This is a play UNDERWARD Beginner Guide that provides hints and tips on functions and specifications that are difficult to understand within the scope of the entrance exam (tutorial).
UNDERWARD Beginner Guide Wiki
How to start the game
Before you start playing the game
This game was created using Unreal Engine 5, and because it uses very high quality shadow and light processing, depending on the quality and resolution settings, it may run slow.
If you feel that it is already slow on the title screen, we would appreciate it if you could change the quality settings in OPTION>GRAPHIC as appropriate.
*There have been reports of FPS dropping, especially when playing at 4K resolution. If it is slow, we would appreciate it if you could set the window mode to full screen or window and change the resolution as appropriate.
*Intermittent in-game voice chat can also cause slow processing, so try lowering the quality and resolution to see if that improves things.
Hosts (room creators) should have high spec PCs.
Due to the game’s specifications, the host bears a large load due to communication and other processing.
If you are enjoying multiplayer with friends, we recommend that you have a high-spec PC player host the game, so that everyone can enjoy the game comfortably.
Creating and searching for rooms
Start the game and press PLAY to create or search for a room.
If you want to play with friends, use the “Private” setting and the room ID, and if you want to play with strangers , use the search function. (If you want to play with strangers, you can determine the region in the language field.)
About Voice Chat
Since the direction and attenuation of voice chat and in-game sounds are extremely important in this game, we strongly recommend using a microphone and earphones (headphones) .
There are also many elements to clearing the game by coordinating with others using the in-game proximity voice chat function. In the lobby stage, please adjust the voices of each member so that you can hear them clearly.
(Adjust the volume of other people you hear on the lobby screen, and if you want to increase your own volume, adjust the voice volume (input) under OPTION>AUDIO.)
Entrance exam (tutorial)
If you check “Entrance Exam” above the “UNDERWARD” button, you can play a tutorial-like floor. (It is checked by default at the initial rank.)
*We recommend that you play this floor first.
How to play and control
■Game Objective: Explore
the floor and find the “Experiment Capsule”, then work together with other investigators to bring it into the elevator and collect more points than the target (QUOTA) to clear the floor.
About solo play
Solo play is a very difficult hide game
“UNDERWARD” also allows solo play. However, solo play is an extremely difficult
mode where getting caught means instant game over. Since you can’t carry things together, you have to carry things slowly while fearing when the enemy will attack you, which makes for a very thrilling situation. The gameplay is very different from multiplayer
, as you have to avoid being noticed by the enemy and be extra careful about traps , but it is recommended for those who like the horror experience mentioned above.
Game Tips
Remember where the elevator is
Even if you find a capsule of experimental subjects, you will not get points unless you transport it to the elevator. It is a good idea to mark the location of the elevator and the route by placing an item so that you do not forget it.
Also, an icon showing the direction of the elevator is displayed on the compass at the top of the screen, so be sure to use this as well to avoid getting lost.
If you can’t find the test capsule at all
The test subject capsules are generally found in rooms where you might
expect something to be there, or at the back of gimmicks. You’ll develop a sense for these locations by playing the game repeatedly, so the key to winning is to explore the area thoroughly and learn the various patterns.
If you get stuck…
If you are stuck and there is nothing you can do, we apologize for the inconvenience, but we would appreciate it if you could select “HARAKIRI” from the pause menu.
You can stock up to 99 items of the same type.
You can conquer the game more efficiently by dividing up roles and sharing tasks with other players.
Any items you have or have placed in the elevator when you clear a level will be carried over to the next level.
The elevator can be used as a safe area and a base.
Even after you’ve completed the QUOTA, it’s a good idea to explore the floors and collect items.
The recovery time does not generally recover, and the next time you are down you will have to start from where you left off
By rescuing as quickly as possible, you will have more time to spare later. (Minimum guaranteed time is 10 seconds)
Noise does not occur during voice chat.
Since we want players to actively talk to each other, no noise is generated. (The setting is that players communicate using a special short-range radio.)
Crouching movement does not generate noise
Basically, wandering enemies such as Nurses will detect noise and turn in that direction or move towards the location they detect.
If an enemy is nearby, you may be able to get away by crouching to avoid being in their field of vision .
The noise created when carrying the capsule is huge, so it’s easy to attract enemies.
During the transport, you may encounter enemies at any time. It is up to the
investigator to show his/her skills by using a “linked transport” to avoid being caught, by fighting off the enemy, or by having someone act as a decoy while transporting.
Suction-based items can be attached to players, enemies, and capsules.
This element can be used in a variety of ways, depending on how you use it, such as illuminating enemies to make them easier to see, or equipping capsules or players with spike traps to charge at them.