Unknown 9: Awakening

About

Unknown 9: Awakening is a single-player adventure game where you play as Haroona, a street-raised woman in Kolkata, India, who can enter a hidden dimension called the Fold. Guided by a mentor, she learns to harness her powers to uncover secrets and battle a shadowy organization. The game focuses on navigating the Fold’s strange mechanics, solving environmental puzzles, and using abilities to overcome obstacles and enemies. The Fold’s surreal visuals and Haroona’s personal struggle with her visions create a distinct tone. Gameplay mixes exploration with action, requiring players to adapt her skills to shifting environments. No major awards or ratings are attached yet but the title leans into a narrative-driven experience with a mix of combat and mystery. Launching in October 2024 it offers a story about identity and resistance wrapped in a setting that blurs the line between reality and the unknown.

Storyline

The game tells the story of Haroona, a young woman raised on the streets of Kolkata India and haunted by visions of her own death. Haroona struggles to understand her mysterious innate abilities to manipulate the unseen. A mentor soon helps her hone her gifts, teaches her to access the mysterious hidden dimension known as The Fold and propels her on a journey to unlock the mysteries of this new realm.