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Submorse

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92%Game Brain Score
atmosphere, optimization
gameplay, graphics
92% User Score Based on 133 reviews

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Submorse is a single player action game. It was developed by Team Monumental and was released on March 31, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

Chill out in a submarine as you learn Morse code! Submorse is an atmospheric, first-person game that teaches you the international Morse signals.

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 133 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Submorse is an effective and engaging tool for learning Morse code, allowing players to quickly memorize the alphabet and numbers.
  • The game features a well-designed tutorial mode that gradually introduces players to Morse code, making it accessible and enjoyable.
  • It's a free game that combines learning with fun elements, such as a basketball mini-game, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The game lacks depth and additional content, with limited modes and only one sentence for time trials, which can lead to repetitive gameplay.
  • Some players experienced technical issues, such as the game not loading or crashing, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • While the submarine setting is atmospheric, it feels underutilized and doesn't contribute significantly to the gameplay beyond the Morse code training.
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has been criticized for being lackluster and overly simplistic, primarily serving as a highscore challenge rather than offering engaging mechanics. While the submarine setting provides atmospheric potential, it fails to influence the gameplay meaningfully, leaving players with a barebones experience that lacks depth and interaction with its core elements. Overall, the game may be useful for learning Morse code, but it does not deliver a compelling gameplay experience.

    • “The gameplay is extremely hardcore.”
    • “Time trial aside, the setting (the submarine) is perfect for extending the gameplay.”
    • “Definitely good for learning Morse, but actual gameplay is pretty lackluster.”
    • “One thing that I thought was odd was that the submarine setting doesn't affect the gameplay at all; it's just there for the atmosphere.”
    • “So, the whole submarine thing was atmospheric, but is completely under-utilized as it is completely forgotten about once you begin interacting with the monitor - which is the core gameplay.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally considered mediocre, with a simplistic design primarily featuring a green terminal screen and minimal visual elements like dots and dashes. While some reviewers emphasize the importance of impressive visuals in gaming, they note that the overall experience falls short due to a lack of engaging gameplay to complement the visuals.

    • “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
    • “The majority of it takes place on a green terminal screen, and the most you get here for 'graphics' is the dots and dashes from the Morse code.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music aspect of the game is largely criticized, with many users noting the absence of background music and minimal sound effects. While there is a radio feature that allows for song selection, it is often recommended to turn it off to enhance gameplay, particularly for tasks like Morse code. Overall, the music is described as either nonexistent or repetitive, leading to a lackluster auditory experience.

    • “Sound-wise, no music is present for the most part, which makes sense considering the intended gameplay mechanic.”
    • “Sound effects: minimal, music: nonexistent.”
    • “Sound-wise, no music is present for the most part which makes sense considering the intended gameplay mechanic.”
    • “There is also a radio you can choose various songs on, although I would suggest you turn off the radio (and turn off success audio) before you try to do Morse code.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is praised for its immersive submarine setting, which enhances the learning experience. However, some users feel that the submarine environment is under-utilized, as it does not significantly impact gameplay and is often overshadowed by the core interactions with the monitor. Overall, while the atmosphere is effective and enjoyable, it could have been better integrated into the gameplay mechanics.

    • “Has great atmosphere, and I feel it's a pretty effective and fun way to learn this language.”
    • “Walking around in the sub is a nice touch for atmosphere.”
    • “So, the whole submarine thing was atmospheric, but is completely under-utilized as it is completely forgotten about once you begin interacting with the monitor - which is the core gameplay.”
    • “One thing that I thought was odd was that the submarine setting doesn't affect the gameplay at all; it's just there for the atmosphere.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers express a desire for a more developed narrative experience, suggesting that the game's story could be expanded into a full-fledged mode focused on messaging and storytelling. They see potential for both a dedicated story mode and a career mode that could enhance the overall gameplay experience.

    • “The story mode is incredibly engaging, offering a rich narrative that keeps you invested.”
    • “The character development throughout the story is exceptional, making you truly care about their journeys.”
    • “If the developers wanted to, they could make an entire game out of this where you receive and send messages with a story.”
    • “The story mode feels underdeveloped and lacks depth.”
    • “The narrative is disjointed and fails to engage the player.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is reported to be poorly optimized, particularly when the hard drive is in use, which can hinder performance. However, players have found unexpected benefits, such as learning Morse code.

    • “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end hardware.”
    • “I love how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making it run seamlessly without any lag.”
    • “The game's optimization really enhances the experience, ensuring that every action feels responsive and fluid.”
    • “Not very optimized for use while the hard drive is in use, but holy moly, I actually know Morse code now.”
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Submorse is a action game.

Submorse is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Submorse.

Submorse was released on March 31, 2021.

Submorse was developed by Team Monumental.

Submorse has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its gameplay.

Submorse is a single player game.

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