Sunless Sea: Zubmariner2016

Sunless Sea: Zubmariner

2016 Failbetter Games68Worthwhile

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Launch
October 11, 2016

Overview

Sunless Sea Zubmariner Launch Trailer

Lose your mind. Eat your crew. Dive. Take the helm of your zubmarine and set sail for the unknown! Zubmariner is the first expansion to Sunless Sea: deeper, darker, and more marvellous than anything you’ve seen before. All the powers of the Neath agree: there is Nothing of Consequence beneath the Zee. They are lying. You've heard there are fortunes to be made by those brave enough - or hungry enough - to dare the deeps. Disturb the aberrant societies that flourish in the dark. Defy wreckers. Seduce a Drownie. Embrace or condemn the distinctly un-British customs of these cold, fathomless places. You will definitely die. Will your next captain dive?

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Screenshot for Sunless Sea: Zubmariner
Screenshot for Sunless Sea: Zubmariner

Reception

This complex, exploration-focused title will more often than not evoke dread, but maybe that’s the point?

It appeals to a certain type of gamer, one who embraces the challenge and has the patience to explore the lore which is waiting for you.

Sunless Sea is an interesting roleplaying an roguelike game with some survival elements. This game takes place in the dark universe of Fallen London, the player is a captain of a steampunk ship who has one ambition to achieve.

If an experienced fan of rogue-likes, there is a lot to enjoy in this package.

Sunless Sea has a really great atmosphere that should be ripe for exploring, but unfortunately it falls flat when it comes to core gameplay elements. Story bits are slow to develop and failed to hook me, while the act of sailing itself is mundane. That’s not to say it’s devoid of good ideas, but it’ll take someone who doesn’t mind a slow burn to fully...