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Unknown Fate

With most puzzles built around poor mechanics, Unknown Fate is a story about overcoming terrible gameplay so you can uncover the also-terrible narrative.
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65% User Score Based on 26 reviews
Critic Score 35%Based on 2 reviews

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Unknown Fate is a single player role playing game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Marslit Games and was released on September 6, 2018. It received negative reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

Unknown Fate is a story-driven first-person adventure where you play as Richard, who slips into a surreal universe filled with strange characters and mysterious memories. Solve puzzles and face enemies while exploring a bizarre world that challenges your perception of reality. Your goal is to uncover the truth and find a way back to your lost real life.

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  • Unknown Fate features a surreal and atmospheric world that effectively blends abstraction and reality, creating an engaging environment for exploration.
  • The game offers an intriguing and introspective narrative that encourages players to piece together meaning from symbolic environments and objects.
  • Visually, the game presents a unique aesthetic with hauntingly beautiful graphics and a well-crafted sound design that enhances the overall experience.
  • The gameplay suffers from simplistic combat mechanics and puzzles that lack challenge, leading to a feeling of disengagement during key moments.
  • Technical issues, such as bugs, control quirks, and inconsistent graphics quality, detract from the overall immersion and polish of the game.
  • The narrative can be confusing and vague, leaving players with more questions than answers, which may frustrate those seeking a clear storyline.
  • story
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Unknown Fate" is a surreal and introspective journey that prioritizes atmosphere and symbolism over clear exposition, inviting players to interpret its ambiguous narrative. While some find the storytelling engaging and thought-provoking, others criticize it for being confusing and lacking coherence, with filler dialogues and a disjointed plot. Overall, the game offers a haunting narrative experience that may resonate with those who appreciate narrative depth, despite its gameplay shortcomings and uneven execution.

    • “Unknown Fate is a surreal, story-focused first-person adventure that places atmosphere and symbolism at the forefront of its design.”
    • “The strong suit of the title, Unknown Fate's story is well-narrated, riddled with allegories and hidden meanings, and most of all, full of mystery and events which interpretation is left in the hands of each player.”
    • “What it may lack in standard gameplay, Unknown Fate more than makes up for with an intriguing and easily immersible story that only slightly hinges upon the carrot-on-the-stick technique.”
    • “The story is extremely vague and open to interpretation.”
    • “Perhaps, it is just me, but it felt like the developers did not have a direct concept about the story.”
    • “It is not a problem if some secrets or story are left for the fantasy of the players, but not offering something different than just filler dialogues and an unclear story is a significant drawback.”
  • gameplay
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Unknown Fate" is primarily centered around exploration and narrative, but it suffers from repetitive combat mechanics and a lack of polish, leading to a disjointed experience. While the immersive story and surreal environments may appeal to players who prioritize atmosphere over mechanical precision, many reviewers find the gameplay dull and frustrating, particularly due to its simplistic puzzles and combat systems. Overall, the game offers a unique narrative journey, but its gameplay shortcomings may deter those seeking a more refined experience.

    • “Exploration forms the backbone of the gameplay.”
    • “For players who value narrative atmosphere, surreal worlds, and introspective storytelling over mechanical precision, Unknown Fate offers a distinctive and memorable journey into the unknown.”
    • “The gameplay of Unknown Fate revolves around the usage of a device known as the artifact, available after passing a few regular platforming sections.”
    • “Combat mechanics tend to be straightforward, sometimes bordering on repetitive, and can feel disconnected from the otherwise thoughtful tone of exploration and storytelling.”
    • “While its gameplay systems lack polish and depth, the experience succeeds in delivering a haunting, reflective story that invites interpretation rather than certainty.”
    • “With most puzzles built around poor mechanics, Unknown Fate is a story about overcoming terrible gameplay so you can uncover the also-terrible narrative.”
  • graphics
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Unknown Fate" are described as a mix of surreal aesthetics, ranging from hauntingly beautiful to unsettling, with many reviewers praising the overall polish and effort put into the visuals. While some players found the graphics to be gorgeous and immersive, others noted issues like texture clipping and a lack of detail that fell short of current standards. Overall, the game presents a visually interesting experience, though opinions on its graphical quality vary significantly.

    • “Visually, Unknown Fate embraces a surreal aesthetic that ranges from hauntingly beautiful to intentionally unsettling.”
    • “Honestly, I didn't know what to expect playing this, but I was surprised by how polished the graphics and flow of the game were.”
    • “The graphics I liked, simple in parts, but overflowing with detail in others; they also swapped in parts between color and black and white.”
    • “The voice acting was above average and the graphics were smooth; however, when I got too close to objects, I often experienced a lot of texture clipping.”
    • “- Below average graphics lacking in detail, polish, and complexity.”
    • “Graphical options could use a bit more settings, such as disabling depth of field, bloom, and motion blur.”
  • music
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is primarily ambient, enhancing feelings of isolation and mystery, but it can become repetitive and overused, leading to diminished impact after initial exposure. While the sound design effectively incorporates environmental noises to build tension, some players find the constant background music overwhelming, particularly in VR settings. Overall, the voice acting and soundtrack contribute positively to immersion, though the music may not consistently evoke fear or excitement.

    • “Silence is often used just as effectively as music, allowing footsteps, environmental noises, and distant sounds to heighten tension.”
    • “Good voice acting and soundtracks will ensure better immersion in the experience.”
    • “The soundtrack is largely ambient, using subtle tones and minimal melodies to underscore isolation and mystery rather than dictate emotional responses.”
    • “The game uses frightening sounds whenever it pleases, either to intimidate or create stress for the player. However, the music won't reach a scary level and is overused, so after the first 10 minutes, you won't care about the music at all.”
    • “For VR users, this can make for a very exhausting experience since having weird music running through the ears 24/7 can ruin the gameplay.”
  • atmosphere
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of "Unknown Fate" is a standout feature, characterized by its surreal environments and strong emphasis on narrative and symbolism, particularly enhanced in VR. While the sound design and spatial storytelling contribute significantly to the immersive experience, some players note that the graphics fall short of current standards, which detracts from the overall atmospheric impact. Ultimately, the game is best appreciated as an introspective journey rather than a conventional action-adventure.

    • “Unknown Fate is a surreal, story-focused first-person adventure that places atmosphere and symbolism at the forefront of its design.”
    • “For players who value narrative atmosphere, surreal worlds, and introspective storytelling over mechanical precision, Unknown Fate offers a distinctive and memorable journey into the unknown.”
    • “In VR, the game’s strengths in atmosphere and spatial storytelling become more pronounced, as environments feel more tangible and disorienting.”
    • “Sound design plays a crucial role in sustaining this atmosphere.”
    • “Either way, the experience is strongest when it leans into atmosphere and discovery rather than action.”
  • stability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, while users report a generally stable experience, there are notable issues with visual and animation glitches, particularly in VR, including floating textures and inconsistent character animations. These stability concerns suggest that further optimization is needed to enhance the overall gameplay experience.

    • “There are some animation glitches that affect the overall experience.”
    • “Some of the characters in the game sometimes have animation glitches.”
    • “Especially in VR, there are visual glitches related to head movement and lighting.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is generally solid, allowing players to run it at maximum settings with stable performance around 60 fps. However, some users have reported occasional stuttering in specific areas, particularly on lower-end hardware like the GTX 1060.

    • “I could run the game at max settings with 60 fps and no freezing, so performance is not a problem. The game uses a dark theme most of the time, focusing on the conflict between light and dark sides for that little space on the screen.”
    • “Performance and stability are excellent.”
    • “Nothing to report; performance is acceptable.”
    • “I also came across an area that was stuttering on my GTX 1060.”
    • “Nothing to report, performance is acceptable.”
    • “Could run the game at max settings with 60 fps with no freezing, so performance is not a problem, the game uses a dark theme most of the time using the topic of light and dark sides fighting for that little space on the screen.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game effectively evokes strong emotions through its thoughtful use of lighting, color palettes, and environmental design, which enhance themes of loss, confusion, and self-discovery. The ambient soundtrack complements this atmosphere by fostering a sense of isolation and mystery, allowing players to engage with the deeply personal and symbolic world at their own pace. Overall, the emotional impact is rooted in mood and the experience of exploration rather than overt narrative cues.

    • “Lighting, color palettes, and environmental composition work together to create spaces that feel emotionally charged, reinforcing the game’s themes of loss, confusion, and self-discovery.”
    • “The soundtrack is largely ambient, using subtle tones and minimal melodies to underscore isolation and mystery rather than dictate emotional responses.”
    • “Its greatest strengths lie in mood, symbolism, and the quiet act of wandering through a world that feels deeply personal and emotionally charged.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the game's intriguing character designs and concept, indicating a strong initial interest in character development. However, further details on the depth and progression of these characters are not provided in the review.

    • “I was really looking forward to playing it, since it has such interesting character designs and a captivating concept.”
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Unknown Fate is a role playing game with mystery theme.

Unknown Fate is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, iPhone, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Unknown Fate.

Unknown Fate was released on September 6, 2018.

Unknown Fate was developed by Marslit Games.

Unknown Fate has received negative reviews from players and negative reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Unknown Fate is a single player game.

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