Unto the End

"Unto the End does a great job at capturing the struggle of survival and returning home, but is the struggle worth it? There isn’t a huge epic within Unto the End. There is no dialogue and the story is simple. …"

"Unto The End is a challenging game, but not overwhelmingly so. Each combat scenario is unique which keeps things fresh, while the world itself looks nice and hints at a wider world that cares little of your character&s;s adventure. A …"

"Though it&s;s a small package, Unto the End manages to deliver both an amazing visual experience and surprisingly deep combat systems. You won&s;t want to miss the sort of adventure that will keep you coming back for more punishment, death …"

"Unto The End is able to build an entire universe using almost no words. Every gameplay element is part of its narrative of a wild, brutal and unfair world. Sadly, its combat system feels (and probably is) unfair, making the …"

"Unto The End is a beautiful and brutal journey that has clearly been crafted with a lot of heart. It presents an unapologetically skill-based combat experience with wordless narrative in a savage, hostile world. While its gameplay outside combat can …"

"Unto the End is an atmospheric 2D action-adventure game perfect for those looking for a challenge. Its art, combat system, and environmental storytelling showcase the love and care put into this game evident. However, its greatest virtues also make it …"

"I ended up leaning towards the hate it side of the Marmite argument with Unto the End mostly because of its combat system which I really could not get my head around. I guess I’m getting old and my reaction …"

"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 …"

"Even though "Unto the End" turns out to be very fair overall thanks to the numerous save points, the player definitely has to show brains in order to develop the right strategies. The regular flashbacks and nightmare sequences, which provide …"

"Unto the End has a wonderfully minimalistic style and while I enjoyed much of my time exploring its world the combat did eventually start to drag. It&s;s unforgiving action can start to get tiresome even with the generous checkpoint system. …"

"Unto the End is one of those games that you either love or hate. A game with a very interesting combat system, but hard and concise. If you don&s;t like challenges, stay away from Unto the End. I tell you …"

"Unto the End is a clear labor of love from 2 Ton Studios and they created something great here. The mix of different styles and systems paired with the unforgiving nature is refreshing."

"Unto the End is an action-adventure title where recognizing and learning enemy patterns is crucial to completing the game. You wield a sword and can utilize a torch and a bone dagger to your advantage. As you progress through the …"

"Look, I’m fine with difficult games. The early Ys titles are some of my favorites, I love the Fire Emblem franchise, and I enjoyed the time I put into titles like Code Vein. In those games, though, at least it …"

"I understand why someone would enjoy Unto The End. I&s;m sure that some players out there like being kicked in the teeth with their hands tied behind their back. That, personally, sounds like a bad time, much like Unto The …"

"Mixing together the general feel of grand retro action adventures along the lines of Prince of Persia or Out of This World with some more modern touches, Unto the End has the bones of a solid, if aggravating experience..."

"Unto the End is very successful in placing the player in its atmosphere. The movement, the protagonist&s;s breathing , the mysterious scenarios untouched by the man convey the feeling of struggling to survive in a strange place. It is undoubtedly …"

"Unto The End is a hardcore, lifelike action-adventure that offers a brutally challenging experience in a dark world."

"Even with clear intentions and a striking presentation, Unto the End&s;s borderline broken combat mechanics drag the experience down into a spiral of misery."

"Unto The End is a mix of the things that you love and the things that you hate, but it&s;s an entertaining journey nonetheless. The developers managed to create an entertaining yet challenging game, although the balance between the two …"

"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, …"

"As a cinematic platformer that borrows all the best bits from the Soulslike genre without being too punishing then adds its own unique elements, Unto The End is a triumph. The ‘bleeding out’ feels like it’s not utilised as well …"

"Unto The End is a beautiful game with stunning visuals, but it&s;s held back by uneven – and sometimes downright frustrating – gameplay."

"While the sound design is gripping, the platforming is solid, and the puzzle solving is unique, Unto The End unfortunately suffers from a bloated combat system and harsh checkpoints. This tough-as-nails trial and error gameplay loop ultimately cheapens all of …"

"Poetic and heart-felt journey to the depths of human soul."