Chasing the Unseen

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"Chasing The Unseen" is a single-player adventure game that focuses on exploring abstract worlds and climbing colossal creatures. Players will encounter mysterious and beautiful environments, and climb on giant creatures while using a parachute to navigate falls. The game features challenging climbing sequences, tranquil exploration, and maze-like levels using fractal geometry. Prepare for frequent setbacks and disorientation while discovering the boy's journey in this surreal world.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features stunning visuals and a unique atmosphere that immerses players in its surreal environments.
Traversal mechanics involving giant creatures provide an engaging and enjoyable experience reminiscent of classic platformers.
The game successfully evokes a sense of scale and vulnerability, creating a meditative and introspective journey for players.

The lack of clear direction and an ineffective waypoint system often leaves players feeling lost and frustrated.
Gameplay can be hindered by clunky controls and a lack of intuitive mechanics, making navigation and progression challenging.
Many levels feel empty and underdeveloped, with repetitive tasks and collectibles that detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
77%
10%
The gameplay is characterized by a unique climbing and platforming mechanic on giant creatures, reminiscent of "Shadow of the Colossus," but it suffers from a lack of depth and clarity, particularly in the final level, which feels more like a winding-down than a climax. While the game features beautiful visuals and varied mechanics across levels, many players find the overall experience frustrating and slow-paced, with minimal engaging gameplay beyond basic walking and jumping. Despite some interesting level designs and atmospheric elements, the lack of clear instructions and compelling mechanics detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “The core mechanic revolves around climbing and platforming on giant creatures, much like one of my favorite games, Shadow of the Colossus.”
- “Chasing the unseen is an evocative and challenging game that does an excellent job of creating a world and gameplay experience that captures the internal struggles that many deal with on life’s journey.”
- “I do genuinely enjoy the atmosphere and some of the level mechanics--the one where platforms explode out when you're near was a highlight.”
- “Ultimately you come to a conclusion that there is barely any gameplay other than walking, and a bit of jumping and climbing.”
- “The gameplay itself is quite frustrating, slow-paced, and without much depth.”
- “And most importantly: there's no gameplay to be seen.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its haunting ambiance and effective pairing with gameplay, particularly during dramatic moments. However, many feel that the composition lacks grandeur and can be repetitive, detracting from the overall experience. While the artistic style complements the music's dreamy feel, a more experienced composer could have elevated the soundtrack significantly.
- “The music/ambiance in the game was almost haunting at times without actually being a horror game.”
- “The artistic style of the game is perfect for that dreamy feel, and the music pairs well with the gameplay.”
- “The impending rise of a colossal octopus as it crests over the side of the landscape in front of you while his 'boss' music starts trumpeting just sent shivers down my spine; it was awe-inspiring.”
- “It's just a shame it didn't have a more experienced composer, who could've given the music more grandeur.”
- “The visuals are very much last decade, and the music is just meh.”
- “I can't get over how unnerving the sounds of the music and random background noises can be.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its impressive visuals and scale, creating a captivating environment that enhances the overall experience. However, some players feel that the atmosphere can also contribute to confusion and a sense of being lost, which detracts from their enjoyment. Despite these mixed feelings, many appreciate the unique mechanics and engaging elements that complement the game's ambiance.
- “The game looks fantastic and impresses with its scale and atmosphere.”
- “I do genuinely enjoy the atmosphere and some of the level mechanics--the one where platforms explode out when you're near was a highlight.”
- “Cool atmosphere and a relaxed but engaging experience.”
- “Sure, you could argue that the mystery and confusion are part of the game’s atmosphere, but you're left completely lost most of the time.”
- “I don't think I will finish it either way; unfortunately, the visuals and the atmosphere just can't keep me engaged enough to continue.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
38%
The game's story is minimal and lacks a compelling plot or overarching narrative to engage players, focusing instead on navigation through a vast level. While the lore is limited, the conclusion offers an interesting message that some players found worthwhile. Overall, the storytelling aspect is not a strong point of the game.
- “Your mission is to climb and navigate a vast level through an unclear path of twists and turns.”
- “There's no real plot in the game.”
- “No story or overarching idea was presented to hook a player.”
- “The story is very limited in terms of actual lore, but sums up nicely in the end (with an interesting message, may I add).”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game's graphics are praised for their beauty and solid atmosphere, contributing to a good concept and varied mechanics. However, some reviewers feel the visuals are outdated, reminiscent of the last decade, which diminishes their overall impact and enjoyment of the game.
- “Unfortunately, that's all the game can be praised for - good concept, beautiful visuals, a solid atmosphere, and varied mechanics on each level.”
- “I don't think I will finish it either way; unfortunately, the visuals and the atmosphere just can't keep me engaged enough to continue.”
- “The visuals are very much last decade, and the music is just mediocre.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, particularly appreciating the thrill of exploration and the feelings it evokes. There is a strong desire for more games that capture this emotional depth in the future.
- “I absolutely adore chasing the unseen and how it made me feel, and I hope that we get more games like it in the future.”

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