Under The Waves PS5 Review - The Final Verdict

[@DoctorPlay]

Who’s here after PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for September was released?

[@Beargamingrsa96]

Here

[@eliaslodin9237]

Yeah, and not getting this one

[@forevermidnitetv151]

Same 👋🏿

[@gucciraccoon1612]

Yea

[@MrAxeident]

👈🏻 this guy

[@BobaVett]

Personally I have absolutely LOVED this game. The zen gameplay, the soundtrack, and the overall tone is just my type of shit. Incredibly happy with this release

[@nekokikogaming3530]

We need more underwater third person adventure games like this!!!

[@goteamslugs]

ABZU! =)

[@timr.2257]

Nah, it's boring af.

[@stifflerplays6289]

Whats that game like ?​@goteamslugs

[@kushclarkkent6669]

AGREED! A lot more!

[@jordy703]

At first I was sceptical but after some great reviews bought it. Just playing it for couple of hours but this game is really beautiful and enjoyable. I hope they will make a sequel after this little success and expand the game in all fronts. A bigger open under water world with cool quests and a good main quest story will make it a absolute success. So far loving it.

[@joshuaminke6629]

we need another ABZU type game. it was breathtaking

[@blaymeister]

I'm loving this game. I'm 7/8 hours in and am not even halfway. You can explore to your heart's content. The environment is fantastic, the story is gripping and the voice acting is great. The story driven style isn't Subnautica, it's a different kind of game, but that doesn't make it a bad game. I think Parallel Studios have made a great game that's badly suffered from lack of marketing.

[@philbln]

Playing on PS5?

[@GAIALEGENDII]

Ele tem quantas horas de gameplay ?

[@TheHailstorm77]

Stop lying this game is boring ASF! Solving puzzle and scuba diving is boring ASF! Mind as well scuba dive in the Bahamas instead.

[@simonuk1213]

I’m enjoying it so far, I love underwater games. The screen tearing however ruins it. I hope it gets a patch.

[@jameslogue7474]

This is a good game. It's chill. I like to play it after getting slaughtered in Escape from Tarkov. It has a good vibe.

[@Daniel_D-bo]

The bugs have been removed and now the game plays great. this story is so sad but im so into it

[@Crescenzo-wi4bt]

Not really ive had the game crash at least 20 times and the sound completely buggs out to the point of me having to remove game volume sometimes

[@Soulcommander]

@@Crescenzo-wi4bt Thanks for that info. I hate investing money in buggy games. We all deserve better than that. Even if it is on sale. Release games that are not flawed.

[@gregorysimileer]

Reminds me of Firewatch. Definitely checking this out

[@tommyhooligan5795]

Loved that Game. So I’m all in on this one too.

[@anthonyavila9470]

To anyone reading this, this game story line is fantastic however after playing this game for a while now, idk if this is just me, but many bugs or flaws are present such as losing an upgrade when you craft an item and CANNOT get it back. Revisiting some sites after conpleting missions is good for collectible hunting but i found out that you can get stuck on some parts making restarting a new game an only option. I know i sound complaining but as much as i love this game and what its worth, there are small errors a player can make that can be costly. Other than that, im still okay with the game just frustrated at a few errors.

[@Soulcommander]

Good info. Flawed games do not deserve $$. We need to demand better than that.

[@jadamane]

Finally someone review it lol

[@robsmall6466]

Push Square has a PS5 review. The Guardian also has a general one

[@jadamane]

@@robsmall6466 yea I looked all over and a real real review not a preview was found here final verdict thank you 🫡

[@poett8875]

Exactly. This poor little game is getting ignored hard. No review from IGN, Gamespot etc. It’s like it doesn’t even exist.

[@jadamane]

@@poett8875 yep! means don’t buy lol

[@graygray2444]

​@jadamane the complete opposite lol

[@Ji99i3]

For anybody interested there's a physical available overseas

[@Cytron1515]

This so reminds me of Subnautica. 6:46... the amazing score playing combined with just walking underwater with the blue whale ahead reminded me of Blade Runner for some reason,.

[@AltumateAssassin]

It had a patch it fixed the save issue and crashing when using a mine

[@kundalinirvana7401]

This game looks really good, think I’ll try it as something to play between Lies of P and Lords of theFallen..

[@Bla_blah99]

I bet this game would be awesome for someone who is stuck in the grief of missing someone close that passed. Just to go be able to clear your mind a lil, and I think that’s awesome

[@silentgamer666]

Spoiler alert

[@Reggaetonaldo]

Is there a special reward or event for playing the game with a Logitech controller?

[@FigmentForever]

You unlock the achievement “Burial At Sea”.

[@alanplays4697]

It’s 50% off now on the US PSN! Will be getting it.

[@ryanpost1446]

Just finished watching a video on the ocean gate tragedy and this video played next automatically...youtubes algorithm is wild for that lol

[@white-Beard-Michael]

This sounds right up my alley.

[@OfficalMrBlue]

I am still waiting for an underwater game to blow me away.......still waiting.

[@goteamslugs]

ABZU. :)

[@hunter-iv6hi]

Subnautica 2 confirmed next year before july

[@peecee1384]

What was wrong with Subnautica? 😮

[@christianmcbrearty]

​@@peecee1384 Subnautica was great, but felt very empty. No other humans you see often. I get that's part of the appeal, but it also just felt lonely to play.

[@Rodgerwilco91]

Did you play this game, or Subnautica? If you’re looking for an underwater game and not blown away by Subnautica then you won’t be pleased.

[@takeshikovacs1785]

I love subnauticas and Outer Wilds to the depths of my heart. So I waited excitedly for this game - and gods, I am disappointed. Boring and poor environment without a sense of scary deeps, boring tasks, slugish controls. Iron Lung did a better job of being an underwater game. But I'm glad to see comments from people who like and enjoy this game -- it's not for me, but could be for you.

[@PETEYRLB]

Reminds me of uncharted 4s diving segment

[@Anthony-dj4nd]

Just got into it but it but so far it really is a great game and also at the same time oddly very peaceful to play. It's like if low fi music was a video game😊

[@ShawnRaz87]

I just discovered this today like 6 months after release .. how did a game by quantic dream get no marketing

[@MarcoPauloBlasckePiovezan]

No first person camera? 😢

[@RuddsReels]

2:03 - They both sound English. They should be calling the antennas, aerials. I bet they also call a torch, a flashlight.

[@John_Zatanna]

is it an interactive game like Detroit and Heavy Rain?

[@philbln]

Does anyone know if this game supports the Dual Sense Triggers or Haptic Feedback??? I found absolutely nothing so far.

[@Zatracenec]

It supports non of that. It also has terrible framerate issues on PS5. Get it for PC. It is also much cheaper.

[@Rodgerwilco91]

6 hours? Feels like you sped through the game as quickly as possible.

[@dkotadixon6776]

Visually stunning

[@dazdaz105]

It’s a good game, has its flaws but is still enjoyable. The only gripe for me that spoils it is having to find/craft oxygen all the time.

[@robertfeldmann542]

what a stupid game run out of oxygen 5 minutes into the first mission and it auto saves the game on your death screen so you have to start the entire game all over again which is almost two hours of tedious labor WASTE OF MONEY

[@qualigh]

Does it matter wether I pick up the PS4 or 5 Version? Are there signifikant differences?

[@DP12321]

PS4 has an upgrade anyway.

[@MrBill1976]

Game graphics look shitty on the ps4 pro compared to the 5, even on a HD tv. No HD option on the ps4 version

[@MrBill1976]

Wish the ps4 pro version had HD 4k support...

[@stifflerplays6289]

Try Fort Solis aswell guys 😊

[@iyaramonk]

Can you play the game with french voice english subs?

[@CaptainMiasma]

The frame rate is terrible.. I see people playing it on ps5 on here, and their frame rates look great.. Mine is at 30fps or lower with a lot of stuttering. My tv supports Freesync Premium and 120hz.. why does it run so bad??

[@Zatracenec]

Same with me. I´m upset I can´t refund it and get it for PC.

[@thelawyer95]

For me as well, it's pretty bad when you're close to the ground. What I don't get, nobody is talking about the framerate as if it is not a problem. It's definitely not my Ps5, other games are perfect. No clue why that is. It's like there getting paid to not mention the framerate. It crashes every now and then too.

[@CaptainMiasma]

@@thelawyer95 I don’t know if you are interested, but I saw it playing on the Xbox series x and it runs alot smoother..Is it perfect? Not at all..However, it is MUCH more stable and enjoyable on that console (just in case you have a series x as well).

[@thelawyer95]

@@CaptainMiasma Nope don't have it, finished it yesterday and will never touch it again. I mean what I don't understand is why nobody is talking about it.

[@CaptainMiasma]

@@thelawyer95 yeah I agree with you on the possibility of them paying off people to keep from speaking about it, because it doesn’t make much sense.. I bought the physical version for PS5 to add to my physical collection, so I tried installing it without updating it to the latest patch.. It’s very odd, because it’s also closed to 60fps without the patch installed, however, it is still unplayable because it stutteres very bad even though it looks like it is closer to 60fps.. very weird.. I really want to play it, but I keep holding out for the possibility of another update to fix it.. I just feel that it’s already forgotten about..

[@CommanderSix]

Was the de-sync patched ?

[@TsuFox1]

Just finished it. Depressing story, beautiful environment, wonky controls. 6/10

[@taomahNEGEV]

Thrilling soundtrack.

[@Jay2Stoney]

Excited to play but my fear from Subnautica is getting the best of me lol

[@Daniel_D-bo]

also best looking waves in a game ive ever seen

[@Zatracenec]

For me, it really is a beautiful game...but man....the framerate kills all the experience. I haven´t encountered a game on PS5 with such a terrible framerates and fps inconsistencies. Bad, bad. I love the game, but int he same time this issue is keeping me back from playing it futher. It´s PS5 FFS! The graphics are nicely done, but not even next-gen level to be so demanding for such a machine. It´s unacceptable. For what this is, the game is not the cheapest one. They should patch it fast for PS5.

[@mrbungle3310]

All the starfield crap ..this seems actually good

[@johnclare9152]

Only thing I not keen is swimming and driving seems bulky and awkward compare to subnautica

[@topcover7390]

I would like to know how environmentally preachy this game is before buying it.

[@frankstared]

Ah, I saw it as compensating for privatized social service infrastructure (like schools) by providing a truth serum to those waylaid by materialism, but what do I know.

[@charleshawk6668]

I liked it

[@hughjanus-qn6oj]

Bummer

[@manoclocknews]

no enemies, no combat, no interest.

[@peecee1384]

Sounds and looks like a Subnautica rip-off.

[@OnkelBob44]

includes last gen end 2023, no thanks

[@Bgh583]

Its a boring and clichéd mess of mechanics and boring story elements combined toake this unholy mess of a bad game.

[@Ya-got-boyf]

Was hoping this was next Subnautica.

[@kdesigner07]

Same here

[@typervader]

There will never be a game to capture the essence of subunatica.

[@njsteere]

There is only Subnautica. Think I’m on my 12th play through between subnautica and BZ.

[@azuregiant9258]

I’m yet to play Subnautica: Below Zero. Would you Subnautica enthusiasts recommend?

[@typervader]

I would yes @@azuregiant9258

[@Leopez02]

Under the waves is one of most amazed games of 2023, Subnautica is interesting submarine and diving under the ocean game but now im more interested of this Under the waves what looks really beautiful game. This game will be one of my reason to finally buy a Ps5. By the way in real life It would be really nice to diving with submarine in places like Mariana Trench under the sea. 🌎🌊🚡🐋🐬🐠🐡🦈🦀🦑🪸🪼

[@stifflerplays6289]

Try Fort Solis aswell guys 😊