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So much worse than regular subnautica

Hi everyone,


While Subnautica: Below Zero tries to capture the exciting atmosphere of the original, it falls short in many aspects. In fact, we can't really call it a full game. The developers themselves wanted it to be seen as a DLC rather than a sequel when they released it. As you know, a full sequel is also on the way.😍😍 Especially the storytelling and game mechanics lower the overall quality of the game. You can play the first game whenever you want, but after finishing this DLC, there's no desire to go back to it.


If you've played the first game, you know we cared about characters we never met physically, characters who had no direct connection to our own. Even the damn PDA became our friend. The most prominent feature of the main game was its mysterious and intriguing atmosphere. While Below Zero tries to capture this atmosphere, it fails miserably due to Robin. Other characters are written so flat... When I saw Marguriet, I felt like the Godfather saying "Look how they massacred my warrior". The mysteries revealed later in the game don't evoke the same sense of curiosity as the original. I mean story folds with our MC Robin descending to the planet to find answers for her sister's sudden death.
This is the sister we are talking about. I am asking anyone, let's say you are in a bad mood with your sister but you receive her death announcement from the company she was working for. In her last audio logs, she says she's shady about the Corporation. We go in, find more logs, and finally learn what happened to our sister, and that's it. Robin's reaction is like eating a chip and throwing the plastic away at the end.


Basically, it uses the same game mechanics as the original. However, this time, these mechanics are more repetitive and boring. While trying to expand the story in the DLC, they made the game unnecessarily boring. Especially the resource gathering and crafting tasks make up a large part of the game.
I believe I had to quit the game and do something else at least 6-7 times to avoid exploding from boredom. The newly added tools and equipment don't provide the expected contribution to the game experience.

SeaTruck is a fine piece of art but c'mon, that's not gonna save the entire game.


Even though Below Zero moves to a new region, the overall world of the game is very similar to the original. While there are different color palettes and some new creatures, I don't think there are any new and exciting aspects of the game world to explore. In fact, I found myself playing this game with a podcast in the background, while in the first game, I played with caution and fear.


Pros:
As mentioned:

+Cool visuals: The beauty of the icy world and vibrant colors enrich the gaming experience.
+New biomes and creatures: It feels like a plus when you're eager to explore, but the content is actually limited.
+Expanded building system: You can build more complex structures, but not if you're bored.
+Preserves the atmosphere of the original game: The unique atmosphere of the Subnautica series is also felt in Below Zero.

Cons:

As mentioned:

-Story and characters: Not as deep and impressive as the original game.
-Repetitive tasks: Especially resource gathering tasks become boring in some parts of the game.


Subnautica: Below Zero is a sequel/DLC that failed to replicate the success of the original game. A weak story, repetitive game mechanics, and limited world design negatively impact the overall experience. If you're expecting a different and innovative experience from the original Subnautica, Below Zero is not for you.


Until next time.
Take care everyone.