Wonhon: Prologue

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Wonhon: Prologue is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by BUSAN SANAI GAMES and was released on February 28, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

Wonhon: Prologue is a prequel chapter to the main game, a hardcore tactical stealth action thriller set in Korea in the beginning of 20th century. Being returned from the dead, you have only one weapon: the ability to steal the life force from living creatures, turn into a ghost and possess them. Since you’re not protected by anything and can be killed with one shot, you need to move covertly and…

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Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

The game offers a unique blend of stealth mechanics and possession abilities, allowing for creative problem-solving and gameplay strategies.
Visually, the game is inspired by traditional Korean art, creating a captivating and atmospheric experience that enhances the storytelling.
The prologue serves as an engaging introduction to the game's lore and mechanics, leaving players intrigued and eager for the full release.

The controls can be confusing and require time to get used to, with some players finding the camera rotation and aiming mechanics lacking.
The prologue is very short, with completion times averaging around 10-20 minutes, which may leave some players wanting more content.
There are reports of minor technical issues, such as targeting problems and a lack of quality-of-life features like customizable controls and quick save options.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is engaging and features a unique twist on the genre, focusing on a girl's mission to rescue her brother while utilizing stealth and possession powers. Players appreciate the entertaining comic-style narrative that unfolds as they progress, although there are some inconsistencies with the demos that present different aspects of the story. Overall, the narrative is seen as promising and well-developed, especially in the later demo.
- “Very much promising, and the story looks interesting!”
- “I'm glad they fixed the controls a bit in the full release, the comic style story is entertaining, and the powers to possess and control are epic!”
- “Its a start, I like the story, it's a new twist on the genre.”
- “Confusingly, there are two demos for Wonhon: one in which a girl is trying to rescue her brother, and another in which a girl is completing shorter missions to let spirits rest.”
- “I think the Wonhon: The Beginning might be a later demo, since it has a wider variety of missions and the writing seems a bit more fleshed out, but it doesn't have any achievements.”
- “This was the first teaser demo, and they've also released a longer demo with a few more missions and additional story.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Wonhon: Prologue" features a unique blend of tactical and stealth mechanics, highlighted by an innovative possession system that allows players to manipulate enemies and attract additional foes. The prologue serves as both a tutorial and an introduction to the game's characters and lore, providing a solid foundation for understanding its distinct gameplay style. Overall, players appreciate the engaging mechanics and the potential for deeper gameplay in the full version.
- “The ghost mechanic is a nice idea, and it gives a small taste of what the full game might be like.”
- “Wonhon: Prologue offers a cool spin on a stealth setting with pretty decent mechanics, so I will have this on my wishlist!”
- “It's only one level, but it gives you an idea of the unique gameplay, which is a mixture of tactical and stealth.”
- “It's only one level but it gives you an idea of the unique gameplay which is a mixture of tactical and stealth.”
- “The 'posses' mechanic combined with the sound you make when 'shooting yourself (the possessed enemy)' or another soldier thereby attracting more enemies combines for some neat stealth gameplay.”
- “Until then you can check the prologue to get familiar with the stealth-based gameplay it has to offer.”
graphics
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The graphics are considered acceptable, complementing a satisfactory soundtrack.
music
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The music in the game is generally considered satisfactory, complementing the overall experience without standing out significantly.