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Unavowed

Nintendo Switch, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux • 2018

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Quick resume

A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.

Global score

96/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Point-and-click, Puzzle

Pros

  • Engaging and well-written story
  • Strong character development and voice acting
  • Multiple origins and companion choices for replayability
  • Logical puzzles with multiple solutions
  • Immersive urban fantasy setting

Cons

  • Puzzles generally easy and not very challenging
  • Some minor animation and voice recording inconsistencies
  • Limited impact of some choices on overall story
  • Shorter length compared to some adventure games
  • Lack of text log and some ui quirks

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players choose character gender, origin story, and select companions for missions, allowing significant control over gameplay and narrative paths."

  • Competence
    2

    "Puzzles are logical and manageable with multiple solutions depending on companions, but generally not very challenging."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on personal story progression and choices without competitive or ranked elements."

  • Continuation
    3

    "Strong narrative and character development encourage multiple playthroughs and replayability."

  • Cooperation
    4

    "Gameplay centers on working with a team of companions whose unique skills affect puzzle solutions and story interactions."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players experiment with different party compositions and dialogue choices, affecting story and puzzle approaches."

  • Domination
    -3

    "Interactions emphasize mutual respect and collaboration among party members rather than control or superiority."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Immersive urban fantasy setting and supernatural story provide strong escape from real life."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily driven by interest in story, characters, and gameplay."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "Multiple origins, companions, and puzzle solutions encourage trying new approaches and replaying."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Players explore varied New York locations and supernatural environments, though within mission-based limits."

  • Expression
    2

    "Character customization includes gender and origin story, allowing some personal expression."

  • Fantasy
    5

    "Strong urban fantasy theme with demons, magic, and supernatural elements."

  • Fellowship
    4

    "Players experience a sense of community through party dynamics and character interactions."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players learn character backstories, story lore, and puzzle-solving strategies across multiple playthroughs."

  • Health
    -5

    "Standard sedentary point-and-click gameplay with no physical activity."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention on dialogue and puzzle solving; minimal background or idle play."

  • Intimacy
    3

    "Emotional connections develop through character-driven narrative and companion relationships."

  • Leadership
    3

    "Player leads team composition and decision-making, guiding party through missions."

  • Progression
    3

    "Progression through story, unlocking new companions and choices; no item grinding."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Balanced pacing with engaging story and manageable puzzles creates a relaxing flow."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Atmospheric music and pixel art provide sensory enjoyment without overwhelming stimulation."

  • Status
    -4

    "Focus is on personal narrative experience rather than social recognition or visibility."

  • Story
    5

    "Strong narrative immersion with branching storylines, character development, and multiple endings."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Players plan party composition and puzzle approaches, requiring some strategic thinking."

  • Thrill
    2

    "Some suspense and plot twists provide mild thrill, but overall controlled and steady experience."

  • Value
    4

    "High replay value and rich story content provide good return on time and money."

  • Violence
    -2

    "Violence is present in story context but gameplay focuses more on investigation and dialogue than combat."

  • Survival
    1

    "Some elements of threat and danger in story, but gameplay is low risk and puzzle focused."

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