The Unknown

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The Unknown is a single player action game. It was developed by Triple Tap Games and was released on March 4, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Step into the mind of Mike and explore the depths of a twisted reality in this heart-pounding psychological horror first-person platformer. Dodge deadly obstacles at every turn and unravel the truth hidden deep within Mike's psych as you navigate his tormented memories. But beware; she is watching your every move. Can you solve the puzzles and escape this nightmarish world before its too late? …

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Adventure

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Single-Player

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

replayability1 negative mentions

The game features amazing graphics and a unique atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
Puzzles are interesting and gradually increase in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly frustrating.
The story is engaging and emotionally resonant, effectively exploring themes of mental health and personal struggle.

The game is quite short, with a playtime of around 1-2 hours, which some players feel does not justify the price.
There are occasional bugs and issues with checkpoints that can lead to frustrating experiences, such as losing progress.
Some players experienced problems with controller input not registering properly, affecting gameplay.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a central element of the game, with many players finding it emotionally engaging and intriguing, set within the mind of the main character, Michael. While some reviews noted that the narrative could feel overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and visuals, the combination of story and puzzles kept players captivated throughout their experience. Overall, the emotional depth and unique storytelling were highlighted as significant strengths, despite some criticisms regarding the game's length and pacing.
- “The puzzles gradually become more challenging as you progress through the story, which takes place in Mike’s mind.”
- “An absolute blast of a time; yes, it's not the longest game, however, the story, emotion, puzzle solving, and intrigue make up for it tenfold.”
- “The story of the unknown is about the life of Michael (main character), and through the game, you understand a lot about it.”
- “I guess this game is kind of therapy for the dev, but for me, the story didn't really catch me.”
- “One hour of simple platforming, easy puzzles, and minimal story was not worth the $15.”
- “There are some finer story elements that seem to have taken a backseat to the mechanics and visuals of this game.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The gameplay features a blend of puzzle-solving and platforming mechanics, utilizing light balls and classic platformer elements that make it accessible and engaging. Players are drawn into a captivating story interwoven with unique puzzles and psychological horror elements, creating a compelling experience that encourages continuous play. However, some narrative aspects may feel overshadowed by the focus on mechanics and visuals.
- “Simple puzzle solving and platforming mechanics with some excellent jumps and scares.”
- “Gameplay consists of puzzle platforming in a variety of rooms.”
- “The unknown contains many classic platformer mechanics, making it easy to jump in and start playing.”
- “The game mechanics you work with are some light balls you pick up and move to other places.”
- “There are some finer story elements that seem to have taken a backseat to the mechanics and visuals of this game.”
- “The gameplay is a mixture of some puzzles, some psychological horror elements, platforming, and walking sim.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are widely praised for their outstanding quality, unique style, and impressive lighting, showcasing the developers' attention to detail. However, some users have reported issues with the settings menu, where changes do not consistently apply or revert to default.
- “The lighting and graphics are outstanding, and the amount of care put into the game’s development is obvious.”
- “Graphically, the game looks rather unique and pretty great.”
- “Amazing graphics, spooky little puzzle game.”
- “There are some finer story elements that seem to have taken a backseat to the mechanics and visuals of this game.”
- “Whenever I hit 'apply' in the game settings (visuals or advanced), the changes do not apply, or they do, but if I want to go back to the settings menu to check them, they just automatically switch back to default settings.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for creating a captivating atmosphere, with a fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Additionally, the quality of voice acting and sound effects contributes to the immersive vibe of the game.
- “Very nice atmosphere and music, effects, intriguing story, and vibes.”
- “Voice acting is quite good, sound effects hit perfectly, and the soundtrack fits the game perfectly.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for effectively creating a compelling horror experience, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the puzzle elements. Users appreciate the immersive quality that contributes to the game's appeal.
- “I really enjoy all sorts of puzzle games - this game is no exception - and in my opinion, the game's horror atmosphere is on point!”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players feel that while the game may not offer significant replay value, it provides a worthwhile experience that many are glad to have undertaken.
- “I don't know that there's a ton of replay value, but it's an experience I'm glad to have had.”