Unnatural: Benighted

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"Unnatural: Benighted" is a horror adventure game inspired by American urban legends. When Sim's wife goes missing, he discovers she's been kidnapped by a powerful demon. Sim and his best friend Dan embark on a harrowing journey to save her, facing supernatural threats and making shocking discoveries along the way. Be prepared for a thrilling ride, as the lines between fiction and reality blur. Please note that all events and characters are purely fictional and any resemblance to real people or events is coincidental.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

52%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game is a fun fan tribute with plenty of references and captures the over-the-top essence of the source material.
Despite its flaws, the game offers an interesting premise and some enjoyable moments, especially for fans of the genre.
The developers seem committed to improving the game, as updates have been released during gameplay.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and technical issues, making it difficult to play at times.
Controls are often unresponsive, and gameplay can be frustrating due to mechanics like getting stuck in the environment.
The overall execution feels unfinished, with clunky mechanics and a secondary plot that lacks depth.

story
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The story revolves around solving the mystery of missing individuals, but many players find it secondary to the gameplay experience. While the narrative has potential, it is marred by numerous bugs and technical issues that detract from immersion, leading to frustration and a lack of engagement with the plot. Overall, players express hope that future updates will address these problems, allowing the story to shine through.
- “A strange aftertaste, a lot of bugs (I hope they will fix them a little later), the plot seemed secondary, the controls are not always responsive, but I spent more than an hour in the game and I can say that there is no disappointment.”
- “There is a story here and it is to solve the disappearance of some people.”
gameplay
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The gameplay involves selecting one of two hunters to investigate the disappearance of people while battling evil spirits, offering an intriguing premise. However, players have noted clunky mechanics and unfinished elements, which detract from the overall experience.
- “The gameplay of the game involves choosing between two hunters to battle against evil spirits while investigating the disappearance of people. It's pretty cool!”
- “An hour of gameplay, unfinished clunky mechanics, in-engine cutscenes, even with working settings.”
- “The gameplay of the game involves choosing between two hunters to combat evil spirits while investigating the disappearance of people. It's pretty cool.”
- “Gameplay impressions: https://youtu.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as "hilariously bad," with many players finding the unintentionally funny voiceovers to be a highlight. This blend of unintentional comedy adds a unique charm, even if it wasn't the intended effect.
- “Hilariously bad, but why did you expect something else?”
- “The game features voiceovers, and they are unintentionally hilarious.”
graphics
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The graphics are considered decent, but players have reported frame rate issues, particularly when using Linux with Proton, and found that adjusting the graphics settings had little effect on performance.
- “The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
- “The visual design is breathtaking, with incredible attention to detail.”
- “The art style is unique and beautifully executed, making every scene a joy to behold.”
- “Played on Linux using Proton Exp and also 8; had frame rate issues, and changing graphics settings did not do much to help.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally immersive, with a mix of creepy elements that enhance the overall experience.
- “It's creepy in places but generally atmospheric.”