You're left with an escape pod, which has some basic survival things you'll need. If you're unfamiliar with Subnautica, it's a crafting, survival, and exploration game, but takes place in the vast ocean of an alien planet after your space ship has crashed. I'm surprised I didn't write about it, since I really enjoyed it (more than I thought I would). Now that I'm looking at the Cheerful Ghost game database, I see no one's written about it. I got it right away, pretty much, because I very much loved Subnautica. I played and followed the development early on briefly before they decided to rewrite the script and hire new voice actors. The story has changed since it's launch into Early Access. There are new creatures, tools, and of course a new story. S:BZ is much like Subnautica, but this time it takes place on an icy planet, so if you go to the surface, you'll see plenty of snow and some of the water you can swim under is covered in ice. It follows a brief time of a guy living on the planet dealing with some of it's creatures, though they didn't show off any of the very large ones nor did they give much details in the way of the game's story. I thought the trailer was really interesting and funny. If you liked Subnautica, you might like this. They've recently released a cinematic trailer for it and announced it's release date of 5/14/21 for multiple platforms. Whether you've played the original or not, this fantasy trip to Planet 4546B is a highly memorable one.Subnautica: Below Zero joined Early Access on Steam about two years ago. The voice acting is strong, as is the music and sound effects. At least objects don't seem to 'pop' into view as much as in the first game, which hurt its suspension of disbelief. Graphics are a little better than in the original, but not by much. The lack of a map can be a little challenging in an open-world game, so you should have a good sense of direction to navigate this world, on land and under water, in order to succeed. For much of the game, though, it's a survival/exploration simulation, where you need to take note of your oxygen levels, body temperature (if outside), and power of your underwater craft, and avoid some of the bigger creatures who don't want you messing around them.Ĭollecting and crafting remains a core gameplay mechanic, along with finding and using items, such as a headlamp and rebreather mask, to aid in your quest. More of the story elements are uncovered shortly into the game, including Robin's personal connection to this planet, and, without giving too much away, she realizes she may not be alone on 4546B. While you don't see her often as it's played from a first-person view, Robin, a Black female protagonist, is a great role model. But once you get to the Delta Station, one of the first story-based, on-land areas, the fun really kicks in by giving you a clearer purpose to your work. The first 30 minutes or so will help you familiarize yourself with the controls and the tasks at hand - beginning with collecting species and chipping away at minerals to analyze. While it may be shorter than its three-year-old predecessor, the new story, additional game mechanics, and biomes of Subnautica: Below Zero make it a great buy for fans of the original game, too. This is an extraordinarily fun open-ended, story-based adventure worthy of your time and money (especially as it's less than half the cost of most other new games). A new radar-like tracking device can help you find minerals, too. Also new to Subnautica: Below Zero, along with a fresh story and lead protagonist, are some role-playing game (RPG) elements, varying land types, and new tech to craft using found items. New to this sequel is the ability to ride in vehicles, including the Snowfox hoverbike (perfect for gliding across arctic terrain) and a modular submarine-like Seatruck for underwater use (it has various modules that can be attached for additional functions).

You'll collect alien species and resources native to the planet, craft items, log your findings, and explore underwater and above-ground areas, including icy caves and snowy tundra, while trying not to intimidate the wildlife. Your goal is to investigate what happened to the scientists who worked on 4546B and why the company left in a hurry, and review the logs, items, and data banks scattered across the planet. You play as Robin Ayou, a brave female explorer who returns to this mysterious place to find some answers about the death of her sister, Sam, a roboticist who worked for the Alterra Corporation. A sequel to 2018's Subnautica, SUBNAUTICA: BELOW ZERO is a multi-platform open-world adventure game set on an alien oceanic planet known as 4546B.

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