Anya Chalotra’s Haroona is a great protagonist, and causing havoc with supernatural powers can be a delight.
Despite it all, it can still charm but takes work to love.
While Haroona’s journal contains a handy glossary, I still felt lost from early on.
You can force enemies into their own mosh pit.
As an outsider, though, Haroona provides a nice entry point.
The way you move through each area is much the same.
Some of the game’s more memorable areas eschew this structure a bit.
At times, locations can look beautiful.
Waking up
Despite it all, Haroona’s journey still charmed me.
Likewise, letting you go ham with supernatural spirit powers feels like another pitch with serious potential.
Instead, it just feels like Unknown 9 puts the gas before the airship.
One of the most metal stealth takedowns in gaming?
Unknown 9: Awakening was reviewed on PS5, with a code provided by the publisher.
Haroona’s notes are vital for remembering proper nouns.
Am-powered strikes have your spirit doing the pummelling for you.
