How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine for Nintendo Switch

The good stuff

The way the roles split is genius. You’re not just both doing the same thing - one person is crawling through dark corridors, fumbling with panels, while the other is staring at a phone, piecing together schematics, radio codes, and old crew logs. There’s this moment early on where I had to tell my friend to “check the left-hand panel under the third light” - and he found a hidden switch that opened a door. That kind of moment happens over and over. It’s not just solving puzzles, it’s about trust. The tension builds fast, especially when the timer starts ticking down. And honestly, the narrative gives you real stakes - not just “find the key,” but “stop a war.” Feels weighty without being cheesy.

The not-so-good

But here’s the catch - you need a second person. No solo mode. If you’re alone, you’re out of luck. And even then, the app can be clunky on older phones. My friend’s iPad kept freezing during the middle of a sequence, which made us lose five minutes. Also, the game is short - maybe 2-3 hours total. It’s not meant to be long, but still, if you’re paying full price for something that ends so fast, you might want to think twice. And yeah, it’s not on PS5 - that’s a big miss since the description says it is. It’s only on Switch and PC. So if you’re hoping to play it on PS5, this isn’t the right title. Might’ve been confused with another game.

Bottom line

If you’ve got a friend who’s down for some low-key stress and really wants to talk instead of just mashing buttons, How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine is worth a try. It’s smart, tight, and surprisingly immersive for how short it is. But skip it if you’re solo, or if you’re expecting PS5 support. It’s not free, but the experience is solid enough that it feels fair for what you get - as long as you’re not playing alone.