Subnautica: Below Zero

Subnautica: Below Zero is a solid addition to the survival game genre, delivering a standalone experience that manages to be both cozy and challenging.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Guide
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Product details

  • Survival is key: gather valuable materials, craft tools, manage your hunger and thirst, all while evading the dangerous wildlife that sees you as its next meal
  • the mysteries submerged on planet 4546b: you came here in search of answers. You risked everything to get here and you will not leave until you have uncovered the truth
  • exploration: Delve into unique Aquatic and terrain biomes that will unlock not only materials, but the answers that you seek
  • build your habitat: crafting and building the comforts of home here. These bases will be integral for your survival from not only the wildlife, but also the harsh environment around you
  • next gen: supports up to 4K in high quality mode & 60 FPS in performance mode..next gen: improved texture fidelity & loading times

PROS

+ Unique gameplay
+ Well-designed emphasis on exploration
+ Beautiful environment and diverse sea life

CONS

- Smaller map compared to its predecessor
- No multiplayer

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Guide on July 20, 2021
Subnautica: Below Zero is a solid addition to the survival game genre, delivering a standalone experience that manages to be both cozy and challenging.
90
By IGN on May 11, 2021
Subnautica: Below Zero is another big, frosty bite of one of the best open world survival games to come along since the genre's inception. It might not be as massive as the original, but there is so much style and substance packed into each trench, cave, and bloodthirsty shark-squid-thing that it's hard to complain. New vehicles, new gadgets, and across-the-board tune ups to technical performance and quality of life round out the experience skillfully. Whether you were ravenous for more Subnautica like me, or don't even know what you're in for, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
90