Unto the End
Release Date: December 9, 2020
Action, fantasy, platformers, Norse mythology, 2D, side-scroll, action adventure, singleplayer
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Unto the End is an action platform game developed by 2 Ton Studios, which takes us to the fantasy land inspired by Norse mythology. Production allows you to play as a Viking, whose family was murdered by a powerful beast. The plot revolves around attempts to take revenge on this monster. Both graphics and game mechanics are two-dimensional.
Unto the End is a brutal 2D platformer. The game was produced by 2 Ton Studios studio and released by Digital Uppercut.
Plot
Unto the End is set in a gloomy fantasy land inspired by Nordic mythology. The game tells the story of a warrior whose whole family was murdered by an intelligent beast. The hero miraculously survived its attack and when he regained his strength, he decided to set off on an expedition for revenge.
Mechanics
Unto the End offers only a single-player mode. Most of the game elements are characteristic for 2D platformers. We keep moving to the right side of the screen, avoid traps and solve occasional puzzles. What distinguishes this game from most titles of this genre is the combat system.
The authors have prepared an extensive sword fighting mechanic. Swinging the weapon blindly will quickly end with our death. You need to select the right moments to attack, dodge, parry the attacks and make full use of the various fencing techniques that are in the hero's repertoire. Each enemy type uses a different tactic. The game also has fights with powerful bosses.
Technical aspects
Unto the End offers an attractive graphics design, which is made in a very aesthetic 2D. The authors have opted for an eye-catching style full of dimmed colors, while the monumental shots of the landscape harmonize with the harsh climate of this fictional world.
Last updated on February 13, 2020
Videos and Screens
[1:32] Unto the End E3 2017 trailer
GameGrin: 8 / 10 by Richard Shivdarsan
Unto the End is a scenic, lonely 2D side-scroller that sets its primary focus on a fixed number of intense battles with its unique combat system that is difficult to learn, but satisfying is master. There is no hand-holding here, though sometimes you might wish there was.
Jump Dash Roll: 7 / 10 by Shaun McHugh
Unto The End is a beautiful game with stunning visuals, but it's held back by uneven – and sometimes downright frustrating – gameplay.
COGconnected: 65 / 100 by Jaz Sagoo
2 Ton Studios have succeeded in creating their vision of a challenging 2D adventure game, however, it’s the uncompromising goal that hampers the enjoyment. With sluggish gameplay, a purposely slow, meandering pace, Unto The End fails to live up to its grand visuals and sound design.
Unto the End Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows December 9, 2020
PlayStation 4 December 9, 2020
Xbox One December 9, 2020
Nintendo Switch December 17, 2020
Developer: 2 Ton Studios
Publisher: Big Sugar
Unto the End System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4 GHz / AMD FX-8120 3.1 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GT 630 / Radeon HD 6570 or better, 3 GB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i7-920 2.7 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 945 3.0 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 660 / Radeon R9 270 or better, 3 GB HDD, Windows 8/10 64-bit