Submerged: Hidden Depths

NoobFeedYagmur Sevinç

85/100

However, it is best not to try to finish this game quickly. Take your time, find the collectibles, explore everything to see, and complete the game. This is because there is a lot to see, a lot to take in, and a lot to appreciate here. Furthermore, since the game transports the players back to the middle of the map every time they complete cleaning one place, the players might feel like they are doing the same thing repeatedly, which is never good.

Submerged: Hidden Depth didn’t quite hit me as strongly as its predecessor. It is a more rounded and proficient take on the vision, but ultimately it is also the exact same vision as its predecessor and, this second time around, the impact just isn’t the same. However, it is still a beautiful, emotional and poignant bit of art, and we should all be sending our politicians copies to play. Otherwise, we’ll all find ourselves travelling around our crumbling, drowned cities soon. Just like Miku and Taku do here.

TechRaptorWilliam Worrall

8/10

Despite a lack of combat, Submerged: Hidden Depths is a great narrative experience filled with exploration.

Gaming NexusEric Hauter

8/10

Submerged: Hidden Depths exists on its own chill plane – an exploration game that is truly about exploration and little else. Though some may feel that Submerged is lacking in mechanics, those that get onboard with its subdued vibe will find a lot of beauty in the experience. This is a gorgeous game, and exploring its mysteries is a reward in itself.

PC InvasionAndrew Farrell

7.5/10

Relaxing and lovely, Submerged: Hidden Depth doesn't have much in the way of gameplay, but it's still a nice experience for anyone who wants to explore its sunken world.

Worth PlayingCody Medellin

7/10

Submerged: Hidden Depths is a ‘relaxploration’ adventure that sees sibling duo, Miku and Taku, uncover the mysteries of a sunken city in a vast and vibrant world.

GamingBoltJohn Cantees

7/10

Despite not expanding on its gameplay ideas enough to avoid tedium, the ambience, atmosphere, and ease of play do make Submerged Hidden Depths a competent addition to its genre.

GameSpewRichard Seagrave

7/10

Free of any combat, and largely of any challenge whatsoever, Submerged: Hidden Depths is the perfect game to relax with. Its colourful visuals and contemplative soundtrack will immerse you in a world that feels sombre yet hopeful, as you explore every nook and cranny on your modest ship. Though for some the action may prove to be too basic. Still, if you’re after a game that you can chill out with while unravelling the fate of a caring sister and her brother, this is well worth checking out.

WellPlayedKieron Verbrugge

6.5/10

With no timers, no combat and barely any challenge Submerged: Hidden Depths is a super chill if overly shallow adventure that makes a good palate cleanser between bigger titles.

XboxEraHarm0nica

6.5/10

At the end of the day, random glitches aside this is indeed a relaxing exploration game.  You identify interesting locations, make your way to them, explore the area and collect things.  This is a very inoffensive way to game for a while and I would recommend it.  Yes, ‘Submerged: Hidden Depths’ could be described as a One-Trick Pony, but if you are a fan of this particular trick, it could be worth your time and money.

VGChartzLee Mehr

5.5/10

Beyond a couple of creative missteps, Uppercut’s sequel also feels reluctant to leave the wading pool and investigate its true interactive potential.Full disclosure: on top of receiving a review code, Renaissance PR gave me some physical gifts as well: [...]