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| Developer(s) | Beam Team Games |
| Publisher(s) | Beam Team Games |
| Engine | Unity |
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| Genre(s) | Survival |
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1 Overview 1.1 Your Very First Island 1.2 Start Crafting 1.3 Durability 2 Hotkeys The mission is simple. You've crash landed into a series of Pacific islands, none of them very large, so you must keep moving in order to survive in their sparse resources. This guide is by no means complete, and you should add to it! Naturally after the crash you board the life boat and make your way to. In Stranded Deep, you take the role of a plane crash survival victim stranded in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. You have sharks, deserted islands, and shipwrecks. This survival game has some of the most stunning graphics. In fact, that is probably one of the.
Stranded Deep is a survival video game developed by Australian studio Beam Team Games for Microsoft Windows, macOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Linux.
Plot[edit]
Stranded Deep takes place in the Pacific Ocean, where a plane crash survivor finds themselves faced with some of the most life-threatening scenarios in a procedurally generated world. Players are able to explore Pacific islands, reefs, and bottomless ocean trenches filled with detailed biomes, and need to search for and develop the means to survive.
Gameplay[edit]
The game features a dynamic weather and day-night cycle. Also featured is a building system, whereby players are able to settle on an island and construct a shelter or a raft with which to explore the ocean, and a crafting system, whereby resources can be harvested and combined in order to create equipment. Resources are limited, and therefore need to be managed. As supplies that players are able to carry are limited, items need to be prioritized for the task at hand.
Players need to manage their vitals of health, hunger, thirst, and sleep, against the elements they face. Thirst is in particular an important component of survival. Hydration sources are scarce, with coconut milk being the most common and easiest to obtain water substitute, but can cause diarrhea if the player drinks too much at once, causing hydration to go down completely. The player can eventually craft a water collector, which will produce water over time from the evaporation of palm leaves. Hunger is another challenge, although not as serious. Food can be obtained from many sources, including coconuts, fishing, and rations. Players are also able to search sunken shipwrecks and islands for interesting and rare equipment.
The tropical ocean in the game is full of different life forms. This ranges from small fish, sea turtles, rays, lionfish, sea snakes, crown-of-thorns starfish, swordfish, whales, as well as the most dangerous enemies in the game - sharks. There are different types of sharks, some being harmless, while others are life threatening, like the great whites. Sharks can directly attack the player, or they can also bump into the player's raft, potentially flipping it over. There are also three mythical sea creatures found in specific places in the world - a megalodon shark, a giant squid named Lusca, and a giant eel named Abaia. Each one, when killed, gives the player a trophy as a reward for killing it. They are considered the most challenging enemies in the game.
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As the player's plane crashes into the ocean, they are saved via an inflatable lifeboat found nearby. The lifeboat is equipped with a pouch containing a compass, as well as rations that the player can use. The lifeboat can also be used as a raft to travel between different islands. A key feature of rafts is anchoring them. This is because rafts can be carried into the open ocean by currents or storms if not anchored, or dragged onto land. The player can collect components and materials later to craft their own raft. These rafts can differ in base, floor, and the propeller. Apart from rafts, the only other form of transportation is a gyrocopter, which can be created when the necessary components are found first.
The game also features an official ending. The player can find an abandoned aircraft carrier, stranded on a small island. On the ship, there is a plane, which when repaired can serve as an escape from the Pacific, which when flown reveals how you came to be stranded at the start of the game.
In the game, the player can also find easter eggs associated with the 2000 movie Cast Away. On one of the islands, there is a volleyball with a bloody handprint on it, called Wollie, similar to Wilson from the movie. There is also a mail box washed on an island, loosely resembling the FedEx box from Cast Away.
Since the world of the game is procedurally generated, the initial island that the player lands on, as well as all the other islands, are randomly generated for each save file played. The game also features a 'cartographer' mode, where the player can manipulate their world, as well as add and customize existing and new islands.
Release[edit]
Telltale Games announced that it was to release the game on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in October 2018, through its Telltale Publishing label.[3] When Telltale Games announced its majority studio closure in September 2018, Beam Team Games stated that it was doing 'everything it could' to launch the console versions on time. On 29 January 2020, Beam Team Games announced on their Twitter page that Stranded Deep's console release was scheduled to the end of March, but could be delayed until early April instead.[4] On April 21, 2020, the game was officially released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.[5][6]
Update history[edit]
Stranded Deep was released as a full game for consoles only on 21 April 2020. The PC version is still in early access as of 2021.
On April 29, 2020, the console versions received update 1.02. The update fixed bugs and glitches, as well as refining some game play functions.
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Stranded Deep formed part of the offering for the May 2021 PlayStation Plus free game titles with Battlefield V.[7]
See also[edit]
- The Forest, a similar survival game
References[edit]
- ^Dawe, Liam (17 July 2018). 'Looks like survival game 'Stranded Deep' is now officially available on Linux'. GamingOnLinux. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ^ abcTach, David (12 December 2014). 'Stranded Deep blends Cast Away, Lost and Jaws'. Polygon. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
- ^ abcRomano, Sal (20 September 2018). 'Survival game Stranded Deep coming to PS4, Xbox One on October 9'. Gematsu. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
- ^@TheStrandedDeep (January 29, 2020). 'Console news' (Tweet). Retrieved 16 May 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^Edwards, Sam (20 April 2020). 'Stranded Deep Lands on PS4 Tomorrow'. PlayStation.Blog. Sony. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- ^@TheStrandedDeep (April 21, 2020). 'Stranded Deep is Available Now on XB1 and PS4: Brave the elements, survive as long as you can and escape!' (Tweet). Retrieved 22 April 2020 – via Twitter.
- ^McWhertor, Michael (4 May 2021). 'PlayStation Plus offers Battlefield 5, Wreckfest in May'. Polygon. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
External links[edit]
- Stranded Deep on Steam
MedThe world of Stranded Deep contains many creatures, usually found in the ocean.
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| Creature | Location | Behavior | Damage | Health | Reward |
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Seagull | Seagulls are commonly found flying around Islands during the day. | Seagulls are a common creature usually flying in flocks. Seagulls can be hard to kill when flying but will occasionally land on various objects including the Bird Snare which can be an effective hunting alternative. Seagulls will fly away if you get too close. Waiting for a seagull to land is an prime opportunity to fire a projectile at it. | 0 Damage points | 20 Health points | 1 Small Meat |
Bat | Bats are commonly found flying around Islands during the night. | Bats are a common creature usually flying in flocks. Bats can be hard to kill when flying but will occasionally land on various objects such as trees which can be a prime hunting opportunity. Bats will fly away if you get too close. | 0 Damage points | 20 Health points | 1 Small Meat |
| Creature | Location | Behavior | Damage | Health | Reward |
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Boar | Boars can be found exploring large Islands. | Boars are extremely agile and fast, making them very difficult to spear or shoot and almost impossible to melee. Boars will always flee from the player and make unpredictable zigzag movements. Approaching Boars from a distance while they are foraging is an effecting hunting technique when using projectiles. Once a Boar is killed, it will respawn after 7 days. | 0 Damage points. | 200 Health points. | 2 Medium Meat 2 Raw Hide. |
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| Creature | Location | Behavior | Damage | Health | Reward |
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Crab | Crabs are found exploring very shallow waters and Island shorelines. | Crabs will avoid the player but will attack if provoked or stepped on. They do not inflict a lot of damage, serving more as a warning. Once a crab is killed, it will respawn after 3 days. | 5 Damage points | 200 Health points | 1 Small Meat |
| Giant Crab | TBD; Once a crab is killed, it will respawn after 7 days. | TBD | TBD | 2 Medium Meat | |
| Giant Hog | TBD; Once a Giant Hog is killed, it will respawn after 7 days. | TBD | TBD | 4 Raw Hide 2 Large Meat | |
Snake | Night Snakes can be found exploring or hiding within Island vegetation. | Snakes are usually passive, attempting to always avoid or run away from you. If you become within the Snakes proximity it will hold its ground, rearing its head, making a warning rattle noise. Due to the snakes camouflage they can be extremely hard to spot, listening for the warning rattle is vital for survival. The biggest threat from Night Snakes is the Poison effect inflicted when bitten. Snakes can easily be killed due to their low health with a projectile, but if it is not killed with the first shot it will charge toward the attacker. Once a Snake is killed it will respawn after 7 days. | 2 Damage points Poison Effect | 200 Health points | 1 Small Meat |
| Creature | Location | Behavior | Damage | Health | Reward |
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Sardine | Sardines are a small sized fish commonly found near shallow waters surrounding Islands. | Usually Sardines will swim in groups near the water surface. Sardines will try to avoid the player, and due to their small size, they can be difficult to spear but are a safer alternative to larger fish swimming in deeper waters. | 0 | 2 | 1 Small Meat |
Archer Fish | Archer Fish are a medium sized fish commonly found surrounding Island waters. | Archer fish swim alone in relatively shallow water. They will attempt to avoid the player, and due to their speed, they can be difficult to spear. | 0 | 2 | 1 Medium Meat (On Console) 1 Small Meat (On PC) |
Discus | A small-sized Fish most often found in the shallows | Discus fish can be distinguished from other fish by their contrasting colors and 'disc'-like shape. The player is able to catch a discus using a Fishing Spear or a Fish Trap. When skinned it gives the player a single chunk of Small Meat. | 0 | 2 | 1 Small Meat |
Cod | Cod are only found in Deep ocean waters. | Cod usually swim alone in deep water. They will avoid the player and, despite their relatively large size, they can be difficult to spear due to their speed. Deep sea spear fishing can be dangerous due to the risk of a Shark encounter but can produce a good reward. | 0 | 2 | 2 Medium Meat (On Console) 1 (On PC) |
| Giant Grouper Fish | A very large fish often found around shipwrecks | Passive, can be easily killed with one jab of a spear. Must be dragged back to shore to skin. | 0 | 2 | 2 Medium Meat |
Clown Fish | Clown fish are found swimming in shallow waters, same as sardines. | Passive. Catch and kill just like sardine. | 0 | 1 | 1 Small Meat |
Tiny Fish | Small fish are found swimming in schools near Island reef waters. | Passive. Tiny fish cannot be damaged or interacted with. | 0 | 1 | Cannot be killed |
Starfish | Starfish are creatures found on the ocean floor or ocean objects such as Shipwrecks | Starfish are decorative creatures that cannot be interacted with. | 0 Damage points. | Cannot be killed | Cannot be killed |
Stingray | Stingrays are commonly found swimming in shallow Island waters. | Stingrays are passive and will attempt to avoid the player. | 0 Damage points. | 45 Health points. | 2 Small Meat. |
Reef Shark | Found exploring shallow island waters. | Reef Sharks are found swimming in shallow Island waters. | 0 Damage points. | Cannot be killed. | Cannot be killed. |
Marlin | Marlins are a rare creature found exploring deep ocean waters. | Marlins are curious, circling targets for a short periods. They are extremely fast and do not hang around long, making them a very hard catch. | 0 Damage points | 125 Health points | 4 Large Meat |
Humpback Whale | Whales are found rarely exploring deep ocean waters. | Whales love to interact with you, performing flips, dives, and tails splashes for a brief period before swimming away. If a whale is on the surface, be wary, as it can easily flip or even take down your raft. | 0 Damage points | Cannot be damaged | Cannot be damaged |
| Creature | Location | Behavior | Damage | Health | Reward |
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Lion Fish | Lionfish can be found swimming near Islands in relatively shallow water. | Lionfish are technically passive, not going out of their way to attack you, but if you accidentally swim into one, you will contract Poison. Once a lionfish is killed, it is still able to inflict poison if stepped on while on the ground before skinning. | Poison effect | 1 Health Point | Used for Repellent |
Sea Snake | Sea Snakes can be found swimming near Islands in relatively shallow water. | Sea Snakes are technically passive, not going out of their way to attack you, but if you accidentally swim into one, you will contract Poison. | Poison effect | Cannot be killed | Cannot be killed |
Sea Urchin | Sea Urchins are spiky creatures found on the ocean floor or ocean objects such as Shipwrecks | Sea Urchins do not move, but are highly toxic. They deal no damage, but inflict Poison when the player comes into contact with them. | Poison Effect | Cannot be killed | Cannot be killed |
Crown of Thorns Starfish | Crown of Thorns Starfish are spiky creatures found on the beaches, in shallow waters, and sometimes on coral and rocks. | Crown of Thorns Starfish can move though it appears they move when after saves and reloads. When stepped on, they deal no damage, but will inflict Poison on the player. | Poison Effect | Cannot be killed | Cannot be killed |
Tiger Shark | Tiger Sharks can commonly be found swimming in shallow Island waters. Tiger Sharks have also been rarely spotted in deep ocean waters. | Tiger Sharks are a curious and aggressive creature which will circle targets for long periods of time. They will immediately attack you if provoked, with its main attack being small curiosity nibble. Occasionally they will attempt to drown you by dragging you down. Tiger Sharks can attack rafts, attempting to throw you into the water. | 100-200 Damage points Possible Bleeding effect. | 200 Health points. | 3 Large Meat 3 Raw Hide. |
| Hammerhead Shark | Spawns in deep ocean or shallow waters. | Same damage points as the tiger shark. | 200 Health points.Possibly bleeding effect make sure to bring bandages | 3 Large Meat 3 Raw Hide. | |
Great White Shark | Great White Sharks are rarely found exploring deep ocean waters. | Great White Sharks are an aggressive creature. They will immediately attempt to attack you if provoked. Great White Shark's main attack is powerful bite. Great White Sharks can attack rafts, attempting to throw you into the water. | 200-300 Damage points Possible Bleeding effect. | 300 Health points. | 4 Large Meat 4 Raw Hide. |
| Creature | Location | Behavior | Damage | Health | Reward |
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Great Shark | The Boss Shark is a story creature found eating dead whale carcus'. | This shark is highly aggressive, with behaviour similar to the Great White Shark. It will even attempt to jump out of the water for a jump attack, pushing you into the water. | 100 Damage points. | 500 Health points. | Story objective piece. Trophy piece. |
Eel | The Boss Eel is a story creature found sleeping within the Submarine Wreck. | This Eel highly aggressive, even attempting to jump out of the water for a jump attack, pushing you into the water. | 200 Damage points. bleeding effect. | 750 Health points. | Story objective piece. Trophy piece. |
Squid | The Boss Squid is a large story creature found hanging onto the Ocean Buoy chain. | This Squid is highly aggressive and protective over the Ocean Buoy. The Squid has a lot of health and will tank a lot of projectile damage. It's main water attack is to bite, but if you are not in the water, the Squid will attempt to grab or push you into the water with its tentacle. When the tentacle is coming towards you, you have the opportunity to hit it with a projectile, returning the tentacle back to the squid. | 200-300 Damage points. | 1000 Health points. | Story objective piece Trophy piece. |
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Frontosa
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Can be found in all regions, varying in color.A medium sized fish found in Reefs that can be caught using a Crude Spear.
Frontosa is a medium sized fish that can be found around Reefs. Caught using a Crude Spear. It takes 1 and a half in game hours (or 1 and a half minutes) to cook on a campfire. When eaten it restores 2 bars of hunger.
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Medium-sized fish found in the deep.
The Giant Bass is a Large fish found deep in the Deep Sea biomes. It is hard to reach for most without the help of an Air Tank, but when caught and cooked it replenishes your hunger by 4.
Pilchard
Pilchard is a small fish that can be found in reefs around islands. It's about the same size as a Sardine. It takes 30 minutes in game time (or 30 seconds) to cook on a campfire. When eaten it restores 1 bar of hunger. Just like the Sardine, it is not the best food supply.
Rockfish
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Not edible, very poisonous. Usually found in the deep.Medium-sized fish found in Reefs, will poison on contact.
Turtle
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Comes in four different species.