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 outsider investigating the disappearance of a missing YouTuber specializing in urban legends.
The game features a cast of characters – Rain, Shou, and Tangtang – who claim to be part of the missing YouTuber's crew. The mystery revolves around the legend of the double, or doppelganger, where one person replaces another without detection.
Urban Legend Hunters 2: Double innovatively combines FMV footage with AR investigation. Players use their phone's camera to explore 3D environments, with the FMV seamlessly integrated onto the real-world setting. This unusual approach is both quirky and inventive.
While the game's concept is intriguing, expectations for a complex psychological thriller might be unrealistic. However, the inherent cheesiness often associated with FMV games, especially in the horror genre, could be a significant part of its charm. Although a precise release date (beyond a "this winter" timeframe) is unavailable, Urban Legend Hunters 2: Double is definitely worth keeping an eye on.
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