UNDER the WATER - an ocean survival game
- May 23, 2022
- UTW Team
Get on SteamHow long do you survive on a small island in the middle of a flooded world? FEATURES - Exploring the world above water and under water - Search of valuable resources and items - Watch your health, thirst and hunger - Explore flooded places such as farms, forests, highways, islands, abandoned rafts, and even entire cities - Stylized low poly graphics - Advanced ocean physics
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a nice environment and atmosphere, making it visually appealing.
- There are interesting mechanics and features, such as crafting and exploration, that show potential for future development.
- The developer has been active in communicating with the community and has released multiple updates since launch.
- The game feels unpolished and lacks substantial content, making it seem more like a tech demo than a complete product.
- Many crucial elements are missing, such as a story, goals, and proper instructions, leading to a boring experience.
- There are concerns about the game's future, as it has not been updated in a long time and the developer has a history of abandoning projects.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay features interesting mechanics and a decent atmosphere, but it suffers from a lack of polish and functionality typical of early access titles. While the water mechanics and low poly graphics are appreciated, many players express a desire for a more relaxed mode without survival elements, allowing for exploration at a leisurely pace. The addition of an inventory system, crafting, and farming in recent updates adds variety, but overall, the game still feels incomplete.
“The water mechanics are pretty good, and the atmosphere of the game is not bad.”
“The playstyle is similar to Under the Sand, with the same low poly graphics which I do enjoy, yet the mechanics are slightly different, such as an added inventory system, crafting, and now since the latest update, farming as well!”
“But for me, it's not; I just hope there will be a mode without any survival mechanics, so I can just sit at the shore, watch days and nights change one another peacefully, and explore some points of interest at my own pace.”
“Mechanically, it's an early access title. I get it, a lot of things and systems don't function well enough for it to be a great survival game.”
“I just hope there will be a mode without any survival mechanics, so I can just sit at the shore, watch days and nights change peacefully, and explore some points of interest at my own pace.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally well-received, with notable water mechanics enhancing the experience. However, some users have pointed out bugs in the water reflections and a scarcity of drinking water, which slightly detracts from the overall ambiance.
“The atmosphere of the game is immersive and engaging.”
“The atmosphere is captivating, drawing players into the game's world.”
“The game's atmosphere effectively enhances the overall experience.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a narrative, with multiple users emphasizing the absence of any story elements.
“No story.”
“No story.”
“No story.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The lack of a game soundtrack has been noted as a drawback, diminishing the overall experience, although the game is still considered enjoyable and visually appealing with potential for improvement.
“There's no game soundtrack, which dulls the experience a little bit, but it is otherwise an enjoyable and pretty game with a lot of room to grow.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, noting its enjoyable low poly graphics and the introduction of new mechanics like an inventory system, crafting, and farming in the latest update, which enhance the overall experience.
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a low poly style reminiscent of "Under the Sand," which many players find enjoyable. While the visual aesthetic remains consistent, the game introduces new mechanics like an inventory system, crafting, and farming in its latest update.
“The playstyle is similar to Under the Sand, with the same low poly graphics which I do enjoy. The mechanics are slightly different, such as an added inventory system, crafting, and now, since the latest update, farming as well!”
