This is a game like no other: you'll spend most of your time under water. It literally throws you into the deep end but doesn't leave you drowning - yet it doesn't hold your hand either. It's a fine balancing act that is rarely crafted as eloquently as here. Once you find yourself getting more comfortable in this environment, you'll be spoiled by the sheer sense of wonder - just to see what else is out there. Subnautica offers the quintessence of playing: to go on because it's fun and engaging, teasing you with yet more fantastic discoveries just around the next reef.

I normally don't like survival games much as I prefer relaxing with more casual, less challenging game types. After a few initial hiccups and finding a crucial option in the settings (see below), I started enjoying this a LOT. I'm a sucker for beautiful graphics and this game offers simply incredible vistas that ooze character and style and will leave you stunned. Combine that with the atmospheric, haunting, even euphoric soundscape and you'll dive into a real feast for the senses.

If you're just starting out new, I recommend switching off time elapsing when you're in the PDA to see your inventory, studying crafting recipes (Blueprints) or reading the in-game encyclopedia that you are building yourself (the Databank). Go to Options, Accessibility and select PDA pause. I found this immensely useful when new to the game, so you don't develop serious hunger or thirst while checking details on your PDA - like how to get food and water! This option is by default disabled. I got completely stressed out at first until I read this helpful hint!

This is a game like no other: you'll spend most of your time under water. It literally throws you into the deep end but doesn't leave you drowning - yet it doesn't hold your hand either. It's a fine balancing act that is rarely crafted as eloquently as here. Once you find yourself getting more comfortable in this environment, you'll be spoiled by the sheer sense of wonder - just to see what else is out there. Subnautica offers the quintessence of playing: to go on because it's fun and engaging, teasing you with yet more fantastic discoveries just around the next reef. I normally don't like survival games much as I prefer relaxing with more casual, less challenging game types. After a few initial hiccups and finding a crucial option in the settings (see below), I started enjoying this a LOT. I'm a sucker for beautiful graphics and this game offers simply incredible vistas that ooze character and style and will leave you stunned. Combine that with the atmospheric, haunting, even euphoric soundscape and you'll dive into a real feast for the senses. If you're just starting out new, I recommend switching off time elapsing when you're in the PDA to see your inventory, studying crafting recipes (Blueprints) or reading the in-game encyclopedia that you are building yourself (the Databank). Go to Options, Accessibility and select PDA pause. I found this immensely useful when new to the game, so you don't develop serious hunger or thirst while checking details on your PDA - like how to get food and water! This option is by default disabled. I got completely stressed out at first until I read this helpful hint!