Unsighted

"A pixel-art Metroidvania-like action game that looks great, and plays well, but has a few odd design components."

"UNSIGHTED does a lot of things and it does them extremely well. So, if you enjoy the classic Zelda formula, Metroidvania exploration, twin-stick shooting, and reaction-based combat then you&s;ll love your time with this gem of an indie."

"Unsighted remixes familiar ideas with an engrossing spin on what it means to take on a time-sensitive mission to save the world."

"Unsighted is a hard and pure metroidvania, cared for and fun in every aspect, able to satisfy both experienced players and those less accustomed to the genre."

"Unsighted is a great adventure. At first, it may lack a distinct identity due to its many influences, and its stamina system and time limit can cause frustration and anxiety. However, players that stick with it or adjust some of …"

"UNSIGHTED deserves recognition and exposure not only for the crisp design, beautiful world, hypnotic tunes, and abundant secrets, but for the unique concepts it introduces to great effect, namely the NPC death timers. The stakes in games often lie in …"

"In no uncertain terms? Unsighted is awesome. More people should know about it and play it, especially considering that the game goes out of its way to be accessible even to people who usually find Souls-like titles too hard, or …"

"UNSIGHTED is an impressive and elaborate adventure through a devastated world. Exploring the city of Arcadia is exciting because of its immense map interconnected with various routes, puzzles and secrets, in a free progression that offers different approaches to overcoming …"

"Simply put, Unsighted won’t appeal to everyone. The core experience is fun and the puzzles engaging, but it’s also a rough game that prioritizes speed above all."

"UNSIGHTED excellently combines multiple genres to create an experience unlike any other. It offers exhilarating combat and complex puzzles alongside a meaningful and unique sci-fi narrative."

"Whether you’re looking for a great adventure or a devastating one, Unsighted is absolutely both and then some."

"Unsighted is interesting to me, in part because at just a casual glance, or even just a very short play session, I believe people will severely underestimate its ambition and execution..."

"I didn’t know what to expect from UNSIGHTED, but all I know is that I was pleasantly surprised by the results. It’s a game that features a really fun and fast-paced combat system, with some excellent world design, all tied …"

"That just scratches the surface - there’s also crafting, a chip slot equipment system, companions to help in battle, some simple item fishing a la Hades, unique weapons to divine, and many more secrets we haven’t even touched upon. For …"

"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;s burdens, and getting lost can frustrate you immensely, but the destination …"

"Unsighted boasts engaging gameplay and lore, strong dungeon design, all wrapped around an effective and impactful countdown mechanic"

"Unsighted is hard enough to be a challenge, but just fair enough to hook you in for one more go. Well worth checking out."

"Unsighted is certainly one of the best games of this year, both for its visual presentation and its refined mechanics. However, a hint of wasted potential can be felt when faced with the amount of elements available in its gameplay …"

"Overall, Unsighted is a solid nonlinear platformer with ample depth and content. While the start is a bit bumpy, the game quickly finds its rhythm and provides enjoyable gameplay with a retro feel. The timer and stamina systems may be …"

"Unsighted combines some very familiar ideas: it&s;s a top-down, roguelite, sci-fi Metroidvania with a strong 16-bit aesthetic. Its time-is-ticking, post-apocalyptic scenario is brought to life by the enchanting palettes of its pixel art, making a world you want to explore, …"

"Overall, UNSIGHTED is a game that I hope doesn&s;t fall into the "hidden gem" category. For the simple reason that it is a gem that should not be hidden and needs to be in the line of sight (get it?) …"

"UNSIGHTED is an amazing game that manages to bring together various elements of different genres in a masterly way. With a beautiful narrative coupled with incredible combat and exploration, it&s;s one of the best games of the year so far."

"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 …"

"As an action RPG, Unsighted may disappoint by not being too complex in terms of evolving and managing the protagonist&s;s internal economy, but as an action-adventure, it&s;s versatile enough and has a solid and responsive gameplay. Although its concept of …"