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Game analysis
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Story and Narrative
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60
Critics have mixed feelings about the plot of Unknown 9: Awakening. Praise for the likable cast, engaging factions, and potential expansions is countered by criticism of a convoluted plot, lack of originality, and weak character development. While some appreciate the immersive world-building and performances, others find the story lacking depth. Ultimately, the game's story may appeal to fans of character-driven narratives but falls short in originality and coherence for some.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR STORY
Story Score
60
Positive (80-100)
33%
Mixed (50-79)
50%
Negative (0-49)
17%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the story and narrative.
TL;DR
story and narrative
Critics have mixed feelings about the plot of Unknown 9: Awakening. Praise for the likable cast, engaging factions, and potential expansions is countered by criticism of a convoluted plot, lack of originality, and weak character development. While some appreciate the immersive world-building and performances, others find the story lacking depth. Ultimately, the game's story may appeal to fans of character-driven narratives but falls short in originality and coherence for some.
Gameplay Mechanics
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65
Critics praise Unknown 9: Awakening for its unique mechanics like the Step ability and magical powers, enhancing combat and stealth gameplay. Positive reviews highlight innovative features and engaging combat. However, some critics criticize the game for making players overpowered with Shade powers, repetitive combat, poor stealth elements, and unengaging exploration. Overall, opinions are mixed on the gameplay, with some enjoying its distinctiveness while others find flaws in execution, leading to a varied reception among critics.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR GAMEPLAY
Gameplay Score
65
Positive (80-100)
33%
Mixed (50-79)
67%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the gameplay mechanics.
TL;DR
gameplay mechanics
Critics praise Unknown 9: Awakening for its unique mechanics like the Step ability and magical powers, enhancing combat and stealth gameplay. Positive reviews highlight innovative features and engaging combat. However, some critics criticize the game for making players overpowered with Shade powers, repetitive combat, poor stealth elements, and unengaging exploration. Overall, opinions are mixed on the gameplay, with some enjoying its distinctiveness while others find flaws in execution, leading to a varied reception among critics.
Graphics and Visual Design
NA
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graphics and visual design
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Music and Sound Design
NA
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music and sound design
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Voice Acting
NA
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voice acting
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Technical Performance
NA
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technical performance
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Replay Value
NA
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replay value
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Overall Verdict
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OVERALL SCORE DISTRIBUTION
Monster Score
62
Positive (80-100)
4%
Mixed (50-79)
82%
Negative (0-49)
13%
Based on analyzing all available reviews that scored and critiqued the game.
TL;DR
Unknown 9: Awakening impresses with its engaging story, likable characters, and stunning visuals, offering an immersive gaming experience. However, criticisms about weak character development, repetitive combat, and technical issues have been raised. While some critics praise its unique gameplay elements, others feel it lacks originality and polish. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some highlighting its strengths and others calling for improvements in various aspects.
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Reviews
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Checkpoint Gaming
Oct 17, 2024
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Unknown 9: Awakening is praised for its engaging story, likable characters, fun gameplay mechanics, and stunning visuals. Despite some shortcomings in boss fights and antagonist depth, the game is described as a great experience that may appeal to players looking for a pulpy action-adventure with unique gameplay elements.
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75
God is a Geek
Oct 17, 2024
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Unknown 9: Awakening is a decent self-contained adventure with enjoyable combat and exploration, despite being somewhat derivative and not groundbreaking. It offers fun moments but falls short in terms of originality and technical polish.
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70
Push Square
Oct 17, 2024
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Unknown 9: Awakening is a good debut with rough edges but offers a compelling narrative-driven action-adventure experience. The linear level design and lack of innovative ideas are balanced by interesting lore and engaging stealth mechanics.
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70
Metro GameCentral
Oct 17, 2024
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A fun and unusual take on the third person stealth game with room for improvement in writing and visuals.
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60
Shacknews
Oct 17, 2024
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Unknown 9: Awakening is criticized for failing to deliver a compelling experience, feeling like a proof of concept for a multimedia franchise that falls short.
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Noisy Pixel
Oct 17, 2024
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Unknown 9: Awakening is described as a fun but flawed adventure, reminiscent of PS3-era gameplay, with weak character development, repetitive combat, and technical issues.
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80
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CGMagazine
Oct 17, 2024
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80
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Chicas Gamers
Oct 23, 2024
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