Playstation 5
Unknown 9: Awakening has a Good Idea but lacks polishing
Engine: Unknown
Genre: Action Adventure
Mode: 1 player
Developer: Reflector Entertainment

Unknown 9: Awakening is an ambitious game that attempts to blend elements of action-adventure, stealth, and supernatural abilities.

Announce Trailer

Story

A young woman named Haroona, who grew up as a little girl with innate ability to tap into a mystical dimension called the Fold. Then one day a rude awakening, caused her to awaken her physic abilities. As she seeks revenge for her mentor's murder, she uncovers secrets about ancient societies and immortals known as the Unknown 92. The story is set in an alternate early 20th century, and it weaves through various locations, from Indian slums to European estates

Overview Trailer


Game Play

The core mechanic of the game involves Haroona's ability to possess enemies and control their actions.
This allows for creative combat scenarios where you can orchestrate takedowns by manipulating multiple enemies.
However, the game's execution of these mechanics feels outdated, with clunky hit detection and floaty combat.

Cinematic Launch


Pros
Unique Abilities: Haroona's powers to manipulate enemies and objects add a fresh twist to the gameplay.
Strong Lead Character: Haroona, voiced by Anya Chalotra, brings depth to the story with her performance.
Rich Lore: The game's universe is detailed and intriguing, with a lot of thought put into its mythology

Cons
Outdated Gameplay: The game mechanics feel reminiscent of older action games, lacking the polish of modern titles.
Technical Issues: Players have reported stuttering, frame drops, and graphical pop-ins, NPCs doing Michael Jackson moonwalking etc... which looked hilarious and detracted players from the immersive experience.
Disjointed Pacing: The story's pacing can feel uneven, with cutscenes and gameplay segments that don't always flow smoothly

Conclusion

While the game has potential with its unique abilities and rich lore, it falls short in execution due to outdated gameplay mechanics and technical issues.
Fans of the genre might find some enjoyment at the beginning intro and early stages, but it's clear that the game needs more refinement to reach its full potential.


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Date: 22-Oct-24