Subtension

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You run a submarine in a world where the surface is gone. Manage power grids, oxygen levels, and weapon cooldowns while steering through alien ruins and enemy attacks. Each mission is a real time balancing act between repairing hull breaches and firing torpedoes. Crew members handle tasks but can die in explosions or get stuck in malfunctioning systems. Subtension leans into its FTL inspired roots with tight resource management and permadeath stakes. The student developed project shows polish beyond its origins with crisp UI and varied mission design. Early reviews note the learning curve but praise the satisfaction of surviving chaotic encounters. A 20 hour average playtime suggests most won’t see every secret the ocean floor holds.