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Aug 7, 2015
100
What impressed me most about Submerged is that it never tries to be more than its concept. It set out to be a simple narrative-driven and emotional experience with a strong environmental message, and it achieves just that. With no unnecessary actions to distract those with limited attention spans it might be perceieved as "dull" by some, but in practice it's a reflective, mature, and artful work, and this here is where games should be going.
Aug 5, 2015
90
Submerged won’t be a game for everyone, in the same way that the likes of Gone Home and Dear Esther aren’t for everyone, but that doesn’t make it any less remarkable. But if you can hear the music that this game is playing - and I’d urge you to give it an earnest go - you’ll find something that may just take your breath away.
Aug 3, 2015
80
It's easy to get lost inside Submerged's desolate seascapes. Its desire for pacifism and drive for hope are worthy talents, but it's the call to adventure—to indulge and explore marine tranquility and conquering vegetation—that you'll keep with you, if only for a little while.
Aug 12, 2015
80
One of the most relaxing games I've played in ages. Submerged is a game happy to let the player explore, with minimal challenge making for an experience that focuses on player exploration and stopping to enjoy the view. The story of the children and the desolate world around them slowly becomes clearer, leaving just enough room for the player's personal interpretation.
Aug 3, 2015
75
Submerged is a short but impactful experience, crafting sound and sight together to create something unique and different from the mold.
Aug 5, 2015
75
It's short and it has some technical issues, but we've enjoyed it and we think that it even has some moments to remember. If you understand its flaws, it might surprise you.
Aug 13, 2015
70
If you want a laid-back, relaxing experience full of discovery in a beautiful but haunting world, this game’s for you.
Aug 17, 2015
70
A beautiful and relaxing experience that's a bit too short and a bit too technically flawed to be considered a must-play.
Sep 21, 2015
70
It's just a pity the engine is a little bit of a shambles. [Oct 2015, p.89]
