Submerged Hidden Depths Preview (Steam)

by Jim Smale · Published February 17, 2022 · Updated February 17, 2022

For our Submerged Hidden Depths Preview we get to report back on the first hour of the game, For those who have never heard of Submerged, hidden Depths is actually the second game in the series. The game plays very much like an adventure game full of lush landscapes, Combat free experiences, and Ruins to explore all while untangling a captivating story and solving puzzles. Forgot to mention but the world is in a bad way and the whole game is played out with you traversing the world on a boat. Strap in and put the kettle on, it’s time to go back into the world of Submerged.

Submerged Hidden Depths Preview Pros:

Beautiful graphics.
Download size.
Steam achievements.
Controller support.
Graphics settings – resolution, screen mode, v-sync, graphics quality preset, resolution quality, anti-aliasing, shadows, post-processing, textures, effects, and foliage. Has auto-detect.
Can rebind controls for both keyboard and the controller buttons including the option to swap the sticks around.
Action puzzler gameplay.
In-game cutscenes.
Can skip cutscenes.
Ongoing tutorials and pop-ups including handy button icon prompt.
Powerful impactful soundtrack.
Truly gorgeous locations.
Subtitles as standard.
Postcard mode is a photo mode with basic controls like zoom and tilt.
Discover and record creature entries in your journal.
The map uncovers as you explore.
Feels familiar.
Returning players will feel like they never left.
The compass at the top of the screen will show locations, objectives, and icons.
Driving the yacht is simple easy and responsive.
Diary entries can be found and collected to give you more stories.
Collectibles flowers.
Your telescope will show any uncollected items on a location but is also used to find your next objective.
The controls for moving around are silky smooth.
Every collectible collection triggers a fantastic piece of art to pop up.
Scan locations to get an idea of what’s there like objectives, relics, upgrades, and lookouts.
Yacht styles are split into pieces, collect all pieces to get a new cosmetic look for your yacht and it also uncovers all locations in the current area.
Play how you want.
Semi-open world.
The goal of the game is to collect and return the life seeds found in the game.
Lookouts reveal parts of the map.
Day/night cycle with different weather from raining to thunder and lightning.
Unlock fast travel points.
Auto Dock at the designated points.
All collected relics are shown in the dome.
The dome is your home and central point.

Submerged Hidden Depths Preview Cons:

Few performances hitch like juddering.
Cannot mark locations through the telescope.
Had it where I got stuck a few times in geometry as the game is very regimented in not letting you walk off platforms outside of the steps.
The mouse cursor always pops up front and center when bringing up the menu.
No run button.

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