Cold Waters Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-08-29
- Well made and fun
- Excellent submarine simulator
- Realistic yet playable
- Steep learning curve
- Multiple bugs affect gameplay
- Poor user interface design
Emotions
Archetypes
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 97%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 3%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 81%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 19%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 576
- Negative points
- 323
- Gameplay points
- 395
- Perf. points
- 4
- Rec. points
- 129
- Misc points
- 238
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Game is well made and fun
| Players consistently praise the game's overall quality, graphics, and enjoyable gameplay. It is described as beautiful, realistic, and addictive, with a good balance between fun and realism. | 53% |
Excellent submarine simulator
| The game is highly regarded as one of the best modern submarine simulators, set during the Cold War. It provides a detailed and engaging narrative experience of submarine combat. | 32% |
Realistic yet playable
| The game strikes a great balance between realism and playability, offering a realistic experience even at lower difficulty levels. It is not overly simulator-like, making it accessible to a wider audience. | 18% |
Rewarding after learning curve
| While the game has a learning curve, players find it very enjoyable and rewarding once they invest time to learn it. It is described as easy to learn but hard to master, with a steep but satisfying progression. | 18% |
High replayability
| The game offers tons of replayability, with each mission having high replay value and a dynamic campaign that provides limitless variety. This keeps the experience fresh and engaging over multiple playthroughs. | 18% |
Engaging and immersive
| The game holds players' attention for hours, with addictive potential and immersive gameplay. It keeps players engaged through its dynamic encounters and compelling mechanics. | 14% |