A new concept in this survival adventure title is that of hypothermia. It’s not only below the waves that has been given an overhaul, with a title like “Below Zero” one could be mistaken for assuming that the reference is to the depth of the ocean. From the rain hitting the surface of the water, to the rushing of air from your rebreather, the experience is made all the more surreal with a good home theatre setup or a solid pair of headphones. Backing this up of course is the soundtrack, with a track that is both mystical and futuristic and as the music fades away, you are left with an amazing array of organic sounds. With the added grunt of this latest generation of consoles, Subnautica comes into its own, with beautiful lighting and textures interacting perfectly with the luminescence that is prevalent under the water. Once again, the team at Unknown Worlds Entertainment have given us a truly wonderful world to explore, with the art direction being simply breath taking. With that being said, there are still plenty of areas to explore below the water ranging from the relatively safe shallows, to the deep dark caverns of the twisted bridges. Players of the original title will notice the distinct difference in the size of the map, with Subnautica: Below Zero being considerably smaller. Venturing beyond 100 meters in the previous title in the early game meant certain doom, but unlike the previous title, the game actively rewards those willing to risk everything to seek more. As you venture further beneath the surface, the landscape changes drastically, as in the previous title, the lack of light gives rise to a new set of creatures, plants and problems. This new set of creatures varies from the majestic “Whale” to the blundering “brute shark”. The Boomerangs, Arctic Peepers and Bladderfish all make a return and are quite abundant in the early game, however, moving away from the shallows offers a wider array of flora and fauna.
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The inclusion of these new creatures adds a new dimension to the gameplay, with sea monkeys quick to interact and “pinch your kit” before making a hasty getaway, to the docile Penglings which can only be described as beautifully ugly. A notable omission to the list of leviathans is that of the Reaper, however, there are some new faces that make for some amusing interactions.
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There have been quite a few changes to the list of flora and fauna, although a few favourites make their return. Those who have experienced the adventure of the original Subnautica will know all too well that the mechanics behind the loot and inventory management that helps build out the player’s technology stack and boost the capabilities of Robin as she searches the depths for answers. In Subnautica: Below Zero, players will find a story with Robin engaging in open dialogue to further engage the player with the storyline. Whilst this is a large change from the previous title, where you were a silent adventurer navigating the open world. No longer are you a stranded survivor, but a scientist, desperate to find out what happened to your missing sister. Delving deeper into the story of Planet 4546b, the Architects, Samantha and Alterra is an adventure this reviewer will leave up to the player, as spoilers suck!Ī stark difference between Subnautica: Below Zero and its predecessor is the focus on a storyline that is both engaging and involved. This expansion of the characters provides a welcome change to the original, which was quite a lonely affair. The story of Subnautica: Below Zero is an intriguing story which delves deeper into the character developments of the “Architects” and what happened to the Alterra presence on the planet.
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A perfect opportunity for Robin to sneak down and find out what happened. Two years have passed since the Aurora crashed on the planet, and since then Alterra have laid claim to the planet until an accident causes the company to withdraw from the planet.
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Welcome back to 4546b, a world full of wonder, intrigue and an unanswered question… what happened to Sam?