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 mystery revolves around the legend of the double, or doppelganger, where one individual replaces another without detection.
Urban Legend Hunters 2: Double innovatively integrates FMV sequences directly overlaid onto real-world environments viewed through your phone's camera. This AR approach allows players to explore 3D spaces during their investigation. While unconventional, this fusion of FMV and AR is undeniably creative.
The game's concept and execution are intriguing, but expectations should be managed. It's unlikely to be a sophisticated psychological thriller. However, the inherent cheesiness often associated with FMV horror could be a significant part of its charm. While a precise release date (beyond "this winter") remains unannounced, Urban Legend Hunters 2: Double warrants attention.
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