Subterror

About

"Subterror is a single-player and multiplayer action game, where 2-4 players can cooperatively explore procedurally generated underwater domes, called The Biospheres. Discover the secrets of these abandoned domes, ranging from arid deserts to frozen tundras, while battling unknown creatures. Venture solo for a greater challenge."

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100%

Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and unique gameplay experience with mechanics like Morse code and a vacuum light system that enhances item management.
It has a brilliant atmosphere, level design, and is enjoyable both in multiplayer and single-player modes, making it accessible for those without friends to play with.
The game runs well on a variety of systems, is relatively bug-free for an early access title, and has a lot of potential for future updates and content expansion.

The game can feel shallow at times, with limited enemy variety and a lack of content that may not satisfy players looking for a more extensive experience.
The 12-minute mission timer encourages players to split up, which detracts from the cooperative multiplayer experience and can lead to less shared tension and scares.
Some minor bugs exist, particularly with voice chat functionality, and the lighting effects can be inconsistent, leading to glare rather than proper illumination.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highlighted for its unique mechanics, particularly the use of Morse code for unlocking doors and maps, which adds a fun and engaging element to the experience. Players express excitement about the current gameplay loop and its potential for expansion, especially in a multiplayer context, suggesting it offers significant replay value and opportunities for memorable moments. Overall, the game stands out in its genre due to these innovative features.
- “The gameplay loop is fun; I'm excited to see future updates.”
- “The current base gameplay can be expanded to create an amazing and fun multiplayer game with a lot of replay value. Please keep working on it!”
- “I haven't played enough of the game to say that much about it, but the mechanics are very unique, especially with the Morse code doors and unlocking maps. I had a lot of funny and scary moments with friends!”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are described as visually appealing and well-executed in a minimalist style, though not groundbreaking. The design is inclusive for players with lower-end PCs, but there are notable issues with lighting, particularly with glare from vac-lights that detracts from the overall experience.
- “The aesthetic is neat, not exactly groundbreaking graphics or anything, but still visually appealing while also being inclusive to those who may have inferior PC specs.”
- “I find it refreshing to see graphical minimalism done well, and I feel the graphical style is done fairly well, with my main complaint being that lighting can feel bad, especially from the vac-lights, where they tend to do more glare than illumination.”
- “The aesthetic is neat, not exactly ground-breaking graphics or anything, but still is visually appealing while also being inclusive to those who may have inferior PC specs.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its brilliant level design and immersive interiors, creating a perfect blend of tension and humor. Players appreciate the engaging environment that enhances both the fun and the thrill of the experience, making it an excellent choice for friends seeking a lethal yet entertaining adventure.
- “A good balance of atmospheric tension and actual threats.”
- “Honestly, it's just a plain good time if you want something lethal. This is a good contender; I highly recommend the atmosphere. The interiors are also good, immersing you pretty well with plenty of funny and scary moments. The price isn't bad at all, even for the content they have right now. There is a good bit of content, and at least for me, it hasn't gotten stale yet.”
- “Perfect game for friends—brilliant atmosphere, level design, and monsters.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a desire for the story to avoid forcing the party to split up during missions, suggesting that maintaining group cohesion enhances the narrative experience.
- “Don't force the party to split up, at least not for most of the mission.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that it creates a mix of funny and scary moments, especially when playing with friends. The unique mechanics, such as morse code doors, contribute to an engaging atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as a fun and immersive option for those seeking a blend of humor and tension.
- “Had a lot of funny and scary moments with friends!”
- “Honestly just a plain good time if you want something lethal. This is a good contender; highly recommend! Plenty of funny/scary moments and the price isn't bad at all.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally solid, with good overall performance and stability. Most users report it as fairly bug-free, although some have noted occasional issues with the in-game voice chat.
- “Overall performance and stability are pretty good, fairly bug-free for the most part, other than in-game voice chat sometimes being a bit buggy.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's overall performance and stability are generally strong, with most users reporting a bug-free experience. However, some issues have been noted with the in-game voice chat, which can be somewhat unreliable at times.
- “Overall performance and stability are pretty good, fairly bug-free for the most part, other than in-game voice chat sometimes being a bit buggy.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight the potential for high replayability in the game, particularly through the expansion of its current base gameplay into a multiplayer format. They express enthusiasm for future updates that could enhance this aspect further.
- “The current base gameplay can be expanded to create an amazing and fun multiplayer game with a lot of replay value. Please keep working on it!”