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GBXPSUBUS0125-4
SKU:
6285401
Your price for this item is $29.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 166 reviews

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Customers are saying

Customers highly value Subnautica for its stunning graphics that bring the underwater world to life, offering an immersive exploration experience. Players appreciate the fun and engaging gameplay, praising its excellent survival mechanics and the thrill of navigating the vast and mysterious open alien world beneath the sea. While some users have encountered minor bugs and glitches, these issues do not significantly detract from the overall positive reception of the game.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun underwater adventure

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The game is intense and as a survivor from a crashed spaceship, you have to build a base to survive on a world that is pure water. Graphics and gameplay are amazing. There's is so much to do and you can follow the story if you want to.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Play 20 hours or fail , cannot save file

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    keeps giving error when saving more than 15 minutes of play. only thing missing is the ability to fly. This would help in finding the proper areas to find things to scan.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Bugs

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great but Glaring Bugs

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game is amazing. And for the most part you'll have fun much more than not. But this bug has some funky bugs in it. After looking online in forums it seems these bugs aren't really being addressed. And because they're currently developing the sequel, something tells me they won't be. The bugs I've experienced so far are: Beacons I've placed on the ground are stuck below the ground There's a weird column of fire burning in the water. No idea why Bad pop in where sometimes the sections of the map don't pop in at all. This will sometimes lead you to being stuck in or under the map and you just have to let yourself die to get out. Every time you breach the surface of the water, the game seems to freeze as a bunch of frames drop before you're good again. And my current issue is that my base and my moon pool seem to be flooded with water. Moonpool full to the roof and base appears as if it's in water but i can still walk around normally. Another issue that is not so much a bug as it is poor UI design is that going through some of the menus. The details of the item selected blocks so many other things that you don't really know what's being blocked until you navigate around a bit. Weird design choice. Great game but get it on sale!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great video game for a special young man

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    In October 2018 I got two additional little people added to my family when my son's relationship with his girlfriend got serious. Her little girl was a cinch since I have a granddaughter the same age. Her son, 10, was a different matter. We bonded over Best Buy! He wanted the PS4 game Subnautica. I looked into it making sure it was appropriate for a 10 year old and asked him if he wanted me to get it for him. He said "no it's too expensive". I of course went to Best Buy. I had checked the app and it said there was one in the store. I got someone to help me find the one game and while it took him a few minutes, he found it. I then asked him about the game and I learned all there was to know about Subnautica. I told his mom just to leave it by his game console and not to mention I had bought it. When I came over I got the biggest smile and hug and an invitation to watch him play. I did and this game is amazing. It's like a virtual trip into the ocean. The graphics are so amazingly real. And so I watch this guy who now calls me grandma play Subnautica often and I have been told a Subnautica 2 is out or coming out. He will have it when it's available. Parents, this is a great game for kids. There's no violence, no blood, no bad language and it can be used to teach kids about what is in the ocean. I strongly recommend this game.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Underwater

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cool Game!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this game, great open underwater world and the building options are super easy to learn. My kids love watching me play this and helping me navigate the depths of an alien ocean.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Exploration, Survival

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sci-fi Fun

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Subnautica was recommended to me by a friend and it did not disappoint. If you are looking for a survival game that requires exploration and problem solving that just so happens to take place underwater, this is the game for you. There really isn’t a storyline but you get to complete this game however you. Also, if you aren’t so interested in the survival side of the game you can play on exploration mode which is just as fun. This is a game that you continue to play for years after you have completed it. It’s so cool.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Exploration, Fun, Graphics

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great game

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very happy with this game. It's so fun and looks great! Swimming underneath the ocean in HD is sooooo cool and pretty.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Exploration
    Cons mentioned:
    Glitchy

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun, beautiful game with some glitches

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The game is fun and has many areas to explore. The scenery and marine species are beautiful. It's fun to build your habitat and devices. The big issue with the game is the glitching. The game will occasionally spit you out somewhere and you may end up dead because it now thinks you are underwater even though you are inside a room. I figured with a game that was a couple of years old they would fixed the glitches by now. If you like exploration, building, puzzle games, pick it up when it's on sale.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Exploration, Graphics
    Cons mentioned:
    Bugs

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    This game will just keep getting better

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome exploration, survival, crafting type game. Great graphics and really fun! There are bugs but after some patches this game will be a lot smoother.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Exploration

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My favorite survival game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Subnautica is one of my favorite games I've played so far this year. Starting you off on the ocean world 4546b it's up to you to craft tools needed for your survival as you have to go deeper to find the different resources and information you need to get off the planet and to solve the mysteries left by those who we're there before you on 4546b.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Exploration, Survival

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great game for those that explore!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great game! I play a lot of sandbox and exploration/survival games and this is one of the top games i would recommend for those who play the same! Can not wait for the Below Zero addition to come out!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Underwater
    Cons mentioned:
    Frame rate

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun and Sometimes Scary Underwater Sim but Buggy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Was happy to see this finally come to PS4 so I bought it right away. It's a great survival game set underwater. The game can really provide some scares as you go deeper and deeper. Only thing wrong with it is the framerate can suffer and the game does crash sometimes. Hopefully it will be patched.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Exploration
    Cons mentioned:
    Bugs

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Buggy game with excellent gameplay

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this game. It's so much fun to explore and discover new things to craft. The game has a lot of pop on issues and sometimes parts of the world refuse to load but dont let the bugs keep you from experiencing this wonderful world.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Exploration

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Game

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you’re into any type of survival games I would definitely recommend this game to you. There’s a lot to explore and build and it adds a lot of depth to the game. As someone who used to play this game when it was just in Beta it’s pretty cool to see how far it’s come. If you’re not afraid to dive into the vast ocean world of Subnauctica I would check this game out. If you’re looking for gameplay Pewdiepie has played this game as well as Markplier, good amount of people streaming it as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fun, Graphics

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Game

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Subnautica’s a fun game it looks cool there’s plenty to do and just overall enjoyable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Exploration

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Open alien World Under the Sea can get pretty tense, highly recommend for underwater exploration

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics, Survival

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    See gameplay this game and it's the best game survival big amazing excellent graphics all game it's the best..

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its a bit slow going at first getting the hang of it. But once you figure things out and actually start building a base you will be hooked. Also the sea encounters are scaled very well and its endless deep areas it feels. Perfect for those who like sea life and thrill. My first run in with a Reaper Leviathan was pretty freaky and i thought i would not get away but i did haha. Def worth buying and priced very well!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Underwater

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great deal of mystery in this game awesome under water game

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Glitchy

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good ol' Subnautica

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love Subnautica, in its greater moments, it is both fantastic and terrifying. Sometimes it is a little glitchy and is plagued with pop-in issues, but the game is still an awesome experience and I would recommend it despite the errors. It is being update regularly so hopefully the issues will be cleared up soon

    I would recommend this to a friend