>>718060393
It was a blatant downgrade from the previous game in several different areas. The voiced protagonist and her storyline is an obvious one. The land sections with horribly buggy land vehicles are another one. The segmental seatruck was a cool idea, because I like customization, but ultimately it just couldn't compare to the Cyclops.
Despite it all, I think it's overhated. Most of the game is still pretty much just Subnautica, and exploring new biomes and seeing new creatures was fun. Add to that the improved base building, and it was overall a pleasant experience.