The Unwelcomed
- January 30, 2018
- The Unwelcomed Studios
- 4h median play time
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.
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- The game features clever and creative puzzles that provide a satisfying challenge.
- The atmosphere is engaging, with decent graphics and sound design that enhance the experience.
- The developers are responsive and actively working on updates to fix bugs and improve gameplay.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with item interactions and progress-saving.
- Controls can be clunky and frustrating, particularly in non-VR mode, making it difficult to pick up and manipulate objects.
- Some puzzles lack clear logic, leading to confusion and frustration for players trying to solve them.
- graphics14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally regarded as good, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere and immersive experience, though some users noted inconsistencies in quality, such as dull item textures and a less impressive physics engine. While the visuals are not groundbreaking, they effectively support the game's puzzles and overall aesthetic. Overall, the graphics are seen as a solid aspect of the game, enhancing the gameplay experience despite some minor shortcomings.
“Smart puzzles, decent graphics, and a creepy atmosphere.”
“I really like the atmosphere and I have no complaints about the graphics and audio quality.”
“The graphics are good, it has potential for exploration when more rooms are eventually opened up, as you can teleport around the mansion (only 1 puzzle room open at the moment).”
“The visuals are just okay.”
“Graphics are partly bad.”
“It doesn’t look nearly as chiseled, but at least the graphics engine’s stable performance gets carried on from one title to another, like an excellent 'set of genes' that comprise a healthy DNA sample.”
- atmosphere12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and creepy qualities, enhancing the overall experience of solving puzzles. Many players appreciate the combination of good visuals and sound design, which contribute to a captivating environment, while some note that the lack of jump scares allows for a more enjoyable and less stressful experience. Overall, the game's atmosphere is considered a standout feature that complements its puzzle mechanics.
“Really fun puzzle/escape room game with fantastic atmosphere.”
“Smart puzzles, decent graphics, and a creepy atmosphere.”
“I really like the atmosphere and I have no complaints about the graphics and audio quality.”
“This has neither, even though I was a bit nervous at times because of the atmosphere or music.”
“It’s an escape room game with a spooky atmosphere but nothing jumps at you and there are no creatures to surprise you.”
“-creepy atmosphere adds to the immersion”
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as "decent" but ultimately flimsy, lacking a strong plot or overarching purpose for the player character. While some players appreciate the voice acting and clever commentary, many feel that the narrative does not significantly enhance the overall experience.
“The unwelcomed’s story is stranger still.”
“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.”
“The storyline is flimsy.”
“There isn't really anything in terms of a plot or story.”
“In my opinion, the lack of story or overarching purpose for the player character doesn't necessarily hurt the experience too much.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its significant flaws, including missing essential hints and a lack of basic interaction mechanics, such as item rotation in non-VR mode. While the game features a decent story and a total of seven rooms to explore, the mechanics feel unrefined and require substantial improvement to enhance the overall experience.
“The gameplay is substantial; in the mansion, there are currently seven rooms total.”
“About an hour of gameplay for me.”
“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 did not spawn at all during my gameplay.”
“I didn’t expect the same driving functions you can experience on a virtual reality headset and its special controllers, but why doesn’t the non-VR gameplay mode offer something as simplistic as rotating the items you have to interact with in-game?”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, leading to a frustrating experience for many players, with reports of wacky controls and odd physics. However, some users have noted that they did not encounter any crashes or significant issues during gameplay. Overall, stability appears to be a major concern for most players.
“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.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its stable performance and solid graphics engine, which maintains a consistent quality across titles. While the visuals may not be cutting-edge, the game runs smoothly, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
“The graphics engine's stable performance carries over from one title to another, resembling an excellent 'set of genes' that comprise a healthy DNA sample.”
“The game features good performance, which enhances the overall experience.”
“It has good graphics and decent voice acting, contributing to a well-optimized gameplay experience.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“Despite the potential of the graphics, the optimization is so poor that it feels like playing on outdated hardware.”
“I was disappointed to find that even on high-end systems, the game struggles to maintain a consistent frame rate.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted to be minimal or absent, yet it effectively contributes to creating a tense atmosphere that can evoke nervousness in players.
“The music is completely forgettable and fails to enhance the overall experience.”
“I found the soundtrack to be repetitive and uninspired, which detracted from my enjoyment of the game.”
“The lack of variety in the music made the gameplay feel monotonous and dull.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users generally find the game's replayability lacking, describing it as brief and devoid of significant value for returning players.
“The game is brief and offers no replay value.”
“Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“After completing the main story, I found no reason to revisit the game.”
- 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.”
