should i buy this or subnautica ?

[Frittentime]

:D

[FAArscape]

Personally, I would recommend both...
but thet said, the first one seems a bit better (I have just started this one...completed the first on a few times).
And this is NOT a continuation of the first game, it's a standalone DLC, sort of.
But the first one, is one of the best games ever made (very personal opinion).
And this one look like more of the same...but still different...
But if you find the double-pack on a sale, just go for it.. :) (actually even worth full price..)

[Vince]

https://steamcommunity.com/app/848450/discussions/0/4819392984418364442/

[xRobyx93]

Subnautica

[sebastianuk]

subnautica, it's far fresher in concept, has a nicer vibe to it and the story seems a little better. It's a lot bigger and more diverse. There are a few elements that are good in this such as the music player, large room and a bit more dry land but on the whole the original subnautica is a better gaming experience.

[Vince]

https://steamcommunity.com/app/848450/discussions/0/4819392984414036761/

yet another thread on the same topic and there'is a few more if you dig in the forum

[Prismatic Platypus]

That's an easy one: Subnautica.

I mean everyone should play Subnautica.

[s0laris]

Get SN1. It is a better game overall. Be prepared though, there are some technical issues. The game is less story driven, larger in scope but is missing a lot of extras and QoL compared to BZ.

[Sprocket66]

The first one is vastly superior. This one is worth playing but if I had to chose only one I'd take the first everyday.

[BirdOfPray]

Below Zero is actually a DLC. Subnautica is the real stuff.

[AnPo]

You should buy this if you liked subnautica. So subnautica first

[Garius]

Yeah I'd have to recommend the first game as well. Just a better sense of the world, the mystery, etc. You really feel stranded in an alien environment.

To me the fly in the ointment in this game is the seatruck. It's one of those things that probably worked great on paper, but they just couldn't let it go; you can almost feel the stubbornness of the devs doggedly insisting on its inclusion every time you pilot it. The irony is that they consider it a "feature" of the game that helps differentiate it. I suppose it does, just not the way they'd hoped.

The original game has better flow and you're not constantly asking yourself "why did they do this". That said, the first game is a lot less of a directed experience, you can easily find yourself wondering what to do next. Frequently you have to read the PDA messages very carefully to figure out where you should be headed. Up to the individual whether that's better or worse.

[GT]

If you wanna see an ARCHITECT then this but if you wanna see many cool stuff, scary creatures, alien facilities and exploration+exploded ship then subnautica.

[GamingWithSilvertail]

Originally posted by Reaper dude:

If you wanna see an ARCHITECT then this but if you wanna see many cool stuff, scary creatures, alien facilities and exploration+exploded ship then subnautica.

Mercury II...... Imho has better exploration then the aurora.... The aurora gave you way to much.

[nadata]

subnautica

[Ballsaque]

Subnautica, without a doubt.

If you buy both, please play Subnautica first. It's bigger, scarier, harder, more original... just BETTER than Below Zero.