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[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago (6 children)

Lmao.
Subnautica is on sale on the Switch this week, and I've been meaning to play it for a while. But I'm not sure if I should just play it on PC instead.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

If you prefer the form factor of the Switch, go for it. All else being equal, it's definitely better on PC. (Less buggy, mod tools, better graphics, mouse control..)

[–] DadHands 6 points 2 years ago

Wait how cheap is it on switch rn?

I'd recommend the PC experience in general for any survival game, the speed and accuracy with which you can target the materials you're collecting just can't be matched with a controller. It's honestly frustrating playing survival games on console after experiencing them on PC. That said, if it's cheap enough I may pick it up for Switch, especially if it supports motion controls.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago (3 children)

All these people talking up either PC features or Switch formfactors, and no one's bringing up Steam Deck...

Highly recommend getting one, then you don't need to split your library.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Steam Deck is the best. The openness of PC gaming, the handheldness of the Switch.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

This is by far my fave feature so far. There is no question, if it's available on PC I get it on PC

[–] [email protected] -1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Well I already have a Switch, and Steam Decks are expensive. So, should I spend $20 on a new game, or $600 on a new platform?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

While it's still expensive, you can get the base model Steam Deck for $400 and put in a $50 512GB SSD off of Amazon. The only reason to buy anything other than the $400 model is if money is no concern and you want the etched screen and a premium case. The SSD swap takes like 5 minutes.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

on sale
They sure can smell an opportunity.

[–] SophismaCognoscente 1 points 2 years ago

The Switch is great for repeat visits and subbin’ on the go, but if it’s your first time, you should really play it on stronger hardware. There are a couple of (key) places where the extra draw distance really matters.

[–] toxicbubble 1 points 2 years ago

i've played on both: the draw distance is very low on switch. aiming is much smoother with a mouse, but piloting the subs are funner with controller imo (you can use both on pc)