Unknown Fate
- September 6, 2018
- Marslit Games
Unknown Fate is an enigmatic story-driven action adventure set in a surreal world full of mind-twisting puzzles and bizarre creatures. Set off on an amazing journey through Unknown Fate, a strongly story-driven first-person adventure with many puzzles to solve and enemies to beat. Become Richard, who suddenly passes seamlessly from the real world into a surreal universe. You’ll encounter strange …
Reviews
- The game features interesting character designs and a dark, poetic sci-fi story that many players found engaging.
- Graphics and sound design are praised for their quality, contributing to an immersive experience.
- The game is playable in both VR and Non-VR modes, offering flexibility for different players.
- The game suffers from significant technical issues, including broken motion blur settings, animation glitches, and visual glitches, particularly in VR.
- Gameplay mechanics are criticized for being poor, with a lack of options for movement and checkpoints, leading to frustrating experiences.
- Many players felt the game was rushed, with a narrative and gameplay experience that did not meet expectations.
- story9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as interesting and eerie, featuring surreal graphics and unique puzzle ideas, though it may feel rushed and contain some disjointed scenes. Players note that the narrative is better presented in the non-VR version, with effective use of flashbacks, but the overall execution, including combat and voice acting, could use improvement. Despite its flaws, the story has engaging concepts that resonate with some players.
“Interesting, eerie story.”
“In some scenes, there are black and white flashbacks related to the story.”
“If you are playing the game without VR, you will surely get a nice, little game telling a great story.”
“Many of the details in the game and the story are presented much better in the non-VR version.”
“Some scenes feature black and white flashbacks that are related to the story.”
“The story feels a bit rushed, and some scenes seem out of place, although some story concepts mesh well together.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences stability issues, particularly with animation glitches affecting character movements and visual glitches in VR that arise from head movement and lighting conditions.
“Some of the characters in the game sometimes had animation glitches.”
“Especially in VR, there are some visual glitches based on head movement and lighting.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with users praising the game's twisted dreamlike world but criticizing the mechanics as poor, leading to a lack of overall support for the game.
“Good mechanics.”
“The twisted dreamlike world the game is set in is really good.”
“Poor gameplay.”
“The twisted dreamlike world the game is set in is really good, but unfortunately, the mechanics of this game are poor, so I'm not willing to support it.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features impressive and surreal graphics that enhance the overall experience, complemented by engaging sound design.
“The game features stunning graphics that truly enhance the overall experience.”
“The surreal graphics are captivating and perfectly complement the intriguing story.”
“The visuals are incredibly detailed and immersive, making the game a feast for the eyes.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the intriguing character designs and concepts, indicating a strong initial interest in the character development aspect of the game. However, the reviews do not provide further insights into the depth or progression of the characters throughout the gameplay.
“I was really looking forward to playing it, as it features such interesting character designs and a captivating concept.”
“The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form genuine connections with each character.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel personal and impactful.”