Unveil

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Unveil is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Particle Studios and was released on April 19, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

"Unveil" is a survival game that simulates nature, where energy conservation is crucial as every action costs energy, replenishable by food. Proper hydration is also essential, as the body uses water for functioning and cooling off. Players must find fresh water, refill containers, or produce it from air to survive. Note: there have been reports of the game not working on certain system configurations.

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Single-Player

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game offers a challenging and realistic survival experience, requiring players to manage resources effectively.
The developer shows great commitment with frequent updates and a strong community presence, enhancing player engagement.
The art style and audio design are praised, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere despite the game's early access state.

The game suffers from significant technical issues, including crashes and lag, making it unplayable for some users.
Controls and navigation are not intuitive, leading to frustration for players trying to learn the game.
There is a lack of comprehensive tutorials and documentation, leaving players confused about game mechanics and controls.

graphics
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The game's graphics feature a well-executed retro art style that many players find appealing, contributing to an enjoyable experience, especially for fans of survival games. However, users have reported significant lag issues, particularly for those using AMD graphics cards, which may detract from the overall visual experience.
- “Awesome artwork.”
- “The art style is spot on.”
- “Never got to playing; however, it seems the game has serious lag if you have an AMD graphics card.”
- “I normally can't get into these retro graphic types of games, but I have to say I've been having fun with this game.”
- “Plus, it's pretty if you like that kind of graphics, and that, in my opinion, is incredible music.”
music
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The music in the game has received high praise for its quality, with many reviewers highlighting it as a standout feature, often rating it around 9/10. However, some users have reported issues with bugs that can lead to music disappearing during gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these technical problems, the support from the small development team is noted as excellent.
- “The music is great, really really great.”
- “Music 9/10.”
- “Random bugs that still haven't been fixed yet include random crashes and music disappearances, which can cause a moderate amount of annoyance.”
- “Plus, it's pretty, if you like that kind of graphics, and that, in my opinion, incredible music.”
gameplay
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The gameplay features a mix of unbalanced mechanics that can lead to frustration, particularly with rapid starvation, making survival challenging. Players report needing to restart tutorials multiple times, indicating a steep learning curve and potential issues with game balance.
- “Some mechanics, however, seem to be fatally unbalanced.”
- “In four hours of gameplay, I managed to clear the first two 'tutorials', after having to restart each at least a half-dozen times.”
- “That said, there are other game mechanics that, at least, will keep you alive in some scenarios, but you starve incredibly fast.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is currently hindered by an unoptimized user interface and occasional bugs in the settings, leading to a less reliable experience for players.
- “The UI hasn't been optimized yet; settings are buggy sometimes.”
- “The UI hasn't been optimized yet; settings are buggy sometimes.”
humor
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The humor in the game is consistently praised, with multiple users highlighting its comedic elements as a standout feature. Overall, players find the game to be genuinely funny and entertaining.
- “And it's funny!”
- “And it's funny!”