- “Some updates are incoming to improve endgame/replayability.”
- “There's also nothing to do aside from the main quest, which means virtually no replay value.”
- “Little replayability aside from trying out the other ships (which you can already do in-game by buying other ships).”
- “From the get-go when you are plopped down in a finger-like cave, it gives an illusion of openness but in fact has an extremely linear story with little replayability.”
character development
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is largely criticized, with many players feeling that it is minimal and poorly executed, failing to engage them with the crew. Despite the potential for rich lore and underwater themes, the lack of meaningful character arcs and subpar dialogue detracts from the overall experience, leaving players indifferent to the characters' fates.
- “Lore, character development, underwater combat, and deep-sea creepiness abound.”
- “Voice acting and character development make us care for our crew.”
- “Character development for the crew is more important than anything else.”
- “If you don't get lost trying to find your own way or foolishly think there's something interesting and different to be found, then you can complete this game probably around 3 hours. That is if you skip the generally awful story and non-character dialogues. Don't worry about missing character development as the game doesn't really bother showing you it.”
- “Or more importantly, character development for the crew?”
- “- Voice acting and character development, make us care for our crew.”
emotional
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players report that the game effectively evokes feelings of fear, particularly related to dark and deep waters, enhancing the overall emotional experience. The tension is heightened by gameplay mechanics that encourage caution when transitioning between areas.
- “This game made me feel fear of dark and deep waters.”
monetization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized, with users labeling the developers as engaging in cash grab tactics. This sentiment suggests a focus on profit over player experience.
- “Cash grab developer.”
- “Cash grab developer.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from the exaggerated difficulty of boss fights and encounters, which some players find so absurdly challenging that they resort to cheats to progress. This comedic element adds a lighthearted touch to the otherwise intense gameplay experience.
- “While battling the pirates can be challenging if you are undergeared, the boss fights, and also the corridor fight prior to the final boss, are hilariously skewed against you, to the point where I needed to use cheat engine to finish the latter.”