If you ever were obsessed by the dark abysses of the first game part, then Subnautica: Below Zero will bring that fear up to a new height—literally—with the floating icebergs and the bone-chilling cold. This time, the game not only throws you into a vast ocean to “survive or die” but also integrates a plot full of twists about family affection. I truly felt hair-raising when first setting foot down the Arctic region of Planet 4546B; the feeling of loneliness amidst the freezing water, going to find traces of the missing younger sister truly is very heavy and attractive.
SURVIVAL IN ARCTIC CONDITIONS
Different from the pleasantness of the tropical sea area before, the game forces you to face the new enemy which is negative temperature. You not only worry about running out of oxygen under water but also must watch the body temperature bar when going on land. Don’t let yourself turn into an ice cream before timely finding out the truth.
- Crafting thermal gear: Crafting the high-end heat-retaining suits is the priority number one if you don’t want to collapse amidst the murky snowstorms.
- Internal heating sources: The player needs to take advantage of everything from the hot coffee cups to standing next to the thermal lilies to recover physical state.
- Advanced modular vehicles: The Snowfox hoverbike will help you glide on ice snow, while the Seatruck ship allows customizing the functional compartments extremely conveniently.
MYSTERIOUS ALIEN ECOSYSTEMS
The game opens up a biological community system extremely eye-pleasing but also full of dangers lurking in the darkness. I had to freeze for a few seconds when seeing the blue glowing arches in caves, but right after that again had to flee for life because of the strange growls.
- Ancient alien artifacts: The ancient relics lie scattered everywhere, posing a big question mark about the alien race once dominating this place.
- Diverse creature encounters: From the Pengwings penguins looking quite “comedic” to the giant Shadow Leviathan species ready to swallow you any time.
- Deep cavern exploration: The areas like Crystal Caverns bring back overwhelming visual experience with the giant crystals and deep space full of mystery.
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