Solitude Underwater

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Solitude Underwater is a single player survival action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Big MA16 Studios and was released on August 28, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

Solitude Underwater is a short horror adventure game. Two treasure-hunting brothers are searching for sunken riches off the coast of South Africa, only to find themselves immersed in catastrophe after one of them gets trapped in a cage, deep inside shark-infested waters.

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Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and fun experience reminiscent of FNAF gameplay, providing a mix of tension and excitement.
It's a free game that showcases some interesting mechanics and has potential for future development.
The atmosphere is immersive, with solid scares that can engage players, especially those who enjoy underwater horror themes.

The controls are frustrating and unresponsive, making gameplay difficult and often leading to unnecessary deaths.
The final sections of the game, particularly the swimming back to the boat, are overly challenging and poorly designed, resulting in a frustrating experience.
The storyline and voice acting are subpar, detracting from the overall immersion and enjoyment of the game.

gameplay
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Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players appreciating the interesting mechanics and multiple endings, while others criticize the complexity and lack of polish, leading to frustration. The gameplay features elements reminiscent of survival horror, such as managing threats and using sound cues, but some find it overly difficult and convoluted. Overall, the experience varies significantly among players, with a divide between those who enjoy the unique aspects and those who feel overwhelmed by the mechanics.
- “I enjoy how there's different endings and different mechanics to the game.”
- “I liked the game for its interesting mechanics.”
- “The bit inside of the cage is neat; it reminds me of FNAF gameplay with having to be constantly checking for sharks around the cage, scaring them with a flashlight and finding a way out.”
- “There are also numerous miserable aspects of the gameplay.”
- “Way too hard, way too many mechanics that don't make sense.”
- “Unfortunately, the lack of polishing and the game mechanics made me uninstall it even before getting out of the cage.”
story
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The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and well-told, while others criticize it for being simplistic, poorly executed, and lacking engaging gameplay integration. Voice acting and dialogue are frequently described as subpar, contributing to an overall perception of a cringeworthy narrative experience. Despite some positive aspects, many feel the storytelling fails to deliver depth and variety.
- “A lot of people say the script and storyline is cringey, but I think it is pretty good.”
- “The concept and story are nice.”
- “The story around it was good and well told.”
- “The storyline is pretty much one-track, with not a lot of interesting aspects or variety.”
- “The dialogue and voice acting are both awful and the story is dumb.”
- “The plot is entirely narrated to you; none of it is done through gameplay.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally considered basic and unremarkable, with specific criticism aimed at the unrealistic water effects that fail to convey the intended action of the game. Overall, the visual presentation does not enhance the experience and detracts from the immersion.
- “The calm pool water graphics for the ocean were noticeable right off when the boat was supposed to be speeding across the surface.”
- “The graphics are reminiscent of that iconic Jaws scene, but expanded into an hour-long game experience.”
- “The story and voice acting are terrible, and the graphics are pretty basic.”
- “This was noticeable right off because they had calm pool water graphics for the ocean when the boat's supposed to be speeding across the surface.”
- “This is literally that one Jaws scene but made into an hour-long game with near-impossible QTEs and some questionable graphics.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly noting that certain achievements, such as accumulating 25 deaths from specific threats, feel overly grindy. The gameplay is described as a collection of frustrating mini-games that contribute to a sense of monotony.
- “Achievements were also pretty okay, but some just felt a little too grindy, like the 25 deaths to both drowning and sharks.”
- “I wish I could have a 'mixed' option, but this is basically just tedious underwater FNAF with bad dialogue.”
- “It's a collection of annoying mini-games you have to do while tediously fending off some kind of threat.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is praised for its beauty and immersive qualities, with moments that evoke genuine fear, creating a captivating and engaging experience for players.
- “Atmospheric, beautiful, and in places it was really scary!”
- “The game immerses you in a hauntingly beautiful world that keeps you on edge.”
- “Every corner of the environment is filled with detail, creating a truly captivating atmosphere.”