Unmatched: Digital Edition
- February 28, 2023
- Acram Digital
Get on SteamUnmatched: Digital Edition is a tactical game based on the board game, where players command heroes from myth, history, or fiction to defeat their opponents. Each player has a unique deck of cards to maneuver, attack, and scheme with, with the goal of reducing the opponent's health to zero. The rules are easy to learn, making it accessible for new players while still offering strategic depth.
Reviews
- Great adaptation of the physical board game with intuitive controls and a fun gameplay experience.
- The game is easy to learn, plays quickly, and offers a variety of characters to explore.
- The AI is competent, making it enjoyable for solo play, and the overall design is visually appealing.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and connectivity issues, making online play frustrating and often unplayable.
- There is a lack of matchmaking and a small roster of characters at launch, which limits the overall experience.
- Combat animations and turn resolutions can be slow, detracting from the pacing of the game.
- stability15 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 87 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant bugs, glitches, and crashes that detract from the experience. While some users have had no issues during gameplay, the overall consensus indicates that the game is plagued by stability problems, particularly in multiplayer modes. Frequent freezing and game-breaking bugs remain a concern, suggesting that improvements are needed to enhance the game's reliability.
“Great adaptation of the board game. I have had no issues whatsoever so far. I've played several games against AI and online, and there are no glitches, freezes, crashes, or animation issues.”
“This game is way too buggy, don't bother.”
“This game is full of bugs and glitches, and many games end by crashing or glitching.”
“I freeze, causing locked game states, and sometimes just infinite loading screens.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as smooth and enjoyable, with unique mechanics that translate well from the board game, making it easy to pick up. However, it suffers from bugs, imbalances, and a lack of character variety, which detracts from the overall experience. While the interface and sound design enhance the aesthetic, improvements are needed in UI/UX to better showcase the game's complexity.
“The sound effects, interface, and skins elevate the already beautiful art and gameplay to a new level.”
“The gameplay is smooth and has a much better feeling than TTS or Vorpal.”
“The board game mechanics translate well here - and are loads of fun despite being simple to pick up and easy to understand.”
“I'm not sure what I was expecting, but the gameplay, combat animations, voice clips, and sound effects all felt lackluster.”
“Sadly, the game is riddled with UI and gameplay bugs, and some of the AI enemies on certain difficulties don't work.”
“Without playing with my friends, I focus much more on the mechanics of the game itself, and Unmatched really doesn't survive that scrutiny.”
- music11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's music has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the soundtrack enjoyable but repetitive, leading to a desire for more variety and additional tracks. Some users noted that the lack of background music and minimal character selection detracts from the overall experience, while others felt the music was average and quickly muted it. Overall, there is a consensus that the game would benefit from a broader and more diverse musical selection.
“Even the soundtrack of the game is awesome.”
“I think the music and voice lines are fun, but can get repetitive over time, so maybe some other voice lines will help.”
“Maybe unique music for each map may help over time as well.”
“The soundtrack can get repetitive; it's decent but plays over and over.”
“The game needs more music tracks.”
“I found the music repetitive and uninteresting, so I muted it very quickly.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their amazing artwork, particularly in the representation of each fighter's deck of cards, showcasing detailed designs that reflect their personalities and play styles. Despite the static board, the vibrant visuals and attention to detail create an engaging atmosphere that keeps the game feeling lively.
“Amazing artwork representing each fighter's deck of cards by Mondo Games, famous for their limited-edition screen-printed posters and collectibles.”
“The amount of attention to detail on the fighters and their play styles, cards, and artwork really brings their personalities to life on the battlefield.”
“The game also has some stellar artwork; despite a static board with figures, it doesn't feel 'dead' to me.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is largely criticized for lacking depth, with many users noting it resembles a board game simulator rather than offering an engaging narrative. While there are tournaments, campaigns, and missions, the overall storytelling is minimal, with few meaningful narratives or cutscenes. Players seeking an epic or in-depth story experience may be disappointed.
“The game features tournaments, campaigns, missions, and meaningful narratives, enhanced by engaging cutscenes and voiceovers.”
“The storytelling is immersive, with well-developed characters and intricate plotlines that keep you invested throughout the game.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is minimal, and the plot twists are predictable and uninspired.”
“The cutscenes are poorly executed, failing to enhance the overall storytelling experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely regarded as very funny, with players appreciating its humor throughout the experience.
“This game is incredibly funny and had me laughing out loud.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever jokes and witty dialogue.”
“I love how the game uses humor to enhance the storytelling and keep things light-hearted.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has significantly improved due to consistent updates from the developers, resulting in a smoother performance compared to earlier versions.
“Thankfully, the devs were gracious enough to consistently update and fix the performance issues. Now, this game is running much smoother than last time.”
“The optimization in this game has significantly improved my overall experience, making gameplay seamless and enjoyable.”
“I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimization, resulting in faster load times and a more stable frame rate.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, making it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
“Even on high-end hardware, the frame rates drop significantly during intense scenes, indicating poor optimization.”
“I constantly experience stuttering and long load times, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
