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 an eerie story that captivates players.
- Graphics and sound design are well-executed, contributing to an immersive experience.
- Puzzles are engaging and the game is playable in both VR and Non-VR modes, offering flexibility for players.
- The game suffers from poor mechanics, including broken motion blur options and lack of proper checkpoints.
- There are numerous glitches, particularly in the VR version, affecting the overall experience.
- Audio issues, such as the inability to adjust volume and unclear dialogue, detract from the narrative experience.
- story18 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as interesting and eerie, featuring surreal graphics and unique concepts, though it can feel rushed and disjointed at times. Players note that the narrative is better presented in the non-VR version, with effective use of flashbacks, but some elements, like combat and voice acting, detract from the overall experience. Despite its flaws, the story has intriguing aspects that resonate with players.
“Interesting surreal graphics and 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 get presented much better in the non-VR version of the game.”
“Feels a bit rushed and some scenes are out of place, but some story concepts meshed well together!”
“In some scenes, there are black and white flashbacks related to the story.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences notable stability issues, particularly with animation glitches affecting character movements and visual glitches in VR that arise from head movement and lighting conditions. These technical problems detract from the overall gameplay experience.
“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.”
“Some of the characters in the game sometimes had animation glitches.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with users praising the good mechanics and the intriguing dreamlike world, but ultimately criticizing the overall gameplay experience as poor.
“Good mechanics.”
“Good mechanics.”
“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.”
“Poor gameplay.”
“Poor gameplay.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features impressive and surreal graphics that enhance its intriguing story, complemented by high-quality sound design. Overall, players appreciate the visual and auditory elements as standout aspects of the experience.
“The game features interesting surreal graphics and a captivating story.”
“The game has really nice graphics and sound design.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the game features intriguing character designs and a compelling concept, suggesting a strong foundation for character development. However, there is no specific feedback on the depth or progression of the characters themselves.