Playism's upcoming release, Urban Legend Hunters 2: Double, offers a unique blend of FMV and augmented reality gameplay. Players step into the shoes of an investigator probing the disappearance of a missing YouTuber specializing in urban legends.
The game features a cast of characters—Rain, Shou, and Tangtang—who claim affiliation with the missing YouTuber's channel. The central mystery revolves around the legend of the "double," or doppelganger, and the unsettling possibility of one person replacing another undetected.
Urban Legend Hunters 2: Double innovatively integrates FMV footage with AR investigation. Using your phone's camera, you explore 3D environments, with the FMV seamlessly overlaid onto the real-world setting. This unusual approach is undeniably creative, even if a little strange.
While the game's concept and execution are intriguing, expectations should be managed. It's unlikely to be a sophisticated psychological thriller. However, the inherent cheesiness often associated with FMV games, especially in the horror genre, might be precisely what makes it enjoyable. A specific release date is yet to be announced, beyond a general "this winter" timeframe.
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