Species: Unknown is a first-person survival horror game developed by WanadevStudio, offering a co-op experience with up to four players or a solo adventure. Set aboard an abandoned spaceship, players take on the role of mercenaries executing high-risk contracts. The game’s key feature is its procedural selection of intelligent threats, ensuring each mission presents a unique challenge. Players must work together to strategize and survive, as something is always hunting them. Communication through Proximity Chat adds a layer of tension, making teamwork crucial. Success in these missions earns players credits for gear upgrades and customization.

Intelligent Threats and Procedural Challenges

In Species: Unknown, players face one of five intelligent threats chosen procedurally for each mission. This mechanic means that no two missions are alike, with threats exhibiting distinct behaviors, hunting patterns, and weaknesses. Players must gather clues to identify the current threat to tailor their strategies accordingly. The game’s design encourages adaptability, as some threats may be resistant or even untouchable by conventional weapons, requiring players to find alternative methods of survival and success.

Tools and Communication

Effective use of tools and communication is vital in Species: Unknown. Players have access to items such as the Motion Tracker, Shield, Health Syringe, and Mini-Map, each offering strategic advantages. The Motion Tracker detects movement, while the Shield can block attacks. The Health Syringe provides critical healing, and the Mini-Map aids in navigation. Proximity Chat and Radio systems are integral, with distance affecting communication, adding to the tension and requiring players to coordinate closely, especially when separated by walls or distance.

Rewards and Customization

Completing high-risk contracts in Species: Unknown rewards players with credits, which can be used to upgrade gear, purchase new tools, and customize character appearances. This progression system provides a sense of achievement and personalization, allowing players to tailor their equipment to better face the challenges of subsequent missions. Additionally, players can gather lore and contribute to their own creature museum, adding a layer of depth and replayability to the game.