Subnautica: Below Zero

"‎The narrative, a desperate quest, the great mysteries of planet 4546B and the surprises we will find ourselves on it. Subnautica: Below Zero considers these elements in order to offer us an icy underwater adventure that expands the experience of …"

"Subnautica: Below Zero is not as large as 2014&s;s Subnautica but it is as deep. Between its fantastically mysterious story to its compelling biome, Below Zero builds upon what made the first game strong while being unique all on its …"

"Subnautica: Below Zero delivers big with storytelling, quality of life improvements, and new beautiful areas to explore."

"It&s;s technically a survival game, but it feels more like a grand adventure that is free of many of the genre&s;s frustrations"

"Subnautica: Below Zero presents the player not only with a harsh tundra to live in but the icy depths underneath it all. It’s tense, challenging, and always engaging, pushed on by a surprisingly in-depth narrative and characters that make eventually …"

"Subnautica: Below Zero doesn&s;t reach the same heights as the first game, but it&s;s proof Unknown World&s;s 2018 survival game wasn&s;t a fluke. The act of exploring a mysterious underwater world whilst trying to survive is nearly as captivating in …"

"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. And you know what? It’s an absolute joy …"

"If you liked Subnautica, Subnautica: Below Zero still has the base of what made the original great - the charm, the wonder, the building and even some of the exploration - but this has been tempered somewhat. The story-focused approach …"

"Could this have just been DLC to the core game? Probably. Subnautica: Below Zero comes off as more of the same, but less magical and less interesting now that it abandoned its horror veneer. The only advantage is that Below …"

"Subnautica: Below Zero is a sublimely addictive timesink and an exemplary survival adventure game that transcends the genre. The improvements to the formula of the original game are minimal but impactful. Fans of the franchise will certainly have plenty to …"

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

"Subnautica: Below Zero further refines the survival sim, setting a new highpoint for the genre with sky-high production values and amazing world building. Every excursion is risky and rewarding, as the game continues to tease, push, and pull the player …"

"While not revolutionizing the experience of its predecessor, Subnautica: Below Zero enriches and expands unknown worlds&s; excellent playful insights, packing a stimulating and inspired narrative survival. If you are looking for an experience focused on simulated survival, but at the …"

"In a genre that often isn&s;t for everyone, it&s;s hard to see who wouldn&s;t enjoy what Subnautica: Below Zero has to offer. It flourishes an enthralling sense of exploration and progression with a serviceable narrative to boot. It&s;s not without …"

"The various gameplay loops have been tweaked, modified, and expanded from the original, but fans of the first game will find a lot of this very familiar. On the other hand, if you’ve been starving for more Subnautica, Below Zero …"

"Subnautica: Below Zero is a masterfully horrific experience that encourages you to push on despite your fears. It&s;s a fine balancing act of the horrors you&s;ll face underwater and the rewards you can get for evading them. It&s;s really very …"

"The follow-up to Subnautica offers more of the same intriguing mix of gorgeous underwater exploration, survival and crafting, and fascinating alien intrigue."

"Subnautica: Below Zero presents an exciting adventure as you explore the unknown. Whether you&s;re trekking through the snow or diving down unfathomable depths, there&s;s a feeling of dread as you try to survive, and a sense of wonderment as you …"

"Even if there are a lot of shared elements between the two games and the ground-based traversal isn&s;t everything it&s;s cracked up to be, Below Zero&s;s greater focus on character-driven storytelling lands well and this standalone adventure captures the unrivaled …"

"Subnautica: Below Zero doesn&s;t revolutionize the Subnautica formula, but builds on it. Every new venture into the depths is full of calculated terror, the narrative is more interesting and personal, the horrors are memorable, and survival rarely feels trivial. Subnautica: …"

"Subnautica: Below Zero is another masterclass in survival gaming, setting itself apart from the overabundance of survival games on the market with its tranquil ocean setting, addicting exploration, and unique wildlife. If you are a fan of the previous title …"

"Subnautica: Below Zero is a great follow-up to one of the best in the genre. It dishes out the survival aspects in more digestible chunks than some of the more extreme cases. This makes it much more approachable for players …"

"Subnautica: Below Zero is a leaner, meaner standalone expansion to Subnautica that improves on the story and mechanics, but doesn&s;t give us as much room to explore."

"Subnautica: Below Zero expands on an already very successful and proven formula, delivering an enjoyable and satisfying experience. It may suffer from a few technical hiccups on the Switch, but nothing too bad to ruin the experience."

"In developing Subnautica: Below Zero, Unknown Worlds heeded the lessons learned from Subnautica and the feedback received from players about both games over the years. Below Zero has taken no steps backward and instead offers an even more polished experience …"

"Subnautica: Below Zero will grow on you, if you give it time. While the beginning hours aren&s;t nearly as rough as the last time around, a dedicated session or two of several hours is essentially mandatory before the adventure really …"

"However, slight niggles aside, Below Zero absolutely delivers in providing more of the excellent deep sea survival antics that we know and love from the original Subnautica. This is a super solid port too, a joy to sink time into …"

"While not quite reaching the heights of its predecessor, Subnautica: Below Zero is still a survival game worth diving into."

"Below Zero is a mostly brilliant sequel to the best survival game of all time."

"Subnautica: Below Zero is easily one of the best survival/exploration games of this year, and you should definitely check it out even if you weren&s;t a fan of the first game."

"Not everyone will warm up to Subnautica: Below Zero, but it&s;s an unquestionably rewarding release once you begin to get a foothold into the frigid foray. The game&s;s constantly tantalising you with new, exciting equipment, and its otherworldly ocean is …"

"Subnautica: Below Zero once again delivers an experience with engaging exploration set in a mysterious, beautiful, and haunting underwater world."

"The reasons for that are two-fold: it was the most up-to-date version of the game I ploughed through, and two: it represents Unknown Worlds&s; reinvigorated trust in its own console development chops, which was <i>choppy</i> at best in the first …"

"Survive under the waves on a frozen planet in this freeform adventure where following the instinct to explore is the real goal"