subROV : Underwater Discoveries
- December 2, 2022
- sqr3lab
- 1h median play time
Get on Steam"subROV: Underwater Discoveries" is a simulation game that allows players to operate a remotely operated underwater vehicle to explore the ocean depths. Complete missions, discover new species, and upgrade your ROV as you uncover the mysteries of the sea. With stunning visuals and realistic gameplay, this game offers a unique and immersive underwater experience.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- SubROV offers a polished and immersive experience, with smooth controls and a realistic simulation of operating an ROV in underwater environments.
- The game features a calming atmosphere, allowing players to enjoy slow-paced exploration while discovering marine life and objects on the ocean floor.
- The developers are responsive to feedback and show dedication to improving the game, making it a promising title for fans of underwater exploration.
- Currently, there is a lack of content, with few missions and limited variety in marine life, leading to repetitive gameplay.
- Some players have experienced technical issues, such as compatibility problems with certain controllers and display resolutions.
- While the graphics are generally good, the underwater environment can feel barren and lacking in vibrant life, which detracts from the overall experience.
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is noted for its interesting and atmospheric mission objectives, though players express a desire for more variety and quantity in missions, especially those involving wildlife. While the existing missions can be engaging and take considerable time to complete, the overall mission count feels limited for a $20 game, leading to hopes for future content updates.
“The sound design is good, the missions are very interesting and atmospheric.”
“A full mission can take hours ('make 8 dives in the map area'), but is automatically saved, should you choose to exit at some point.”
“There are missions with set objectives and you can also just move around the sea floor to try to discover all the items in the gallery.”
“I hope to see further development because there are very few missions for a $20 game.”
“Yet... there isn't much mission variety, at least I haven't seen much yet personally.”
“There isn't a lot of missions that are centered around wildlife; there isn't enough wildlife in general.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with users noting that they effectively convey a realistic underwater experience, despite a limited variety of sea life. While some visuals may feel dry and uninteresting, key elements stand out, and the game runs smoothly on mid-range hardware. Overall, the graphics contribute to a calming yet eerie atmosphere.
“For what this is, the graphics work and they work well.”
“There may not be a lot of sea life variety (yet!) but the graphics of those included so far are great.”
“It's calming yet oddly terrifying, and while not all of the visuals are spectacular, the ones that matter really shine.”
“The graphics of the ocean floor and the limited visibility are pretty good.”
“Compared to videos from deep-sea roving, I think the visuals and feeling are in the category we would call realistic.”
“For what this is, the graphics work, and they work well.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its deep sea exploration mechanics, offering a blend of educational and entertaining experiences with solid physics and mechanics. However, some users find the visuals lacking, describing them as dry and uninteresting, despite the overall execution being well-received. Notably, the game appears polished for an early access title, with no significant bugs reported.
“So far I have not come across any bugs or anything that would tell me this is even an early access title if I didn't know strictly based off of gameplay.”
“Perfect execution of a deep sea exploration sim, and a good mix of educational & entertaining gameplay.”
“Given there is not much content other than a few showcase videos on YouTube, I was basing my impressions off of Steam reviews and the small amount of gameplay I watched.”
“So far, I have not come across any bugs or anything that would tell me this is even an early access title if I didn't know strictly based off of gameplay.”
“I feel like this would be a whole gameplay element on its own.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its beautiful marine biomes and detailed landscapes, creating an immersive underwater exploration experience. Players appreciate the balance between fun and realism, complemented by effective sound design and engaging missions that enhance the overall ambiance.
“Very atmospheric with beautiful marine biomes.”
“The details on the atmosphere and the landscape are great, as well as the feeling of the water when you go down.”
“The atmosphere in this sim/game is very immersive :)”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly even on older hardware with high settings. Users report stable performance and good controls on various platforms, including the Steam Deck, with no significant issues noted. However, there is a caution that future content updates may impact resource usage.
“Deck controls and performance are quite good, and that's how I've mostly played so far.”
“My 5-year-old laptop has zero issues with performance using the ultra preset, and from what I can tell, Subrov is fairly light on resources, although that may change as content is added.”
“I've found the game to be quite stable and haven't had any performance issues.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its stability, with users noting that it feels polished and free of bugs, resembling a fully released title rather than an early access version.
