In the era of expensive photorealistic blockbusters from huge studios, I think it’s increasingly difficult for smaller indie developers to surprise players, and not just in terms of graphics. Action Unrecord it could be done. Just look at the current gameplay trailer to understand why. Unrecord is a single-player first-person action game played from the perspective of a police officer. Although not really, it’s better to say that you’re watching it from the perspective of his camera, which is matched by the overall stylization that complements the realistic technical processing using Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 5. The result is really tempting to look at. Anyway, feel free to stop reading and watch a fresh video or at least screenshots. I think it’s worth it, even if the gameplay is accompanied by a warning that it’s only an early version and it doesn’t match the final quality yet.
When I have you back, we can continue. It is said that the title will not only be about action, as it might seem from the preview. We have to solve a complex case and we have to use our detective skills to succeed. The tactical shooter Unrecord beckons for an immersive experience, but it also promises dialogues, challenging moral dilemmas, innovative mechanisms or a unique aiming and shooting system. The story is said to resemble a detective story or a thriller, and the player will gradually have to investigate several criminal events. The story, twists and overall presentation are meant to play a key role.
There will be no room for error. According to the developers, players are meant to die and try to succeed over and over again while honing their tactics. The dialogues are said to affect the overall experience and even enter directly into the fights. They will also capture the pixelated faces of the perpetrators, reminiscent of real police footage released with similar edits. But the game will offer much more similar specialties.
The authors themselves describe the news as a mixture of Firewatch and Ready or Not, which was generally inspired by realistic FPS.
If someone suffers from motion sickness, they will be able to adjust the behavior of the camera, its movements and other effects to make the game more comfortable for them. The title, on the other hand, will not offer any form of multiplayer. It is about maximum realism and a cinematic experience. The authors themselves describe the news as a mixture of Firewatch and Ready or Not, which was generally inspired by realistic FPS. But they are not about simulation in the true sense of the word.
Behind the game is the independent French studio DRAMA, founded only in 2020. At the moment, only a few people make it. At the same time, he emphasizes that it is not a rail shooter or FMV, but real-time rendered gameplay. Currently, the project is still in the early stages, has no set release date and is looking for a publisher or investors. After all, other developers can still join the team. At the moment, Unrecord is only aimed at PC, but the authors do not exclude the support of other platforms in the future.
You can find some more details at official website or maybe on Steam.
