The Game UN:Me: A Cerebral Thriller Merging Survival Horror and Social Deduction Gameplay
The latest Day of the Devs online presentation unveiled a number of intriguing future games, but one in particular has captured attention: UN:Me. Developed by Historia and Shueisha Games, this solo experience appears to fuse together the oppressive atmosphere of a Silent Hill game with the paranoid deduction core of Among Us.
"This is a distinctive game where a young woman containing several personalities inside her must escape from a maze of the psyche," explains developer Yasukazu Kawai.
Entering a Shattered Mind
In UN:Me, players take control of an unnamed heroine who appears to be of teenage years. Within her reside four distinct personas, all possessing unique fears and drives. These entities can seize control spontaneously, releasing their innermost terrors upon her suddenly.
Based on showcased gameplay, much of the action takes place within a creepy hospital, though other scenes show the protagonist exploring a abandoned chapel.
A World of Personal Horror
"What are you afraid of? What causes you uncomfortable?" poses creative lead Shun Sasaki. "Heights. Confined spaces. People in power. Elements that appear minor to others can activate a deep instinct inside us. This game explores that concept — anxieties that are unique to each person."
The core mechanic involves managing the persona that surfaces at a particular moment. However, these identities will change against your will as you play. During exploration, every persona's fears become exaggerated and assault the protagonist in succession. When the soul changes, so does the specific fear the player encounters.
Eerie Visuals and a Deadly Choice
Initially, UN:Me shares noticeable aesthetic parallels with the Silent Hill series. The setting is filled with orderlies who all share the identical visage, with disturbingly broad grins. Patients in the waiting room have large flowers where their necks should be. Floral motifs are a recurring element, juxtaposing organic elegance with supernatural dread.
Yet, UN:Me presents a unique twist. Players are tasked with deducing which of the four entities inhabiting the protagonist is the "true" one. "All four personas claims that the physical form is rightfully them," notes a creator. "During the game, you need to figure out who is authentic."
After a player believes a soul is an impostor, they are forced to destroy it. But, because each soul can deceive or hide the truth, it is very easy to choose incorrectly.
"Maybe you've already eliminated the true [soul] by your own actions," the narration suggests. "The final entity remaining might be a fraud. Either way, your decisions are irreversible."
UN:Me currently lacks a confirmed launch window, but it is can be follow on platforms.
