Subsiege

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Subsiege is a multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Icebird Studios and was released on September 7, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Subsiege is an intense real-time tactic game with focus on massive 12 player battles. In a grasping deep sea world, you command a hand-picked squad of hero-like units to contend merciless sea monsters and fierce competitors while your oxygen runs out with every breath. Can you stand the pressure?

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Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

monetization2 negative mentions

The game features a unique underwater setting that adds freshness to the genre.
Gameplay mechanics, such as the oxygen timer, create intense and strategic matches.
The graphics and sound design are well-executed, contributing to an immersive experience.

The game is unplayable due to server connection issues and a lack of active players.
There is no single-player mode or AI opponents, making it impossible to play without other players.
The game appears unfinished and has been criticized for being abandoned by the developers.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Subsiege is characterized by its unique blend of RTS and MOBA elements, featuring an innovative oxygen timer that encourages aggressive play and prevents turtling. Players appreciate the fast-paced, fluid mechanics and the underwater setting, which adds a fresh twist to traditional strategies. While some users desire additional modes like skirmish with bots, the overall experience is engaging and intense, with a focus on unit management and strategic depth.
- “Subsiege is an interesting take on the RTS genre, featuring unique mechanics like the oxygen timer and the underground leviathan, with some MOBA elements sprinkled on top.”
- “The gameplay mechanics of losing oxygen really make this RTS/MOBA quite interesting, adding pressure and a new edge to the gameplay.”
- “Subsiege is a strategy game that combines fast-paced unit management with elements from MOBAs while layering an oxygen mechanic on top that adds both an additional layer of depth and ensures quick and suspenseful matches.”
- “There is a mechanic of this game called the oxygen timer which forces you to attack the enemy early and often to replenish your oxygen.”
- “The gameplay mechanics of losing oxygen really make this RTS/MOBA quite interesting.”
- “An added twist is the oxygen mechanic, which will force you not to turtle in your base.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally considered satisfactory, with some users noting improvements following the transition from Unity to Unreal Engine. However, there are reports of performance issues that may be related to graphics settings, even at the lowest configurations.
- “The graphics look fine.”
- “Also, the switch from Unity to Unreal Engine did push the graphics even further than before.”
- “Having problems running the game; I'm assuming it's a graphics issue, but even dropping all settings to the lowest doesn't help.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its excellent optimization, with users highlighting a consistently smooth frame rate throughout gameplay.
- “The frame rate is exceptionally well optimized, providing a smooth and immersive gaming experience.”
- “I was impressed by how well the game is optimized; it runs flawlessly even on lower-end hardware.”
- “The optimization of the game ensures that it maintains a high frame rate, enhancing overall gameplay.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted to be unintentional, as players find it amusing that the game prompts for a CD upon launch, which is seen as a humorous oversight in a digital age.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious, with witty dialogue and clever puns that keep me laughing.”
- “I love how the game incorporates absurd situations that catch you off guard and make you chuckle.”
- “The comedic timing of the characters is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its impressive graphics and immersive ambient sounds, creating a dense and surreal underwater experience that enhances the overall gameplay. Reviewers appreciate how these elements effectively contribute to the game's unique tactical environment.
- “The nice graphics and the atmospheric sounds are doing their job here.”
- “A cool tactical game with a really nice underwater atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere looks and sounds really dense due to the VFX and ambient sound - it really gives you this kind of weird underwater impression.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a strong desire for the game to adopt a free-to-play model, suggesting that better advertising could help build a larger player base. Additionally, there are concerns about deceptive advertising practices, leading some players to consider reporting the game for a potential reversal of purchase.
- “So note to developers: make this a free-to-play game and work on advertising to get a good player base.”
- “I'm going to report this to Westpac and request a reversal of the sale due to deceptive advertising.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game currently lacks a defined storyline, leaving players hoping for a more developed background narrative in future updates beyond the beta phase.
- “There is no storyline.”
- “I hope they elaborate on the background story when they move out of beta.”