Unsighted

Release Date: September 30, 2021

Action, cyberpunk, science fiction, RPG elements, 2D, for 2 players, indie games, co-op, action adventure, splitscreen, multiplayer, singleplayer

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Action adventure game with RPG elements. In Unsighted we find ourselves in a cyberpunk metropolis which we travel as an android named Alma. The heroine tries to save the remaining automatons from the doom that awaits them when the energy called Anima runs out.

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Unsighted is an action adventure game with RPG elements. The game was developed by an independent Brazilian team Studio Pixel Punk, and its release was handled by Humble Games.

Plot

Unsighted takes us on a journey to cyberpunk city called Arcadia. As a result of a war between humans and androids, the once vibrant metropolis has fallen into ruin. To make matters worse, the supply of Anima, the energy that provides consciousness to automatons, is dwindling at an alarming rate.

The main heroine of the game is an android named Alma. Her task is to save her fellow players from the inevitable doom of becoming the 'unsighted' - machines devoid of sensitivity and self-awareness. Along the way, the protagonist must also take care of herself in order not to meet this terrible fate. How her adventure will go, and what future she will win for all the androids, depends on her actions and decisions.

Mechanics

In Unsighted the action was shown from a top-down view. Game gives us a vast metropolis, which was divided into smaller locations. Each level is connected to one another, but we gain access to many of them only after unlocking a specific skill or obtaining a particular piece of equipment. It's worth remembering that there is more than one way to reach each goal, so if a specific path seems too difficult or complicated, it's worth looking around for alternatives.

The driving force behind the game are the tasks we complete as we travel through Arcadia. Enemies, whom we eliminate with the help of an extensive arsenal, disturb us in completing the missions. During dynamic fights we use both cold weapons, such as swords or shurikens, and firearms, such as machine guns or shotguns. Skirmishes are dynamic and we have to be in constant motion during them. In addition to the large amount of "cannon fodder", on our way there are bosses, which are much more challenging.

An important role in the game is played by Anima, whose supply dwindles in real time both for Alma and for other androids. This makes it possible for a particular character to become 'unsighted' even before we visit him, which will affect the course of the story and its ending. Alma can increase her Anima resource by helping other androids or sucking it from their bodies.

As we progress, we not only acquire new weapons of murder, but also develop the protagonist with the help of various chips, which we find or craft ourselves. They provide Alma with new skills and useful bonuses. Moreover, on our way we gain useful gadgets, which give us new possibilities both in the fight and during the exploration (like the rope with a hook for easier platform sequences).

Game modes

Apart from the story mode, Unsighted contains two additional modes, Boss Rush and Dungeon Raid. The game allows you to play solo or in cooperative mode.

Technical aspects

Unsighted has colorful, manga-like graphics made with pixel art technique.

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[1:12] Unsighted trailer #1

8.5

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 95% of Critics. There are 27 Critic Reviews.

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COGconnected: 90 / 100 by Tony Bae

But that’s the thing, if all games were judged on their story, many masterpieces wouldn’t be very good, especially in the Metroidvania genre. A good story is a bonus, and Unsighted’s gameplay is fundamentally near-perfect. But I can’t help being disappointed at what this could have been with good writing. If I could have really fallen in love with the characters, it would have been so emotional when they turned mad, or if I was to be forced to choose between them and someone else I may need to beat the game.

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PC Invasion: 7 / 10 by Logan Broadley

Unsighted delivers engaging top-down action combat and a heartwarming narrative about connection, sacrifice, and love. The gameplay is fast and victory tastes sweet. Not everyone will enjoy the journey's burdens, and getting lost can frustrate you immensely, but the destination is worth the journey.

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GamingTrend: 95 / 100

Unsighted is this year's best Metroidvania/Zelda-like game by a long shot. It's creative, gripping, and accessible with a ton of stuff to do and see. There are a few small issues, like some awkward writing or too much menuing, but those are well worth it for such a fun, polished experience.

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