Posted on: January 13, 2019
Nitrus015
Verified ownerGames: 849 Reviews: 3
Hits the spot
I own and have played every Wadjet Eye that is on GOG to date, and can say that their games are all about the story, its telling and the characters within. If you're looking for mind boggling puzzles that will take you hours to solve, you're better off looking elsewhere, especially if you're a seasoned adventure gamer. That being said, Unavowed (and other Wadjet Eye games in general) have a unique way of setting a special ambiance, that personally manage to bring a calm to my mind whenever I play them. This one especially is all about (the illusion of the) choices you make, that get reflected down the line in the game. I found it quite enjoyable, and would recommend to anyone really. I think that anyone could enjoy it, albeit at a different level. As a bonus, like with most Wadjet Eye games, you get to enjoy references to their previous installments if you got to play them, though it is not required that you have. The game features pixel art, and animations that are trying to capture a Noir vibe. I found the character's facial renderings especially aesthetically pleasing in this game, though I thought the renderings of the full sized characters could use some more work - and I say this knowing that it can be a faux pas, as pixel art leaves much to the mind of the person looking at it. The game features several areas of New York City, so the game does not feel repetitive or tiresome to play. Each unique area just enough variance in order to keep the mind entertained. One of the things I enjoyed the most however, was the soundtrack. I think it is probably my favorite part of this one. I felt like it captured the ambiance of every room perfectly, and I could just leave the game rolling so I could enjoy the music while I did other things. 5/5 on that one. To cut this short, I gave this 4 starts is because I did not find the puzzles difficult enough, and because there is a personal, romanticized note to the portrayal of New York city, one that I do not agree with.
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