Sunless Sea

1. fasfdsaf

   Sep 9, 2019

   10

   Every time Failbetter makes another game within this universe, I find myself completely drawn in.

   • 2 of 5 users found this helpful
2. OHIC

   Sep 25, 2017

   10

   One of my favourite games of all time. It's famously harsh and keen to kill you, which is part of the dark humour. It's a humour style thatOne of my favourite games of all time. It's famously harsh and keen to kill you, which is part of the dark humour. It's a humour style that won't work for everyone, but if you recognise and appreciate their references then it'll reward you in spades. Strongly recommend getting the Zubmariner DLC too - it's playable inside the main game story, and gives you many advantages once you've gained the ability to scour the surface, the Unterzee and the sea bed too.
   
   The game also makes a big deal about playing for permadeath, teasing the idea that it would be detrimental to use Saves and lose your status as a "true" player. I'd advise you to forget that, and use the Save! It's hard enough without completely crushing yourself. Abandon all ideas about finding some cheap stock that's worth a fortune at another port, too; such things are almost totally non-existent, and this isn't Elite. Money will appear as windfalls from unexpected moments in the game's story, as will life-saving food and fuel (although you will also need to buy these!). The game wants you to forget about traditional game ideas and put both feet into being a foolhardy sea captain from a horror story. Be reckless and give yourself to that premise, and the game will pay you back with more (wonderfully well written) stories.… Expand

   • 6 of 7 users found this helpful
4. miranda7

   Feb 8, 2015

   10

   Been playing games since the 80s, and first game I felt compelled to rate. For sure, it not for everyone, but for me it is stunning,Been playing games since the 80s, and first game I felt compelled to rate. For sure, it not for everyone, but for me it is stunning, Atmospheric, different, addictive. Love the fact that you are going to die at the start, but that helps your descendants (or rivals) to progress.… Expand

   • 22 of 33 users found this helpful
5. jukevox

   Jun 8, 2019

   8

   The music and writing in this rogue-like is amazing and set the vibe immediately. The slightly quirky combat system is a little awkward butThe music and writing in this rogue-like is amazing and set the vibe immediately. The slightly quirky combat system is a little awkward but the world building and storytelling more than make up for this,… Expand

   • 4 of 6 users found this helpful
6. Lobuno

   Feb 8, 2015

   6

   You play as the captain of a steamship in a post-retro-fallen-lovecraftian London UK.
   
   Nice atmospheric game. Correct graphics and sound forYou play as the captain of a steamship in a post-retro-fallen-lovecraftian London UK.
   
   Nice atmospheric game. Correct graphics and sound for and indie release. The storytelling is good, a bit confusing at times because of the language used. The game is mainly that storytelling, and a lot of exploration. It can be slow and boring at times because of the sluggish pace.
   
   Overall a nice indie game, but it sure doesn't deserve the 10's I've seen on several critic/user reviews.
   
   In mi opinion it deserves: 6.5… Expand

   • 17 of 28 users found this helpful
7. mbcu

   Apr 5, 2015

   5

   First of all ignore all those big scores from "critics". If you think that a publication naming itself "Eurogamer" would be biased towardFirst of all ignore all those big scores from "critics". If you think that a publication naming itself "Eurogamer" would be biased toward European games then you're right.
   This game is first and foremost is incoherent. Is it an action game ? No, combat sucks. Is it a trading game ? No, trading is so pointless there's even a loading message advising you against it. So given a ship and crew when you start the game, what should you do ? I can't tell because I don't know. All you can do is set sail, reach an island which hopefully gives you a little resource to allow you to repeat the process next time. In this game money is so scarce you'd even have to sell the introduction manual. A few ways there are to make money are available only in online forums. Even so these all require unreasonable amount of time for grinding and save skumming. It really doesn't help either that the ship moves very very very slowly. You will spend most of the time watching your little ship struggling painfully to get to the edge of monitor.
   Playing this game is like coming to a party when everyone is about to leave. Try as you want, you just can't get into the crowd. This game is derived from Internet game called Fallen London with rules and lore no one but fans know. Indeed it has interesting premise, about exploration and Cthulhu-like atmosphere. But with poor presentation and incoherent gameplay, I am not going to spend another hour finding out. Neither should you.… Expand

   • 7 of 12 users found this helpful
8. fredhorrigan

   Feb 16, 2015

   0

   Mediocre flash-tier game that only got high marks because one of the people working on it has a bunch of connections with gaming journos.Mediocre flash-tier game that only got high marks because one of the people working on it has a bunch of connections with gaming journos.
   
   While this game might seem interesting for the first couple hours, the feeling that quickly sets in isn't terror, but the reality that the game is extremely shallow (geddit?) and far too restrictive when it comes to making progress, forcing the player to grind for a very long time if they want to stop using the starter boat.… Expand

   • 12 of 28 users found this helpful

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