Unbeliever

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Unbeliever is a single player action game. It was developed by Poor Locke and was released on August 24, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

"Unbeliever" is an action-focused game about overcoming obstacles with perseverance and strategy. Players begin with no powers and must earn the right to challenge the Unbeliever by defeating powerful beings. Spells, experience, and story memories are unlocked through progress, with character development and specialization affecting the efficiency of powers. The ultimate goal is to find and defeat the Unbeliever who killed your character's loved ones.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

story1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a challenging experience reminiscent of Dark Souls, appealing to players who enjoy difficult gameplay.
It's a free game, showcasing the developer's dedication to making their work accessible to everyone.
The storytelling is intriguing and well-crafted, providing a captivating narrative throughout the game.

Controls are poorly designed, with delayed responses and an unintuitive jump button, leading to frustrating gameplay.
Health management is difficult, with limited health resources and strong enemies that can quickly deplete player health.
Checkpoints are irregular and hard to reach, causing players to lose significant progress after dying.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for its floaty controls and poor hit registration, leading to frustrating combat experiences where attacks frequently miss despite being in close proximity to enemies. While the developers aimed for a unique semi souls-like style, the execution has resulted in a lack of enjoyment and a failure to deliver a satisfying gameplay experience.
- “I get the feeling that the dev wanted a style of game that is semi souls-like, but with its own style and gameplay, but the end result is a game that tries too hard at what it wants to be akin to, and ends up sacrificing any potential of fun the game might have had.”
- “Gameplay is equally poor with floaty controls and terrible hit registration.”
- “Standing next to an enemy and thumping it while your attacks miss and its attacks kill you is not the kind of outcome one would expect with a basic modicum of gameplay testing.”
- “I get the feeling that the dev wanted a style of game that is semi souls-like, but with its own style and gameplay. However, the end result is a game that tries too hard at what it wants to be akin to, and ends up sacrificing any potential fun the game might have had.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a deliberate use of outdated retro pixel art, which some players find unappealing compared to modern PC graphics. Additionally, the resolution and controls are fixed, limiting customization options and potentially detracting from the overall visual and gameplay experience.
- “A choice was made to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “Resolution and controls are locked, and can't be changed or customized to improve the visuals or the control experience.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While many games made with Gamemaker Studio are criticized as shovelware or cash grabs, this particular game is noted for not falling into that category, suggesting a more thoughtful approach to monetization.
- “Very often, game maker studios are used to create shovelware and cash grabs, although this particular game is not a cash grab.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its intricate yet linear narrative, which has captivated players and kept them engaged beyond initial expectations.
- “Originally downloaded for a time killer in class but have become addicted and intrigued by the intricate yet linear storytelling throughout the game.”