Most early deaths will be because players get too greedy with thinking they can track their oxygen levels, without taking into account that diving beyond certain depths reduces oxygen tank efficiency, at least in the early stages of the game. The underwater world is a beautiful as ever, though the near-constant roaring of nearby predators will remind you that death lurks at almost every corner of Below Zero. While vehicles can be built and used to move around underwater (and above land) more quickly than the player can move on their own, you wouldn’t be blamed if you wanted to take the scenic route. Subnautica Below Zero PS5 Review – A Bit More Guidance Most players will be happy with either option, and I preferred to play in quality mode because at 4K, the game really does shine. Graphics options include a toggle in the options menu to either optimize frame rate or quality graphics.

Still, one can’t help but feel that this is now a missed opportunity, since the current generation of consoles support this eye candy. The PS5’s extra horsepower helps the game to run at a decent click, and while ray tracing is not currently and likely will not be a feature in the future, the lighting is still fantastic as bioluminescent fish cause the rocks below to glow, god rays shine whenever the sun is overhead, and some plants even light the ocean floor. The Unity engine runs this deep-sea adventure, and is probably one of the best-looking games on the platform. Thus, in addition to watching health, hunger, and thirst levels at all times, players will need to monitor oxygen level while underwater, and exposure to cold when above water. This adventure takes place on the same planet as in the first game, 4546B, but in a different area which includes land masses around the crash site. The precursor race from the earlier title plays a large role in the story, which can be progressed at a pace of the player’s choosing. The player controls Robin, a scientist on a search for her sister who has been presumed dead. This is to be expected, especially when you consider that it started life as an expansion of the original. The core mechanics of Subnautica remain in Below Zero.

Subnautica Below Zero PS5 Review – Survive Again With some actual land to explore, new creatures to discover, and new ways to die, is this a worthy follow up? Find out in our Subnautica Below Zero PS5 review. Naturally, developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment wanted to follow up their success with a sequel, and nearly three years later we find ourselves at the release of Subnautica: Below Zero. The original Subnautica was an instant hit, as we explained in our review.

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