Do you remember Blair’s review of Unearthed: Trail of Ibn Battuta Episode 1, which was released last year? It’s a rather interesting read and one that ends with the game getting a 1/10, which is a feat in itself. A game scoring a one is a rare thing, and it’s even rarer for a game so badly panned across the board to get a second chance. One of the What’s Bad points in the review was the possibility of Episode 2 seeing the light of day.
But it appears Semaphore, the developers behind the game, have luck on their side as Episode 2 is coming.
Episode 2 of Unearthed sets to show the Islamic world in the Middle Ages through the eyes of Ibn Battuta in addition to modern day events.
— Unearthed Game (@UnearthedGame) May 7, 2014
Episode 2 of Unearthed will feature multiple playable characters throughout the story, each with their own unique gameplay focus.
— Unearthed Game (@UnearthedGame) May 7, 2014
This could be one of the most interesting sequels in a long time because if Semaphore have read the various reviews around the net then the studio will know it has work to do. You have to wonder how Semaphore will handle multiple character story arcs and gameplay. There’s no release date yet but we’ll keep you up to date.
Source: Twitter
Blair Inglis
I think I’ll let someone else review it this time…
Tuffcub
Me. I have Episode 1.
Eldur
I HATE these clones with a passion. Not sure TSA should be giving such blatant ripoffs coverage, even if it is mildly tongue in cheek.
Kennykazey
There’s an ET joke in there somewhere…
lambchop
I played the Demo of the first episode. It was an absolute turd! I’ve never seen any mention of it anywhere before. I thought maybe it was all in my imagination……
TSBonyman
One character has the ability to randomly glitch through walls or any supposedly stable surface – another is sometimes able to pick things up – while another has the ability to wield a gun and be stealthy in a hilariously ineffective fashion.
hazelam
well, didn’t see that one coming. o_O