![]() ![]() You roam further afield, swim out away from your base or maybe a bit deeper under the waves-and then it all starts to look alien again. You start to recognize the alien fish on-sight, even stockpiling a healthy supply in case of disaster. ![]() Soon you start to feel comfortable though, and the ocean feels less foreign. Like any survival game, your first order of business is collecting enough food and water to live. You crash-land on an alien planet, adrift in what seems like a world-encompassing ocean. The early hours are pure frantic survivalism. It’s one of the few games to properly balance between guided experience and sandbox, between story and survival. That’s ultimately what lands it on our best-of list. Regardless of that technical issue, the game was a blast through and through, a true must-play for fans of the franchise and even general fans of good games.Subnautica ($25 on Humble) understands the allure of the unknown. However, that did not diminish how well the experience shaped up to be. While something minor in most moments, it became really bothersome during times when the game required more investment, such as hard parts of a level, or even boss fights. The one complaint I could make against the game is regarding the performance, as I've faced many instances in which the game froze and had to be relaunched - while the computer per se remained unaffected. In addition, the soundtrack dials up the experience to eleven (pun intended), with tunes so catchy they'll stay with you long after you put down the controller. The 3D modeled graphics displayed in 2D perspective look wonderful, which helps to bring each of the impeccable designs to life. The game does not disappoint in the presentation department as well. The difficulty, while challenging, also never feels unfair, as the solution for most of the hassles you go through is either a matter of which power-ups you have available at the moment or simple pattern recognition. The Gear Shift system, specifically, also deepens the experience by giving the player new possibilities on how to traverse the many obstacles laid on the path. The game nails that typical gameplay the franchise is known for, but also revitalize it with new additions that polish certain aspects that didn't age well. The game nails that typical gameplay the franchise is known for, but An amazing installment for a series that already boasts quite a few gems. An amazing installment for a series that already boasts quite a few gems. ![]()
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