Kursk could have been excellent, even though the premise itself is a little unsettling. The exploration and detail of the sub itself is great and feels very original, and there are some nice little gameplay elements found throughout. The movement between the different sub-compartments and the animation it brings does however become very annoying, very quickly, and it is this which destroys the impact of the game in regards to pacing.

Kursk had some promise, aiming to be part adventure and part documentary of a real world tragedy. What we got though is a boring spy story mixed with tedious exploration and puzzles, staffed with a crew that would make Pinocchio feel like a real boy. You’d be much better off reading or watching any of the other media out there documenting this real world event.

Technically, Kursk could’ve been a great game with a tragic and fascinating narrative. Unfortunately, this couldn’t be further from the truth due to repetitive loading times, a stiff and linear gameplay and a serious lack of diversity within the missions which ultimately, ruins the whole experience. The soundtrack and the dubbing are temporary lifelines pulling the game upwards, but we quickly understand that Jujubee’s work isn’t up to the task and certainly not worth €20 to go and experience life in a tin box in the middle of the Arctic Ocean.