- May 14, 2021
- Unknown Worlds Entertainment, Inc.
Subnautica: Below Zero
Subnatica: Below Zero is an excellent survival game, being equally beautiful and terrifying. The narrative is strong but can feel out of place at times.
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Subnautica: Below Zero is a single player survival survival game. It was developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment, Inc. and was released on May 14, 2021. It received positive reviews from both critics and players.
"Subnautica: Below Zero is a single-player survival game, set in an alien ocean world's arctic region. As a scientist, you must study artifacts, survive by constructing habitats, scavenging resources, and crafting equipment. Dive into freezing underwater adventure, explore icy caves, navigate treacherous ice floes, and discover new lifeforms in the depths of this alien ocean."
- The game features smooth and gorgeous graphics, enhancing the overall experience.
- It offers a fun and engaging gameplay experience, with improvements in crafting and resource management.
- Many players found it enjoyable and a great gift for younger audiences, with positive feedback from children and parents alike.
- The game suffers from long load times, especially on PS4, and has been reported to crash frequently.
- Some players felt the story and characters were weak and illogical, detracting from the overall experience.
- There is a lack of exploration tension and mystery compared to the original game, making it feel less engaging.
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging narrative and exploration elements, while others criticize it for being illogical and poorly developed. Many appreciate the clear objectives that guide players through the story, but some find the characters unlikable and the plot difficult to follow. Overall, the story is seen as a significant aspect of the game, though opinions on its quality vary widely.
“Game story is amazing.”
“The story keeps you looking for new crumbs and parts of the narrative.”
“Gripping story and a new world to explore.”
“You won't understand the story.”
“Which I could maybe get on board with if the story and characters were not so bad and so illogical to a fault.”
“This is just an example of how the story and characters make no sense whatsoever straight from the first minute of the game.”
Subnautica: Below Zero Review – A dive worth taking
Subnautica: Below Zero is another masterclass in survival gaming, setting itself apart from the overabundance of survival games on the market with its tranquil ocean setting, addicting exploration, and unique wildlife. If you are a fan of the previous title or survival games in general, this really ticks all the boxes that you are looking for, providing an enthralling world to explore and get lost in, all with gorgeous graphics and sound design. It can at times feel like a retread of the previous game with a few tweaks and additions, but Subnautica was by no means a bad game, so this is still a very well-crafted follow-up in the series. It is a hard title to put down as you are always on the cusp of something new and evolutionary, so players in search of something more fast-paced will need to search elsewhere. In saying that, I still think this is a title that everyone should check out or at least give a go, as it really does represent something unique and captivating that is hard to not recommend.
70%Subnautica: Below Zero Review – Anything But A Cold Reception
In a genre that often isn’t for everyone, it’s hard to see who wouldn’t enjoy what Subnautica: Below Zero has to offer. It flourishes an enthralling sense of exploration and progression with a serviceable narrative to boot. It’s not without its flaws, but there’s nothing quite like it besides its predecessor, perfectly encapsulating the curiosity and dread that comes with exploring the deep.
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Subnatica: Below Zero is an excellent survival game, being equally beautiful and terrifying. The narrative is strong but can feel out of place at times.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Subnautica: Below Zero is a survival survival game.
Subnautica: Below Zero is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.
Subnautica: Below Zero was released on May 14, 2021.
Subnautica: Below Zero was developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment, Inc..
Subnautica: Below Zero has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.
Subnautica: Below Zero is a single player game.
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