Unholy

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Unholy is a single player survival action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Duality Games and was released on July 20, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Unholy" is a single-player Horror Action game with splendid visuals. Explore two parallel worlds, a brutalist post-soviet town and a dark, twisted reality, in search of your missing child. Solve puzzles, infiltrate or fight enemies, and uncover the secrets of an aberrant establishment.

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Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews

story16 positive mentions

gameplay12 negative mentions

The game features a captivating atmosphere and stunning graphics that enhance the overall experience.
The story is deep and engaging, providing a compelling narrative that keeps players invested.
Gameplay offers a mix of tactical elements and puzzles, allowing for strategic planning in dealing with enemies.

The controls are often clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Stealth mechanics are poorly implemented, with enemy AI that can be inconsistent and frustrating to deal with.
The pacing of the story is uneven, with some plot points feeling rushed or poorly developed, leading to confusion.

story
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
51%
19%
The story of the game is noted for its depth and artistic elements, but many players find it poorly paced and ultimately predictable, leading to a lack of engagement as it progresses. While some appreciate the creepy atmosphere and initial intrigue, the narrative often feels clichéd and confusing, with significant gaps in its execution and a disappointing conclusion. Overall, the story has potential but suffers from execution issues, leaving players wanting more coherence and payoff.
- “The depth of this story is amazing.”
- “I like games that focus on story and atmosphere and not so much blood and gore.”
- “This is a game I have been following for some time and had it on my wishlist because the moment I saw the first teaser trailer, I knew this was going to be a good game with a great story.”
- “The story is paced very poorly.”
- “The controls were partly exhausting and the story towards the end was completely confusing.”
- “Once the story unfolds to another world it quickly crumbles apart.”
gameplay
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
65%
26%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with many players finding it initially promising but ultimately frustrating due to clunky mechanics, poor AI, and unclear objectives. While some appreciate the artistic elements and immersive story, others criticize the controls and overall execution, leading to a sense of it feeling like a chore rather than an engaging experience. Despite its visual appeal, the gameplay struggles with significant issues that detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “General gameplay is mostly tactical.”
- “Gameplay is solid and the artistic side is a masterwork - congratulations and honor for Tomasz Strzałkowski.”
- “The gameplay is very immersive, the story and plot are on point; I can only imagine how much more amazing this game could have turned out if it had a larger budget with a bigger team.”
- “The crouch mechanics are janky as all-get-out and I swear it would not let me un-crouch in over a dozen places until I started sprinting.”
- “Too many problems to name, but mostly the bad controls, the inability to defend yourself properly, bad game mechanics, bad enemies, frustrating camera, and areas where it's so unclear what you should do that it makes me wonder if the people from the different departments even talked to one another.”
- “I really tried to enjoy this game, based on the trailer it seemed like an interesting idea but unfortunately it was a frustrating experience with gameplay that felt like a chore after a while instead of being fun and engaging.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
82%
13%
5%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and detail, contributing to a strong atmospheric experience. However, while visually impressive, many reviewers note that the graphics lack originality and are the game's standout feature amidst clunky mechanics and AI. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, enhancing the gameplay despite other shortcomings.
- “Graphically it's gorgeous.”
- “All in all it's a decent game with thick atmosphere and great visuals.”
- “The graphics and atmosphere are really good and the POV looks like they are aiming for VR.”
- “The graphics are the game's strong point, but beyond that, the AI and mechanics are clunky and get worse as you progress.”
atmosphere
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
45%
15%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its captivating visuals and immersive sound design, creating a thick and engaging environment that enhances the storytelling experience. Many players appreciate the focus on atmosphere over gore, particularly in horror contexts, although some critiques mention inconsistencies across different chapters. Overall, the game's artistic value and attention to detail contribute significantly to its appeal.
- “All in all, it's a decent game with thick atmosphere and great visuals.”
- “I'm definitely not a fan of this genre, yet when I saw the trailer, I was captivated by the atmosphere and the details, so I gave it a shot.”
- “Horror atmosphere: only chapter 1 okay, other chapters very very bad 2/10.”
- “The artistic value put into the atmosphere and the ambient sounds are above and beyond.”
- “Overall, I recommend this game if you like horror games with heavy atmosphere.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The game features impressive visuals and well-designed environments, but suffers from significant optimization issues, including frame-rate stutter and control problems. While performance is generally acceptable, users report various bugs that detract from the overall experience.
- “Some performance issues and bugs, but it was fun for the most part.”
- “The game looks good for its size but is poorly optimized in a number of places, leading to bad frame-rate stutter and control wonkiness.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is polarizing; while some players report a complete experience with no major glitches, others encounter significant bugs, game-breaking issues, and frequent frame rate drops, particularly on high-end PCs. Overall, many recommend waiting for patches before trying the game, as its current state is deemed unworthy of investment.
- “I wouldn't recommend this game in its current state. It's full of bugs and game-breaking glitches, and frame rate drops happen a lot even though I have great PC specs. It's just not worth it. I recommend waiting for a patch, and maybe then you can give it a try. Story-wise, it's also not that good.”
- “But as the game is now, it's incredibly buggy, and the whole blue balling of the last cut scene sent me into a frenzy.”
- “I wouldn't recommend this game in its current state. It's full of bugs and game-breaking glitches, and frame rate drops happen a lot even though I have great PC specs. It's just not worth it. I recommend waiting for a patch, and maybe then you can give it a try. Story-wise, it's also not that good.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally praised as great, complementing its beautiful visuals. However, some reviewers feel that despite the strong audio, the overall experience does not warrant a recommendation.
- “Music and sound are good.”
- “The game visually is beautiful and the music is great.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players express a desire for additional content, such as new story elements and game modes like survival and gauntlet, to enhance the game's replayability. There is a strong hope for future DLC that could further enrich the experience and encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “I hope in the future the devs add more story content, perhaps new game modes, survival mode, gauntlet mode, anything to add replayability, perhaps even some DLC content.”