UNBINARY

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UNBINARY is a single player casual puzzle game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Ludact and was released on February 17, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Unbinary is a VR hand-painted puzzle adventure that will immerse you in unusual behavior experiments, designed by a dubious super-AI willing to figure out what empathy means. Winner of Brazilian national grant for game development in 2017.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The hand-drawn art style is stunning and creates a unique and immersive environment.
The puzzles are enjoyable and utilize novel mechanics that tie in well with the narrative.
The voice acting is generally good, with a strong performance from the AI character that adds to the experience.

The game suffers from various bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay and progress.
Some puzzles are overly simplistic, leading to a lack of challenge and satisfaction upon completion.
The controls can feel janky at times, and the movement mechanics may cause discomfort for some players.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
47%
18%
The gameplay features unique puzzles and innovative mechanics that enhance the narrative, particularly in the second half of the game. While the puzzle design is clever and well-integrated with the story, some players experienced gameplay glitches and limited interaction, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite its short length and basic level design, the game offers a visually appealing environment and a fun, albeit sometimes frustrating, puzzle-solving experience.
- “The puzzles are unique and utilize novel mechanics in the second half.”
- “The novel mechanics tie in very nicely with the story narrative.”
- “Those mechanics are developed and applied in clever ways as any competent puzzle game should, but do not overextend or get too repetitive.”
- “Gameplay glitches did cause me problems, though.”
- “The sound design is generally really annoying, the movement and grab mechanics are pretty buggy.”
- “Sadly not as much effort has gone into the gameplay and this is a fairly easy puzzle room style game in which you will be finding keys and switching things on and off.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
34%
8%
The graphics of Unbinary are highly praised for their unique hand-painted art style, which creates an immersive experience reminiscent of stepping into a graphical novel. Players appreciate the astonishing visuals and smooth performance, with the game running at high frame rates. However, some users noted that despite the appealing art, technical bugs detracted from the overall experience.
- “The visuals in Unbinary are astonishing.”
- “The hand-drawn visuals of Unbinary are one of my favorite things about it.”
- “Through its 100% hand-painted graphics, intriguing story, and unique gameplay mechanics, the game pushes the boundaries for what a VR game can be.”
- “While still quite low-poly, the game does indeed look great; it's as if you are stepping into the pages of a graphical novel.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
15%
14%
The game's story is praised for its depth and originality, avoiding typical clichés and resonating with players on a personal level. While the narrative is engaging and complemented by decent voice acting, some reviewers note that the focus leans more towards puzzle-solving than storytelling. Overall, the combination of a compelling plot and unique gameplay mechanics enhances the VR experience, though concerns about the game's length and difficulty persist.
- “The novel mechanics tie in very nicely with the story narrative.”
- “The story itself is very good, and hits close to home.”
- “It was nice to have a game story that wasn't just some cookie-cutter run-of-the-mill plot.”
- “Story-wise, there was enough to keep me entertained for my playthrough with decent voice acting, but this game is more so about the puzzles.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is marred by frequent glitches, including issues with bots losing their locations and problematic gameplay mechanics that detract from the overall experience. While level restarts are manageable due to their short length, the presence of annoying bugs significantly impacts player enjoyment.
- “Sometimes I encountered puzzle-breaking glitches, such as bots losing track of their current location after moving around, but level restarts are easy enough and levels are short enough that I didn't lose much progress.”
- “Gameplay glitches did cause me problems, though.”
- “I found annoying bugs and glitches that really lowered my enjoyment of the game.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game is highly optimized, running smoothly at impressive frame rates due to its well-constructed graphics, ensuring that players experience no performance issues even on mid-range hardware like a 1080. Additionally, the beautiful design and quality voice acting enhance the overall experience.
- “The game runs at a billion frames per second due to the way the graphics are constructed, ensuring that players will never experience performance issues.”
- “Beautiful game with an original and great-looking design, offering excellent performance even on a 1080, along with nice voice acting.”
- “The game runs at a billion frames per second due to the way the graphics are constructed, so performance issues should be nonexistent.”
- “Despite the impressive graphics, the optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “The game feels unpolished and poorly optimized, resulting in long loading times and inconsistent performance across different hardware.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its visual appeal, though some users feel that certain environmental details, like the walls, could be enhanced to further enrich the immersive experience.
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its beautifully crafted world.”
- “Every sound and visual element contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
- “The lighting and environmental effects create a captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”