Playing Subnautica for the First Time Ever! (Blind Let's Play)

[@dustinfebes1411]

Wow wasn’t expecting a video that quick! 😂

[@ShallieCat]

😅

[@valkeakirahvi]

Yey, I'm super exited to see you dive in! Don't worry, I think you are actually figuring the game out faster that many others that I've seen playing! And you are being brave so far too! ^_^ The water management will definitely get easier once you learn new stuff. Catching the fish can be a bit fustrating in the beginning, it was for me too. I played on a mouse and keyboard, but I had a slow lap top and the lag didn't help lol. But it gets easier too, when you learn it. The story in this game is quite cool, so I recommend really being careful and avoid any spoilers and taking too many tips! You don't need to worry about being fast, just take your time to figure it out :) I don't want to guide you too much, but two tiny QoL tips: There's a hatch in the bottom of your pod. Use that for easier access! Also don't forget that you crafted a scanner!

[@khutheibamakhter]

glad to see some people not spoiling everything for once .

[@valkeakirahvi]

@@khutheibamakhter I really hope this is going to stay as blind as it can! You can only experience the surprises once, which is exactly what is drawing me back to the subnautica playthroughs :D I've already watched a dozen I think haha

[@ShallieCat]

Thank you! I’m looking forward to playing more ☺

[@Hobodeluxe960]

@@valkeakirahvi I've watched way too many to be healthy. my favs are Neebs (so funny and original) Christopher Odd , Marz (toothless was a hoot)

[@Tee-np1fc]

I dont know why but "Eat the jiggles" cracked me up lol. Hope to see you play more of this.

[@ShallieCat]

Lol I do think I’ll continue it, at least for a while!

[@Otokichi786]

"Subnautica": An Experience masquerading as a mere game. Explore, catch fish, gather materials to create needed tools. Make a Scanner, along with basic tools; READ the data files crested by your Scanner! Have fun, this is a roller coaster ride through The Unknown that will trigger your imagination into high gear.;) Early Game questions: "What do I do next?" "What was that sound?" "What was I doing this for?" This game has been known to increase subscriber numbers as you swim through Planet 4546B. Goodm you found out to NOT eat Decomposing or Rotten food. Try fishing at night.

[@ShallieCat]

Comments like this are making me even more excited to continue onward 😊.

[@mt2345t]

Always letting your vids play to the end dw you always entertaining ^^ I guess terraria next game :P

[@ShallieCat]

Thank you! 😁 I actually played a bit of terraria several years back and really enjoyed it. I could see that being a fun one to do on here.

[@mt2345t]

Yeah I would love that so much 😍😍@@ShallieCat

[@MustLoveDon]

Good job! You survived your 1st episodexwithout dying. 🤣 I’ve never heard of this game before. Now you’re making me want it.

[@slavking992]

I would highly recommend it, one of the best games I played. There is Subnautica: Below Zero to.

[@ShallieCat]

I really like it so far! Though I imagine I might die of thirst on my next go 😅

[@ShallieCat]

​@@slavking992 they were both on sale so I bought that one too!

[@slavking992]

@@ShallieCat Sales are one of the best things since sliced bread. Small tip, go hunt peepers and bladderfish at night. They are easier to see and more docile. Also, pro tip😂Be sure to read PDA entries on the surface, unlike me who also happens to be a slow reader. Alas an amatuer tip/rumour. Cooked food keeps well in lockers, but I have never confirmed that one. Really looking forward to your adventures under the ocean, your MC vids kept me very entertained on boring nightshifts🌟

[@keefbartkus]

Great game. Very immersive, pun intended. My favorite creature is the Mesmer fish…swim closer now… don’t struggle…

[@ethandoingstuff1433]

I’ve seen a little bit of this game, but never played it myself. It’s gonna be fun to learn with you, different from the MC stuff for me.

[@ShallieCat]

😁

[@sylishiel]

😊 love this game, so happy you are playing it. Tip: your scanner is your friend, you can nearly scan everything.

[@Hobodeluxe960]

@@sylishiel another tip: read as you scan. if you like you can choose the "pause on pda" in options/accessibility/ menu.

[@ralphmcmahan2139]

"Ohh, it's on a planet!" Sounds like something I'd say.

[@8081050]

I'll stay and watch you learn this game. Good luck 👍

[@ShallieCat]

Thank you!

[@Yggdrasil42]

I'd love to see you play it. It's a wonderful game that can be both beautiful and a bit scary with a great sense of exploration. The controls are your biggest handicap it seems. Catching fish and other things is usually much easier. Otherwise you're picking things up just fine.

[@ShallieCat]

Yeah I might see if I can change the controls because that aspect made it super difficult!

[@HollowD.Uchiha]

Just finished another playthrough not to long ago what a masterpiece of a game

[@ShallieCat]

Thank you!

[@Anubiee]

Everyone’s prolly already stopped watching… me who’s here for it ❤️ It took me quite a long time my first time playing the game with no knowledge beforehand, I’ve since played the game 3 different times thru and 100% completed the game, I had that fear of deep oceans and this game terrified me at first but it slowly became one of the best experiences I could have asked for Contrary to what you might believe death is a lot more easily dealt with is Subnautica then most games once you get further along it becomes more of a hindrance then anything else lol

[@ShallieCat]

Love hearing that you’ve played it 3x through! I’m looking forward to getting hooked 😁

[@Anubiee]

@@ShallieCat it became one of my favorite survival games to date, the PDAs provide so much to the game, it was a really awesome way of introducing story to the game And the music is sooooooo good

[@Hobodeluxe960]

also the game told you detailed survival advice was in the pda's databank. not sure why people always miss that clue.

[@ShallieCat]

I am admittedly not the best listener lol. I will take a look though, thanks!

[@jamesraykenney]

Can't you plug in a keyboard and mouse into the Switch?

[@kevinmcclure2491]

Keep playing, your doing fine. Use your scanner.

[@ShallieCat]

😊

[@HH-hd7nd]

5:45 The by far best way to play Subnatuica is using mouse&keyboard. Controllers are absolutely terrible for movement in three dimensional space.

[@larswilms8275]

Good start, although I am not a fan of the switch controller for this game. It looks quite wanky to be honest, keyboard and mouse work smoother. Also maybe lag? Playing this game for the first time is so much fun, so I will not spoil to much of the (back)story. most of it will be explained during the game anyway, just read the entries in the blogs carefully. Two things I would advise you to do: #1: Gather as much data on your environment as possible by scanning anything that move or doesn't. there is a hint on your screen when you can scan something. #2: Pin recipes of thing you want to make. they will appear on your main screen to remind you. Taking notes is also encouraged in general. Have fun! P.S. On the PC version there is a setting that stops time when the PDA is open. This might help not to miss a lot of things when reading the blogs.

[@ShallieCat]

Thank you! 😊

[@teejay5721]

Hi. I've never heard or played this one so this'll be interesting. I must say the graphics are amazing, something my current rig can not support. lol. Having not played, it seems to me that if your escape pod is going to go kaput, that there might be a process of reviving, extending, or preserving its life and function. I wonder if there's a damage report for it with systems that need to be repaired in order to maintain its stability which, then, might indicate things that need to be built in order to achieve that? Something to look for perhaps? Generally speaking, it does seem to be a survival focused game similar to Minecraft. So the early efforts should be on securing shelter or building a replacement one such as a raft. The only thing I"m not sure of is if survival is focused for on top of the water or under the water. I'm leaning more towards that later with the name and theme of the game. One thing I might suggest cheating on is learning if you can actually reach the crashed main ship and if its worth it. It could just be a large burning water-mark for your orientation and never be reachable or, if can be, not be accessible or pillagable. Also, I'm sure you're thinking it but I'm going to say it, there's probably ocean predators that are going to be introduced at some point. I wish you the best :) I'll stick around and see how this goes, too. :)

[@ShallieCat]

I am not excited for the ocean predators lol. Thank you for the suggestions!

[@escaped_cephalopod]

Buy if/when you can. It is AMAZING

[@cherry__Soda]

I highly recommend playing this on pc, controls are much smoother

[@ShallieCat]

I definitely want to try again on PC!

[@thomascrump1165]

👍Also I saw one of your viewers suggest Stray said it would be up your alley. I saw a little of it and their probably right. Don't want to spoil and tell you what I saw.

[@ShallieCat]

Yeah I’ve had several people suggest Stray. Maybe that one will be next!

[@aaronward5612]

I hope you aren't scared of the deep dark lol

[@ShallieCat]

….I am lol.

[@Hobodeluxe960]

looks pretty laggy and I have no idea how you are able to use those darned switch controllers. much better on pc with mouse and keyboard. this is a great game, I hope no one spoils it for you.

[@khutheibamakhter]

i wouldnt mind an occasional dont starve video if you like the game .

[@ShallieCat]

I have actually never played it before. I’ll look into it!

[@pfang32]

Your controls seem harsh. Maybe the controller pror the settings. Should be smooth movements to catch peepers and other fast fish or avoid predators

[@ShallieCat]

I will look into it, thanks!

[@OrbitalCookie]

1. Subnautica's default controls are terrible 2. You can adjust them 3. Relax

[@ShallieCat]

It’s the relaxing part that I have trouble with 😅

[@anashiedler6926]

lol. holding a gross slimy, sticky living thing in your hands: can i eat this?.....why, just why do you insist on eating the slimy, gross, pink thing?

[@duskofnila]

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