S.O.N.A.R. - Submarine Operators Not Actually Ready Review Summary

Name: S.O.N.A.R. - Submarine Operators Not Actually Ready community summary
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Last updated: 2026-10-31

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Highly fun and enjoyable game
Chaotic and hilarious multiplayer moments
Excellent co-op with friends
Strong submarine simulation experience
Poor solo and co-op balance
Bugs and lack of optimization

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Helpful reviews: 78%
Unhelpful reviews: 22%
Protest reviews: 0%

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Positive points: 153
Negative points: 40
Gameplay points: 137
Perf. points: 8
Rec. points: 38
Misc points: 43

Point	Description	Importance
Highly fun and enjoyable game Description Players consistently describe the game as fun, amazing, and enjoyable across a wide range of feedback. This is the dominant sentiment throughout the clusters. Importance 55%	Players consistently describe the game as fun, amazing, and enjoyable across a wide range of feedback. This is the dominant sentiment throughout the clusters.	55%
Chaotic and hilarious multiplayer moments Description Players highlight emergent chaos, pranks, and unpredictable situations as a major source of humor. Things going wrong quickly becomes part of the fun. Importance 48%	Players highlight emergent chaos, pranks, and unpredictable situations as a major source of humor. Things going wrong quickly becomes part of the fun.	48%
Excellent co-op with friends Description Cooperative play with friends is repeatedly praised as the core strength of the game. More players reportedly means more fun and engagement. Importance 45%	Cooperative play with friends is repeatedly praised as the core strength of the game. More players reportedly means more fun and engagement.	45%
Strong submarine simulation experience Description The submarine theme and simulation depth are praised as among the best in the genre. Managing the vessel together is described as exciting and interesting. Importance 40%	The submarine theme and simulation depth are praised as among the best in the genre. Managing the vessel together is described as exciting and interesting.	40%
Substantial content and replayability Description Players cite a large amount of content, varied missions, and good replayability. The finished release feels complete with substantial starting content. Importance 36%	Players cite a large amount of content, varied missions, and good replayability. The finished release feels complete with substantial starting content.	36%
Teamwork and role coordination matter Description Each player having an important role and working as a unit is central to the experience. Rewarding coordination is frequently mentioned. Importance 29%	Each player having an important role and working as a unit is central to the experience. Rewarding coordination is frequently mentioned.	29%
Fun and varied mission gameplay Description Mission mode offers diverse objectives such as stealth, treasure recovery, and ship combat. The gameplay loop is described as exceptional with a full group. Importance 28%	Mission mode offers diverse objectives such as stealth, treasure recovery, and ship combat. The gameplay loop is described as exceptional with a full group.	28%
Good visual style and polish Description The colorful, charismatic art direction and well-animated characters are praised. The game is described as polished and well put together. Importance 24%	The colorful, charismatic art direction and well-animated characters are praised. The game is described as polished and well put together.	24%
Accessible yet engaging mechanics Description The game is easy to pick up while remaining mechanically interesting and complex. It offers a more accessible entry point than technical submarine sims. Importance 24%	The game is easy to pick up while remaining mechanically interesting and complex. It offers a more accessible entry point than technical submarine sims.	24%
Tense and rewarding submarine management Description Managing flooding, bombardments, and crew responsibilities creates tension and satisfaction. Survival under pressure feels rewarding. Importance 24%	Managing flooding, bombardments, and crew responsibilities creates tension and satisfaction. Survival under pressure feels rewarding.	24%
Immersive audio and VoIP Description In-game voice chat and audio design are credited with creating strong immersion. Proximity chat enhances the crew experience. Importance 21%	In-game voice chat and audio design are credited with creating strong immersion. Proximity chat enhances the crew experience.	21%
Satisfying progression and unlocks Description Leveling to unlock better items, cosmetics, and advancing from crew to commander feels rewarding. Progression enhances free mode enjoyment. Importance 21%	Leveling to unlock better items, cosmetics, and advancing from crew to commander feels rewarding. Progression enhances free mode enjoyment.	21%
Well optimized and stable Description Players report good optimization and smooth performance even on weaker PCs and across multiple machines. The release is stable and finalized. Importance 20%	Players report good optimization and smooth performance even on weaker PCs and across multiple machines. The release is stable and finalized.	20%
Fun even with small groups Description The game remains playable and enjoyable with only two players, though it shines with at least three. Friends amplify the experience greatly. Importance 20%	The game remains playable and enjoyable with only two players, though it shines with at least three. Friends amplify the experience greatly.	20%
Decent but with room to grow Description Some describe the game as decent or just good, with the campaign being only alright. Players see potential for it to become amazing with more content. Importance 18%	Some describe the game as decent or just good, with the campaign being only alright. Players see potential for it to become amazing with more content.	18%
Slap and prank mechanics are fun Description The ability to slap teammates and mess around adds a layer of humorous interaction. Players enjoy pranking each other alongside serious play. Importance 16%	The ability to slap teammates and mess around adds a layer of humorous interaction. Players enjoy pranking each other alongside serious play.	16%
Smooth and addictive driving Description The 3D submarine driving gameplay is described as smooth, enjoyable, and addictive. It draws players into the atmosphere. Importance 11%	The 3D submarine driving gameplay is described as smooth, enjoyable, and addictive. It draws players into the atmosphere.	11%
Character customization and humor Description Humorous customization options and expressive character emotions keep the tone light. The customization selection is already decent at launch. Importance 11%	Humorous customization options and expressive character emotions keep the tone light. The customization selection is already decent at launch.	11%
Friendly online community Description Players report welcoming and friendly people in online co-op. Random encounters lead to memorable and fun moments. Importance 11%	Players report welcoming and friendly people in online co-op. Random encounters lead to memorable and fun moments.	11%

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