I sank some time into Subnautica at a couple different points during early access to check on the development, but I decided to wait until release before really diving deep into the game. I'm happy I held my breath because this is one of the best survival games I've ever played. At times I felt out of my depth as thalassophobia gripped me, but the constant drive to discover something new kept me from caving to the pressure.

While I encountered several bugs and several areas that made my frames choppy, my net positive experience with the game helped me avoid feeling salty.

If you're a fan of survival and exploration (and fear of the unknown), then water you waiting for?