Stranded on an Ocean World...Let's Play Subnautica! | Blind Playthrough [Part 1]

[@Questwizard]

Ah yes, the classic Subnautica Let's Play start: Oh, "acid" mushrooms? Better grab a ton of them. LOL

[@SebastianWeinberg]

23:40 - _[Looks at crack in the Safe Shallows]_ *“Oh man, it goes even deeper.”* Hahahahaha! *_Ahahahahahahaaaaa!!_* 🤣 You have _no_ idea.

[@channelsoup]

“Ohhh so I have to get stuff, to get other stuff, to make stuff, to make other stuff??” THATS IT, THATS THE GAME! lol hope you enjoy Mapo, the gameplay exploration and story is so incredible.

[@stellarproductions8888]

Just keep swimming...Just keep scanning...Just keep fabbing....

[@Toksyuryel]

@Purple Emerald **It is your primary mission objective to swim closer to that fish.**

[@eemeli1744]

​@@Toksyuryel then you realize that the prompt was just a subnautica remix you were listening to while playing and it turns out to be a ghost leviathan💀

[@Wardy782]

Ive never seen someone spend so much time in the pod that its night by the time they leave it for the first time.

[@TheBobisofdoom]

"I have no idea what I'm getting myself into, so it's gonna be fun." Fun for you, fun for us, fun for the whole family!

[@jackalsniper4232]

I USED TO PRAY FOR TIMES LIKE THIS I can't believe it's finally happening. This is one of the best games I've ever played, I hope you fall in love with this world the same way I did! I really hope nobody spoils this game for you, because anything and everything is a spoiler with this game.

[@DerOrk]

"I really hope nobody spoils this game for you" - I second this. Its a great game to experience *blind*. I really hope you stay cautious of the comments and don't give in to backseat gaming. This is a title where people looove claiming "you're playing it wrong". As long as you're making progress, you're doing it right.

[@Spiney09]

It’s going to get completely spoiled for him, sadly.

[@ds90seph]

Dude I completely agree. This game is incredible, I love it. I hope he gets to experience it the best way possible.

[@Wardy782]

How is this comment 4 days old when the vid is 22 hours old

[@ds90seph]

@@Wardy782 It's posted early for Patreon, I'm assuming. Lots of people do this. They make it public later on and people who already had access leave comments while it was private or hidden.

[@dereknolin5986]

Thank you for actually following the first advice the game gives you and actually reading the survival advice in the Databank! 90% of people seem not to read it, and then many people flail around for hours and say "What the heck am I supposed to be doing?" I think you've made solid progress precisely because you took time to read things, even if it isn't always the most exciting youtube content to watch someone read. But we can always just fast forward, so no harm, no foul. I think that's one huge advantage of playing this game on youtube instead of trying to constantly entertain twitch viewers.

[@ds90seph]

While I agree with you, I find it hilarious that we need to praise people for following instructions and doing what the game intends them to do lmao. People looking for guidance when there's a literal "start here" tab in the menu is so silly. I worry for the generation who learns from observing those people you're referring to.

[@radicalantitheist]

“Now you know. And knowing is half the battle…”

[@JoyaLewisTheMusician]

@@ds90seph i mean sometimes people don’t pay attention. It happens lol

[@haiw72j]

it's honestly so refreshing! I've watched quite a few playthroughs and only one other KZbinr followed the PDA from the very start. It's a lot more interesting to watch imo. The story in Subnautica is so good!

[@oftheHowl]

Playing Subnautica on twitch is hell, everything gets spoiled and the streamer gets overwhelmed with info and directions that ruins the whole experience

[@MrZockio]

the best parts of subnautica are the "aha!" moments/effects, thats why you can have this experience only once on those games :D

[@thedoomhunter6643]

Ah yes, the true first playthrough Subnautica experience, fill your inventory immediately with Acid Mushrooms, oh how nostalgic.. Excited to see this on the channel, as I'm already anticipating some fun reactions ahead.

[@Vekuyo]

Its a rite of passage. Everyone does it. And then everyone ends up with a pile of discarded mushrooms floating under their pod. Tradition.

[@gildedphoenix]

And bladderfish water. Just knife that coral and make bleach. It's not just more efficient, they're almost infinite resources

[@jasminecoupland9019]

Watching him going to try and fix the ship was hilarious he was fully convinced😂😂😂

[@rob-rendell]

Hilarious, but also I was terrified that it would blow up... the explosion will kill you if you're too close to the Aurora when it goes off, and he was swimming right towards it after the final warning! Fortunately the radiation made him turn back, and then he swam more or less straight back to the lifepod.

[@FloofersFX]

@@rob-rendell I was having the same anxiety had to pause thinking "he's gonna get blown up or melted by radiation isn't he?" and went to the comments for some stress relief. Happy to read this and can continue now.

[@bory7420]

Dude Subnautica is one of my most recent favourite game! I have a pretty nasty fear of the ocean and only last year did i have the balls to play this game, but man it was an unforgettable experience!

[@b.calvinsaul1909]

Good to see someone read the damn prompts and take in the clues that the interface is feeding you! Such a relief. Dumb gamers are SO frustrating, because they don't notice changes to the cursor, information pips, and don't scan everything (while constantly asking stupid questions that the game is TRYING to answer).

[@johanbasten7721]

I had a little giggle when you swim to the Aurora and saying " We fix the Ship sail off and credits will roll". :) I love this game, its so immersive and even after a couple of playtroughs i know what is going to happen but still get those goosebumps and hair raising moments.

[@Razardos]

"Be patient", oh yeah. Part of the fun watching people play Subnautica for the first time is seeing them find and work everything out, so patience we will have. This is easily one of the better games I've played in recent years, so this will be a fun ride - especially with you usually getting into the lore and details of the games you play :)

[@GedUK]

Your playthrough is going exactly as well as everyone's first one. Picking up far too many acid mushrooms, trying to find cave sulfur whilst dealing with crashfish, scanning and exploring and just falling in love with the place. You're doing perfectly well!

[@Kaylakaze]

He's the first person I've ever seen convinced that he had to repair the Aurora before the explosion.

[@yoyodada230]

​@johanwittens7712can completely relate, tho i am still starting out xD

[@SlyFoxFo]

15:45 It was a nice day when you started. That's the glory of not having the game pause while you PDA

[@ultmateragnarok8376]

He really spent the entire first day reading.

[@FloofersFX]

Better than 90% of the letsplayers who just skip reading the databank for heccin' days on end, sometimes never doing the "start here"

[@liquidpza]

I was surprised by how much the pause game PDA killed the immersion for me. It completely changes the dynamics of the game, removing a lot of suspense.

[@user-kq5lb1pq6r]

please keep playing subnautica 💕 it's got a great plot with twists and turns, awesome creatures etc. you won't regret playing it to the end

[@du4racing841]

Lol the urge watching every LP of this to yell at them about the cave sulfur, usually what takes the longest for people to find 😂

[@carbondogma7388]

Subnautica and the sequel Below Zero are some of my favorite games of all time. My one tip: Scan everything! One other fun note is that there are many features that were backported from Below Zero, including the recipe pinning on the side of the screen

[@dodiswatchbobobo]

I’ve always liked the analogy of this game’s scanner logs to Soulsborne games’ item lore. The worldbuilding is just so immersive. And occasionally quite frustratingly easy to miss.

[@orangeborange3887]

You’re picking things up at a good pace so far, a lot of people tend to not take the time to read the PDA entries when they start off. As you pointed out, it includes information that is very useful, especially to new players, regarding how different things may be exploited. I look forward to the next episode as always, Mapo!

[@adaada7318]

you could say that yeah but he is terrible at the game.

[@FiatUno2003]

@@adaada7318 it's his first time playing the game, of course he is going to be terrible at it. Nobody is born knowing everything

[@the_omg3242]

1:27:27 Don't know if you've discovered it yet, but you CAN convert all that water to drinkable water. There's 2 recipes for making water. Figure out the crafting chain for the other one and you'll have an easier time. Later you'll get a 3rd option. (if you're lucky) There's multiple options for a lot of things in Subnautica. A couple of other tips; you can craft with rotten materials. You didn't need to throw away your first creepvine samples. Some stuff is really big. (creepvine and seed clusters) Craft them to take less space in storage. Make mesh, make silicone or lubricant.

[@chawkzero]

The long-awaited Subnautica at last! You did quite well in your first few hours. Got a lot of the basic gear made and now you're ready for some exploration for sure. I'm sure you're going to love the game's story as it begins to open up. One simple non-spoilery tip that I see lots of first time players miss (maybe you noticed?): if something is scannable, you get a pop-up of a scanner icon at the bottom right of the screen, even if your scanner tool isn't currently out. Similarly, when a radio message comes in, you see an icon at the top right, though that one is much bigger. Can't wait for more!

[@grenenjaex5342]

Great to see someone who is usually so invested in the world buildings aspect play that game(there is stuff to read)).Never change man! I’m not finished with the episode but in case you didn’t notice, if there is something completely new to the data (it’s important, not if you encountered it-if you didn’t scan it)there is a symbol in the right lower corner

[@Yggdrasil42]

Wow, both Mapocolops and About Oliver starting Subnautica playthroughs today. What a treat!

[@MrDredme]

I would say quite the coincidence but after playing outerwilds people crave that feeling of playing a hands off narrative adventures

[@ethanlivemere1162]

I knew you'd be one to really put in the effort of going through the PDA entries, always great to see someone paying attention to all the effort put into the world building

[@StefanScripca]

I love it how it only took the first scan for Mapo to use DPA Pause option :D I actually burst out laughing

[@dachigobeja8490]

Aaaawsome! This is genuinely one of the absolute best games I've personally ever played

[@evlogiy]

I like how first 10 minutes of walkthrough is reading! I love you for that! I also read instructions first and glad to see I'm not alone.

[@Pave-w2x]

It's quite fun to watch someone to do blind playtrough bc then you don't go straight to beating the game but you try and learn stuff and explore more. Like i can get seamoth, cyclops and prawn easily in first 2-5 hours of the game on the second playthrough, but in the fisrt i got seamoth in 6 hours maybe. Also a hint for you: MAKE A BASE. You need it. also in the mushroom cave in a lot of mangenite and those rocks what gives you litium, diamond and gold. Something else probaly too, bot those are atleast something you get from there

[@moonlitegram]

Man, you're one of the few people I've seen play this game that actually read through the tablet entries. So many other people fumbled around with so many aspects of this game because they didn't read that info. This was a refreshing change. Hope you keep playing this game. Its got so much to explore and experience. Prob one of the most unique gaming experiences I've had, at least in those terms.

[@Nahinalau]

Ah, I remember Subnautica. Those first couple days playing, I'd see the life and color of the underwater ocean whenever I closed my eyes for the night. Had a couple of awesome lucid dreams. Good times. Now, here I am, getting my open water diving cert ahead of my vacation to Hawaii! Here hoping the experience is all that and more!

[@Arthur_url]

Subnautica is really cool, I bought it expecting a relaxing ocean exploration game, and 30 hours later I had developed a crippling fear of ever going near the sea.

[@MagnusThePaladin]

just like to say been watching your vids for a little under 2 years now and gotta say you're one of the best content creators i've seen, the attention to detail, consistency, video length, and your dedication to doing stuff blind. it does not go unnoticed. -ps Bald with beard gang

[@CJbosh]

Hell yes. This game was thalassophobia & submechanophobia therapy for me. Hope you enjoy it!

[@walls_of_skulls6061]

I have heard this game helps with both, I can’t imagine what your first aurora trip was like tho

[@Boedullus1]

It's so fun watching these new play-throughs since the last patch, seeing a novice player pin recipes and thinking "my god you have no idea how good you have it." Good luck!

[@DerOrk]

This is such a great game to experience *blind*. I really hope you stay cautious of the comments and don't give in to backseat gaming. This is a title where people looove claiming you're playing it wrong. As long as you're making progress, you're doing it right.

[@SarahMaeBea]

02:27 "I didn't know there was a space element" My goodness I couldn't be more excited.

[@Delanoftw]

So ready for the best Subnautica playthrough.

[@protoaltus]

Man is hitting up all of my favourites recently.

[@12antlers]

actually gasped our loud when I saw the notification for this - and not even just because it's Subnautica, but because I've become so in love with your playthroughs that I'm subconsciously waiting for a new video at all times. Keep doing what you're doing, Mapo!!

[@Cimo8]

I literally screamed. Also you can swim faster when you don't have something in your hand.

[@-Blackberry]

I've got to say I love the amount of thought they put into the descriptions of all the creatures in this game, the examples of convergent evolution and explanations of their evolutionary adaptations feels really realistic.

[@bismarckimperia8781]

Excited for the Subnautica gameplay! Its gonna be a deep dive adventure!

[@testfire3000]

Always fun to see a new person get into Subnautica! One of my all time favorite games.

[@con_the_artist6823]

YESSS i absolutely loved your Outer Wilds playthrough and wanted to see you discover more games like it, SO glad you picked up subnautica

[@lorettabes4553]

oh! Subnautica! Niceeee! So many discoveries to be made, haha.

[@Munnz06]

i must be honest, i was NOT expecting THIS video THIS soon-

[@SnailHatan]

He literally showed us exactly when it was going to come out

[@rbgrimsey]

So happy your finally playing this! This is a top ten for me because of how unique it is. Hope you have a great time

[@denaze05]

Lets heckin gooooooo i will watch in a couple hours when i get home from work!

[@RayneClouds]

I just started replaying Subnautica today because I missed the atmosphere so much, and then you upload this!! Talk about perfect timing!! I’m so excited to watch you play this for the first time, I hope you love it! 🎉❤

[@Redingold]

The bladderfish is actually an air filter as well as a water filter! If you eat one raw underwater it'll refill your oxygen slightly (normally I wouldn't spoil something like this but it's a) very obscure and b) not actually very useful).

[@RedTheDog22]

I just did a subnautica replay a few months ago, so I'm extra excited to see you experience this masterpiece of open-world survival horror(?) gameplay!

[@LostWaymaker]

Subnautica. A classic. Enjoy. I am so excited to watch you go through the game.

[@zote5173]

As someone with thalassophobia, I both love and hate this game, but watching it is always so much fun. Can’t wait for the adventure!

[@profdracko]

Ooh, will he be an encyclopedia completionist, a base builder enthusiast or a crying wreck hiding in the corner of his sub? So many ways to enjoy the game. I can't wait until he finds the thing, and the other thing, and the third thing. And especially all the things at the place.

[@bradleypeate3266]

Swimming with one hand full is hard 😁 Such a fun game to explore it's come a long way thanks to its developers and massive fan base

[@MADVILLAIN669]

This and the long dark are my favourite single player survival sandbox games, so glad you’re checking this one out! Absolutely beautiful game

[@KaliStarchaser]

I absolutely love people discovering this game. The second one sadly does not hold the same wonder and storytelling this one does but is still fun nonetheless. Subnautica was the FIRST video game I ever backed an early access pledge to while they were in closed Alpha, and it was amazing to watch this project evolve from a concept that could run on an apple tablet to the full release.

[@Caffin8tor]

I love that Mapo energy: "I'm not panicking! You're panicking!"

[@Neopolis3]

From the moment I saw how terrified you were of the Ichthyosaur in Half-Life, I knew I wanted you to play Subnautica... Glad to see it's finally happening, looking forward to seeing this playthrough!

[@cjames0723]

My litmus test for whether a Subnautica playthrough is worth watching is whether or not the player reads the PDA. And you, sir, passed with flying colors. So excited to go on this journey yet again.

[@xotmatrix]

Get hype and/or wet! Mapo is actually paying attention and reading stuff. This bodes well.

[@xXSonOvPerditionXx]

The amount of streamers and youtubers I have seen play both games that don't even recognize the carryover NPC in Below Zero breaks my heart and drives me crazy every time. Soooo stoked knowing Mapo is gonna soak up all the story elements!

[@Cartoonboi94]

The lore and information from scanning is one of the things I love most in subnautica ❤ such a rich fleshed out story

[@ds90seph]

One of my favourite games ever made. I've played it so much, and am so happy to see you diving in!!!! THE HYPE IS REAL!!!

[@crowater]

My two favourite lets players starting a subnautica series at the same time? These are going to be a very good few months

[@Tacticaviator7]

Hah so I assume I'm not the only one here watching Oliver ? I will probably put off Mapo for later since watching 2 playthroughs of the same game at once is a bit of a waste.

[@kvm6]

@@Tacticaviator7 Both have different play styles, and will likely progress in different ways due to the Sandbox nature of the game.

[@LaveryJJ]

Who is the other guy?

[@crowater]

@@LaveryJJ About Oliver

[@feeplemurphy4618]

You wouldn't believe how long I've been searching for a let's player who reads the databank!

[@Gazer75]

I like that you're someone actually reading items in the PDA and get info. So many I've seen play this don't and then fumble around blind getting frustrated about no direction. This game gives subtle clues, but doesn't hand hold you ;)

[@MrBrax]

this game is so good, the fear of the ocean is real

[@janneslange8306]

Yooo, I love to see you play this game, it is hands down one of the most unique experiences, especially blind. Combined with your type of gameplay, I feel like this will be one of my favorite let's play series

[@alittleminish]

oh I looove that you spent time reading the pda! theres so much cool lore and stuff that people always miss, makes me happy you’re one of the few to appreciate them.

[@saturated3821]

Oh my god this is gold, someone playing Subnautica for the first time. It would be so awesome if one was able to erase gameplay experience from one's brain to experience again for the first time, but watching someone else do it for the first time is the next best thing :D I'm not even into video games that much but my husband bought this for me insisting I might like it and yes, this is my favourite game I've ever played. I've been surprised, scared, exhilarated, sad, intrigued, so many things playing this. Also sounds like you may not quite have thalassophobia but still a bit of fear for the deep waters? That's.... hopefully it'll get better by playing :D

[@ragenaros4475]

*NO SPOILERS* I hope you explore everything, find and learn lore. Game is top tier. Have fun! For every big youtuber like Jacksepticeye, Markiplier... etc after first play their reaction: Best survival game i ever played. So i wish you the best expiriance ever! I ve been waiting since ur Dark Souls 1 play.

[@kriken00]

Finally, this game is wonderful.

[@cddoles3096]

BRO! Your Hollow Knight playthrough was a masterpiece, Doom Eternal, and now subnautica?! I am now absolutely obsessed with you and your channel. Playing some of my favorite games. Thank you for the content my friend.

[@siremorich]

Hooray! Love this game. I recommend looking in the options and turning on freezing time while pdf is open

[@martinj3239]

Great to see a playthrough from Mapocolops! One thing that always buggered me, and I wished they'd have done different, is the first exit from the scape pod. I think the time should have stayed still, so your first exit is always at daylike. This scene hits so much better when it's daylight.

[@MrCOLBSTAH]

Seein this game load in under 30 seconds is kind of wild to me. Maybe I just have a slower computer, but I remember this game taking forever to load.

[@Pieling]

I'm excited to watch this playthrough! You did really well for your first time going in blind. Here's a helpful tip (no spoilers): When returning to the life pod, see if the radio has new messages. They often lead to points of interest, like the abandoned life pod next to the cave system.

[@onewomanarmy6451]

I'm so glad to have found another enjoyable Subnautica playthrough. I really enjoy the way he approaches the game and the information he finds. Also, if the player happens to read this please take your time and play the way you want to play and that goes for all games. I'm having a blast watching you have so much fun exploring this game and its world.

[@JoyaLewisTheMusician]

OH MY GOSH! I was watching your Uncharted 4 LP for the first time, and saw this in my recs under it. I thought it was an older one but IT’S HAPPENING RIGHT NOW! ❤❤

[@staggerlee7301]

I’ve gotta be honest, I’m complete trash at games like this but Subnautica fascinates me. So, I’m just gonna vicariously enjoy this through you lol Can’t wait for the rest of this playthrough

[@Creenella]

ohhhh I'm SO happy you're playing this!!! You're always so thorough and attentive, and subnautica is one of those games that absolutely floored me with its attention to detail and world building that many people sadly rush through or not read into very much, so seeing you read through the log entries and actually try to think ahead with the direction the game is nudging you towards is very refreshing :D very much looking forward to seeing more and I hope you'll fall in love with this game as much as I have

[@MrPeteTheGamer]

My favorite phrase to hear on KZbin: "This is a Subnautica playthrough and I have NO IDEA what this game is about!" 🐋🦭🐟🦈🐙 I'm in it for the whoooole series!

[@Jerrongamereview]

Are there any other blind playthroughs you can recommend?

[@jamesmccarthy962]

Excellent choice. I generally play games for great story and at first Subnautica does not initially seem like it has one but given time you will uncover more mystery and truth. It has an incredibly immersive world with fascinating creatures and environments excited to see you experience it all (:

[@Utbaut]

Uuuhh, this is a surprise! Have fun exoloring the depths and remember: Always stay hydrated!

[@Hawkeye446]

Welcome to Subnautica! You're doing VERY WELL. I love this game and it looks like you will too, so that's cool. I won't spoil anything, though I will say that you can replace batteries, you don't need to build a whole new seaglide once the power runs out :D Have fun, explore well, and don't worry, everything will be FINE! :D

[@jainafication]

So excited for this playthrough! Since you actually enjoy reading about the lore, it's nice to watch someone who doesn't just skip all text :D Can't wait for everything that's to come yet in that game. Quick Tip: You don't need to remake all of your stuff, just put new batteries in it :) Love your content, just keep swimming!

[@Ralgimanek]

Would it be a spoiler to tell him what button to push to Reload his equipment with fresh batteries?

[@grapeape325]

Excited for this playthrough. Love how detail oriented Mapo is.

[@madladdie7069]

1:21:44 That detail about the Peeper's nasal cavity possibly being suited for detecting a specific enzyme that the PDA hasn't encountered yet is kind of interesting, lol. Pretty Chekov's Gun-y. I know some stuff about the plot but I don't remember how Peepers are involved with it. No spoilers please if it's something that Mapo is likely to run into later on or something.

[@kaleehall6271]

yay so excited for this playthrough!! great first episode, you did accomplish a lot! your thorough style of playing games will serve you well here. happy to be along for the ride!!

[@piedude229]

You have no idea how much I wanted you to play this. You're always pulling through with the great content! Keep it up man!

[@Darthmufin]

Honestly i'm shocked you both never played this game, and even more shocking is you are not spoiled about this game either as its so popular lol.

[@bradengoldsberry]

This was such a fantastic first episode. I cannot wait to see where this goes!

[@christianhowell3140]

I love that most Subnautica let's plays always start with the player reading the PDA so long that it's night time when they finally emerge for the first time

[@Adallace]

I support using PDA pause. Just read the "assessment" line at the bottom of PDA entries if you don't want to read the full text. You swim faster if you're not holding equipment like a flashlight or scanner.

[@MrXaniss]

I played both subnautica games blind in hardcore, it makes the game MUCH more intense as you could lose everything, you get a genuine survival instinct

[@logthew0lf]

Things Subnautica players say: Oh, it goes deeper!? I need more copper again So I was freaking out for no reason? GG and looking forward to seeing your playthrough! I love watching blind plays of this game!

[@jonnyhughes1689]

I played this while it was still in development, Loved it, and finally came back and played it on my switch this year, and actually played through the whole game, as before there wasn't a full game. It's such an amazing game, and I cant wait to watch through your playthrough of it! Also, I am so impressed at your determination to get a repair tool and fix the aurora before the quantum detonation. You're doing amazing for the first few hours of playing!

[@HiImBQ]

First Hollow Knight, now Subnautica... and then Rain World? *wink wink* What a time to be alive! Ever since your super chill and calm Dark Souls playthroughs, I'm hooked!