![]() This is an absolutely essential survival smorgasbord, a fantastic port and something of a must-buy double feature for fans of the genre. Subnautica and its excellent sequel have arrived on Switch in unexpectedly fine form. Survive under the waves on a frozen planet in this freeform adventure where following the instinct to explore is the real goal Subnautica: Below Zero is a masterclass in game design. An extraordinary visual delight, Below Zero has the chops to match its graphics with superb gameplay. Every excursion is risky and rewarding, as the game continues to tease, push, and pull the player ever deeper into its labyrinth. Subnautica: Below Zero further refines the survival sim, setting a new highpoint for the genre with sky-high production values and amazing world building. Subnautica: Below Zero is the most refreshing, engaging sandbox game I’ve played in ages and there’s no reason why you shouldn’t dive right in. It manages to be fresh, even if you’ve played the original. And you know what? It’s an absolute joy to just get out there and mess around, embracing the thrill of discovery. This is a game where there’s not a radio tower, time trial or lengthy side-quest to be seen, and with a few exceptions, it’s down to you to make your own fun. The follow-up to Subnautica offers more of the same intriguing mix of gorgeous underwater exploration, survival and crafting, and fascinating alien intrigue. GameSkinny - Jason D'Aprile - 8 / 10 stars It's technically a survival game, but it feels more like a grand adventure that is free of many of the genre's frustrations If you are able to stick with it and continue to move forward to find ways to dive deeper, Below Zero has plenty of discoveries to uncover.Įven if there are a lot of shared elements between the two games and the ground-based traversal isn't everything it's cracked up to be, Below Zero's greater focus on character-driven storytelling lands well and this standalone adventure captures the unrivaled magic of underwater exploration all over again. Subnautica: Below Zero makes you feel like arctic explorers as you traverse the icy climate of planet 4546B. I may know most of the tricks by now, but that didn't make the experience any less magical.Ĭultured Vultures - Chris Baldwin - 8.5 / 10 I'm still not a fan of the survival genre, yet I loved every moment I spent with Subnautica: Below Zero. The act of exploring a mysterious underwater world whilst trying to survive is nearly as captivating in Below Zero as it was then. Subnautica: Below Zero doesn't reach the same heights as the first game, but it's proof Unknown World's 2018 survival game wasn't a fluke. OpenCritic - 84 average - 95% recommended - 19 reviews Critic ReviewsĪttack of the Fanboy - Brandon Adams - 4 / 5 stars Publishers: Unknown Worlds Entertainment, Bandai Namco Games /r/GamePhysics - Clips of game physics shining and glitchingĭesign based on /r/FlatBlue created by /u/creesch. ![]()
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