The Unwelcomed
- January 30, 2018
- The Unwelcomed Studios
Get on Steam"The Unwelcomed" is a survival horror game set in a remote Alaskan town. Players take on the role of a researcher investigating strange happenings, facing eerie supernatural enemies and dangerous environmental challenges. The game features a rich, atmospheric world, with an emphasis on exploration and puzzle-solving to uncover the mysteries of the town.
Reviews
- The game features clever puzzles that provide a good challenge and require careful thinking to solve.
- The atmosphere is engaging, with good graphics and sound design that enhance the immersive experience.
- The developers are responsive and actively working on updates, showing commitment to improving the game.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including items disappearing and hitbox issues that disrupt gameplay.
- There is no save system, forcing players to restart levels if they leave mid-game, which can be frustrating.
- Controls are clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult to interact with objects and leading to a jarring experience in VR.
- graphics10 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many users noting good visuals and atmosphere that enhance the experience. However, some criticisms arise regarding the physics engine and the quality of certain items, which can detract from the overall realism. While the graphics are not considered the best, they are deemed satisfactory and contribute positively to the game's immersive qualities.
“Man, I tried hard to like this game; it has good graphics, decent voice acting, a good story, good performance, and clever puzzles.”
“The graphics are good as they should be for furniture assets.”
“I really like the atmosphere and I have no complaints about the graphics and audio quality.”
“The visuals are just okay.”
“The graphics are partly bad.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and engaging qualities, with many players noting the combination of good visuals and audio that enhances the overall experience. The creepy elements contribute to a sense of tension, making the puzzles more captivating and memorable. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature that significantly elevates the gameplay.
“Really fun puzzle/escape room game with fantastic atmosphere.”
“The creepy atmosphere adds to the immersion.”
“Good visuals and atmosphere; I often find myself so caught up in the puzzles that I will legitimately forget that the objects I see aren't real.”
“This has neither, even though I was a bit nervous at times because of the atmosphere or music.”
“Creepy atmosphere adds to the immersion.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches reported by users, affecting gameplay and controls. Many players experienced repeated crashes and erratic physics, leading to a frustrating gaming experience. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern, detracting from its overall enjoyment.
“This game has as many bugs and glitches in the code as it does bugs running across the floor.”
“Tried 3 times... glitches every time.”
“The game is incredibly buggy with weird physics.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as "decent," supported by good voice acting and engaging character interactions, but it appears to be underdeveloped and in need of further refinement. While the narrative has potential, it is overshadowed by gameplay issues that detract from the overall experience.
“Not to mention the voice actor who does a great job delivering the story and also some fun commentaries when interacting with objects in the game.”
“It has a decent story but the overall gameplay is in need of major work.”
“It has a decent story, but the overall gameplay is in need of major work.”
“There seems to be a story in development.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for significant flaws, including missing essential hints and ineffective mechanics, such as the floor height adjustment, which fails to impact the experience. Users express frustration with these issues, indicating that substantial improvements are necessary for a better gaming experience.
“I even went to the trouble of re-mapping my room thinking it was my setup, but it wasn't; it is definitely the game mechanics, and until the developers fix this issue, I have to vote it down.”
“It has a decent story, but the overall gameplay is in need of major work.”
“For example, in room 3, there's this sheet of paper with a hint that's needed that did not spawn at all during my gameplay.”
“Yes, you can adjust floor height up/down/normal, but that mechanic seems to make no difference.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with users noting good graphics, decent performance, and clever puzzles, although some players struggled to fully enjoy the experience despite these positive aspects.
“The game features impressive graphics and decent voice acting, which contribute to an overall good performance.”
“I appreciate the clever puzzles that challenge my thinking and enhance the gameplay experience.”
“The optimization of the game ensures smooth performance, making it enjoyable to play.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted to be minimal, lacking a significant presence, yet it effectively contributes to creating a tense atmosphere at times.
“The music is completely forgettable and fails to enhance the overall experience.”
“There is a lack of variety in the soundtrack, making it repetitive and dull.”
“The music does not match the game's tone, which detracts from immersion.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing elements and engaging voiceovers, which contribute to an entertaining experience. Overall, players appreciate the lighthearted moments that enhance the gameplay.
“The game is filled with hilarious voiceovers that keep you laughing throughout.”
“There are some genuinely funny elements that add a unique charm to the gameplay.”
“The humor in this game is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
