Submarine Titans
- March 18, 2020
- Ellipse Studios
Get on SteamSubmarine Titans is a real-time strategy game set in an underwater world. Players command one of three unique factions, each with their own campaign, technologies, and units. The game features a combination of economic management, base building, and tactical combat, with a focus on resource gathering and naval warfare. Construct and command advanced submarines, surface vessels, and underwater structures to explore the depths, establish bases, and defeat your enemies.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Submarine Titans offers a unique underwater RTS experience with three distinct factions, each providing different playstyles and strategies.
- The game has a nostalgic charm and remains enjoyable for fans of classic RTS games, with a compelling single-player campaign and engaging resource management mechanics.
- Despite its age, the graphics and atmosphere effectively capture the essence of underwater warfare, making it visually appealing for a game from 2000.
- The game suffers from technical issues on modern systems, including bugs, resolution problems, and difficulties with multiplayer functionality.
- User interface design is outdated and lacks essential shortcuts, making gameplay cumbersome and less intuitive compared to modern RTS titles.
- The campaign missions can be frustratingly difficult due to bugs that may require players to restart, detracting from the overall experience.
- story42 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is set in a unique submerged post-apocalyptic world, featuring three factions with a well-crafted backstory, particularly for the Silicons. However, players criticize the overall narrative for being weak, lacking character development, and having no cutscenes, which detracts from the experience. Additionally, some missions suffer from bugs that disrupt gameplay and obscure the storyline's context, leading to frustration among players.
“Developed by Ellipse Studios, the game blends tactical depth, innovative gameplay mechanics, and an engaging storyline set in a submerged post-apocalyptic world.”
“The developers really did a good job crafting a unique setting and telling the story about how all three factions came to be fighting each other in the oceans of Earth.”
“The silicons, in my opinion, were the only faction with a decent story besides world domination.”
“A weak storyline, no characters, no cutscenes, no famous commanders.”
“Furthermore, all these things I had to do had no context within any discernible storyline, other than I was a white shark and I needed to prevail over those octopi and silicons.”
“Luckily, I got credit for nuking both when I nuked the one left, but plot holes like this should not exist.”
- graphics40 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game, while showing signs of aging, effectively capture the essence of its underwater setting and remain visually appealing for a title from 2000. However, many players express a desire for a major graphical upgrade, noting issues with fluidity and precision compared to more modern games. Overall, the visuals are considered decent but lack contemporary features like widescreen support, and players are advised to use fixes for optimal performance on newer systems.
“The graphics, while perhaps showing signs of aging, capture the essence of the underwater world effectively.”
“I found Submarine Titans to be a graphically immersive experience.”
“Graphically speaking, they are decent for a game from 2000; I don't know what else you could expect.”
“It would be great if this game got a major upgrade to newer graphics and gameplay.”
“Playing it on my new system feels very slow and graphically hard to keep my attention. Once again, nothing to do with this title, but man has it aged hard; it came out around Starcraft 1 and does not feel as fluid and precise as that game.”
“Overall, an amazing title showcasing underwater warfare but with dated sounds and graphics.”
- gameplay30 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of standard RTS mechanics with unique features like elevation changes during combat, adding strategic depth and complexity. Players must manage resources effectively while navigating a slow-paced environment that encourages tactical planning and replayability through distinct factions. While the game offers nostalgic and engaging gameplay, it may require modifications to run smoothly on modern systems.
“Developed by Ellipse Studios, the game blends tactical depth, innovative gameplay mechanics, and an engaging storyline set in a submerged post-apocalyptic world.”
“This dynamic adds an extra layer of complexity to the gameplay, requiring strategic planning to ensure the survival and growth of your underwater civilization.”
“The game also features some strange mechanics that are not common in other RTS games, such as changing elevation during combat, sometimes allowing you to win with a lesser army if you can control well.”
“Warning: this game is way too old to run without modifications on modern systems - as soon as the actual gameplay starts, it becomes sluggish and everything looks like it was made by a person with color blindness.”
“The gameplay is extremely slow-paced, which can be a good or a bad thing; it really depends on your preference, but it reminds me of those long nights I spent playing RTS games before they were turned into e-sports.”
“Mechanics are very simple: just build more different ships and destroy your opponent's base.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's music has received mixed reviews; while some players find the soundtrack to be monotone with limited themes for each faction, others praise it for enhancing the eerie and immersive atmosphere, perfectly matching the game's environment. The sound design and ambient effects, particularly the underwater sounds, are highlighted as exceptional, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
“The eerie and immersive atmosphere is complemented by a fitting soundtrack that enhances the sense of isolation and tension.”
“Now the thing that has made this game truly amazing (to me at least) is the incredible soundtrack that seemingly matches perfectly with the environment and what's happening in the game.”
“Music is rather enjoyable, but the sound design and ambience are exceptional - there were a number of times I chose to play one of the factions simply because I loved hearing the sound of torpedoes exploding on impact underwater.”
“The soundtrack is pretty monotone; every faction has a main theme and a combat theme.”
“The game has a bit of issues, especially since double-clicking a unit does not select other units of the same type. So far, no numerical grouping, and the soundtrack is pretty monotone; every faction has a main theme and a combat theme.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game lacks optimization for modern systems, resulting in a subpar experience with an interface and gameplay that feel awkward and unsmooth by today's standards. This may limit its appeal to a broader audience.
“Conversely, some aspects of the interface and game do not run smoothly or are simply awkward by today's standards - it might not be for everyone.”
“The game itself is fine, but there is no optimization for modern systems.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability due to its three distinct playable factions, each featuring unique strengths, weaknesses, and units, which encourages players to explore different strategies and experiences.
“The three playable factions each have their own strengths, weaknesses, and unique units, adding variety and replayability to the game.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is described as eerie and immersive, effectively heightened by a fitting soundtrack that amplifies feelings of isolation and tension.
“The eerie and immersive atmosphere is complemented by a fitting soundtrack that enhances the sense of isolation and tension.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as quirky and reminiscent of old-school RTS titles, with some users noting that it can be amusingly unconventional, though it may require some effort to run on modern systems.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues on Windows 10, with users reporting frequent errors that prevent it from starting. While there is unofficial patch support available, it does not effectively resolve the underlying bugs.
“Unfortunately, an error occurs on Windows 10. There is unofficial patch support, but this doesn't resolve the problem that this game is buggy and does not start at all.”
“Unfortunately, an error occurs on Windows 10. There is unofficial patch support, but this doesn't resolve the problem that this game is buggy and does not start at all.”
