Aquanox: Deep Descent (2020)

Aquanox Deep Descent is a first person underwater vehicle shooter, in which players control a variety of customizable ships to engage in fierce battles in the dystopian deep sea world of Aqua.

Shooter Role-playing (RPG)Simulator Adventure Action Science fiction vehicular combat underwater crowdfunding - kickstarter pax west 2017 4 player co-op gamescom 2013 gamescom 2014PC (Microsoft Windows)

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PC InvasionAndrew FarrellOct 20208/10
Duking it out underwater is a lot of fun in this game. The visuals are well-done, it plays well, and the story is quite strong too. Very much worth a look for anyone intrigued by its premise.
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WccftechFrancesco De MeoOct 20207.7/10
With its interesting setting, engaging story, great combat mechanics, and tons of customization options, Aquanox Deep Descent is a more than worthy new entry in the classic series. Bland mission design and a repetitive structure does damage the experience a bit, but all those that enjoy dogfighting games, no matter where they take place, will find plenty to like in the game.
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GameGrinChristian WoottonFeb 20218/10
Submarines, Bionts, Dystopia and shooty shoots, what's not to love? Buy this, slap on your cowboy hat, and stick some Linda Ronstadt on as you drive "every kind of rig that's ever been made" in the deep blue.
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TechRaptorWilliam WorrallOct 20205/10
Decent controls can't save this game from being aggressively bland, boring, and average.
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Cubed3May 20225/10
Aquanox Deep Descent is the "perfect" mediocre game. It does nothing bad, but nothing that good either. From the weak story, characters, and atmosphere, to the almost uninvolving gunfights, and unimaginative quests, this fails at being a big recommendation - especially to fans of the series. Oh, sure it has no competitors in the 'First-person Subaquatic Dystopian RPG' genre, but this doesn't mean it gets a free pass.
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About the game

Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Developer: Digital Arrow
Publisher: THQ Nordic
Released: October 16, 2020
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Perspective: First person
Engine: Unreal Engine 4

IGDB rating 7.1/10 from 2 ratings.

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