SWITCH SUBNAUTICA GAME MODE PORTABLE
Aside from some stuttering when entering a new biome and frequent texture pop-in, Below Zero holds up well in both portable and docked mode. What is most surprising to me is how good the Nintendo Switch port is. “The world looks great on the Switch, with vibrant blues and whites popping out against the watery backdrop-not to mention the gorgeous sunsets.” After several hours of walking, I just wanted the game to let me get back to the good stuff.
While a massive ice worm chasing you down is thrilling, my interest waned every time I was required to get out of the ocean and trudge across snow because it simply isn’t as fluid, expansive, or exciting as exploring below the waterline. A sizable chunk of Below Zero involves marching across frozen tundra, icebergs, and other arctic biomes, each with their own threats to deal with. It’s a shame, though perhaps not surprising, that stepping out of the water and onto dry land is a disappointment. This was made more frustrating by the expanded land sequences. I got lost several times in my playthrough, unsure where the next step in my progression was located.
Subnautica’s progression can basically be summed up as ‘go deeper’, but that is not the case with Below Zero. There are multiple narrative threads you can follow at any given moment, and it’s not entirely clear how you should proceed at times. Yet Below Zero is not as straightforward as its predecessor was when it comes to exploration, and that’s the result of how the story functions. Each new creature in Subnautica: Below Zero forces you to interact with it in order to better their behavior, and it’s that gradual understanding that makes searching for new life and resources so rewarding. It doesn’t deal any damage, but it leaves you wide open to attacks from other fish or possible oxygen deprivation. Take the brinewing for example, which is a little fish that shoots a jet of frozen solution at you, causing you to turn into a block of ice and sink for a few seconds. Interacting with the myriad forms of aquatic life is a delight, as you slowly come to understand their demeanors and how you can make use of them. When you are in the water, Below Zero excels. “Each new creature in Subnautica: Below Zero forces you to interact with it in order to better their behavior, and it’s that gradual understanding that makes searching for new life and resources so rewarding.”
Few things needed to change in this sequel, and though the tech tree is somewhat smaller, the actual act of exploring is still the highlight. It remains as compelling as ever managing your resources, such as oxygen, health, thirst, and new to Below Zero, temperature, while slowly discovering new technology and alien life is a rock-solid gameplay loop. Of course, you can push the story aside for as long as possible in lieu of exploring, harvesting, and crafting new items, which is the bulk of the Subnautica experience.
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