Unfamiliar

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Unfamiliar is a single player casual role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Mana Tea and was released on December 12, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A relaxing fantasy adventure game where you take the form of a cat-witch who sets out to acquire magic ingredients from storybook worlds to craft items and create enchanting costumes.

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Single-Player

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

music8 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Beautiful art style and soothing music create a calming atmosphere.
Great for relaxation, allowing players to unwind while customizing their cat and exploring.
Cute and enjoyable for cat lovers, with a simple gameplay loop that is easy to pick up.

Limited content and repetitive gameplay can lead to a feeling of emptiness and lack of progression.
Bugs and control issues, such as getting stuck in the environment, detract from the experience.
No real story or challenging elements, making it feel more like a walking simulator than a traditional game.

music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its smooth, soothing quality, enhancing the overall chill vibe of the experience. Reviewers appreciate how the soundtrack complements the beautiful art style, creating a charming atmosphere that remains engaging even after repeated play. Overall, the combination of calming music and appealing visuals contributes significantly to the game's relaxing appeal.
- “The soundtrack and art style work wonderfully and have enough charm that they don't get boring after a million loops.”
- “You essentially play as an elegant cat exploring three small but beautiful worlds, all accompanied by soothing music.”
- “The music, color palette, and simple gameplay are the perfect recipe for a chilled out moment.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
24%
13%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and smooth art style, which enhances the overall charm and appeal. While the visuals and animations are captivating, some players feel that the content can become repetitive quickly, leaving a sense of emptiness despite the strong artistic foundation. Overall, the graphics are a standout feature, complemented by a fitting soundtrack.
- “The soundtrack and art style work wonderfully and have enough charm that they don't get boring after a million loops.”
- “The art style and animation are so beautiful and smooth; it's what drew me to the game in the first place.”
- “I loved the art style of the interface and the little details that react when the cursor goes over them.”
- “Beautiful graphics, great potential... lacks something to make it feel less empty.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game lacks a meaningful story or narrative, offering no progression or achievements, and is primarily a walking simulator focused on collecting items and customizing a cat. Players express disappointment over the absence of a structured storyline, with gameplay centered around exploration rather than a cohesive plot.
- “You don’t have lives to lose or enemies to avoid, and there is no real story.”
- “No progression, no storyline or achievements.”
- “It looked wholesome and cute in the store (cats), so I got it with some hope for it to be an actual RPG. However, there is no narrative or story in this game; it's a walking cat simulator in which you spend your time moving around to find collectibles and customize your kitten.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits notable stability issues, including a buggy interface and pathway glitches that can cause characters to fall through the floor. Users recommend using the keyboard for navigation to minimize these problems, but overall, there is a clear need for updates to address these glitches.
- “Finally, the interface was rather buggy.”
- “There are also a few pathway glitches where my cat started falling through the floor at the end of pathways, and sometimes I can see through the floor.”
- “However, there are glitches that need to be fixed, and I hope that this game updates and adds in more features and perhaps changes a few things.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is described as cute and wholesome, appealing to players seeking a relaxing experience. However, it lacks a narrative or emotional depth, functioning more as a walking simulator focused on collectibles and customization rather than a traditional RPG. Overall, it is best suited for those looking to unwind rather than engage with a rich story.
- “It gave the game a little extra wholesomeness.”
- “It's cute and wholesome - best for people who want a short game to tune out and relax.”
- “This game just came out, so I'm giving it the benefit of the doubt, and this is probably what I expected when I asked for wholesome games anyways.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The gameplay features an appealing art style and enjoyable cat customization, but players find the content becomes repetitive after a short period, with a lack of challenge. The calming music adds to the overall experience.
- “The gameplay isn't difficult, and the music is so nice and calming!”
- “For what it's worth, I like the art style and dressing up my cats, but I felt like the content became repetitive within one hour of gameplay.”
- “The gameplay isn't difficult, and while the music is nice and calming, it doesn't make up for the lack of challenge.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The atmosphere is described as calming and magical, enhanced by a unique blend of 3D models and 2D scrapbook-style assets, which contributes positively to the overall experience of the game.
- “The atmosphere is calming and magical, with an interesting combination of 3D models and 2D scrapbook style.”
- “The atmosphere is calming and magical, the assets are an interesting combination of 3D models and 2D scrapbook style, and that's about all that's good about this game.”