Bandai Namco has released new gameplay footage of the upcoming action adventure title, Unknown 9: Awakening. In it, you get to see about eight minutes of the game, with an emphasis on combat and stealth encounters.
The main hook is that lead character Haroona has the ability to "step" — a power that lets her temporarily manipulate a parallel dimension. This manifests in various fun techniques, the main one being she can briefly possess enemies. You'll use this to create opportunities in combat and pit enemies against each other.
Haroona can attack with melee strikes as well, but once you have enough power, you can also push and pull enemies around, as well as the aforementioned possession. It's a neat idea that gives combat a twist of strategy.
When you're not engaging in fights, it appears the game will have you exploring and clambering through picturesque locations. You're rewarded for exploring with collectibles which in turn grant you points to spend on numerous skill trees.
It doesn't look like Unknown 9 is pushing too many boundaries, but it's often these AA level titles that end up being the most interesting. At the very least, the step abilities look entertaining. The game is due to release in the fall of this year.