Solitude Underwater

57%
Game Brain Score Based on 58 reviews
  • gameplay
  • story
  • grinding
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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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57%
Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game is free and offers a fun, adrenaline-pumping experience with interesting mechanics.
  • The atmosphere and graphics are well-received, providing a decent horror experience for players.
  • The game has potential with different endings and achievements, making it appealing for trophy hunters.
  • The gameplay can be frustrating due to unrefined mechanics, particularly during the swimming back to the boat section, which many find overly difficult.
  • The storyline lacks depth and variety, making it feel one-dimensional and tedious at times.
  • There are numerous technical issues, such as unresponsive controls and confusing audio cues, which detract from the overall experience.
  • gameplay12 mentions

    Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of experiences, with some players appreciating the interesting mechanics and multiple endings, while others criticize the game's difficulty and lack of polish. The gameplay features elements reminiscent of FNAF, such as managing threats and using sound cues, but some find it overly complex and frustrating, leading to early uninstalls. Overall, opinions are divided, with some enjoying the unique aspects and others feeling 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.”
  • story10 mentions

    The game's story is generally viewed as simplistic and lacking depth, with many players criticizing the dialogue and voice acting as poor. While some appreciate the concept and find the narrative decent, the execution suffers from excessive exposition and a lack of engaging gameplay integration, leading to a disjointed experience. Overall, the storyline has potential but is hampered by its delivery and execution.

    • “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.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    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 repetitive. The gameplay is described as a collection of annoying mini-games that contribute to a frustrating experience rather than an engaging challenge.

    • “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.”
  • graphics1 mentions

    The graphics have been criticized for being subpar, with some users likening the visual quality to a poorly executed scene from a movie, and the game features challenging quick-time events that may detract from the overall experience.

    • “This is literally that one Jaws scene but made into an hour-long game with near-impossible QTEs and some questionable graphics.”
    • “The graphics look outdated and lack the detail you'd expect from a modern game.”
    • “Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the story.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is praised for its beauty and immersive quality, with moments that effectively evoke fear and tension.

    • “Atmospheric, beautiful, and in places it was really scary!”
    • “The game creates an immersive atmosphere that pulls you in from the very start.”
    • “Every location is filled with intricate details that enhance the overall mood and tension.”
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